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Rainfall way higher than IMD predicted: Kerala CM refutes Shah's claim

Rainfall way higher than IMD predicted: Kerala CM refutes Shah's claim

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday termed as 'baseless', Union Home Minister Amit Shah's claim that the state government did not heed the Centre's warning regarding a possible natural calamity in Wayanad due to heavy rains.

Dense fog leads to vehicle pile-up on Noida Expressway

Dense fog leads to vehicle pile-up on Noida Expressway

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

Poor visibility owing to fog led to a nine vehicle pile-up on the Noida Expressway in the wee hours of Tuesday. The incident took place near Sector 132 on Pari Chowk to Noida stretch when a truck hit a car around 3 am, said the police. The badly damaged car and truck remained on the road. Approximately at 5 am, when visibility became almost zero on the expressway, vehicle after vehicle collided with the truck.

Carmakers gear up to repair flood-hit vehicles

Carmakers gear up to repair flood-hit vehicles

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Companies are using additional service workforce and offering part waivers on charges to affected car owners.

Terrorists hurl grenades at police vehicle in North Kashmir town

Terrorists hurl grenades at police vehicle in North Kashmir town

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

The grenade missed the target and exploded on the roadside without causing any damage.

Probe commences against Sheikh Hasina, 9 others for genocide

Probe commences against Sheikh Hasina, 9 others for genocide

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

The application accuses Hasina and others of orchestrating a violent crackdown on student protestors, resulting in widespread casualties and human rights violations.

Ex-Congressman Bittu is BJP's anti-Khalistan face in Punjab

Ex-Congressman Bittu is BJP's anti-Khalistan face in Punjab

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

BJP leader Amit Shah in a poll rally last month had asked people of Ludhiana to send Ravneet Singh Bittu to Parliament, promising them that he will make him a 'bada aadmi' (a big man).

UP: 60 people asked for damages for anti-CAA violence

UP: 60 people asked for damages for anti-CAA violence

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

The notices were issued on Tuesday after damage of nearly Rs 25 lakh was assessed across the district by the police and the administration.

A step-by-step guide to claiming motor insurance

A step-by-step guide to claiming motor insurance

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

All you want to know about claiming insurance for your damaged vehicle after an accident.

Farmers want cops booked for protester's death

Farmers want cops booked for protester's death

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on Thursday demanded registration of a murder case against those responsible for the death of a protesting farmer at the Khanauri border point of Punjab-Haryana.

23 held after violence during voting in Karnataka village

23 held after violence during voting in Karnataka village

Rediff.com10 May 2023

The villagers stopped a section officer's vehicle which was carrying reserved EVMs for the assembly elections and damaged two control and ballot units each and three VVPATs (Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail), the EC said in a statement.

MHA seeks report from Bengal govt on attacks on ED teams

MHA seeks report from Bengal govt on attacks on ED teams

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

The home ministry also asked the state government to send details of the action taken following the attacks on the central probe agency teams, the sources said.

Boy delivers food to father, missing after MP firecracker unit blast

Boy delivers food to father, missing after MP firecracker unit blast

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

A number of videos of the incident surfaced on social media showing the fire with intermittent explosions taking place at the site and people running helter-skelter to save themselves.

Assam floods: Over 6.71 lakh hit; IAF pressed into rescue

Assam floods: Over 6.71 lakh hit; IAF pressed into rescue

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Assam's flood situation remained critical on Tuesday with over 6.71 lakh people affected in 20 districts in the second wave of flooding this year, as the Indian Air Force (IAF) rescued 13 stranded fishermen from the severely-hit Dibrugarh district, an official said.

Mob torches 20 homes of Hindus, damages 66 in Bangladesh

Mob torches 20 homes of Hindus, damages 66 in Bangladesh

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

A group of assailants has set on fire at least 29 homes of Hindus in Bangladesh over an alleged blasphemous social media post amidst protests by the minority community against temple vandalism incidents during the Durga Puja celebrations last week, media reports said on Monday.

Toyota to recall 1 mln vehicles

Toyota to recall 1 mln vehicles

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

This is the third recall of the company to involve more than a million cars since 2009.

Kuwait fire: Mourning Kerala families await official word

Kuwait fire: Mourning Kerala families await official word

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Even as the families of suspected deceased persons from Kerala mourn the loss of their loved ones in the Kuwait fire incident that claimed several lives, many of them are yet to receive any official confirmation from the authorities.

ED officials attacked: Will guv recommend Prez rule in Bengal?

ED officials attacked: Will guv recommend Prez rule in Bengal?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

The ED officers are conducting raids at 15 places in the state during the day and Sajahan's house is one of them, an officer said.

Cyclone Remal makes landfall: Over 1 lakh evacuated; rail, air, road traffic hit

Cyclone Remal makes landfall: Over 1 lakh evacuated; rail, air, road traffic hit

Rediff.com27 May 2024

As severe cyclonic storm 'Remal' initiated its landfall process between the coasts of Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal on Sunday evening, authorities took swift action, evacuating over 1 lakh people from vulnerable areas of the state to safety.

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

Toyota to recall 2.9 million vehicles over seatbelt issue

Toyota to recall 2.9 million vehicles over seatbelt issue

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

The recall includes 1.3 million vehicles in North America announced earlier in the day by Toyota's US unit.

Terrorists target police vehicles in Pak, 6 injured

Terrorists target police vehicles in Pak, 6 injured

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

Six persons were injured when terrorists targetted police vehicles in two separate attacks in Peshawar city of northwest Pakistan today, officials said.

Himachal CM Sukhu seeks Rs 2,000 cr interim aid from Centre for relief works

Himachal CM Sukhu seeks Rs 2,000 cr interim aid from Centre for relief works

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

The state has suffered losses of Rs 4,000 crore and the figure is likely to go up as estimates continue to pour in, he said.

A dummy's guide to two-wheeler insurance

A dummy's guide to two-wheeler insurance

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

While buying a policy a customer should make sure s/he reads the terms and conditions very well. That is important because whatever is in the policy determines what the company is liable to cover.

6 children killed after school bus overturns in Haryana; 3 held

6 children killed after school bus overturns in Haryana; 3 held

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Preliminary reports suggest that the bus overturned while overtaking a vehicle in Kanina town.

Landslide buries several vehicles in Shimla suburb

Landslide buries several vehicles in Shimla suburb

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

No loss of life was reported in the incident.

They Are Missing Their Loved Ones

They Are Missing Their Loved Ones

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

An installation with pictures of hostages abducted by Hamas in Tel Aviv.

Insurance claims drop 30-35% during Chennai floods compared to 2015

Insurance claims drop 30-35% during Chennai floods compared to 2015

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Yet another first week of December brought familiar scenes of rain, storm, flooding, power outages, and fallen trees. When Cyclone Michaung wreaked havoc, leading to the heaviest rainfall in 47 years in the city, residents of Chennai drew parallels to the devastating floods of 2015. However, initial data on insurance claims suggests that the impact this time may portray a more optimistic scenario.

Will Udhayanidhi's Elevation Backfire On Stalin?

Will Udhayanidhi's Elevation Backfire On Stalin?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Udhayanidhi's 'untimely' elevation as deputy CM may be used against the party, for critics to argue that the DMK's 'first family's is not concerned about anything else but their clan's welfare. If packaged and delivered properly, some of the sting may stick at election time, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Health officials escorting COVID-19 patient attacked in UP

Health officials escorting COVID-19 patient attacked in UP

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Officials said a doctor and three paramedics were hurt, and an ambulance and a police vehicle damaged in the stone-pelting.

Elephant goes on a rampage in West Bengal, damages 100 homes

Elephant goes on a rampage in West Bengal, damages 100 homes

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

An elephant which had strayed from nearby Baikunthapur forest to Siliguri town went on a rampage for around seven hours damaging over 40 houses and some vehicles before it was tranquilised.

After ED, NIA team attacked in Bengal, officer hurt; 2 held in blast case

After ED, NIA team attacked in Bengal, officer hurt; 2 held in blast case

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

A team of NIA officials earlier this morning arrested two persons in connection with the case and were on their way back to Kolkata, when the vehicle came under attack, they said.

Himachal: 6 dead in flash floods, landslides; commuters stranded on NH-21

Himachal: 6 dead in flash floods, landslides; commuters stranded on NH-21

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

Six people have died and around 10 people have been injured in heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh that triggered landslides and flash floods in several places in the state, according to official estimates.

9 killed in Mumbai hoarding collapse, 70 injured

9 killed in Mumbai hoarding collapse, 70 injured

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Eight people were killed and over 60 injured on Monday when a huge iron hoarding collapsed on a petrol pump in Ghatkopar area of Mumbai amid rain and gusty wind, while several others are feared trapped, officials said.

Attack on ED: Arrest TMC leader, probe his terror links, Bengal guv asks DGP

Attack on ED: Arrest TMC leader, probe his terror links, Bengal guv asks DGP

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

The statement issued by Raj Bhavan late Saturday night highlighted that the governor, upon receiving a complaint in the Peace Room, instructed the police chief to arrest the culprit promptly.

14 killed in Israeli raid on West Bank refugee camp: Palestine

14 killed in Israeli raid on West Bank refugee camp: Palestine

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

The Palestinian ministry of health said that they have found a number of bodies and injured people from the camp, as the IDF has partially withdrawn from the area.

How To Be Aware About Early Heart Disease

How To Be Aware About Early Heart Disease

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'Thirty per cent of the world's deaths in young people, due to heart disease, are encountered by people in India.'

More than 1,000 killed, 1,200 hurt as powerful earthquake strikes Morocco

More than 1,000 killed, 1,200 hurt as powerful earthquake strikes Morocco

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Local television showed images of a fallen mosque minaret with rubble lying on smashed cars.

Nuh violence spills over into Gurugram, mosque, eatery torched

Nuh violence spills over into Gurugram, mosque, eatery torched

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Mobs killed a cleric in a late night attack on a mosque, torched an eatery and vandalised shops as communal violence that began in Haryana's Nuh spilled over into Gurugram, taking the death toll to five, the police said on Tuesday.

Farmers to resume Delhi march, police ordered to seize bulldozers

Farmers to resume Delhi march, police ordered to seize bulldozers

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on Tuesday said the Centre should convene a daylong Parliament session to bring a legislation on the minimum support price (MSP) for crops, a key demand of protesting farmers.

Himachal Kinnaur cut off from Shimla after major landslide

Himachal Kinnaur cut off from Shimla after major landslide

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Machinery and manpower have been deployed, but stones falling from the hills are obstructing the road opening work, the officials said.