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Six Injured in Jharkhand Bus Accident

Six Injured in Jharkhand Bus Accident

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Six people were injured, one seriously, after a bus accident in Jharkhand's Chatra district. The bus, en route from Raipur to Gaya, crashed due to a burst tire.

Pilots Told To Refuse Unsafe Flights: No VVIP Pressure: DGCA Cracks Down

Pilots Told To Refuse Unsafe Flights: No VVIP Pressure: DGCA Cracks Down

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Pilots and aircraft maintenance engineers are responsible for planning and conducting flights, and these decisions must rely on technical judgment rather than external influence.

Kerala headmistress fears for safety after churidar row at school

Kerala headmistress fears for safety after churidar row at school

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

A Kerala headmistress claims she fears for her safety after being allegedly denied entry to her school for wearing a churidar, and expresses concern over the lack of immediate action against the school manager.

Passenger booked for smoking beedi mid-air on Delhi-Goa Akasa Air flight

Passenger booked for smoking beedi mid-air on Delhi-Goa Akasa Air flight

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

A passenger on an Akasa Air flight from Delhi to Goa was arrested for allegedly smoking a 'beedi' in the lavatory and possessing a lighter, endangering the safety of the flight.

Karnataka CM Asks Modi to Ensure Safety of Indians in Middle East

Karnataka CM Asks Modi to Ensure Safety of Indians in Middle East

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take measures to protect Indian citizens in the Middle East due to escalating geopolitical tensions, including initiating evacuation plans and enhancing diplomatic efforts.

DGCA Gets New Chief After Turbulent Year

DGCA Gets New Chief After Turbulent Year

Rediff.com4 days ago

Events from mid-2025 to early 2026 exposed deeper systemic concerns for India's aviation safety architecture.

Russian air defences repel large-scale Ukrainian drone assault on Moscow

Russian air defences repel large-scale Ukrainian drone assault on Moscow

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Russian air defences reportedly intercepted and destroyed 250 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow over the weekend, according to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin. The drone attack led to temporary curtailment of operations at major airports in the capital.

IOC voices concern for Iranian athletes

IOC voices concern for Iranian athletes

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

The IOC has expressed concern for the welfare of Iranian athletes amid escalating unrest, mass arrests and reports of deaths, saying it remains in contact with Iran's Olympic community.

Fatal Accident on Delhi's ITO Flyover Claims One Life

Fatal Accident on Delhi's ITO Flyover Claims One Life

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

A 20-year-old man died and two others were injured after their scooter was allegedly hit by a truck on the ITO flyover in Delhi. Police are investigating the incident and have identified the offending vehicle.

Projectile hits near Iran's Bushehr nuclear facility; 1 killed

Projectile hits near Iran's Bushehr nuclear facility; 1 killed

Rediff.com1 days ago

A projectile struck near Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, resulting in one security personnel casualty and damage to an auxiliary building. The incident has raised concerns about nuclear safety and potential regional consequences, drawing criticism from Iranian officials and prompting calls for restraint from the IAEA.

Ranchi Man Injured After Contacting High-Tension Wire on Train Roof

Ranchi Man Injured After Contacting High-Tension Wire on Train Roof

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

A 28-year-old man in Ranchi sustained severe burn injuries after jumping onto a train roof and contacting a high-tension overhead wire. The incident occurred at Ranchi railway station, and the man is currently receiving treatment at a railway hospital.

R Praggnanandhaa Headlines Youth Surge in Candidates Tournament

R Praggnanandhaa Headlines Youth Surge in Candidates Tournament

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

R Praggnanandhaa leads a fearless new generation at the Candidates 2026 as veterans face a shifting chess landscape ahead of a world title clash.

Odisha Assembly Faces Disruption Over Law and Order Concerns

Odisha Assembly Faces Disruption Over Law and Order Concerns

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The Odisha Assembly was temporarily adjourned due to a heated exchange between the opposition BJD and the ruling BJP regarding the state's law and order situation, sparked by allegations of rising crime and attacks on public officials.

'We were kept in jail for 50 days': Indian sailors recount escape from Iran

'We were kept in jail for 50 days': Indian sailors recount escape from Iran

Rediff.com4 days ago

A group of Indian sailors recount their harrowing experience of being detained in Iran on suspicion of smuggling, and their subsequent escape from the country as regional tensions escalated into open conflict.

National Commission for Women probes death of 12-year-old in Hazaribagh

National Commission for Women probes death of 12-year-old in Hazaribagh

Rediff.com3 days ago

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has formed an inquiry committee to investigate the alleged murder of a 12-year-old girl in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh district, following the discovery of her body under suspicious circumstances.

How the Middle East crisis has affected sporting events and athletes

How the Middle East crisis has affected sporting events and athletes

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The escalating conflict involving the U.S. and Israel with Iran has led to widespread disruption in the world of sports, with events postponed, travel plans thrown into chaos, and athletes seeking asylum.

Health Expert Cautions Against AI Self-Diagnosis

Health Expert Cautions Against AI Self-Diagnosis

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A senior health expert warns against the growing trend of using AI for self-diagnosis and treatment, emphasizing that these tools should not replace human clinical judgment.

MP Urges Centre to Enact Law Against Discrimination Towards North-Eastern Citizens

MP Urges Centre to Enact Law Against Discrimination Towards North-Eastern Citizens

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

BJP MP Tapir Gao has called on the central government to enact a law to protect people from the northeast from discrimination and atrocities outside their home states, following an alleged assault on a Manipuri woman in Delhi.

Jharkhand HC Addresses Alleged Rape and Murder of Girl in Hazaribag

Jharkhand HC Addresses Alleged Rape and Murder of Girl in Hazaribag

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Jharkhand High Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Hazaribag, Jharkhand, prompting an investigation and protests.

Karnataka unveils draft policy to address digital addiction in students

Karnataka unveils draft policy to address digital addiction in students

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Karnataka government has introduced a draft policy to address the growing concerns surrounding excessive and unsafe digital technology use among students, focusing on mental health, cyber safety, and responsible digital behaviour.

Teen Driver Kills Cyclist in Thane Hit-and-Run

Teen Driver Kills Cyclist in Thane Hit-and-Run

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A 42-year-old businessman was killed in Thane after being hit by a speeding car allegedly driven by a 17-year-old boy. The incident occurred on an incomplete stretch of the Kalyan Ring Road, prompting calls for improved road safety measures.

Students Rally After Bombing at Manipur University

Students Rally After Bombing at Manipur University

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Students at Manipur University protested a bomb blast that occurred on campus, demanding educational freedom and condemning the violence.

Farmer Leader Tikait Demands Justice in Dehradun Student Murder Case

Farmer Leader Tikait Demands Justice in Dehradun Student Murder Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait led a 'Mahapanchayat' in Dehradun demanding justice for Divyanshu Jatrana, a student who died in a clash at a private university. The event highlighted concerns over student safety and drug trafficking in the region.

DGCA sets stricter rules for VIP flights after Ajit Pawar plane crash

DGCA sets stricter rules for VIP flights after Ajit Pawar plane crash

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

The DGCA has issued new guidelines for aircraft operators flying VIPs and VVIPs, including chief ministers and governors, emphasising safety and preventing undue pressure on flight crews.

Professor Suspended Amid Sexual Harassment Claims at Anna University

Professor Suspended Amid Sexual Harassment Claims at Anna University

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A professor at Anna University in Chennai has been suspended and is under investigation following allegations of sexual harassment and stalking by a female student, sparking protests and calls for improved campus safety measures.

Indian students start leaving Iran, 1st batch to depart today

Indian students start leaving Iran, 1st batch to depart today

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

According to information shared with students, those enrolled at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, and Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences have been offered two evacuation routes -- either through Armenia or Azerbaijan.

Iran bans teams from hostile nations, FIFA World Cup at risk

Iran bans teams from hostile nations, FIFA World Cup at risk

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Iran has banned national and club sports teams from travelling to countries it considers hostile, citing concerns over the safety of its athletes.

Delhi Police Busts LPG Black Market Operation, Seizes 75 Cylinders

Delhi Police Busts LPG Black Market Operation, Seizes 75 Cylinders

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police have dismantled an illegal LPG cylinder hoarding and black marketing operation in Bawana, arresting one individual and seizing 75 cylinders.

Trinamool MP Criticises 'Blend and Butcher' Approach of Jan Vishwas Bill

Trinamool MP Criticises 'Blend and Butcher' Approach of Jan Vishwas Bill

Rediff.com3 days ago

Trinamool Congress MP Nadimul Haque criticised the Jan Vishwas (Amendment and Provisions) Bill, 2026, in the Rajya Sabha, questioning the government's approach to amending multiple central laws through a single piece of legislation and raising concerns about its impact on public health and federal funds owed to West Bengal.

18 killed, 24 injured in Nagpur explosives factory blast

18 killed, 24 injured in Nagpur explosives factory blast

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

A blast at an explosives manufacturing factory in Nagpur, Maharashtra, resulted in the death of 17 people and injuries to 18 others. Rescue operations are underway.

UP Lineman Electrocuted While Repairing Power Fault

UP Lineman Electrocuted While Repairing Power Fault

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A 33-year-old lineman died after being electrocuted while carrying out repair work at a village in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh. Police have registered a case of culpable homicide.

US Embassy in Baghdad warns of possible attack within 48 hours

US Embassy in Baghdad warns of possible attack within 48 hours

Rediff.com3 days ago

In a post on X, the embassy said such groups 'may intend to conduct attacks in central Baghdad in the next 24-48 hours', raising concerns over the safety of US citizens and installations in Iraq.

Spain vs Argentina 'Finalissima' match in Qatar cancelled amid West Asia conflict

Spain vs Argentina 'Finalissima' match in Qatar cancelled amid West Asia conflict

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

The 'Finalissima' match between Spain and Argentina that was scheduled to be held in Qatar has been cancelled due to the conflict in the Middle East while the South American side rejected multiple alternatives, UEFA said on Sunday.

T20 World Cup: 'I hope India-Pakistan match happens'

T20 World Cup: 'I hope India-Pakistan match happens'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Former Australia speedster Brett Lee would love to see India and Pakistan clashing in a T20 World Cup blockbuster in Colombo on February 15.

PMK Leader Criticises DMK Government Over Tamil Nadu Law and Order

PMK Leader Criticises DMK Government Over Tamil Nadu Law and Order

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss has criticised the DMK government over the law and order situation in Tamil Nadu, citing the Tuticorin rape and murder case and other incidents as evidence of police failure to monitor and prevent crimes.

Shashi Tharoor's security attacked during campaign in Keralam

Shashi Tharoor's security attacked during campaign in Keralam

Rediff.com1 days ago

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's gunman and driver were allegedly attacked by a group in Kerala. Police have registered a case and taken one person into custody.

NCW Intervenes in Aligarh Suicide Case Following Harassment Allegations

NCW Intervenes in Aligarh Suicide Case Following Harassment Allegations

Rediff.com5 days ago

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of the alleged suicide of a minor girl in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, following allegations of sexual harassment and intimidation by her teacher, prompting a police investigation and calls for increased safety measures in schools.

Truck Accident in Jalna Claims Two Lives

Truck Accident in Jalna Claims Two Lives

Rediff.com5 days ago

Two men were killed in Jalna, Maharashtra, when the truck they were travelling in crashed into a tree. The truck, carrying cattle fodder, was reportedly speeding and entered the city instead of taking the bypass.

Kanpur Tragedy: Father and Son Die After Inhaling Toxic Fumes in Septic Tank

Kanpur Tragedy: Father and Son Die After Inhaling Toxic Fumes in Septic Tank

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A father and son died in Kanpur after inhaling toxic gases while cleaning a septic tank. A third man survived after raising the alarm.

F1 drops Bahrain, Saudi Arabia races over Middle East crisis

F1 drops Bahrain, Saudi Arabia races over Middle East crisis

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Formula One has cancelled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix scheduled for April due to escalating Middle East tensions, reducing the 2026 F1 calendar from 24 to 22 races.