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Why this cop is educating 50 children

Why this cop is educating 50 children

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

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9 killed, over 100 injured in Germany train collision

9 killed, over 100 injured in Germany train collision

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Among the casualties, 50 are "seriously injured" according to police.

5 hurt as part of bridge collapses in Mumbai; railway orders probe

5 hurt as part of bridge collapses in Mumbai; railway orders probe

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Incessant rains apparently caused cracks in the bridge, resulting in its collapse, an official said.

Ok Computer review

Ok Computer review

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Ok Computer could have been our answer to every futuristic film in Hollywood, but it ends up becoming just an aspiration gone awry.

AN-32 pilot's wife was on ATC duty when plane went missing

AN-32 pilot's wife was on ATC duty when plane went missing

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Four days on, a massive search and rescue operation to trace the Russian-origin aircraft continues, with these tense circumstances leaving family members in despair.

Trump contradicts US intelligence on COVID-19 origin

Trump contradicts US intelligence on COVID-19 origin

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'It came out of China and it could have been stopped and I wish they had stopped it and so does the whole world wish they had stopped it'

22 Asian workers killed in UAE's worst road mishap

22 Asian workers killed in UAE's worst road mishap

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

In the worst accident in the history of the United Arab Emirates, at least 22 people were killed on-the-spot and 24 others injured on Monday when a bus carrying Asian labourers collided with a truck carrying construction materials during busy hours.

Indian freed after Saudi man pays up

Indian freed after Saudi man pays up

Rediff.com13 Aug 2007

The philanthropist pays money to an accident victim's kin

No action against driver, railways not at fault: MoS Manoj Sinha

No action against driver, railways not at fault: MoS Manoj Sinha

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

The minister said drivers are given specific instructions on where to slow down the train.

Railways, civic body say no permission was taken for Amritsar event

Railways, civic body say no permission was taken for Amritsar event

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

The railways was not intimated about a Dussehra event along the tracks that led to the deaths of at least 61 people in Amritsar.

Tiger Woods awake and responsive after crash

Tiger Woods awake and responsive after crash

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Police investigating cause of crash.

Shramik trains ferried 44 lakh migrants since May 1

Shramik trains ferried 44 lakh migrants since May 1

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Of the total trains, 2,875 have terminated, while 401 are in transit. The top five states and union territories from where maximum trains originated are Gujarat (897), Maharashtra (590), Punjab (358), Uttar Pradesh (232) and Delhi (200).

Speeding Rio Games bus injures three reporters inside

Speeding Rio Games bus injures three reporters inside

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

A Rio Olympics media bus, driving above the speed limit, hit a speed bump injuring three reporters travelling inside it, with one being taken to hospital, a Games official said on Tuesday. The accident occurred on Monday evening. A South Korean journalist was taken to hospital for treatment before being released. "It involved three journalists - a Korean, an Israeli and one working for (U.S.) broadcaster NBC, for whom we do not have the nationality," Games spokesman Mario Andrada said.

Death toll in Nepal crash rises to 51, Bangladeshi experts join probe

Death toll in Nepal crash rises to 51, Bangladeshi experts join probe

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

The Dhaka to Kathmandu US-Bangla Airlines flight, with 67 passengers and four crew members on board, caught fire after it careened off the runway and ploughed into a football ground near the Tribhuvan International Airport on Monday.

Lok Sabha passes Motor Vehicles Amendment bill

Lok Sabha passes Motor Vehicles Amendment bill

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari said he is here "not to show any dream" but to fulfil promises made on better, smoother roads and latest transport technology.

Pvt train operators to be fined for delay, early arrival

Pvt train operators to be fined for delay, early arrival

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The draft document released on Wednesday states that private train operators have to maintain 95 per cent punctuality through the year. Private operators also have to pay penalties for misreporting their revenue or in case of train cancellations for reasons attributable to them.

PHOTOS: No survivors in horrific Pakistan plane crash

PHOTOS: No survivors in horrific Pakistan plane crash

Rediff.com21 Apr 2012

A total of 127 people were killed when a Boeing 737-200 of Bhoja Air crashed a short distance from the international airport in the Pakistani garrison city of Rawalpindi, the second such accident in less than two years.

From Mata to Menace: How the holy cow may end up 'eating' votes

From Mata to Menace: How the holy cow may end up 'eating' votes

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Thanks to the increased thrust on cow protection, the enforcement of the ban on cow slaughter and the relentless crusade by cow vigilantes, the agrarian ecosystem from Haryana to Uttar Pradesh has been irrevocably altered. There's a huge spike in the number of stray cattle roaming the countryside, destroying crops. Ten cows/bulls take barely an hour to eat and destroy a bigha of crop land.

A Sad Day For Rahul Mukerjea In Court

A Sad Day For Rahul Mukerjea In Court

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

Indrani laughed loudly. She looked like the cat that got the cream, smiling gaily. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora murder trial.

Authorities hint negligence caused UP train tragedy

Authorities hint negligence caused UP train tragedy

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

Investigators were on Sunday looking into what caused one of the deadliest train accidents in recent times as rescue operations continued

37 people killed as bus plunges into ravine in Pak

37 people killed as bus plunges into ravine in Pak

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

Thirty-seven people were killed and over 70 others injured when a bus carrying school students went off the road and fell into a ravine in Pakistan's Punjab province on Monday night, officials said.

'No Nap' to wake up sleepy drivers

'No Nap' to wake up sleepy drivers

Rediff.com22 Mar 2005

Gadkari scores on highways test, fails on road safety

Gadkari scores on highways test, fails on road safety

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

The National Highways Authority of India will this year witness the highest ever growth out of the last decade. But Gadkari himself admits his biggest failure as India's roads minister has been his inability to curb loss of life in road accidents.

If COVID-19 is airborne, this is what you MUST do!

If COVID-19 is airborne, this is what you MUST do!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'If it is airborne -- and we don't know till what distance it can be airborne -- then the mask becomes a definite.' 'Just social distance is not enough.' 'You need a mask in addition to social distance.'

Why the entry-level car prices may rise 10% from 2017

Why the entry-level car prices may rise 10% from 2017

Rediff.com13 May 2015

India, is home to 15% of all traffic fatalities.

New 3D Wonderbra ad 'distraction to drivers'

New 3D Wonderbra ad 'distraction to drivers'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

A 3D advertisement by bra company Wonderbra, which features a well-enhanced woman's cleavage, is being considered a road safety hazard, as it can be distracting for drivers.

Amarinder orders magisterial probe into Amritsar mishap

Amarinder orders magisterial probe into Amritsar mishap

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

He said four weeks have been given to submit the report to find out who was at fault.

How Piyush Tewari is making India's roads safer

How Piyush Tewari is making India's roads safer

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Indian roads continue to be among the most dangerous in the world. Few people are even aware that the Good Samaritan Law exists. Getting a licence to drive is still far too easy.

Unnao rape survivor airlifted to Delhi

Unnao rape survivor airlifted to Delhi

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

"The condition of rape survivor is improving. She is following command and opened eyes and understanding things. The process of removing the ventilator has started but she has to be given medicines to maintain her blood pressure," said Trauma Centre in-charge Dr Sandeep Tiwari.

Ex-Olympic champion Lavrova killed in crash

Ex-Olympic champion Lavrova killed in crash

Rediff.com24 Apr 2010

Former Olympic rhythmic gymnastics champion Natalia Lavrova died in a car accident on Friday, the Russian Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation said.

American kills three Pakistanis in Lahore

American kills three Pakistanis in Lahore

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

The US national identified as Raymond Davis, a member of the staff at the American consulate opened fire after two armed men riding a motorcycle pulled up alongside his car at a traffic light in the Mozang area of Lahore, city police chief Aslam Tareen said.

Naxal blasts derail trains in Bihar, Orissa

Naxal blasts derail trains in Bihar, Orissa

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

Passengers on board the Bhubaneswar-New Delhi Rajdhani Express had a miraculous escape when ten of its coaches and the engine derailed near Gaya station following an explosion triggered by the Maoists, police said.

Over 100 killed as Indore-Patna Express derails near Kanpur

Over 100 killed as Indore-Patna Express derails near Kanpur

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

Railways Ministry spokesperson Anil Saxena said several people have been rushed to nearby hospitals with injuries, and the casualties may go up.

Pune donor's heart reaches Thane hospital via green corridor

Pune donor's heart reaches Thane hospital via green corridor

Rediff.com14 May 2016

The heart, that set out its journey from Pune's Ruby Hall clinic at 1.38 am reached the operation theatre in Fortis Hospital at 3.13 am.

Delhi's Bhavye Suneja captained Lion Air plane that crashed in Indonesia

Delhi's Bhavye Suneja captained Lion Air plane that crashed in Indonesia

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

The 31-year-old captain has 6,000 flight hours and the co-pilot more than 5,000 flight hours, the statement said.

Why journalists are 'jealous' of Bhavya Dore

Why journalists are 'jealous' of Bhavya Dore

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The crash between a Kazakhstan Airlines Ilyushin Il-76 and a Saudia Boeing 747 over Charkhi Dadri in Haryana occurred 24 years ago.' During the lockdown, journalist Bhavya Dore reported on it from her home. Her article found a proud mention in the Bloomsburg Jealousy List 2020.

21 Indian soldiers injured during joint military ops in UK

21 Indian soldiers injured during joint military ops in UK

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Indian defence sources said the accident took place when the troops of both countries were coming back after the day's joint exercise being held from June 13-28.

'Kozhikode is only the first'

'Kozhikode is only the first'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

'We are going to have plane crashes left, right and centre.'

PHOTOS: Bus, car trapped in crater as Chennai road caves in

PHOTOS: Bus, car trapped in crater as Chennai road caves in

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

No one was injured in the incident that triggered panic among road users, even as police cordoned off the area and diverted traffic.

Motor Vehicles Act: Steep fines make insurance important

Motor Vehicles Act: Steep fines make insurance important

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Expect premiums to go up or introduction of a co-pay option for third-party damage