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Shinde car bomb threat: Emails sent as mischief, not a serious plot

Shinde car bomb threat: Emails sent as mischief, not a serious plot

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Mumbai police have apprehended two persons from Maharashtra's Buldhana district in connection with emails threatening to blow up Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's car, officials said on Friday.

42 migrants found dead inside truck in Texas

42 migrants found dead inside truck in Texas

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

At least 42 people were found dead inside tractor-trailer rig containing suspected migrants on Monday (local time) in San Antonio, Texas.

Terrorists elude security forces after 12 days of Kathua ops

Terrorists elude security forces after 12 days of Kathua ops

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir are continuing a multi-agency operation to track down three terrorists who have escaped multiple encounters. The operation has entered its 12th day and has seen the deployment of additional troops, aerial surveillance, and a crackdown on terrorist supporters.

US Comes Under Terror Attack

US Comes Under Terror Attack

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

The death toll has risen to at least 15 people in the New Orleans 'act of terrorism' after a car rammed into a crowd on Bourbon Street in the early hours of Wednesday

10 dead as bus collides with truck in Maharashtra's Nashik

10 dead as bus collides with truck in Maharashtra's Nashik

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Many of the 45 passengers of the private tourist bus were employees of a company located in Ambernath in Thane district who were heading for the temple town of Shirdi in Ahmednagar district, officials said.

Delhi sizzles under season's first heatwave; docs warn of health risks

Delhi sizzles under season's first heatwave; docs warn of health risks

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Delhi is experiencing its first heatwave of the season, with temperatures reaching 40.2 degrees Celsius. Doctors have warned that exposure to extreme heat can lead to a range of health issues, from mild rashes and muscle cramps to serious conditions like heat exhaustion and heatstroke. They advise staying hydrated, avoiding outdoor activities during peak hours, and wearing light, breathable clothes. Vulnerable groups like children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing conditions are at greater risk.

Security forces pin down 3 terrorists in Kathua forest

Security forces pin down 3 terrorists in Kathua forest

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

A multi-agency operation is underway in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir to track down three terrorists believed to be hiding in a forested area. The operation, which resumed Thursday, involves the Indian Army, Police, CRPF, NSG, and BSF. The terrorists are suspected to be part of a group that has had multiple encounters with security forces in the past few weeks, resulting in the deaths of four policemen. The operation is being conducted with aerial surveillance, sniffer dogs, and multiple surveillance-cum-ambushes. Six people, including some women, have been detained for questioning in connection with the terrorists' movements.

Indian American teen crashes truck into White House barrier, aimed to 'seize power'

Indian American teen crashes truck into White House barrier, aimed to 'seize power'

Rediff.com24 May 2023

A 19-year-old Indian-origin teen accused of deliberately crashing a rented U-Haul truck into a White House barrier told authorities that he wanted to get inside the mansion to "seize power" and "kill" US President Joe Biden, according to media reports.

Drug lord wanted by FBI arrested in Ludhiana

Drug lord wanted by FBI arrested in Ludhiana

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Punjab police have arrested an Indian-origin transnational drug lord, wanted by the FBI in connection with one of the largest narcotics seizures in the US. Shehnaz Singh, also known as Shawn Bhinder, had been operating under the guise of a transportation business in Canada since 2014 and allegedly facilitated the movement of drugs from Colombia to the US and Canada via Mexico. Bhinder was arrested in Ludhiana, Punjab, after he had managed to give a slip to FBI sleuths and clandestinely landed in India. He was wanted by the FBI in connection with a seizure of 391 kg methamphetamine, 109 kg cocaine, four sophisticated weapons, and vehicles from six of his associates on February 26, 2025.

Women among 6 held for aiding terrorists behind Kathua attack

Women among 6 held for aiding terrorists behind Kathua attack

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Security forces have intensified search operations using aerial surveillance and sniffer dogs following a night-long cordon after fresh reports of suspected movement of three individuals, believed to be terrorists, who escaped a recent encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, officials said.

Is there a path for automobiles beyond diesel engines?

Is there a path for automobiles beyond diesel engines?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

'The path beyond diesel is not going to be clear. It is really going to be dependent on applications.'

Modi-Musk Talk: Will Starlink Get Go Ahead?

Modi-Musk Talk: Will Starlink Get Go Ahead?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

Starlink's application for offering satcom services in India had been held up for the company's inability to comply with mandatory ownership disclosure norms.

Govt Seeks Siam's Ideas to Rev Up EV Adoption

Govt Seeks Siam's Ideas to Rev Up EV Adoption

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Top executives from Siam and major carmakers recently met with Heavy Industries Secretary Kamran Rizvi to discuss the matter. Officials from NITI Aayog were also present.

Senior J-K police officer shunted out for disruption in fruit trucks

Senior J-K police officer shunted out for disruption in fruit trucks

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

A senior police officer was on Wednesday transferred and attached with police headquarters, a step that followed an outcry over halting of fruit-laden trucks from Kashmir valley to outside markets.

Toll in MP accident involving truck, 3 buses rises to 14, 60 injured

Toll in MP accident involving truck, 3 buses rises to 14, 60 injured

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

The accident occurred around 9 pm on Friday outside a tunnel near Barkhada village and people in the buses were returning from the 'Kol Mahakumbh' in Satna city, they said.

Why Punjabis risk illegal 'donkey' route for American dream

Why Punjabis risk illegal 'donkey' route for American dream

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

The obsession for migrating to the US is visible mostly in Majha and Doaba regions of Punjab, he further said.

Protesters perform 'shavasana' against Union Carbide waste disposal in MP

Protesters perform 'shavasana' against Union Carbide waste disposal in MP

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

A group of people in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, performed 'Shavasana' (corpse pose) to protest against the proposed disposal of Union Carbide waste, connected to the Bhopal gas tragedy, in the district. They claim the disposal would harm the health of locals and the environment. The waste has been brought from Bhopal for incineration in Pithampur. Protests have been ongoing since the arrival of the waste last month, and local authorities are conducting an awareness campaign to address concerns.

3 students among 14 killed in road accidents in Karnataka

3 students among 14 killed in road accidents in Karnataka

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

Fourteen people were killed and 24 sustained injuries in two separate road accidents in Karnataka's Uttara Kannada and Raichur districts on Wednesday. The first accident occurred when a truck carrying 29 fruit sellers fell into a 50-meter-deep valley in Yellapura. The second accident occurred near Araginamara Camp in Sindhanur, where a vehicle carrying students of Mantralaya Sanskrit Pathashala overturned due to a tyre burst. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed condolences and announced compensation for the families of the deceased.

Jaipur crash: Death struck moments before her stop

Jaipur crash: Death struck moments before her stop

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

When 22-year-old Vinita decided to take a bus from Udaipur instead of boarding a train to reach Jaipur, little did she know that her change in plans to reach the destination early would cost her life.

Why Gadkari 'tries to hide his face in meetings abroad'

Why Gadkari 'tries to hide his face in meetings abroad'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

"When I go to attend international conferences where there is a discussion on road accidents, I try to hide my face," Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday, underlining he had set a target to reduce accidents by 50 per cent when he first took charge as the Road Transport and Highways Minister.

A peek into Auto Expo 2025

A peek into Auto Expo 2025

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

More than 40 new product launches are expected at the upcoming Auto Expo which will be held under the umbrella of Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 from January 17-22, a government official said on Tuesday. With visas continuing to be an issue, large scale participation of Chinese companies are unlikely although some of them are participating at the expo, Joint Secretary at Ministry of Commerce and Industry Vimal Anand said at the sidelines of curtain raiser of 'Bharat Battery Show' which will also be a part of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025.

3 killed as bus on way to Modi's rally in Raipur hits truck

3 killed as bus on way to Modi's rally in Raipur hits truck

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Prima facie, the bus driver could not clearly see the stationary truck parked on the roadside due to heavy rainfall, as a result of which the bus rammed into it from the rear side, he said.

HC directs MP to act on Union Carbide waste disposal in 6 weeks

HC directs MP to act on Union Carbide waste disposal in 6 weeks

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

The Madhya Pradesh high court in Jabalpur on Monday directed the state government to take steps within six weeks for disposal of Bhopal-based Union Carbide's 337 tonnes of hazardous waste as per safety protocols, while restraining the media from publishing any fake news on the same.

Delhi air quality plummets to alarming levels despite curbs

Delhi air quality plummets to alarming levels despite curbs

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Delhi's air quality plummeted to alarming levels on Tuesday after 24 days, with many areas witnessing a significant spike in pollution despite the strictest measures, including a ban on construction activities and the entry of trucks into the city, coming into force.

'India can emerge as key player in global supply chain'

'India can emerge as key player in global supply chain'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

'It can position itself as a China Plus One solution, fulfilling the demands of developed economies.'

One killed, 6 held as TN police bust Haryana gang behind Kerala ATM heist

One killed, 6 held as TN police bust Haryana gang behind Kerala ATM heist

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Two police officials who were injured when the container driver and his associate attacked them in a bid to flee, have been admitted to a government hospital with injuries, she said.

Truck runs over people sleeping on road divider in Delhi, 4 killed

Truck runs over people sleeping on road divider in Delhi, 4 killed

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Several teams have been formed to trace the offending vehicle and its driver.

Pune pile-up: Truck driver held, probe says he turned off engine on slope

Pune pile-up: Truck driver held, probe says he turned off engine on slope

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Switching off the engine affects the vehicle's braking ability and this possibly resulted in the truck hitting other vehicles on the bridge slope on Sunday, as per a probe conducted into the accident by the Regional Transport Office (RTO), he said.

The pivotal decision facing India's steelmakers

The pivotal decision facing India's steelmakers

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

The "weaponisation" of economic activity - through tariffs and sanctions - is now a reality, with countries leveraging these tools strategically, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said at the Raisina Dialogue recently.

Indo-Bangla trade comes to standstill as students' protests intensify

Indo-Bangla trade comes to standstill as students' protests intensify

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Trade between India and Bangladesh via land ports came to a standstill on Sunday as there was no movement of cargo trucks to and fro due to the ongoing student protests in the neighbouring country, officials said. The Bangladeshi side of the Petrapole landport remained non-functional, they said. Nearly one-third of land-based trade between India and Bangladesh takes place through Petrapole.

Kamala distances herself from Biden's 'garbage' remark

Kamala distances herself from Biden's 'garbage' remark

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has distanced herself from a controversial comment made by her boss President Joe Biden, in which he referred to supporters of her Republican rival Donald Trump as 'garbage'.

Chennai Brains Behind Ford's Global Hits

Chennai Brains Behind Ford's Global Hits

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

'We participate in the design/development of components and systems for electric vehicles, internal combustion engines, and hybrid vehicles.'

Traditional ties with US are over: Canadian PM's big remark

Traditional ties with US are over: Canadian PM's big remark

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

In a dramatic shift in Canada's foreign policy, Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday declared that the long-standing economic and security relationship between Canada and the United States has ended, responding to US President Donald Trump's announcement of new auto tariffs that could severely impact Canada's economy, Politico reported.

Wife, Daughters Pay Homage To Dr Saab

Wife, Daughters Pay Homage To Dr Saab

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Gursharan Kaur and daughter Daman Singh pay their respects to Dr Singh's mortal remains at the AICC HQ in New Delhi.

'Escaped death by 20-25 minutes': Sheikh Hasina

'Escaped death by 20-25 minutes': Sheikh Hasina

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina has alleged that there was a conspiracy to kill her and her younger sister Sheikh Rehana, the moment she was ousted from power.

Kidnapped as 7 year-old, UP man returns home after 30 years

Kidnapped as 7 year-old, UP man returns home after 30 years

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

A seven-year-old boy who was kidnapped from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, over 30 years ago has been reunited with his family. Raju, now 38, was abducted in September 1993 and taken to Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, where he was forced to tend sheep and goats. He was eventually found by a Sikh businessman who helped him return to Ghaziabad. After three decades of uncertainty, Raju's family was finally reunited with him.

Haryana cops nab key accused truck driver in DSP murder case from Rajasthan

Haryana cops nab key accused truck driver in DSP murder case from Rajasthan

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Sabbir, alias Mittar, the key accused in the case, was arrested from Rajasthan's Bharatpur district.

15 killed as UP-bound bus rams into trailer-truck in MP

15 killed as UP-bound bus rams into trailer-truck in MP

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Fifteen persons were killed and more than 35 others injured, some of them seriously, after an Uttar Pradesh-bound bus collided with a stationary truck in Rewa district of Madhya Pradesh, an official said on Saturday.

Horror On The Highway

Horror On The Highway

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

An LPG tanker collided with multiple vehicles on Friday, leading to a massive fireball that turned a stretch of the Jaipur-Ajmer highway into an inferno, killing at least eight people and engulfing more than 30 vehicles in flames.

'Being In The Fauj Is Most Glorious'

'Being In The Fauj Is Most Glorious'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

'No matter how much you get paid or how successful you get, nothing can match the fauj.'