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Hot khichdi sent to trapped tunnel workers

Hot khichdi sent to trapped tunnel workers

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Through this 6-inch alternative lifeline, hot khichdi was sent to the stranded workers for the first time since they were trapped.

So Many Movies Coming Up In 2024!

So Many Movies Coming Up In 2024!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Joginder Tuteja lists the Bollywood arrivals in theatres later this year.

Team from Nagpur ensured Silkyara tunnel workers didn't suffocate

Team from Nagpur ensured Silkyara tunnel workers didn't suffocate

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Three experts from Western Coal Fields, a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, camped at the Silkyara tunnel site from November 20.

Why These Pix Will Scare India's Enemies

Why These Pix Will Scare India's Enemies

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Exercise Cope India brings together the Indian Air Force and the United States air force to promote mutual understanding and cooperation between the two air forces.

Airlift's Priya Seth recommends: A holiday under the sea

Airlift's Priya Seth recommends: A holiday under the sea

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Wondering where to go on a vacation? Fed up of searching online and consulting with friends/family? How about a celebrity then? What if a celebrity told you about their favourite holiday destination? Told you about all the things they like to do there -- be it tasting the local cuisine, indulging in leisure activities or haunting museums. Would it inspire you to pack your travel bags and get going? We hope so :)

Russian Opposition leader Alexei Navalny goes 'missing' from prison

Russian Opposition leader Alexei Navalny goes 'missing' from prison

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Navalny, who was imprisoned in a penal colony east of Moscow was sentenced to 19 years in prison in August after he was found guilty of creating an "extremist community, financing extremist activities" and numerous other crimes.

Militants gun down 2 Manipur policemen, women block road to airport

Militants gun down 2 Manipur policemen, women block road to airport

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

A large number of women from Malom in Imphal West district blocked the road to the airport in protest against the killing of the policemen in Moreh.

IAF trainer jet crashes in K'taka, both pilots eject safely

IAF trainer jet crashes in K'taka, both pilots eject safely

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

According to IAF, the pilots were on a routine training sortie when the incident occurred.

My 5 Top OTT Films of 2023

My 5 Top OTT Films of 2023

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

There's been so much interesting content on OTT. Subhash K Jha picks his Best Original Feature Films on digital platforms.

Cyclone Biparjoy: 1 lakh evacuated, will try to minimise loss, says NDRF DG

Cyclone Biparjoy: 1 lakh evacuated, will try to minimise loss, says NDRF DG

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

The DG said the maximum of four teams of the NDRF have been positioned in Kutch district and the Gujarat government has done an in-depth evacuation exercise as part of which fishing boats have been anchored, big ships have been sent to the high seas so that they are not affected by the tidal waves, more than 4,000 hoarding have been taken down so that they don't become deadly flying objects as strong winds blow.

Can India's Zorawar Match China's ZTQ-15?

Can India's Zorawar Match China's ZTQ-15?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

DRDO's latest tank will face trial in Rajasthan's summer which will be followed by 'user trials' ahead of facing battle in high-altitude deserts of eastern Ladakh and Sikkim, reports Ajai Shukla.

Army may replace Cheetah, Chetak helicopter fleet with LUH from 2027

Army may replace Cheetah, Chetak helicopter fleet with LUH from 2027

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

While the Army will be getting around 100 light utility helicopters, it is also looking at the option of taking choppers on lease to meet its requirement.

Meet Modi's Pakistani Sister

Meet Modi's Pakistani Sister

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

This year, she plans to visit him in New Delhi for Raksha Bandhan.

Rafale, Prachand debut in IAF's Pokharan firepower show on Feb 17

Rafale, Prachand debut in IAF's Pokharan firepower show on Feb 17

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

The triennial exercise will take place for two hours and fifteen minutes during the day, dusk and night, he said.

Missing Indian climber Anurag Maloo found alive on Nepal's Mt Annapurna

Missing Indian climber Anurag Maloo found alive on Nepal's Mt Annapurna

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Anurag Maloo went missing on Monday after he fell from around 6,000 metres while descending from Camp III.

Rishabh Pant will continue treatment in Dehradun: DDCA

Rishabh Pant will continue treatment in Dehradun: DDCA

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) director Shyam Sharma on Saturday met Rishabh Pant at Max Hospital in Dehradun and expressed satisfaction at the treatment being given to the cricketer.

Stalin asks Manipur CM if Tamil Nadu can send aid to camps

Stalin asks Manipur CM if Tamil Nadu can send aid to camps

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Stalin told the Manipur chief minister in a letter dated July 31 that he has been informed that more than 50,000 people were staying in relief camps due to the 'prevailing situation' in the northeastern state, apparently referring to the violence there.

Major who shot fellow soldiers had a meltdown, faces court of inquiry

Major who shot fellow soldiers had a meltdown, faces court of inquiry

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The army has initiated a Court of Inquiry against a major-rank officer who allegedly opened fire on his colleagues and exploded grenades inside a camp in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Friday.

Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: The progress so far

Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: The progress so far

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

It has been a week since 41 labourers got trapped inside an under-construction tunnel at Silkyara in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district after parts of the structure collapsed following a landslide last Sunday.

Rishabh Pant brought to Mumbai, set to undergo surgery

Rishabh Pant brought to Mumbai, set to undergo surgery

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Pant sustained cuts on his forehead, a severely-bruised back along with injuries in his knee and ankle.

Rishabh Pant Says He Feels Better

Rishabh Pant Says He Feels Better

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

'Never knew just able to sit out and breathe fresh air feels so blessed.'

After big setback, rescuers now prepare for vertical drilling

After big setback, rescuers now prepare for vertical drilling

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

We need to have patience as it is a dangerous operation,NDMA member Lt Gen (retd) Syed Ata Hasnain said.

No quick exit in sight for trapped workers as auger drill stuck in rubble

No quick exit in sight for trapped workers as auger drill stuck in rubble

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

The auger machine was facing repeated obstructions in the rubble in the past few days.

2nd terrorist who gave security forces the slip killed in J-K's Rajouri

2nd terrorist who gave security forces the slip killed in J-K's Rajouri

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

A second terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces on Wednesday, raising the death toll during the ongoing three-day search operation in a remote village in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district to three, officials said.

41 workers trapped in Uttarkashi tunnel for a week, rescue op on hold

41 workers trapped in Uttarkashi tunnel for a week, rescue op on hold

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Rescue work at the collapsed Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand was virtually on hold Sunday as the agencies involved in the effort set themselves up for the next stage -- adopting multiple approaches to reach the 41 men trapped inside for a week.

Amarnath Cloudburst Rescue

Amarnath Cloudburst Rescue

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

At least 16 people have been killed while 15,000 pilgrims, who were stranded near the Amarnath holy cave in Kashmir due to a flash flood triggered by a cloudburst, have been shifted to the lower base camp in Panjtarni, officials said on Saturday.

Workers trapped in tunnel for a week now, families anxious

Workers trapped in tunnel for a week now, families anxious

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

'India has gone digital. They talk about the success of India's Chandrayaan mission but they cannot evacuate our people trapped for around a week'

Uttarkashi tunnel rescue op on hold after machine snag

Uttarkashi tunnel rescue op on hold after machine snag

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

The round-the-clock rescue work is being carried out by 165 personnel from multiple agencies, including the National Disaster Response Force, State Disaster Response Force, Border Roads Organisation and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police, the State Emergency Operation Centre said.

Tunnel rescue: Vertical boring underway, here's what happens now

Tunnel rescue: Vertical boring underway, here's what happens now

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

The vertical approach was one of the at least five options on which preparatory work had begun some days back, as anxiety mounted over the fate of the men trapped in the under-construction tunnel on Uttarakhand's Char Dham route.

Search op in Rajouri still underway: Army

Search op in Rajouri still underway: Army

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

The Army on Friday said the search operation in the forest area of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri to flush out any hiding terrorists was still underway, a day after two foreign terrorists of proscribed Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) outfit including the mastermind behind various attacks were eliminated.

After 5 days, slow progress in tunnel rescue as drill takes longer

After 5 days, slow progress in tunnel rescue as drill takes longer

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

The labourers have been trapped since Sunday morning when a part of the tunnel collapsed following a landslide.

Cong targets Modi over Malik's Pulwama attack revelations

Cong targets Modi over Malik's Pulwama attack revelations

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

"Vishwaguru has created a new model of democracy where there are symbols and buildings of democracy but the soil of democracy is now missing," he said.

Security forces encircle 2 terrorists behind killing of Army officers

Security forces encircle 2 terrorists behind killing of Army officers

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The operation to neutralise the terrorists involved in the encounter that led to the killing of four security forces personnel continued for the second day on Thursday as the police claimed to have "encircled" two Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorists in the higher reaches of Anantnag district of south Kashmir.

Tunnel drilling stops again, 41 workers remain trapped

Tunnel drilling stops again, 41 workers remain trapped

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Drilling at the collapsed Silkyara tunnel to rescue 41 men trapped inside for 12 days was halted again on Friday, officials said.

13 days on, wait continues for trapped tunnel workers

13 days on, wait continues for trapped tunnel workers

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Here is the timeline of the disaster and the rescue efforts that followed.

'Mercedes To Launch 10 Cars In 2023'

'Mercedes To Launch 10 Cars In 2023'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

'And a majority will be in the top-end vehicle range.'

BSF flies special sortie for jawan to reach wedding in time

BSF flies special sortie for jawan to reach wedding in time

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

The Border Security Force flew a special helicopter sortie on Thursday to airlift a jawan deployed at a remote post along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir so that he could get home, about 2,500 km away in Odisha, in time for his wedding.

Record rains in southern TN claim 10 lives; state blames poor IMD forecast

Record rains in southern TN claim 10 lives; state blames poor IMD forecast

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

While there was a brief respite from the incessant downpour on Tuesday, collaborative efforts from the defence, national, and state disaster response forces took the lead in executing rescue and relief operations.

'Once in a blue moon you get a lottery like Animal'

'Once in a blue moon you get a lottery like Animal'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

'It has never happened that all Top 5 songs on Spotify are from one film. On the Ormax list, the Top 9 are from Animal.' 'The music is good, sure. But everything has taken off with Animal the film.'

NDRF to send 3rd rescue team to Turkiye, toll crosses 9000

NDRF to send 3rd rescue team to Turkiye, toll crosses 9000

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

A fresh team of 51 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel is being rushed to earthquake-hit Turkiye even as two teams present there have launched rescue operations at multiple collapsed structures, Director General of the force Atul Karwal said Wednesday.