News for 'traffic accident'

Rahul's aircraft develops technical snag, Congress seeks probe

Rahul's aircraft develops technical snag, Congress seeks probe

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

The plane suddenly tilted heavily on the left side and the altitude dipped steeply with violent shuddering of the aircraft body, the complainant said.

Maheshtala rape case: An 'exaggeration' or a cover up?

Maheshtala rape case: An 'exaggeration' or a cover up?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Those who claim the Maheshtala rape case was only a road accident, are unable to answer why four people were arrested and a gangrape case was registered. Indrani Roy and Dipak Chakraborty report

'Boeing crisis won't impact Indian aviation'

'Boeing crisis won't impact Indian aviation'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

'Indian aviation is having a lesser number of aircraft.' 'Besides the Boeing 737 MAX, you have the A320Neos which Indigo is currently grappling with because of a lack of pilots.' 'This has led to cancellation (of flights) and therefore the prices of air tickets are on the higher side this season although generally in March ticket prices are on the lower side.'

Saudi Surprises

Saudi Surprises

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

'I am hoping that now with the strategic status of our relationship, the Indian voice will get heard in Saudi Arabia,' says Ambassador B S Prakash.

How a movie star cheated death

How a movie star cheated death

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Sanjay Khan goes back in time with memories of the Mysore fire tragedy.

Delhi HC bans 'hazardous' erickshaws from city roads

Delhi HC bans 'hazardous' erickshaws from city roads

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

The Delhi high court on Thursday directed the city government to stop erickshaws from plying on the roads of the national capital "as of now". "Stop it as of now," a bench of justices B D Ahmed and S Mridul said, while observing that "unregulated plying of vehicles on Delhi roads is prima facie a hazard to other traffic on road as well as the citizens".

Air safety measures being compromised in India: Regulator

Air safety measures being compromised in India: Regulator

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

The remarks by the DGCA head is of great significance.

F1: Boos as Brazilian GP is halted twice

F1: Boos as Brazilian GP is halted twice

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Rain and crashes twice halted the potentially title-deciding Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday with the crowd booing and triple world champion Lewis Hamilton disagreeing with officials.

Is this a chilled out life?

Is this a chilled out life?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

'I am listing here what life in the city with a dependent (but grown up) family is really like,' says Kishore Singh.

Mr Modi, Mr Fadnavis: We Mumbaikars deserve better

Mr Modi, Mr Fadnavis: We Mumbaikars deserve better

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

'It is surprising Mumbaikars take it all in their stride, but it has nothing to do with the crappy spirit of Mumbai that television channels extol every time a tragedy hits us, but all to do with the compulsion of stepping out to earn one's daily roti and dal,' says N Suresh.

Why he wants to track humankind's journey around the world

Why he wants to track humankind's journey around the world

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Salopek is on an intercontinental journey of 24,000 miles, tracing humankind's movement out of Africa right down to South America.

NDRF base equipped to respond to bio, nuke attacks comes up

NDRF base equipped to respond to bio, nuke attacks comes up

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

A third team to combat chemical or radiological leakage or attack incidents has also been based at the Indira Gandhi International Airport.

Mumbai cops on the lookout for rumour mongers who spread 'riot' messages

Mumbai cops on the lookout for rumour mongers who spread 'riot' messages

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

A hunt has been on to trace the perpetrators, who allegedly circulated false messages during and after a clash between two groups last week at Lalbaug in central Mumbai to ignite further unrest, police said on Monday.

Cold wave persists: More deaths, fog & train delays

Cold wave persists: More deaths, fog & train delays

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

A dense blanket of fog enveloped the entire North India affecting schedule of at least 70 trains and hitting road traffic adversely while there was no let up in cold wave on Saturday which claimed five lives in Uttar Pradesh and two in Punjab.

Clashes in Kashmir, curfew lifted in many areas

Clashes in Kashmir, curfew lifted in many areas

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Barring parts of Srinagar city, Anantnag and Pampore towns, curfew was on Saturday lifted from Kashmir even as normal life remained disrupted due to the strike called by separatists.

Kolkatans be ready, soon a ropeway will make your travel easier

Kolkatans be ready, soon a ropeway will make your travel easier

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Shekhar Chakravarty has developed and patented Curvo -- world's first non-linear ropeway system.

Peddireddi, the tree saver

Peddireddi, the tree saver

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

As India gets increasingly urbanised, one man tries to minimise its silent casualty.

Scooters are the fastest growing auto segment in India

Scooters are the fastest growing auto segment in India

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

'Currently, scooters contribute to one third of the total domestic two-wheeler market and it continues to grow.' 'That is why many new models are being launched in this category.'

70 killed as massive blaze rips through chemical warehouses in Dhaka

70 killed as massive blaze rips through chemical warehouses in Dhaka

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Bangladesh's fire service chief Ali Ahmed said the accident may have started with a gas cylinder.

Handwara: Quell passions, institute inquiry, let things cool down

Handwara: Quell passions, institute inquiry, let things cool down

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

'The Army must always be balanced in response.' 'Rabble rousers will demand that it be given a free hand against anti-national elements in the streets. That is exactly what the adversaries want.' 'Burning the Kashmir Valley through the summer is their desire; the Army will never contribute to enhancing their aim,' says Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd), who served as the General Officer Commanding 15 Corps in Kashmir.

Is India prepared to tackle a Sony like cyber attack?

Is India prepared to tackle a Sony like cyber attack?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

A national cyber crime and coordination centre meant to fend off such attacks is still awaiting approval

Review: God's Own Country is cliched and predictable

Review: God's Own Country is cliched and predictable

Rediff.com12 May 2014

God's Own Country is over-written -- characters explain everything in words when a mere change of expression would do.

India plans to step up safety on world's most dangerous roads

India plans to step up safety on world's most dangerous roads

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Drunk driving can attract a fine up to Rs 50,000.

Indians most open to using self-driving cars

Indians most open to using self-driving cars

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Only 36 per cent in Japan and 44 per cent in Germany were willing to use such vehicles.

A tight rope walk for Suresh Prabhu to balance finance with aspirations

A tight rope walk for Suresh Prabhu to balance finance with aspirations

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu faces a stiff dilemma on whether to raise fares and freight rates in his second Rail Budget.

Kolkata bridge collapse: Toll hits 2; railway had issued warning in July

Kolkata bridge collapse: Toll hits 2; railway had issued warning in July

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

The police lodged a suo motu case against unknown persons in connection with their involvement in the mishap, a police officer said.

As a nation we unfortunately do not value lives

As a nation we unfortunately do not value lives

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

'Other countries go out on a limb to save even a single life.' 'What to talk of civilian accidents and disasters, even our military does not have a priority for Combat Search and Rescue,' says Group Captain P I Muralidharan (retd).

As India steps on gas for infra building, repairs are left out

As India steps on gas for infra building, repairs are left out

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Little attention is being paid to keep roads, bridges and flyovers in good shape

Is your bike monsoon ready? 9 tips

Is your bike monsoon ready? 9 tips

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

Rajesh Alva takes you through the vital monsoon checklist for your two wheeler.

Have you renewed your insurance policy?

Have you renewed your insurance policy?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Your entire contribution can go down the drain if policies are not renewed on time

Prabhu's freight corridors dream hinges on GST

Prabhu's freight corridors dream hinges on GST

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

FMCG, automobile industries say if GST regime kicks in, rail hubs can take Make in India to a new high.

2019: The year in photos

2019: The year in photos

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

We sorted through countless photographs taken around the world to come up with the top photos of 2019. Together these images tell the story of the year -- capturing moments of hope and heartbreak, triumph and tragedy.

'India's IT system is safe and secure'

'India's IT system is safe and secure'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

'Information highways are getting stronger and being strengthened.' 'Occasionally, accidents could occur. But do you stop constructing highways because two motor cars collide?'

India must learn from China to revive its ailing railways

India must learn from China to revive its ailing railways

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Indian Railways has to up investment to strengthen network just like China and Russia.

Daimler unveils an amazing self-driving truck!

Daimler unveils an amazing self-driving truck!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

The truck regulates its own speed and automatically finds the best route using a navigation app.

Colombia crash victims to take final flight home

Colombia crash victims to take final flight home

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Dozens of hearses carrying the coffins of those killed when a plane flying Brazil's Chapecoense soccer team crashed into a Colombian mountain will leave Medellin for the airport on Friday to be flown home.

A wake up call for Indian carmakers

A wake up call for Indian carmakers

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

If carmakers don't explore innovations to improve safety, they could be relegated to the garbage heap by new players, says Indrajit Gupta

Rs 8.5 lakh cr to be pumped into Railways in 5 years

Rs 8.5 lakh cr to be pumped into Railways in 5 years

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Railway Budget has not discriminated against any state.

China mourns victims of cruise ship as death toll rises to 431

China mourns victims of cruise ship as death toll rises to 431

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

China on Sunday held a mourning ceremony for the victims of its worst shipping disaster in 70 years after the death toll in the cruise ship that capsized in the mighty Yangtze River jumped to 431.

Merc hit-and-run: Teen challenges JJB order to try him as adult

Merc hit-and-run: Teen challenges JJB order to try him as adult

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

The appeal would come up for hearing on Friday before Additional Sessions Judge Vimal Kumar Yadav.