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Body of anti-toll crusader Govind Pansare taken to Kolhapur

Body of anti-toll crusader Govind Pansare taken to Kolhapur

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

A post-mortem examination was conducted on Saturday on the body of veteran communist leader Govind Pansare, who died in Mumbai after he was airlifted to the city from Kolhapur for treatment.

Gas leak from Vizag chemical plant kills 11, affects 1,000

Gas leak from Vizag chemical plant kills 11, affects 1,000

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy announced an ex gratia payment of Rs 1 crore each to the kin of those killed in the incident.

Floods: 10 more NDRF teams for Bihar, Uttar Pradesh

Floods: 10 more NDRF teams for Bihar, Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

A special control room at the forces' headquarter New Delhi is monitoring the situation 24X7.

Uttarakhand flood: Bihar BJP leader rescued

Uttarakhand flood: Bihar BJP leader rescued

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

Bihar Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ashwani Choubey and his family, who were stranded in a temple in Kedarnath, have been rescued and brought to Dehradun by a helicopter on Thursday.

Navy, IAF join operation to rescue trapped Meghalaya miners

Navy, IAF join operation to rescue trapped Meghalaya miners

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

Pump manufacturing company Kirloskar Brothers Ltd and Coal India on Friday are jointly moving 18 high-powered pumps to the mine, officials said.

2 'commander-rank' cadres among 4 Naxals killed in Dantewada

2 'commander-rank' cadres among 4 Naxals killed in Dantewada

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

The skirmish took place in the wee hours in the restive Dabba-Kunna hills when the joint team of the CRPF and STF was out on an anti-Maoist operation.

B Raman on Khalid Sheikh's arrest

B Raman on Khalid Sheikh's arrest

Rediff.com3 Mar 2003

How two IAF pilots saved the day

How two IAF pilots saved the day

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

In a precarious mission, Wing Commander Charles Simon and Squadron Leader S Venkatramanan and crew rescued a woman in labour from atop a water tank in Chennai. She delivered twins! Archana Masih/Rediff.com spoke to the pilots about that dramatic day.

4 militants, 2 jawans killed in encounter in J&K

4 militants, 2 jawans killed in encounter in J&K

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

Four suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba militants and two soldiers were on Sunday killed in two separate operations close to Line of Control in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Indore-Patna train derailment: Over 50 rescued from mangled bogies

Indore-Patna train derailment: Over 50 rescued from mangled bogies

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

National Disaster Response Force teams rescued more than 50 passengers including 16 badly trapped from the mangled bogies of Patna-Indore Express which derailed in Kanpur during the wee hours on Sunday.

1 pilot killed, 2 eject as two Surya Kiran jets crash in Bengaluru

1 pilot killed, 2 eject as two Surya Kiran jets crash in Bengaluru

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

The mishap occurred during a sortie as part of the rehearsal for AeroIndia.

Thousands rescued as rains, landslides continue to haunt Kerala

Thousands rescued as rains, landslides continue to haunt Kerala

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

A large number of people, including senior citizens, women and children were airlifted from isolated buildings

PIX: Shriya Saran, Sonam, Bachchans at Star Screen awards

PIX: Shriya Saran, Sonam, Bachchans at Star Screen awards

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

A look at the red carpet.

'Pak defied UN ban, supplied arms to Bosnia'

'Pak defied UN ban, supplied arms to Bosnia'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2002

Former Inter-Services Intelligence chief Lieutenant General Javed Nasir claimed he successfully air lifted sophisticated anti-tank guided missiles, which turned the tide in favour of Bosnian Muslims and forced the Serbs to lift the siege.

Over 3 lakh people evacuated as Cyclone Vayu set to hit Guj

Over 3 lakh people evacuated as Cyclone Vayu set to hit Guj

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Teams of the National Disaster Response Force started landing in Gujarat with the help of the Indian Air Force to undertake preventive evacuation of people living on the west coast, an IAF official said.

Man U youth player breaks leg in crash

Man U youth player breaks leg in crash

Rediff.com15 Jan 2004

Phil Marsh was airlifted to hospital with a broken leg after a car crash near the club's training ground.

'7 Pulgaon victims were blown to pieces due to explosions'

'7 Pulgaon victims were blown to pieces due to explosions'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

The intensity of fire and explosions at central ammunition depot at Pulgaon in Wardha district was such that seven of the victims were blown to pieces, a top police official said.

Trump govt taking fresh look at F16 sale to India: Lockheed

Trump govt taking fresh look at F16 sale to India: Lockheed

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

"For several months, we've been working with President (Donald) Trump's transition and governance teams and leaders in Congress providing information on our many programmes and potential business opportunities-including the proposed sale of F-16 fighter aircraft to India," a Lockheed official said.

Unnao rape survivor's accident: Murder case against BJP MLA

Unnao rape survivor's accident: Murder case against BJP MLA

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

The FIR, in which 15-20 unnamed people were also mentioned, was registered at the Gurubuxganj police station in Rae Bareli.

Indian climber dies, two others missing on Mount Everest

Indian climber dies, two others missing on Mount Everest

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Subash Paul, who had fallen sick and was being taken down to safety, lost his life on Sunday night while being rescued to lower camps from near the summit point.

Indian couple fell to deaths from Yosemite cliff while taking selfie: Report

Indian couple fell to deaths from Yosemite cliff while taking selfie: Report

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

Vishnu Viswanath, 29, and Meenakshi Moorthy, 30 fell to their deaths from Taft Point in the national park in California. They were identified on Monday as the married couple from India living in the United States.

Geelani shifted to Mumbai for treatment

Geelani shifted to Mumbai for treatment

Rediff.com5 Feb 2003

The Hurriyat leader is suffering from suspected malignancy of kidney.

World's largest cargo aircraft turns 20!

World's largest cargo aircraft turns 20!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

One of the world's largest cargo carriers, A300-600ST aircraft is celebrating its 20th birthday.

Two killed in demining operations

Two killed in demining operations

Rediff.com29 Jan 2003

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