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Was sabotage behind Coromandel Exp entering loop line and hitting goods train?

Was sabotage behind Coromandel Exp entering loop line and hitting goods train?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

A thorough probe is underway, none of the authorities has so far talked about any possibility of a sabotage.

A 1971 War Hero Flies Into The Ages

A 1971 War Hero Flies Into The Ages

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Wing Commander Pratap Marathe's story is one of dedication, bravery, and humour, a shining example of the spirit of the Indian Air Force. Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes Wing Commander Marathe who passed into the ages last week.

India, Don't Spurn Bangladesh

India, Don't Spurn Bangladesh

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Our visa operations in Bangladesh constitute the largest visa operations India conducts worldwide. This has taken a hit after Sheikh Hasina's government was overthrown and India reduced its diplomatic presence in Bangladesh, notes Aakar Patel.

This attack-dog behaviour....: Tharoor slams BJP over US deep state charges

This attack-dog behaviour....: Tharoor slams BJP over US deep state charges

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has criticized the BJP for its allegations that elements in the American "deep state" were behind attempts to destabilize India, saying this "attack-dog" behavior is an embarrassment to India. Tharoor's comments come after the US rejected the BJP's allegations, describing them as "disappointing" and asserting that the US government is a champion of media freedom. The BJP had alleged that the US deep state colluded with the media portal OCCRP and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to "damage" India's image.

Police nabs 3 youths for stoning Vande Bharat train in Andhra

Police nabs 3 youths for stoning Vande Bharat train in Andhra

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Based on closed circuit television camera footage, the Visakhapatnam police nabbed the three youth from the area.

Odisha train crash: Signal was given and taken off, says preliminary report

Odisha train crash: Signal was given and taken off, says preliminary report

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Preliminary investigations have revealed that a signal was given to Coromandel Express to enter the main line but it was taken off and the train entered the loop line, where it crashed into a goods train parked there.

Girl among 3 killed as nor'wester hits Bengal, train services affected

Girl among 3 killed as nor'wester hits Bengal, train services affected

Rediff.com15 May 2023

A 12-year-old girl was killed after she came in contact with a dangling live wire that got torn during the squall in Botanical Garden area in Howrah city, the police said.

Owners of buffaloes hit by Vande Bharat express booked

Owners of buffaloes hit by Vande Bharat express booked

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) in Gujarat has registered a case against the owners of buffaloes that were hit by the Mumbai-Gandhinagar Vande Bharat express, in which the front portion of the train was damaged, officials said on Friday.

Vande Bharat train hits cattle in Gujarat, 4th incident in 2 months

Vande Bharat train hits cattle in Gujarat, 4th incident in 2 months

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

The collision caused a minor dent to the train's front panel.

IPL 2025: RCB splurge on Bhuvi; big names miss out

IPL 2025: RCB splurge on Bhuvi; big names miss out

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

India seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar fetched a winning bid of Rs 10.75 crore from Royal Challengers Bengaluru on a largely predictable second day of the mega auction, in Jeddah on Monday.

Decathlon World champ LePage out of Paris Olympics

Decathlon World champ LePage out of Paris Olympics

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Pierce LePage has withdrawn from the Paris Olympics due to a herniated disc in his back which requires surgery.

Pulwama attack accused dies of heart attack in Jammu hospital

Pulwama attack accused dies of heart attack in Jammu hospital

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

A 32-year-old man chargesheeted in the deadly terror attack on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) convoy in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district five years ago has died of a heart attack in the Government Medical College Hospital in Jammu, officials said.

Chilled athletes embrace strategies to beat Paris heat

Chilled athletes embrace strategies to beat Paris heat

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

While most of his rivals prepared for the 50 kilometre race walk at the 2019 Doha world championships by warming up in full track suits in the 32 degrees Celsius heat, Evan Dunfee did the polar opposite.

Sonia Gandhi linked to Soros-funded group backing Kashmir freedom: BJP

Sonia Gandhi linked to Soros-funded group backing Kashmir freedom: BJP

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has alleged that former Congress president Sonia Gandhi has links to an organisation financed by the George Soros Foundation, which has reportedly supported the idea of an independent Kashmir. The party claims this connection demonstrates foreign influence in Indian internal affairs. This comes after BJP's claims of US involvement in destabilizing India, which the US has denied. The BJP also accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of collaborating with the Soros-funded OCCRP to damage India's economy and reputation. The allegations have drawn criticism from the US embassy and the opposition Congress.

One family 'tasted blood'...: Modi tears into Gandhis

One family 'tasted blood'...: Modi tears into Gandhis

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, accusing it of repeatedly "wounding" the Indian Constitution. He claimed that the Congress, driven by its "lust for power," has consistently undermined the principles of the Constitution. Modi, however, praised India's democratic journey since its independence, highlighting the country's strong democratic roots and its unwavering commitment to its founding principles. He underscored the importance of unity for India's future development and emphasized that the Constitution is the bedrock of that unity.

How Acid Reflux Impacts Your Health

How Acid Reflux Impacts Your Health

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

If you are overweight or obese, or suffer from stress and anxiety, it will affect your gut health, leading to acidity, says Dr Meghraj Ingle.

3 killed, 7 hurt as goods train derails at Odisha station; toll may go up

3 killed, 7 hurt as goods train derails at Odisha station; toll may go up

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

East Coast Railway officials said that the accident took place around 6.44 am when some people were waiting at the platform and the waiting hall for a passenger train.

Badlapur protests: Internet suspended, 72 held; schools remain shut

Badlapur protests: Internet suspended, 72 held; schools remain shut

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

In the wake of a massive protest at Badlapur in Maharashtra's Thane district over the alleged sexual abuse of two kindergarten girls, internet services in the town were suspended while most schools remained shut on Wednesday, officials said.

10 Tips For Healthy Knees, Strong Joints

10 Tips For Healthy Knees, Strong Joints

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

If you are overweight, you will gradually complain of excruciating knee and joint pain while walking, running, squatting, sitting down and taking the stairs, warns Dr Anup Khatri.

Odisha take on Chennaiyin in mouth-watering duel

Odisha take on Chennaiyin in mouth-watering duel

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Chennaiyin FC head coach Owen Coyle hoped for a positive start despite starting their campaign away.

Militants use RPGs, drones for first time in Manipur attack

Militants use RPGs, drones for first time in Manipur attack

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

The Manipur government has ordered the state police to conduct combing operations and sanitisation in areas bordering Imphal West district where two persons were killed and nine others injured in an attack by suspected militants, officials said.

How To Deal With Bad Breath, Yellow Teeth?

How To Deal With Bad Breath, Yellow Teeth?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Bad breath or 'halitosis' can have many causes such as decayed teeth, infected gums or even respiratory or gastrointestinal infections, points out rediffGURU Dr Shyam Jamalabad.

Adaptability key to Pranav Soorma's fighting spirit

Adaptability key to Pranav Soorma's fighting spirit

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

'We have worked day and night for this moment because seeing the medical condition, there are a lot of things that are going on and regular training and exercises are a very big challenge with our medical condition.'

Anti-Agnipath stir: Over 600 trains cancelled, ECR zone worst hit

Anti-Agnipath stir: Over 600 trains cancelled, ECR zone worst hit

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Of the 612 trains affected, 602 trains were cancelled, including 223 mail and express trains and 379 passengers trains, the Railways said in a statement.

Agnipath protests: 1 killed in firing, trains go up in flames

Agnipath protests: 1 killed in firing, trains go up in flames

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

A man was shot dead in police firing in Telangana's Secunderabad, trains went up in flames, and public and private vehicles attacked, as railway stations and highways turned into battleground in many states on Friday amid burgeoning protests against Agnipath, the contentious defence recruitment scheme.

Army aircraft lands in field in Bihar after malfunction

Army aircraft lands in field in Bihar after malfunction

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Two trainee pilots were on board and they sustained minor injuries, he said.

2 die as Cyclone Remal tears through Bengal, heavy rain to continue

2 die as Cyclone Remal tears through Bengal, heavy rain to continue

Rediff.com27 May 2024

The cyclone ravaged adjacent coasts of the state and Bangladesh between Sagar Island and Khepupara, near the southwest of Mongla in the neighbouring country, after its landfall process began at 8.30 pm on Sunday.

First time in India! Test match called off without a ball being bowled

First time in India! Test match called off without a ball being bowled

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

This was only the eighth time in Test cricket history that a match was abandoned without a ball being bowled.

We Are In An Era Of Puppets And Puppeteers

We Are In An Era Of Puppets And Puppeteers

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

'As we enter 2025, it must be acknowledged that there is a convergence of capital, influential people (from business and politics) and technology deciding the destiny of others in the name of pride, patriotism, nationalism, nation building, all of it thinly veiled disguises for personal profit and glory,' asserts Shyam G Menon.

'Landslides Used To Be Quite Frequent In The Olden Days'

'Landslides Used To Be Quite Frequent In The Olden Days'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

'Except that the population was much less.' 'I remember my uncle and family moving away from the base of a hill whenever it rained for more than a couple of days without a dry day in between.' 'Perhaps the older generations knew if it rained for more than a certain time, they must pack up to a camp or to a relative.' 'As some of the interviews of the survivors on the Malayalam television channels show, the elderly people had a premonition a tragedy would happen, and those who acted on those premonitions survived.'

'A Big Sound Like That Of A Bomb'

'A Big Sound Like That Of A Bomb'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

'The facility works on Apple's iPhone and everything is damaged -- CNC machines, computers and CCTVs worth crores.'

Andhra, Telangana rain toll at 33; flood waters recede in both states

Andhra, Telangana rain toll at 33; flood waters recede in both states

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and his Telangana counterpart Revanth Reddy visited some inundated areas in their respective territories.

'Death Was Flying Around Us'

'Death Was Flying Around Us'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

'The odds were stacked against us.' 'Through it all, we were determined to overcome and prevail we did!' Wing Commander Shailesh Singh on the high-risk flying mission for which he was awarded the Shaurya Chakra.

CJI to decide listing of PIL on damage to public properties in Agnipath protests

CJI to decide listing of PIL on damage to public properties in Agnipath protests

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said the plea for an SIT probe into the damage to public properties during the protests against Agnipath will be listed for hearing after the Chief Justice of India takes a decision in this regard.

'Election With EVM Is Not Fair Unless...'

'Election With EVM Is Not Fair Unless...'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'We accept EVMs cannot be hacked because it is not connected, but can they be manipulated?' 'Are you allowing us to check if EVMs can be manipulated?'

Tsunami alert as 7.5 magnitude tremor rocks Japan; 32K homes face power cut

Tsunami alert as 7.5 magnitude tremor rocks Japan; 32K homes face power cut

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

The intensity was measured 7 on the Japanese scale -- which ranges from zero to seven -- on the Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa Prefecture, according to NHK.

Abdul Karim Tunda acquitted in 1993 serial blasts case

Abdul Karim Tunda acquitted in 1993 serial blasts case

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

The 81-year-old Tunda, a close aide of wanted terrorist Dawood Ibrahim, was accused of carrying out blasts in five trains in different cities in December 1993 to mark the first anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition.

'Stars Must Look At Their Salaries!'

'Stars Must Look At Their Salaries!'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'Every actor has to really look within, because a lot of them are not really in touch with reality.'

Heavy rain lashes parts of country, cripples Mumbai

Heavy rain lashes parts of country, cripples Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

The monsoon spelt mayhem in several parts of the country on Monday, particularly Mumbai where local train services and flight operations were hit and everyday life disrupted as well as Assam that was grappling with floods yet again.

5 Lashkar-trained terror suspects held in Bengaluru

5 Lashkar-trained terror suspects held in Bengaluru

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Five people who were radicalised to carry out terror attacks have been arrested by the Central Crime Branch with firearms and ammunition along with 12 mobile phones confiscated from them, Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda said on Wednesday.