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Death toll from Pakistan quake rises to 6

Death toll from Pakistan quake rises to 6

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Five people died in Khyber-Pakhtuknkhwa province, while one died in Diamer area of Gilgit-Baltistan region, officials said, adding 28 people were injured in Peshawar.

13 Iran troops killed in airstrike; toll rises to 787

13 Iran troops killed in airstrike; toll rises to 787

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

The strike hit the Kerman Air Base, located about 800 km southeast of Tehran.

Five Killed As Police Vehicle Crashes In Haryana

Five Killed As Police Vehicle Crashes In Haryana

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Four Uttar Pradesh Police personnel and a driver were killed in a road accident on the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal Expressway in Haryana's Nuh district. The SUV they were travelling in lost control and crashed into another vehicle.

Iran lists three conditions to end war

Iran lists three conditions to end war

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Iran on Thursday spelled out three conditions to end the war with Israel and the United States, which entered its thirteenth day today. Taking to X, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said he reaffirmed the country's commitment to peace during talks with leaders of Russia and Pakistan.

As temperatures soar, death toll rises to 1,412

As temperatures soar, death toll rises to 1,412

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Stifling heat has killed more than 1,242 people in India in less than one week.

Twisha Sharma given tearful adieu; family pins hopes on SC

Twisha Sharma given tearful adieu; family pins hopes on SC

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A medical board from AIIMS Delhi will conduct a second post-mortem examination on former model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma in Bhopal, following her family's concerns about the initial autopsy and allegations of dowry harassment.

Twisha Sharma Cremated As Family Pursues Dowry Harassment Case

Twisha Sharma Cremated As Family Pursues Dowry Harassment Case

Rediff.com24 May 2026

The last rites of former actor-model Twisha Sharma, who was allegedly harassed for dowry, were conducted in Bhopal. Her family continues to seek justice, with the Supreme Court taking cognisance of the case.

Lost many nationals in attacks on ships in Gulf, India tells UN

Lost many nationals in attacks on ships in Gulf, India tells UN

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

India has expressed firm opposition to attacks on merchant shipping amidst the ongoing Iran conflict, revealing that several Indian nationals have died or are missing due to these incidents. The nation also called for restraint, de-escalation, and prioritising civilian safety in the region.

Uttarakhand death toll may cross 1,000, says Assembly Speaker

Uttarakhand death toll may cross 1,000, says Assembly Speaker

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

Two weeks after flashfloods and landslides ravaged Uttarakhand, there were conflicting figures of death toll with state Assembly Speaker Govind Singh Kunjwal claiming on Saturday that it may cross 10,000 while the official figure is under 1,000.

Sr doctor dies of coronavirus in China, death toll passes 1800

Sr doctor dies of coronavirus in China, death toll passes 1800

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Monday also saw the new confirmed infections of COVID-19 outside Hubei reduced to a number lower than 100 for the first time, Mi told the media..

IED Blast Kills Seven Police Officers in Northwest Pakistan

IED Blast Kills Seven Police Officers in Northwest Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

At least seven police personnel were killed in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast targeting a police vehicle in northwest Pakistan, local police said.

Bihar rain death toll soars to 73; IMD issues orange alert

Bihar rain death toll soars to 73; IMD issues orange alert

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

The torrential rain that took place between September 27 and 30 has created a flood-like situation in 15 districts of the state, including the state capital.

Death toll rises to 120 in China's poultry plant fire

Death toll rises to 120 in China's poultry plant fire

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

The death toll from the fire at a poultry plant in northeast China's Jilin province had risen to 120 with about 70 people injured.

Death toll in Pakistan election rally blast climbs to 24

Death toll in Pakistan election rally blast climbs to 24

Rediff.com7 May 2013

The death toll in a devastating bomb attack on an election rally in Pakistan's restive Kurram tribal region rose to 24 on Tuesday while another 70 victims were being treated in hospital, officials said.

Tiware dam breach: Death toll rises to 15

Tiware dam breach: Death toll rises to 15

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

As several more people are feared dead in the incident, the search operation launched by the teams of police and the National Disaster Response Force is still on, an official said.

Death toll in Mumbai's Ephinstone stampede rises to 23

Death toll in Mumbai's Ephinstone stampede rises to 23

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Satyendrakumar Kanojia, who was in his late forties, succumbed to his injuries.

Jalandhar crash: Teen rescued after two days; death toll 9

Jalandhar crash: Teen rescued after two days; death toll 9

Rediff.com18 Apr 2012

A teenager was on Wednesday miraculously pulled out alive from the rubble, two days after a factorybuilding collapsed here, as rescuers raced against time to extricate those trapped while three more bodies were recovered, taking the death toll to nine.

Amarnath cloudburst: 15,000 rescued, death toll reaches 16

Amarnath cloudburst: 15,000 rescued, death toll reaches 16

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

At least 15,000 pilgrims, who were stranded near the Amarnath holy cave in Jammu and Kashmir due to a flash flood triggered by a cloudburst, have been shifted to the lower base camp of Panjtarni, an Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) spokesperson said on Saturday.

J-K: Vaishno Devi landslide toll rises to 34

J-K: Vaishno Devi landslide toll rises to 34

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

The death toll in the Vaishno Devi landslide has gone up to 32, officials said on Wednesday, a day after disaster struck the route on the hilltop shrine in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district.

Death toll in Bengal's panchayat poll violence rises to 15

Death toll in Bengal's panchayat poll violence rises to 15

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

Tension was palpable in the area, and a large police contingent was deployed to prevent any further flare-up.

Bharatpur land clash: Curfew relaxed, death toll rises to 8

Bharatpur land clash: Curfew relaxed, death toll rises to 8

Rediff.com16 Sep 2011

The situation in Rajathan's Bharatpur, which witnessed violent clashes between two communities over a land dispute, on Friday remained under control as the curfew was relaxed for three hours even as the death toll rose to eight.

Truck Accident on ITO Flyover in Delhi Claims One Life

Truck Accident on ITO Flyover in Delhi Claims One Life

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

A truck accident on the ITO flyover in Delhi resulted in one death and two injuries. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the truck driver.

Death toll due to heat wave in Telangana rises to 300

Death toll due to heat wave in Telangana rises to 300

Rediff.com17 May 2016

The state disaster management authorities informed that the three member committees set up at district level confirmed that all these deaths were occurred due to sun stroke and heat wave related problems.

Crib death toll rises to 13, WB govt gives clean chit

Crib death toll rises to 13, WB govt gives clean chit

Rediff.com27 Oct 2011

Two more infants died on Thursday at the government-run B C Roy Children's Hospital in Kolkata taking the crib death toll to 13 in three days in a rerun of the tragedy when 18 babies passed away in two days in the same hospital in June.

Death toll in China's coronavirus jumps to 2,236

Death toll in China's coronavirus jumps to 2,236

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

The overall confirmed infection cases have climbed to 75,465, Chinese health officials said on Friday.

21 dead, 29 injured as bus rolls into gorge in J-K's Udhampur

21 dead, 29 injured as bus rolls into gorge in J-K's Udhampur

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

A passenger bus accident in the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir resulted in the death of fifteen people and injuries to twenty others. The accident occurred near Kagort village in the Ram Nagar area.

Morocco earthquake death toll surpasses 2000

Morocco earthquake death toll surpasses 2000

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

The earthquake took place at 03:41:01 (UTC+05:30) at a depth of 18.5 km. The magnitude of the earthquake caused pulses to travel from Sidi Ifni in the south to Rabat in the north and beyond.

Hurricane Harvey's death toll rises to 47

Hurricane Harvey's death toll rises to 47

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Rescue work has intensified in Texas with officials launching search operations as desperate residents remain stranded without food and water.

China: Coronavirus death toll spikes to 425

China: Coronavirus death toll spikes to 425

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

As the virus continued to spread at an alarming rate, Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday warned officials of punishment if they shirked responsibility in tackling the virus outbreak.

COVID-19 death toll in India 8 times more than official: Study

COVID-19 death toll in India 8 times more than official: Study

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

In India, 11.9 lakh excess deaths occurred in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, 17 per cent higher compared to 2019, an international study has found.

Tinajin blasts: Death toll rises to 112; nearly 100 missing

Tinajin blasts: Death toll rises to 112; nearly 100 missing

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

The death toll in twin blasts in this eastern Chinese port city on Sunday rose to 112 after authorities recovered more bodies from the debris, as 95 people are still missing, officials said.

Flood situation worsens in Bihar; death toll climbs to 36

Flood situation worsens in Bihar; death toll climbs to 36

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

The flood situation on Sunday worsened in Bihar where two more people lost their lives taking the death toll to 36, while flood waters entered fresh areas, pushing up the number of affected districts to 17.

Bengal train crash: Train services restored; death toll rises to 10

Bengal train crash: Train services restored; death toll rises to 10

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

While eight bodies were brought to the state-run North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMCH) after the accident on Monday morning, two persons died during treatment, he said.

Vizag HPCL refinery fire: Death toll rises to 27

Vizag HPCL refinery fire: Death toll rises to 27

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

With yet another victim succumbing to burn injuries at a city hospital on Wednesday, the death toll in last month's fire at the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd's complex has risen to 27.

India's COVID-19 death toll tops 1 lakh; over 79k cases in 24 hrs

India's COVID-19 death toll tops 1 lakh; over 79k cases in 24 hrs

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

The total coronavirus cases mounted to 64,73,544 with 79,476 new infections being reported in a day, while the death toll climbed to 1,00,842 with the virus claiming 1,069 lives in a span of 24 hours, data updated at 8 am showed.

Mumbai building crash: Death toll rises to 61

Mumbai building crash: Death toll rises to 61

Rediff.com29 Sep 2013

The death toll in Friday's building collapse in Mazgaon area here has climbed to 61, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. Asked if the rescue operation has been called off, the BMC said though no formal announcement to this effect has been made so far, "it is as good as being called off".

UP brain fever: 103 new cases, death toll upto 324

UP brain fever: 103 new cases, death toll upto 324

Rediff.com30 Aug 2005

More than 100 new cases of Japanese encephalitis were reported on Tuesday even as the death toll rose to 324 and the Uttar Pradesh health department requisitioned 72 lakh vials of vaccine to deal with the epidemic.

Death toll crosses 100 even as parts of Chennai receives fresh rains

Death toll crosses 100 even as parts of Chennai receives fresh rains

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Chief Minister Jayalalithaa said in a statement that 24 more deaths have been reported in the past few days, taking the death toll in rain-related incidents like drowning and wall-collapse to 111.

Death toll rises to 630, as temperatures soar in Pakistan

Death toll rises to 630, as temperatures soar in Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

The heat wave has caused havoc and triggered an emergency situation in major hospitals of the province.

Swine flu claims 38 more lives, death toll crosses 800

Swine flu claims 38 more lives, death toll crosses 800

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

Swine flu claimed 38 more lives in the country taking the death toll beyond 800 even as the total number of people affected by the disease on Sunday breached the 13,000 mark.