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Two Minors Arrested in Delhi Taxi Driver Stabbing

Two Minors Arrested in Delhi Taxi Driver Stabbing

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Two minors have been apprehended by police for allegedly stabbing a taxi driver to death in Delhi following a road rage incident.

Drunk Driver Rams Taxi In Delhi, Leaving Driver Critical

Drunk Driver Rams Taxi In Delhi, Leaving Driver Critical

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

A taxi driver in Delhi is critically injured after a drunk driver in an SUV rammed into his stationary vehicle. The SUV driver has been arrested and is facing legal action.

DTC conductor, taxi driver among 12 killed in Red Fort blast

DTC conductor, taxi driver among 12 killed in Red Fort blast

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

A blast near Delhi's Red Fort has claimed the lives of 12 people, including a young man from Uttar Pradesh, a DTC conductor, and a taxi driver.

Delhi woman hides overnight in U'khand forest to escape rape bid

Delhi woman hides overnight in U'khand forest to escape rape bid

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

A Delhi woman's solo trip turned into a nightmare as she escaped an alleged rape attempt by a taxi driver in Uttarakhand, leading to his arrest and a renewed focus on tourist safety.

Bail Denied for Teen Driver in Dwarka Fatal Crash

Bail Denied for Teen Driver in Dwarka Fatal Crash

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

A Juvenile Justice Board in Delhi has denied bail to a 17-year-old accused of causing a fatal crash in Dwarka while driving a speeding SUV, citing concerns for his safety and public order.

Minor driver's sister shot Delhi crash video, now key to biker death probe

Minor driver's sister shot Delhi crash video, now key to biker death probe

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

A video has surfaced showing the moment of the collision in Dwarka that killed a 23-year-old biker. The video, allegedly filmed from inside the SUV driven by a 17-year-old, shows the moments leading up to the crash. The driver was later released on bail.

Fresh Delhi crash video shows minor SUV driver, sister blaming biker

Fresh Delhi crash video shows minor SUV driver, sister blaming biker

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

A new video has surfaced showing the aftermath of the fatal SUV crash in Dwarka that killed a 23-year-old biker, revealing the accused driver and his sister attempting to shift blame.

'He wasn't making reels': Dwarka SUV crash accused's father

'He wasn't making reels': Dwarka SUV crash accused's father

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

The father of the minor accused in the fatal Dwarka road accident speaks out, expressing deep grief and pledging full cooperation with the ongoing police investigation into the tragic incident that claimed the life of 23-year-old Sahil Dhaneshra.

10 Movies That Play Out in a Single Day

10 Movies That Play Out in a Single Day

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Explore a curated list of 10 Indian films that masterfully condense their narratives into a single day, showcasing how limited timelines can enhance storytelling and character development, from thrillers like 'NH10' and 'Kaithi' to comedies like 'Taxi No 9211'.

'There was a car in front of my auto, something in it suddenly blasted'

'There was a car in front of my auto, something in it suddenly blasted'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Eyewitnesses described a deafening blast that rattled windows and left locals in a state of panic, with seven fire tenders rushing to the scene to battle the flames.

Son killed by reckless driving for 'reels': Delhi road crash victim's mother

Son killed by reckless driving for 'reels': Delhi road crash victim's mother

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

The mother of a 23-year-old man killed in a road accident in Dwarka alleges her son was killed by a minor driving recklessly for social media stunts; police investigation is ongoing.

FBI Offers $1 Million Reward for Arrest of Indian National in Wife's Murder

FBI Offers $1 Million Reward for Arrest of Indian National in Wife's Murder

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The FBI has significantly increased the reward to USD 1 million for information leading to the arrest of Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel, an Indian national wanted for allegedly murdering his wife in Maryland in 2015.

2 men stop on Mumbai sea link to save bird, run over by taxi

2 men stop on Mumbai sea link to save bird, run over by taxi

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

A case was registered against taxi driver Ravindra Kumar Jaiswar (30) for rash and negligent driving and he was arrested, the Bandra police station official said.

From Shravasti to Meerut, Delhi car blast leaves trail of grief

From Shravasti to Meerut, Delhi car blast leaves trail of grief

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Families across North India are mourning the loss of loved ones killed in the Red Fort blast, as the investigation continues and security is heightened.

'Goa Nightclub Fire Was Murder!'

'Goa Nightclub Fire Was Murder!'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

'When an establishment operates despite demolition or closure orders, without proper fire exits, evacuation plans or safety audits, and yet is allowed to host large crowds, the state cannot hide behind the language of accident.' 'The authorities were aware of the risks and of the violations, but chose not to act decisively because doing so would have inconvenienced those with influence and financial stakes.' 'In such a scenario, the moral and legal responsibility for the resulting deaths moves from negligence towards culpability; calling it 'murder' is a way of underlining that these lives were sacrificed at the altar of greed and complicity, not fate.'

BMW mows down senior finance ministry official in Delhi

BMW mows down senior finance ministry official in Delhi

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

A senior official from the Union Ministry of Finance died and three others were injured after a BMW allegedly struck his motorcycle in Delhi. Police are investigating the incident.

Mazgaon taxi blast was powerful: 26/11 witnesses

Mazgaon taxi blast was powerful: 26/11 witnesses

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Two eye witnesses in the 26/11 terror attacks case testified before the court on Monday, saying they saw a powerful car bomb exploding at Mazgaon in central Mumbai, killing three persons. The taxi driver and two occupants, Zarina and Rima, died in the blast while 19 others including one of the witnesses Abdul Salim Shaikh were injured, they told the court.

Taxi ploughs into Moscow crowd including soccer fans, eight hurt

Taxi ploughs into Moscow crowd including soccer fans, eight hurt

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

The incident took place as residents and visiting soccer fans from around the world thronged the centre of Moscow on a balmy summer evening.

Mumbai: 6 dead after overloaded taxi topples on Eastern Freeway

Mumbai: 6 dead after overloaded taxi topples on Eastern Freeway

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

The accident took place around 9.15am, when nine members of the Gujarat-based family were headed to Mumbadevi temple in south Mumbai in a taxi.

Militants attack police party in J-K, 3 cops injured

Militants attack police party in J-K, 3 cops injured

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

"At about 9.15 pm, a police party at Mirgund in Pattan signalled a cab to stop but two militants inside the vehicle started firing, which was retaliated," a police official said.

This is what a Muslim cab driver in US faced on the night of Paris attacks

This is what a Muslim cab driver in US faced on the night of Paris attacks

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Alex Malloy, 23, described "one of the most heartbreaking moments I've ever experienced in my whole life" when he got into a Muslim taxi driver's car only to find he was his first customer in two hours -- blaming the people of New York being too scared to get into his cab.

Delhi cops suspect airport roof collapsed due to...

Delhi cops suspect airport roof collapsed due to...

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

The Delhi Police on Friday filed a first information report (FIR) under sections related to death by negligence after the collapse of the roof of Delhi airport's Terminal-1 killed one person and injured six others.

Another Indian cabbie assaulted in Australia

Another Indian cabbie assaulted in Australia

Rediff.com19 May 2008

Balraj Singh was severely injured on face and his nose was broken in an attack by the two men, who had boarded his cab at the weekend, Australian media reported. Last month, a 23-year-old Indian student taxi driver Jalvinder Singh was brutally stabbed and left bleeding on the roadside in Melbourne.

Truckers' stir turns violent in Rajasthan; fuel rush across many states

Truckers' stir turns violent in Rajasthan; fuel rush across many states

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Petrol pumps in many cities witnessed long queues on Tuesday as people came to fill up their vehicle tanks fearing shortage of fuel amid the protest by truck drivers against a provision in the new penal law on hit-and-run accident cases involving motorists.

Hathras stampede: UP CM announces judicial probe; to look into plot angle

Hathras stampede: UP CM announces judicial probe; to look into plot angle

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

He said retired administration and police officials will also be part of the judicial inquiry to probe the stampede.

Indian cabbie assaulted by Australian footballer

Indian cabbie assaulted by Australian footballer

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

In yet another attack on an Indian in Melbourne, a taxi driver from the community was injured when a drunk Australian star footballer allegedly assaulted him after an altercation. Essendon football player Michael Hurley was arrested for kicking and punching an Indian cabbie outside a fast-food outlet on Hoddle Street. The police arrested Hurley at the scene. The soccer player was later taken to Fitzroy police station and questioned about the incident.

Providing safer taxis is possible if...

Providing safer taxis is possible if...

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

There are many things that Uber could and should have done when it started operating in Delhi, a city which is unfriendly to women -- but did not. It should have been able to more carefully track taxis that go off GPS, as happened in this case.

'Until the next one happens, 26/11 is forgotten'

'Until the next one happens, 26/11 is forgotten'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2013

Has Mumbai moved on? Have Mumbaikars buried the memories of the ghastly terror attacks by 10 Pakistani terrorists that killed 156 of their fellow citizens and injured several hundred others? Prasanna D Zore visits two of the 26/11 sites to find out.

50 killed, over 700 injured in China's deadly port explosions

50 killed, over 700 injured in China's deadly port explosions

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Powerful explosions tore through a warehouse storing hazardous chemicals in north China's major port city, killing at least 50 people and injuring over 700 others as the twin blasts sent fireballs, cars and containers raining down on panic-stricken residents.

Indian student stabbed in Melbourne

Indian student stabbed in Melbourne

Rediff.com29 Apr 2008

A 23-year-old Indian student, working as a taxi driver, was brutally stabbed and left bleeding on the roadside in Melbourne on Tuesday.

Delhi Police issues alert for missing Alto car hired from Pathankot

Delhi Police issues alert for missing Alto car hired from Pathankot

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

In view of the threat perception, the Delhi Police is on the highest level of alert to secure the national capital.

Cab driver reveals details of Harry, Meghan car chase

Cab driver reveals details of Harry, Meghan car chase

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan were 'pretty nervous' as they were chased by paparazzi in New York, according to an Indian-American cab driver who drove the couple for about 10 minutes after picking them up at a police station in Manhattan.

A red traffic signal that proved lucky for many motorists

A red traffic signal that proved lucky for many motorists

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Before the signal turned green, the bridge came down along with people on it, said an eyewitness.

Without work, labourers leave Valley

Without work, labourers leave Valley

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

"We are not able to find any work due to the prevailing situation," say migrant labourers who are being forced to move out owing to the unrest.

Gadkar's bail plea deferred as medical reports awaited

Gadkar's bail plea deferred as medical reports awaited

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

A local court on Wednesday deferred till Monday the hearing of bail application filed by corporate lawyer Janhavi Gadkar who is accused of mowing down two persons while driving under the influence of alcohol.

Fuel crisis looms as truckers stop work across states

Fuel crisis looms as truckers stop work across states

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Drivers of commercial vehicles, including trucks and tankers, stopped work in several states on Monday and blocked roads at some places to protest against the provision in the new penal law regarding hit-and-run accident cases involving motorists.

Why Are Airport Roofs Collapsing?

Why Are Airport Roofs Collapsing?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Are faulty design, hurried construction and private ownership to be blamed for the incidents of airport roofs crashing?

Mumbai drink-driving: Janhvi Gadkar's bail plea rejected

Mumbai drink-driving: Janhvi Gadkar's bail plea rejected

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

This was her second bail application that was rejected by the Kurla metropolitan magistrate's court.

5 Kanwariyas killed after their vehicle touches high-tension wire in UP

5 Kanwariyas killed after their vehicle touches high-tension wire in UP

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

The incident took place in Bhawanpur's Rali Chauhan village in Meerut district when the vehicle of Kanwariyas came in contact with a low-hanging high-tension power line.

Thailand temple blast: Foreign terror groups' role unlikely

Thailand temple blast: Foreign terror groups' role unlikely

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Thailand on Thursday said over 10 people were involved in carefully plotting the deadly attack at the Brahma temple Bangkok while ruling out involvement of global terror groups, even as it sought Interpol help in tracking down a foreign man suspected of planting explosives.