News for 'train accident'

'Lucky enough to be alive': Train survivors recall brush with death

'Lucky enough to be alive': Train survivors recall brush with death

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

Survivors of the Hirakhand Express mishap on Sunday recounted their horrific experience when the trains nine bogies and the engine jumped off the track near Kuneru in Andhra Pradesh.

Rail mishap: NDA will listen to Lalu's statement

Rail mishap: NDA will listen to Lalu's statement

Rediff.com16 Dec 2004

The NDA had decided to boycott the railway minister and other 'tainted ministers'.

IAF pilot killed in fatal MiG-21 aircraft crash

IAF pilot killed in fatal MiG-21 aircraft crash

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause of the accident, the IAF said.

Gen Rawat's chopper crashed due to 'entry into clouds': IAF report

Gen Rawat's chopper crashed due to 'entry into clouds': IAF report

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

'The accident was a result of entry into clouds due to unexpected change in weather conditions in the valley. This led to spatial disorientation of the pilot resulting in Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT),' it stated.

Train derails in Karnataka, 4 dead

Train derails in Karnataka, 4 dead

Rediff.com23 Oct 2003

The derailment took place near Palahalli Gate in Mandya district.

Mumbai: Two local trains collide, 15 reportedly hurt

Mumbai: Two local trains collide, 15 reportedly hurt

Rediff.com17 Jun 2012

Two suburban trains collided when they accidentally came on the same track at Mumbai's Andheri station on Saturday night, a railway official said. At least fifteen people were reportedly injured in the accident. However, railway officials maintain that no one was injured in the incident.

Lalu rubbishes Gujarat forensic report

Lalu rubbishes Gujarat forensic report

Rediff.com5 May 2005

Lalu says the interim report of the Gujarat Directorate of Forensic Sciences that indicated no attack had taken place on him in Vadodara is an attempt to 'hide the truth'.

10 killed as fire sweeps through Flamengo soccer training centre in Rio

10 killed as fire sweeps through Flamengo soccer training centre in Rio

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

The fire broke out at Ninho do Urubu, a state-of-the-art training centre that was expanded and opened only two months ago.

Blast derails train in Assam, 70 injured

Blast derails train in Assam, 70 injured

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

At least 70 persons were injured, several of them seriously, when four coaches of the Guwahati-Puri Express were derailed and four others capsized due to a powerful explosion at Dhatkuchi between Rangiya and Goghrapar railway stations in Assam at 8.20 pm on Sunday. Railway authorities have rushed a relief train with a medical team to administer first aid to passengers at the accident site, while the seriously injured ones are being shifted to hospitals in Rangiya and Guwahati

2 killed, 9 injured as goods train derails

2 killed, 9 injured as goods train derails

Rediff.com5 Dec 2005

2 killed, 9 injured as goods train derails

Brahmos misfire: HC seeks Centre's stand on IAF officer's plea against sacking

Brahmos misfire: HC seeks Centre's stand on IAF officer's plea against sacking

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

A bench of Justices Suresh Kumar Kait and Neena Bansal Krishna issued notice on the petition by the former wing commander, who was posted as engineering officer at the relevant time, and granted the Centre six weeks to file its response.

Gen Rawat's chopper crash: All possible angles being probed

Gen Rawat's chopper crash: All possible angles being probed

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

The black box, comprising the flight data recorder (FDR) and the cockpit voice recorder (CVR), of the ill-fated Mi-17V5 helicopter of the Indian Air Force was recovered from the crash site on Thursday.

Train horror: Bangalore-Ernakulam Express derails leaving 9 dead and 18 critical

Train horror: Bangalore-Ernakulam Express derails leaving 9 dead and 18 critical

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

9 passengers were killed and 16 seriously injured when 9 bogies derailed.

Sukhoi-Mirage crash: Eyewitnesses recount blast-like sound

Sukhoi-Mirage crash: Eyewitnesses recount blast-like sound

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

The debris of the two aircraft fell in Pahargarh area in Morena, 75 kilometres from the district headquarters, while some parts also fell in Bharatpur, just across the border in neighbouring Rajasthan.

25 injured in MP train derailments, rescue ops on: WCR

25 injured in MP train derailments, rescue ops on: WCR

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Nearly 25 passengers were so far reported injured after two trains derailed while crossing a swollen Machak river near Harda in Madhya Pradesh even as rescue operations continued, officials said on Wednesday.

2 killed, 7 injured as Mumbai-bound train derails in Karnataka

2 killed, 7 injured as Mumbai-bound train derails in Karnataka

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

The mishap took place at Martur village station, about 20 kilometres from Kalburgi.

10 Films: Indian Cinema At Its Best

10 Films: Indian Cinema At Its Best

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Aseem Chhabra lists his favorite 2023 films -- a healthy blend of Bollywood, Hindi indies and some of the best work that is being done in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Bengali cinema.

Group run over by train, 2 dead

Group run over by train, 2 dead

Rediff.com30 Jan 2003

The mishap occurred near the city's Park Circus station when a group was crossing the Sealdah-Canning track of the Eastern Railway in Kolkata.

Images: 100 killed in Naxal train attack in WB

Images: 100 killed in Naxal train attack in WB

Rediff.com29 May 2010

At least 120 passengers were feared killed and Hundred passengers were killed and 160 injured after suspected Maoists derailed 13 coaches of Mumbai-bound Gyaneshwari Express leading to a collision with a goods train in West Midnapore district early on Friday.

Better batting track at Motera a chance for Ishan Kishan?

Better batting track at Motera a chance for Ishan Kishan?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

With KS Bharat putting up unimpressive displays and Motera providing a good batting track, it might be the perfect opportunity for Ishan Kishan to find a place in the team.

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.

Ghoomer Review: Winner With A Lot Of Heart

Ghoomer Review: Winner With A Lot Of Heart

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Ghoomer is an efficient crowd-pleaser that puts a lump in the throat, a tear in the eyes, and a smile on the face, all at the same time, applauds Mayur Sanap.

UP: 37 killed, 31 hurt as train rams into bus

UP: 37 killed, 31 hurt as train rams into bus

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

The accident occurred at around 02:20 am when the train on its way from Mathura to Chapra in Bihar rammed into the bus carrying a marriage party from Adupura village at the crossing in Dariyawganj area in this district.

12 run over by train near Bhopal

12 run over by train near Bhopal

Rediff.com28 Nov 2004

Most of the victims were students, police said.

Delhi car drag victim's friend was arrested in 2020 in drugs case

Delhi car drag victim's friend was arrested in 2020 in drugs case

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Nidhi was arrested in Agra in a Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, (1985) case according to an FIR registered in December 2020.

SC surprised one of Bilkis Bano convicts is a practising lawyer

SC surprised one of Bilkis Bano convicts is a practising lawyer

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

"Law is supposed to be a noble profession," the Supreme Court observed on Thursday, and voiced surprise over how can one of the convicts in the Bilkis Bano gang-rape case and murder of her family members during the 2002 Gujarat riots practise law after his conviction, the remission of his sentence notwithstanding.

'A simple guy despite being a billionaire'

'A simple guy despite being a billionaire'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

'He was the most thoughtful corporate person I encountered.'

Ladhowal second major train tragedy this year

Ladhowal second major train tragedy this year

Rediff.com16 May 2003

In January 3, this year, 18 were killed and over 41 injured when the Kachiguda-Mnamad Express rammed into a stationary goods train at Ghatnandur railway station in Maharashtra's Beed district.

Railways plans ozone-friendly AC in trains

Railways plans ozone-friendly AC in trains

Rediff.com28 Jul 2008

After using harmful gases for years as refrigerant in AC coaches, the Railways is now replacing it with ozone-friendly air-conditioning system in the trains.

8 kids die as train hits school van in UP; driver ignored warning

8 kids die as train hits school van in UP; driver ignored warning

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The children, who survived the mishap, also said that they tried to draw the driver's attention but he was in a hurry to clear the crossing, police said.

Monsoon hits Mumbai; heavy rain hits train, road, air traffic

Monsoon hits Mumbai; heavy rain hits train, road, air traffic

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

Waterlogging has been reported in several parts of city.

Train mishap: Lineman reports to authorities

Train mishap: Lineman reports to authorities

Rediff.com22 Apr 2005

Superintendent of Police Anoop Singh Gehlot said his statement will be recorded later in the day.

'The bullet train can be Modi's legacy'

'The bullet train can be Modi's legacy'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

'The politician in him saw to it that the foundation stone was laid in Ahmedabad in the run-up to the assembly election in Gujarat in 2017.' 'But the statesman in him also wants it to be his legacy.'

Amritpal Singh has close links with ISI, terror groups: Sources

Amritpal Singh has close links with ISI, terror groups: Sources

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Radical preacher Amritpal Singh, who is on the run following a police crackdown, has been maintaining close links with Pakistani intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and some terrorist groups based abroad, official sources said on Saturday.

Train mishap toll put at 38

Train mishap toll put at 38

Rediff.com15 Dec 2004

Truck rams into Bangalore-Nanded Express; Congress MLA among 6 killed

Truck rams into Bangalore-Nanded Express; Congress MLA among 6 killed

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

The truck broke the closed boom gate at Madakasira after "overlooking all safety warnings" and hit the H-1 coach of the Nanded-bound train at around 2.20 am.

France not distracted by politics

France not distracted by politics

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Qatar's treatment of migrant workers has come under enormous scrutiny during the build-up to the tournament but Deschamps chose not to wade into the topic even as he expressed his "sincere condolences" to the family.

One killed, over 100 injured in train derailment

One killed, over 100 injured in train derailment

Rediff.com6 Mar 2004

"The accident occurred near Darritola station, about 400 km from Raipur, when the Bishrampur-Bilaspur passenger train jumped rails at around 2300 IST," Korea Collector Durgesh Mishra said.