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Major fire in commercial building in Surat

Major fire in commercial building in Surat

Rediff.com29 May 2014

A major fire broke out on Thursday in a commercial multi-storey building housing a market of sarees on Puna Kumbharia road in Surat and 80 fire tenders have been rushed to the spot.

Fire breaks out at Deepika Padukone's building; 2 firemen hurt

Fire breaks out at Deepika Padukone's building; 2 firemen hurt

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Deepika was not inside the 33-storey Beaumonde building in Prabhadevi area where the blaze emanated from the top floor, according to fire department officials and sources close to the actress.

Erstwhile royal family member Arvind Singh Mewar dies at 81

Erstwhile royal family member Arvind Singh Mewar dies at 81

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Arvind Singh Mewar, a member of the erstwhile royal family of Mewar and the chairman of the HRH group of hotels, died early Sunday in Udaipur after a prolonged illness. Mewar, 81, was a descendant of Rajput king Maharana Pratap and was ill for a long time. He is survived by his wife, son, and two daughters. The funeral will take place on Monday. Mewar was known for his career in the hospitality industry and for his involvement in sports, including cricket and polo. He was also an avid pilot and a philanthropist. He was the younger son of Bhagwant Singh Mewar and Sushila Kumari. His elder brother Mahendra Singh Mewar died in November last year. There have been conflicts and issues between his descendants regarding the leadership of the house of Mewar and a property dispute.

Fire at building in Mumbai's CST station

Fire at building in Mumbai's CST station

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

A fire broke out in a building at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus station in Mumbai on Friday evening but no casualty has been reported so far, fire officials said.

India's next big business op: Hub for undersea cables?

India's next big business op: Hub for undersea cables?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

While India has become the largest data generating nation, and hosts more than 152 data centres, it is fed by only 18 undersea cables.

'Putin Is A Liar'

'Putin Is A Liar'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

'Putin dreams about his legacy. He wants to forcibly restore the Russian empire.' 'Unfortunately, after three years of large-scale war with massive human losses, Putin will not budge from his goal because human life is the cheapest resource in the Russian State.'

Kesari 2: What *Really* Happened

Kesari 2: What *Really* Happened

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

The grilling of Brigadier-General Dyer by Akshay Kumar's Sir C Sankaran Nair, as shown in Kesari 2, is purely an imaginary sequence, proves Utkarsh Mishra.

'India Should Hit Pakistan Army Targets'

'India Should Hit Pakistan Army Targets'

Rediff.com11 May 2025

'There's something called deterrence by punishment.' 'That means you hit in a manner calculated to raise costs and consequences for Pakistan, so that the next time it attempts a Pahalgam-like attack, it has to think ten times.'

PIX: Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest in FA Cup semis

PIX: Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest in FA Cup semis

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Images from Saturday's FA Cup quarter-finals.

Real Madrid shocked by Espanyol after late Romero goal

Real Madrid shocked by Espanyol after late Romero goal

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

The result means Real, on 49 points, are one point clear of Atletico Madrid, who beat Mallorca 2-0, ahead of next weekend's Spanish capital derby at Santiago Bernabeu.

Fire breaks out in endoscopy room of AIIMS Delhi

Fire breaks out in endoscopy room of AIIMS Delhi

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

The fire broke out on the second floor at the old Raj Kumari OPD of the main AIIMS building around 11.55 am, officials said, adding 13 fire tenders were put into service and the blaze was brought under control around 1 pm, officials said.

'2.5 Inch Knife Removed From Saif's Spine'

'2.5 Inch Knife Removed From Saif's Spine'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

'A surgery was performed to remove the knife and repair the leaking spinal fluid.'

Israel agrees to US ceasefire proposal for Ramzan

Israel agrees to US ceasefire proposal for Ramzan

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

The temporary truce aims to ease tensions during the religious holidays. Further details on its implementation are yet to be disclosed.

'Global Warming Isn't Going To Come Down'

'Global Warming Isn't Going To Come Down'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

'The global climate system doesn't look at where the carbon dioxide is coming from. 'It may be emitted by the US, but it will not remain above the US alone but covers the whole world.'

After 3 Years, Encounter In Srinagar

After 3 Years, Encounter In Srinagar

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

The presence of the terrorists was noticed in a building resulting in the security forces launching a cordon and search operation. The search turned into an encounter after the terrorists fired upon the search party who retaliated.

Bengaluru bldg that collapsed was illegal, says dy CM; toll 8, 2 held

Bengaluru bldg that collapsed was illegal, says dy CM; toll 8, 2 held

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Shivakumar took stock of the incident in which five people lost their lives.

6 Delhi schools receive bomb threats, 12-year-old student held

6 Delhi schools receive bomb threats, 12-year-old student held

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

The boy told police that he sent the mail after seeing media reports about several schools in Delhi getting bomb threats. He believed that he would not get caught as none of the accused in the earlier cases had been caught yet, the source said.

Manipur: Night curfew imposed after govt building torched

Manipur: Night curfew imposed after govt building torched

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

A group of people torched the office building of the Range Forest Officer in Tuibong area around midnight, and several fire tenders were pressed into service to douse the flames, they said.

7 killed as lift of under-construction building crashes in Maha

7 killed as lift of under-construction building crashes in Maha

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

The construction lift in the 40-storey building located in Balkum area off the Ghodbunder Road here collapsed on Sunday evening.

Deepika, Always So Gorgeous!

Deepika, Always So Gorgeous!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Ed Sheeran hangs out with John Abraham... Anupam Kher teams up with Prabhas...Aahana Kumra turns producer...

PIX: India crush NZ, set up semis clash with Australia

PIX: India crush NZ, set up semis clash with Australia

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

IMAGES from the Champions Trophy Group A match played between India and New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, in Dubai on Sunday

40 Delhi schools get bomb threat, $30,000 demand

40 Delhi schools get bomb threat, $30,000 demand

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Around 40 schools in Delhi received a bomb threat mail Monday morning with the sender demanding US

Demanding house, Odisha man keeps school under siege for 5 days

Demanding house, Odisha man keeps school under siege for 5 days

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

The authorities needed 60 personnel of the police, fire brigade and district voluntary force, besides a drone camera and an iron mesh to capture him on Wednesday evening.

Male fire: Gas cylinders stored at workers' quarters, 2nd fire in garage

Male fire: Gas cylinders stored at workers' quarters, 2nd fire in garage

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

The fire broke out in the car repair garage in M Nirufehi, located near the Maaveyo Mosque, around 12:30 am.

After dry winter, J-K faces drought in summer

After dry winter, J-K faces drought in summer

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

Jammu and Kashmir is facing a severe water crisis this year due to a massive rainfall deficit. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed concern about the situation and called for a proactive approach towards water management and conservation. The state has witnessed an 80% deficit in rainfall this year, raising the possibility of drought in the valley this summer. Several water bodies are flowing below the zero level mark, and some springs in south Kashmir have dried up completely. The water level in Jhelum and other major streams is alarmingly low.

Deadly blast at building in Dhaka kills 16, over 100 injured

Deadly blast at building in Dhaka kills 16, over 100 injured

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The cause of the explosion could not be known immediately, but local residents suspected chemicals illegally stored inside the building, mostly used as an office and business complex, might have sparked the blast.

Chennai shop fire put out, building to be razed down

Chennai shop fire put out, building to be razed down

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

12 persons were rescued from the seven storied building.

Fire at south Mumbai building; no casualties reported

Fire at south Mumbai building; no casualties reported

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

A fire broke out at a building in Ballard Pier area of south Mumbai Wednesday morning, fire brigade sources said.

Govt to open nuclear power sector for private participation

Govt to open nuclear power sector for private participation

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Ushering in reforms, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday proposed to open up the nuclear power sector for private players and announced a Rs 20,000 crore Nuclear Energy Mission for research in the field, with an aim to set up five small and modular reactors by 2033.

India To Have Second Rocket Port

India To Have Second Rocket Port

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

The fuel cost will come down if rockets are launched from Kulasekarapattinam as they will have a straight trajectory and need not have to avoid Sri Lanka, which is being done by rockets flown from Sriharikota.

IAS coaching centre passed off library as store room

IAS coaching centre passed off library as store room

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

The basement of the coaching Institute in Old Rajendra Nagar where three civil services aspirants died by rain-induced flooding was functioning illegally as a library, officials said on Sunday.

'I Want To Forget The Horror Of This War'

'I Want To Forget The Horror Of This War'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

'While I would never wish for anyone to go through what we are, it has brought out the best in us by making each one of us a better version of ourselves.' 'Being courageous, fighting for freedom, taking the burden of responsibility to help each other...' 'I know hundreds and hundreds of examples where Ukrainians are risking their lives for complete strangers and it is only in moments like this that we truly understand what it means to be human.'

70 year old woman dies in fire in Mumbai highrise

70 year old woman dies in fire in Mumbai highrise

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

A 70-year-old woman died and eight other people suffered from suffocation after a fire broke out in a 13-storey residential building in Kurla area of Mumbai on Wednesday, officials said.

Karthik backs RCB batters to fire after CSK defeat

Karthik backs RCB batters to fire after CSK defeat

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Royal Challengers Bengaluru staged a valiant comeback thanks to Anuj Rawat's 25-ball 48 and Karthik's 26-ball 38 in a 95-run stand lower down to guide the team to 173-6 in 20 overs, but hosts Chennai Super Kings chased down the total with six wickets and eight balls left.

The Scotsman Who Knows India Better Than Many Of Us

The Scotsman Who Knows India Better Than Many Of Us

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Bill Aitken came to India nearly 60 years ago. He never returned. An Indian citizen since 1972, he tells Rediff.com's Archana Masih how India changed his life forever.

Ukraine: Russians Spotted. FIRE!

Ukraine: Russians Spotted. FIRE!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

A burning wheat field. Ukrainian soldiers fire a howitzer at Russian positions. A residential building destroyed by a Russian strike... Glimpses of the latest from Ukraine.

LeT Terrorist Eliminated In Srinagar Encounter

LeT Terrorist Eliminated In Srinagar Encounter

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

One Pakistan terrorist belonging to the Lashkar-e-Taiba has been gunned down in the ongoing encounter.

How Delhi's coaching institutions risking students' lives

How Delhi's coaching institutions risking students' lives

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Coaching institutions across the national capital, some lined up in cramped lanes while others housed in lofty buildings in busy commercial areas, are risking the lives of students, with lack of fire safety measures, single entry and exit points, faulty wiring and overloaded electrical circuits among the most common problems.

14 Maoists gunned down in Chhattisgarh

14 Maoists gunned down in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Earlier on Monday, two women Naxalites were killed and one CoBRA jawan was injured in an encounter during the same operation, they said.

5 soldiers injured as Major opens fire, explodes grenades inside camp in J-K

5 soldiers injured as Major opens fire, explodes grenades inside camp in J-K

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The sources said there was a firing practice going on at the camp for the past several days and the accused officer started firing on his colleagues and subordinates without any provocation on Thursday.