News for 'road safety'

Heavy rain lashes parts of country, cripples Mumbai

Heavy rain lashes parts of country, cripples Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

The monsoon spelt mayhem in several parts of the country on Monday, particularly Mumbai where local train services and flight operations were hit and everyday life disrupted as well as Assam that was grappling with floods yet again.

'Everyone wants Ganguly to continue for a long time'

'Everyone wants Ganguly to continue for a long time'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

'We need to respect our players. Our players are as good as anybody.'

By 2025 Indian Trucks Will Have AC Cabin

By 2025 Indian Trucks Will Have AC Cabin

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

'Instead of ACs, the government should do something to increase our salary.'

KP takes a dig at England selectors

KP takes a dig at England selectors

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

'So England CAN beat India in India! How cool was that game? England selectors -- we're all available'.

The Women Breaking Barriers, One Package At A Time

The Women Breaking Barriers, One Package At A Time

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Christina Rindiki's all-women team on the India-Myanmar border in Champhai, Mizoram, delivers 300 plus Amazon packets daily. The women handle all aspects of the operation and made around 450 deliveries per day this month alone. This is their story.

EPL PIX: Chelsea stage comeback win; Arsenal drop points in title chase

EPL PIX: Chelsea stage comeback win; Arsenal drop points in title chase

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Arsenal were held to a 1-1 Premier League draw by London rivals Fulham on a grey wet Sunday at Craven Cottage as Raul Jimenez scored early for the hosts and William Saliba equalised for the visitors at the start of the second half.

Here's why Yuvraj Singh is trending...

Here's why Yuvraj Singh is trending...

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

Yuvraj turned back the clock and took Raipur by storm

Truck driver injured as bridge collapses in Karnataka

Truck driver injured as bridge collapses in Karnataka

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

An old bridge across Kali river in Uttara Kannada district collapsed in the small hours of Wednesday, resulting in heavy traffic along National Highway 66, connecting Goa to Karnataka.

How Gowda plans to enhance safety and security

How Gowda plans to enhance safety and security

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

The Railway Minister proposed numerous steps to enhance passengers' safety.

Main rail, road routes cut off in Andhra Pradesh due to floods

Main rail, road routes cut off in Andhra Pradesh due to floods

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

The main rail and road routes in Andhra Pradesh, connecting the south and east, remained cut off as the Penna river in spate caused heavy destruction on Sunday.

Afternoon rain multiplies Delhi's woes amid flood, main roads still inundated

Afternoon rain multiplies Delhi's woes amid flood, main roads still inundated

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Floodwaters of the overflowing Yamuna reached the entrance of the Supreme Court in Central Delhi on Friday as the regulator of the Delhi irrigation and flood control department at Indraprastha suffered damage on Thursday evening.

Crippled road transport hits supply of essentials

Crippled road transport hits supply of essentials

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

The possibility of harassment by cops and fear of the unknown have forced a large number of truck drivers to abandon vehicles at the transport centres and flee home. Transport of goods remains badly hit as confusion remains among various stakeholders and road transport becomes the victim of disconnect between policy makers and local authorities.

Rajkot game zone facility didn't have fire NOC; 2 held

Rajkot game zone facility didn't have fire NOC; 2 held

Rediff.com26 May 2024

The game zone had fire safety equipment but action taken to control the fire was not sufficient, leading to the tragedy on Saturday, a senior police officer said on Sunday, a day after the tragedy.

Farmers' march: Sec 144 imposed in Delhi for a month

Farmers' march: Sec 144 imposed in Delhi for a month

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

There will be a complete ban on gathering, processions or rallies and entry of tractor trolleys carrying people in the national capital as the Delhi Police has imposed Section 144 for a month in the view of intended widespread tension and 'social unrest' due to the farmers' 'Delhi Chalo March' on Tuesday.

PIX: People across country celebrate Diwali with pomp

PIX: People across country celebrate Diwali with pomp

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Keeping up his tradition of celebrating the festival with soldiers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Sir Creek near the Indo-Pak border in Gujarat's Kutch district and offered sweets to jawans.

Which are India's safest cars?

Which are India's safest cars?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2005

7 things to remember before your first road trip

7 things to remember before your first road trip

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Safety always comes first, followed by fun and adventure, says Vineet Rajan.

Mercedes rams into famous kachori shop in Delhi, 6 injured

Mercedes rams into famous kachori shop in Delhi, 6 injured

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

A purported CCTV footage of the incident surfaced on the Internet showing a white-coloured Mercedes hitting some people standing outside the shop and tossing them in the air. The car rammed into a wall moments later.

BJP MLA Fights BJP Government On Corruption

BJP MLA Fights BJP Government On Corruption

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

'I gave enough evidence and proof to punish corrupt officials.' 'But my own government has not filed any FIR against such officials.'

Formula One under pressure end alcohol sponsorship

Formula One under pressure end alcohol sponsorship

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Formula One was accused of sending out a mixed message on alcohol at the Monaco Grand Prix on Friday by giving extensive publicity to drinks brands while campaigning for road safety.

India Counters China, Focus On Border Villages

India Counters China, Focus On Border Villages

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

'We are developing infrastructure on the mountains and deploying the troops on hill borders in such a way that it is ensuring the safety of the people there.'

'It Is Mayhem And Anarchy In Bangladesh'

'It Is Mayhem And Anarchy In Bangladesh'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

'Bangladesh has become unstable and this instability will impact India.'

Pune pile-up: Truck driver held, probe says he turned off engine on slope

Pune pile-up: Truck driver held, probe says he turned off engine on slope

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Switching off the engine affects the vehicle's braking ability and this possibly resulted in the truck hitting other vehicles on the bridge slope on Sunday, as per a probe conducted into the accident by the Regional Transport Office (RTO), he said.

Motor Vehicles Bill to be re-introduced without major changes

Motor Vehicles Bill to be re-introduced without major changes

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Changes in the draft essentially mean that the year of the Motor Vehicles Bill 2016 will change to 2019 besides other such technical amendments. But the contents of the bill remain the same.

Kia Carens: Made by an Asian company for Indian roads

Kia Carens: Made by an Asian company for Indian roads

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

High ground clearance, a wide cabin and tall stance all mean that the Carens glides over bad roads with ease and comfort and an engine performance that is adequate in terms of the power of this vehicle, says Pavan Lall.

India's Economic Reality And The Hype

India's Economic Reality And The Hype

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

From connectivity woes to infrastructure advancements and the startup boom, there is a gulf between claims and reality in India's economic landscape, points out Devangshu Datta.

JNU student sexually harassed by four on campus

JNU student sexually harassed by four on campus

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

A Jawaharlal Nehru University student alleged that she was sexually harassed on campus by four people, including two former students, prompting the university administration to order an inquiry, an official said on Monday.

46 killed in massive fire at shopping mall in Dhaka

46 killed in massive fire at shopping mall in Dhaka

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

A massive fire that ripped through a seven-storey shopping mall in Dhaka overnight killed at least 46 people and injured 22 others, the government said on Friday, in one of the worst infernos to hit Bangladesh in recent years.

'There is no crime and no robbery in UP now'

'There is no crime and no robbery in UP now'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

While conditions have improved over the last decade in western UP, there are still unfulfilled needs.

F1: Verstappen 'on another planet' with victory in China

F1: Verstappen 'on another planet' with victory in China

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Max Verstappen won Formula One's first Chinese Grand Prix in five years on Sunday.

'Expect Sensex to cross 100,000 in next 2-3 years'

'Expect Sensex to cross 100,000 in next 2-3 years'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

'Subject to any worldwide economic collapse.'

Is the Scorpio Classic still relevant in 2023?

Is the Scorpio Classic still relevant in 2023?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

If you are looking for an SUV with the latest tech, then the Scorpio Classic is cleary not for you.

Now, Namitha wants YOU to drive safe!

Now, Namitha wants YOU to drive safe!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

The Southern siren gave folks in Chennai lessons on road safety. A Ganesh Nadar took notes and returned enlightened.

Tendulkar urges bikers: 'Helmet Dalo'

Tendulkar urges bikers: 'Helmet Dalo'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

Tendulkar, a Rajya Sabha MP, posted a video on his Twitter page, in which he can be seen on the back seat of a car and telling bikers to not drive without helmets.

''Baloch Are Humiliated As Indian Agents'

''Baloch Are Humiliated As Indian Agents'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

'It has been 14 years since I began living in exile and it's shocking that the situation in Balochistan has only worsened rather than improved.'

8 Bihar residents among 10 killed as SUV falls into gorge in J-K

8 Bihar residents among 10 killed as SUV falls into gorge in J-K

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

The vehicle, a Tavera, was on its way to Jammu from Srinagar and it fell into a 300-foot gorge at the Battery Cheshma area of the district around 1.15 am, they said.

1971 War: How Mukti Joddhas Saved An IAF Pilot

1971 War: How Mukti Joddhas Saved An IAF Pilot

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Squadron Leader Kanwal Deep Mehra's daredevilry during the 1971 War brought down a Pakistani F-86 Sabre. But he had to bail out of his plane, was badly injured. Then a fierce band of armed guerillas evacuated him to safety at great risk to their lives.

Four killed, several hurt in multiple stabbing-shooting in Sydney mall

Four killed, several hurt in multiple stabbing-shooting in Sydney mall

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Chaos erupted around 4 pm (local time) with reports of multiple stabbings within the bustling shopping complex.

Hum hain naye...: When CJI refers to 'Dil Chahta Hai'

Hum hain naye...: When CJI refers to 'Dil Chahta Hai'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Speaking after laying the foundation stone of the Bombay high court's new complex on land allotted by the Maharashtra government in Mumbai's upscale Bandra area, he noted the mega project was a collaboration between the state and the judiciary to provide modern infrastructure to citizens.

Rajkot game zone fire: DNA samples collected for identification of victims

Rajkot game zone fire: DNA samples collected for identification of victims

Rediff.com26 May 2024

The bodies were charred beyond recognition. The DNA samples of the bodies and the victim's relatives have been collected for identification of the deceased, they said.