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9 migrant workers killed in Chennai building collapse

9 migrant workers killed in Chennai building collapse

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Nine migrant workers died after an under-construction building collapsed at the Ennore thermal power station in Chennai. Authorities have responded, and compensation has been announced for the families of the deceased.

Banerjee Orders Arrests Over Leaflet Distribution at Kolkata Protest

Banerjee Orders Arrests Over Leaflet Distribution at Kolkata Protest

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the BJP of distributing leaflets at her sit-in protest in Kolkata, leading to the detention of two individuals. Banerjee alleges the BJP is attempting to undermine her protest against the SIR exercise.

BJP Accuses TMC of Neglect as Farmers in West Bengal Face Crisis

BJP Accuses TMC of Neglect as Farmers in West Bengal Face Crisis

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

The BJP's West Bengal unit chief, Samik Bhattacharya, has alleged that at least five farmers have died by suicide in the state since February due to a potato price crisis, accusing the TMC government of negligence.

Fuel curbs brew concern over Darjeeling first flush

Fuel curbs brew concern over Darjeeling first flush

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Tea planters in Darjeeling have raised that a shortage of commercial LPG, triggered by the ongoing conflict in West Asia, could hit tea processing during the first flush, the delicate early-season harvest that commands the highest premiums and often sets the tone for the year.

Nine Directors Arrested After Nagpur Explosives Factory Blast

Nine Directors Arrested After Nagpur Explosives Factory Blast

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Police in Nagpur have arrested nine directors of SBL Energy Limited following a deadly explosion at their explosives manufacturing facility that killed 18 workers. A case has been registered against 21 directors and shareholders, and an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the blast and identify safety violations.

Two Killed in Nanguneri Gang Attack

Two Killed in Nanguneri Gang Attack

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Two people, including a migrant worker, were allegedly hacked to death by a gang in Nanguneri, Tamil Nadu, sparking protests and political criticism.

Delhi fire: 9 of a family perish trying to save each other

Delhi fire: 9 of a family perish trying to save each other

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

A devastating fire in Delhi claimed the lives of nine members of a family, including three children, who tragically perished while attempting to save each other from the blaze.

BJP Chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar Rejects Rahul Gandhi's Claims of BJP-CPI(M) Alliance in Kerala

BJP Chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar Rejects Rahul Gandhi's Claims of BJP-CPI(M) Alliance in Kerala

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

BJP state chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar dismisses Rahul Gandhi's charge of a BJP-CPI(M) understanding in Kerala as baseless, asserting the NDA is competitive and criticising Congress's performance.

18 killed, 24 injured in Nagpur explosives factory blast

18 killed, 24 injured in Nagpur explosives factory blast

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

A blast at an explosives manufacturing factory in Nagpur, Maharashtra, resulted in the death of 17 people and injuries to 18 others. Rescue operations are underway.

'BJP Will Win A Few Seats In Kerala'

'BJP Will Win A Few Seats In Kerala'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

'The BJP is pouring in money so that only BJP candidates are visible everywhere.' 'If the Congress does not win this time, its survival itself will be a problem...'

'God Does Not Make People Like Mohsina Kidwai Now'

'God Does Not Make People Like Mohsina Kidwai Now'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

'She was not a yes person. She would tell the truth and her feelings to Indira Gandhi, and Indira Gandhi would value her opinion. The same was the case with Rajiv Gandhi who would value her opinion.'

NC worker's death: Congress defends Omar Abdullah

NC worker's death: Congress defends Omar Abdullah

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

Deploring the incidents witnessed in Jammu and Kashmir assembly, Congress on Monday came out in support of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who is under Opposition attack following the controversy over the custodial death of a ruling National Conference worker.

Meghalaya Blast Exposes Dangers Of Rat-Hole Mining

Meghalaya Blast Exposes Dangers Of Rat-Hole Mining

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

The human cost of rat-hole mining falls disproportionately on migrant labourers.

Two Killed, Five Injured in Tamil Nadu Gang Attack

Two Killed, Five Injured in Tamil Nadu Gang Attack

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Two people were killed and five others injured in an alleged gang attack in Nanguneri, Tamil Nadu. Police are investigating the incident, which has sparked local protests and political criticism.

RG Kar Victim's Mother On Why She Joined BJP: 'If TMC And Mamata Banerjee Are Wrenched Out Of Bengal, Why Not Join Politics?'

RG Kar Victim's Mother On Why She Joined BJP: 'If TMC And Mamata Banerjee Are Wrenched Out Of Bengal, Why Not Join Politics?'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

'People have lost hope of finding justice in this state ... I want to give these victims, their families, the people of this state, a voice.'

Delhi Pickle Factory Tragedy: Owner and Son Die in Well Rescue Attempt

Delhi Pickle Factory Tragedy: Owner and Son Die in Well Rescue Attempt

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

A factory owner and his son died after falling into a well at a pickle manufacturing unit in Delhi's Nangloi area. They were attempting to rescue a worker who had fallen unconscious in the well.

This MLA Wants Workers To Have The Right To Disconnect

This MLA Wants Workers To Have The Right To Disconnect

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

The debate over working hours flared up after Infosys Co-founder N R Narayana Murthy called for 14-hour workdays.

Temple bombed in Bangladesh; 2 Hindus killed in separate incidents

Temple bombed in Bangladesh; 2 Hindus killed in separate incidents

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Over the past week in Bangladesh, two Hindu men were killed in separate incidents while four people, including a priest, sustained injuries after a crude bomb went off inside a temple in the country.

Rohit Pawar flags doubts over Ajit Pawar crash, plans Feb 10 reveal

Rohit Pawar flags doubts over Ajit Pawar crash, plans Feb 10 reveal

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar has raised doubts about the circumstances surrounding the death of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in an air crash and plans to provide a detailed presentation on the matter.

Shirtless protest at AI meet: Youth Cong chief held, rioting charges invoked

Shirtless protest at AI meet: Youth Cong chief held, rioting charges invoked

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Indian Youth Congress President Uday Bhanu Chib was arrested after a disruptive shirtless protest at the AI Impact Summit in Delhi, leading to further investigation into potential conspiracy and funding.

From Kartrocket To Shiprocket: Journey Of A Unicorn

From Kartrocket To Shiprocket: Journey Of A Unicorn

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

'More than becoming a unicorn, what truly satisfies us is seeing small businesses grow from Rs 10,000 a month to Rs 20 lakh after joining our platform.'

BJD's protest over Odisha student's death turns violent

BJD's protest over Odisha student's death turns violent

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Several Biju Janata Dal workers and leaders, including two former ministers, were injured in a scuffle with police personnel in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday during a party's protest over the death of a college student, who set herself on fire in Odisha's Balasore district.

Tadka Series Review: Cringe Fest!

Tadka Series Review: Cringe Fest!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

The quality of the series of JioHotstar's new microcontent platform, Tadka, is deplorable. When so much superior content is being created with the help of AI, Tadka shows are taking the content back to the tacky early days of television, both in the plots and subpar production values, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Kashmir: Probe ordered in NC worker's death

Kashmir: Probe ordered in NC worker's death

Rediff.com1 Oct 2011

The Jammu and Kashmir government has rubbished allegations by the Opposition Peoples Democratic Party about the death of a worker of the ruling National Conference allegedly in police custody. PDP has demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Minister of State for Home Nasir Aslam Wani so that the "judicial probe can proceed impartially'.

Is Congress-DMK alliance sliding towards collapse over power tussle?

Is Congress-DMK alliance sliding towards collapse over power tussle?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

The DMK leads the multi-party Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) in Tamil Nadu and the constituents include the Congress and the Left parties.

Will Sunetra Pawar Be DCM? Pawar Family To Decide Soon

Will Sunetra Pawar Be DCM? Pawar Family To Decide Soon

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

'The entire Pawar family -- Sunetra Vahini, Jay and Parth Pawar (Ajit Pawar's sons), Sharad Pawar, his daughter Supriya Sule -- will sit together and decide how to move forward.'

Kerala woman held after man in viral bus video ends life

Kerala woman held after man in viral bus video ends life

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Police on Wednesday arrested a woman in connection with the death of Deepak U, a resident of Govindapuram in Kozhikode, for allegedly circulating a video on social media claiming that he had misbehaved with her on a private bus last week.

Ajit Pawar's funeral today, Amit Shah to attend

Ajit Pawar's funeral today, Amit Shah to attend

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

The last rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash, will be held with full state honors in Baramati. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to attend.

'Vijay Is Not Accessible Even To His Parents'

'Vijay Is Not Accessible Even To His Parents'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

'He is not accessible even to his family, his wife or his mother or his father. No one.' 'He has created a barrier so that nobody can go and talk to him.' 'This kind of a mentality is a big question mark in politics.'

Probe exonerates Omar in NC worker's death case

Probe exonerates Omar in NC worker's death case

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

The magisterial probe ordered by the Jammu and Kashmir government into the death of the prominent ruling National Conference worker Haji Mohammad Yusuf has exonerated state Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, holding that 'Haji had died of natural death'.

Turning Over Bhagat Singh's Last Page: On Religion, Revolution and Compromise

Turning Over Bhagat Singh's Last Page: On Religion, Revolution and Compromise

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

On the 95th anniversary of Bhagat Singh's martyrdom, Utkarsh Mishra revisits the ideas and philosophy of the revolutionary giant.

'Namak haram': Sena leader's claim on Bal Thackeray's death ignites row

'Namak haram': Sena leader's claim on Bal Thackeray's death ignites row

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray criticizes Devendra Fadnavis, accusing him of being a 'helpless' chief minister unable to tackle corruption. He also attacks the BJP for divisive politics and failing to address key issues.

Gulf War: 'Missiles Flew Past Us'

Gulf War: 'Missiles Flew Past Us'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

'We are getting used to the constant alerts to take shelter, listening to sonic booms from jets flying above us, hearing news of neighbouring ports being targeted, and being the only ship in the terminal.'

'Apologise to Hindus': Thakur Targets KKR, Mustafizur

'Apologise to Hindus': Thakur Targets KKR, Mustafizur

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Spiritual leader Devkinandan Thakur slams KKR for buying Bangladesh's Mustafizur Rahman

War In The Strait Of Hormuz Has Landed On A Tawa In Mumbai

War In The Strait Of Hormuz Has Landed On A Tawa In Mumbai

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

The LPG squeeze on India's restaurant sector is the quotidian face of a deeper crisis.

3 kids among 9 killed in fire at Delhi's Palam area

3 kids among 9 killed in fire at Delhi's Palam area

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

A tragic fire in a Delhi residential building near Palam Metro Station claimed the lives of seven family members, including three children, prompting a large-scale rescue operation by the Delhi Fire Service.

Pentagon Purge Rocks Iran War

Pentagon Purge Rocks Iran War

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

The purge in Washington does not pause the war. Strikes continue, Hormuz remains closed, and Brent crude is still dancing around $109 a barrel. For India, the command chaos in the Pentagon is another layer of uncertainty piled on five weeks of conflict that was already straining every buffer Delhi has.

'Nobody's Putting Pressure On Sunetra Pawar'

'Nobody's Putting Pressure On Sunetra Pawar'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

'I don't know if she is doing it willingly or not, but she is respecting the sentiments of the party.'

Dubai airport hit, Burj Al Arab hotel damaged in Iranian strikes

Dubai airport hit, Burj Al Arab hotel damaged in Iranian strikes

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

The United Arab Emirates intercepted several Iranian missiles and drones, resulting in casualties and damage to infrastructure, including the Dubai airport and Burj Al Arab.

16 killed in Meghalaya coal mine blast; several feared trapped

16 killed in Meghalaya coal mine blast; several feared trapped

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

At least 16 labourers were killed and several others are feared trapped following an explosion at an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district. Rescue operations are underway.