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20 killed, 171 hurt as B'desh Air Force jet crashes into school building

20 killed, 171 hurt as B'desh Air Force jet crashes into school building

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

The aircraft crashed into the Milestone School and College campus in Dhaka's Uttara area.

10 children killed in fire at Jhansi hospital NICU

10 children killed in fire at Jhansi hospital NICU

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

At least 10 children died in a fire that engulfed the children's ward of a medical college in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi district, officials said, as 16 others injured battled for life on Saturday.

PoK unrest: 1 killed, several injured during protests

PoK unrest: 1 killed, several injured during protests

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

A strike in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) over unfulfilled demands turned violent, resulting in one death and multiple injuries. Mobile and internet services have been suspended in the region.

Cylinder blast triggers fire at Maha Kumbh; 18 tents gutted, no casualty

Cylinder blast triggers fire at Maha Kumbh; 18 tents gutted, no casualty

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

A fire broke out at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India, on Sunday, engulfing 18 tents in Sector 19. The blaze, which started around 4 pm, was caused by an LPG cylinder explosion. No casualties were reported, and the fire was brought under control within an hour. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who was in Prayagraj to review preparations ahead of Mauni Amawasya, visited the site and instructed authorities to take measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.

5 killed after blast in 3-storey apartment building in Netherlands

5 killed after blast in 3-storey apartment building in Netherlands

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

The Hague mayor, Jan van Zanen, said that the search started as a rescue operation by Saturday afternoon.

Trump Pops Up From A Manhole!

Trump Pops Up From A Manhole!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Singaporean ship continues to burn off Kerala coast, oil spill feared

Singaporean ship continues to burn off Kerala coast, oil spill feared

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

As fire continued to rage on and explosions rocked the Singapore-flagged ship off the Kerala coast on Tuesday, authorities issued an oil spill advisory while a Chinese engineer rescued from the burning vessel suffered critical injuries.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai, Delhi Fight Back On Day 1

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai, Delhi Fight Back On Day 1

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

Opener Musheer Khan (112) and veteran Siddhesh Lad (100 not out) hit centuries to rally Mumbai to 289/5 on Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match against Himachal Pradesh.

Jhansi fire: DNA test may be needed to identify 3 newborns

Jhansi fire: DNA test may be needed to identify 3 newborns

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Hours after a fire claimed the lives of at least 10 newborn children in Jhansi district, the Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday announced a financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each to the parents of the deceased, an official said.

Armed man storms German airport, opens fire; flight services halted

Armed man storms German airport, opens fire; flight services halted

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

He broke through the security barrier and drove into the aircraft maintenance area. Numerous police officers have arrived at the scene.

Sirens blare as mock drills conducted across country

Sirens blare as mock drills conducted across country

Rediff.com8 May 2025

India conducted nationwide civil defence mock drills simulating multiple hostile scenarios like air raids, fire emergencies, and rescue operations across several states and union territories. The drills, dubbed 'Operation Abhyaas,' aimed to enhance emergency preparedness in light of recent terror attacks. The exercises involved coordinated efforts by various agencies, including civil defence personnel, police, fire and emergency services, and the military. Mock drills were conducted at various locations, including railway stations, malls, and high-rise buildings, showcasing the response capabilities of authorities in different emergency scenarios. The drills highlighted the importance of public awareness and cooperation in dealing with real-time emergencies.

Builder arrested for apartment collapse near Mumbai

Builder arrested for apartment collapse near Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

The death toll in the collapse of an allegedly unauthorised building at Virar in Maharashtra's Palghar district has risen to 17. Police have arrested the builder of the four-storey structure after a complaint was lodged.

9 Vaishno Devi pilgrims among 13 killed in J-K rains, landslides

9 Vaishno Devi pilgrims among 13 killed in J-K rains, landslides

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Relentless heavy rain led to a landslide on the route to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop the Trikuta hill on Tuesday afternoon, killing at least five people and injuring 14, officials said.

UP hospital fire: Dy CM orders action over 'VIP welcome'

UP hospital fire: Dy CM orders action over 'VIP welcome'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

In a video doing the rounds on social media, some workers are seen making marks on the road with lime powder.

Air India flight fell on ground right after take-off

Air India flight fell on ground right after take-off

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

The Air India plane AI-171 from Ahmedabad to London crashed immediately after take-off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Ahmedabad airport on Thursday, as per the Gujarat State Police Control Room.

Virar building collapse: Tragedy strikes during baby's birthday party

Virar building collapse: Tragedy strikes during baby's birthday party

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

The death toll in the collapse of an unauthorised building in Virar, Maharashtra, has risen to 15. Rescue operations are ongoing to ensure no one remains trapped under the debris.

Samaritan hands over 70 tolas of gold, cash from plane crash site

Samaritan hands over 70 tolas of gold, cash from plane crash site

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Rajesh Patel, 57, said he collected nearly 70 tolas of gold ornaments, which would be priceless for the victims' kin, Rs 50,000 and a few US dollars from the scene of the deadly aviation tragedy and handed them over to the police.

Kerala woman rescued after 3 hrs in neck-deep swamp

Kerala woman rescued after 3 hrs in neck-deep swamp

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Kamalakshi Amma, a local fisherwoman, accidently fell into the sludge in Maradu Municipality while she was on her way back home on Tuesday afternoon.

Border states hold mock drills simulating air raids, drone attacks

Border states hold mock drills simulating air raids, drone attacks

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Mock drills were conducted on Saturday in states and Union territories adjoining the western border -- from Jammu and Kashmir to Gujarat -- to enhance wartime emergency preparedness and response capabilities, officials said.

15 killed, 34 hurt in explosion at Telangana pharma plant

15 killed, 34 hurt in explosion at Telangana pharma plant

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

At least 12 people died and 34 persons were injured in a pharma plant explosion in Sangareddy district of Telangana on Monday, State Minister Damodara Raja Narasimha said.

1 killed, 3 injured as Kamakhya Express derail in Odisha

1 killed, 3 injured as Kamakhya Express derail in Odisha

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

The train was heading to Kamakhya station in Assam's Guwahati from Bengaluru.

How Gen Z And Social Media Are Changing Nepal

How Gen Z And Social Media Are Changing Nepal

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

From mobilising protests to choosing the interim prime minister -- Discord, Bitchat became virtual control rooms, even as familiar platforms like TikTok, Reddit, Instagram, etc. played their part.

Two-year-old infant rescued from borewell after 20-hour op in Karnataka

Two-year-old infant rescued from borewell after 20-hour op in Karnataka

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

The police said the child was shifted to a hospital in Indi where he was given preliminary treatment and was later shifted to a district hospital. He is currently stated to be stable, they said.

17 persons killed, 33 hurt in Andhra pharma unit fire

17 persons killed, 33 hurt in Andhra pharma unit fire

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Harrowing scenes unfolded at the SEZ where the fire ripped through the pharma company. Injured workers with torn clothes and bleeding injuries were seen being shifted to hospitals in ambulances.

11 dead as building collapses before dawn in Delhi

11 dead as building collapses before dawn in Delhi

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

A multi-storey residential building collapsed in northeast Delhi's Shakti Vihar area in the early hours of Saturday, leaving 11 people dead and 11 injured, officials said.

20 newborns rescued from Delhi hospital blaze

20 newborns rescued from Delhi hospital blaze

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Twenty newborns were rescued and shifted to nearby medical facilities after a fire broke out at a hospital in west Delhi's Vaishali Colony in the early hours of Friday, officials said.

Delhi building crumbled like stack of cards, recall witnesses

Delhi building crumbled like stack of cards, recall witnesses

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

A four-storey residential building in Delhi's Mustafabad collapsed on Saturday morning, killing four people and trapping many others under the rubble. Rescue teams are working to pull survivors from the debris, but the collapse has been described as a "pancake collapse" where chances of survival are minimal.

46 killed in massive fire at shopping mall in Dhaka

46 killed in massive fire at shopping mall in Dhaka

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

A massive fire that ripped through a seven-storey shopping mall in Dhaka overnight killed at least 46 people and injured 22 others, the government said on Friday, in one of the worst infernos to hit Bangladesh in recent years.

'Even Something Small Could Hold Clues'

'Even Something Small Could Hold Clues'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

'The crash site must be secured because something small -- like a pipe or hydraulic line -- could hold a critical clue.'

Assam floods: Over 6.71 lakh hit; IAF pressed into rescue

Assam floods: Over 6.71 lakh hit; IAF pressed into rescue

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Assam's flood situation remained critical on Tuesday with over 6.71 lakh people affected in 20 districts in the second wave of flooding this year, as the Indian Air Force (IAF) rescued 13 stranded fishermen from the severely-hit Dibrugarh district, an official said.

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.

1 killed in Delhi income tax office blaze; officials say no data loss in fire

1 killed in Delhi income tax office blaze; officials say no data loss in fire

Rediff.com14 May 2024

According to a police officer, the fire started in the office of the Commissioner in room number 325 on the third floor of the building. He said many of the employees were outside the building as it was lunchtime, otherwise, the casualty could have been more.

South Mumbai records over 250 mm rainfall in just 13 hours

South Mumbai records over 250 mm rainfall in just 13 hours

Rediff.com26 May 2025

South Mumbai received over 250 mm of rainfall in just 13 hours, leading to widespread flooding, disrupting train services, and causing house collapses. The heavy downpour flooded several low-lying areas, including Hindmata, King Circle, Dadar TT, Kings Circle, Parel TT, Kalachowki, and JJ Marg, leading to diversions and delays in BEST bus services. The suburban services of the Central Railway and Western Railway were also disrupted due to heavy waterlogging on tracks. At least five incidents of partial house collapses and 32 instances of tree falls were reported, though no injuries were recorded.

Telangana plant explosion toll rises to 36; FIR against factory mgmt

Telangana plant explosion toll rises to 36; FIR against factory mgmt

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

The death toll from the explosion at the Sigachi Industries' pharma plant in Pashamylaram has risen to 35, police said on Tuesday.

Floods, landslides kill 8 as heavy rains batter Assam

Floods, landslides kill 8 as heavy rains batter Assam

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Eight persons have been killed in floods and landslides in Assam as incessant rainfall caused massive inundation in 17 districts, affecting over 78,000 people, officials said on Saturday.

8 trapped after tunnel collapse in Telangana; Army called in

8 trapped after tunnel collapse in Telangana; Army called in

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Eight persons were trapped inside after a section of roof collapsed in the under construction stretch in the tunnel of Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) project, Telangana Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said on Saturday.

It's Deja Vu for Kozhikode, Mangaluru plane crash survivors

It's Deja Vu for Kozhikode, Mangaluru plane crash survivors

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Air India Boeing 787-8 crash in Ahmedabad has brought back all traumatic memories.

Pak train hijack: 21 passengers, 4 soldiers killed; all hostages freed

Pak train hijack: 21 passengers, 4 soldiers killed; all hostages freed

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

At least 27 terrorists were killed and 155 passengers rescued by the security forces after Baloch militants hijacked a passenger train in a tunnel in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province on Tuesday, security officials said.

Red alert in many states as monsoon covers India; 2 killed U'khand

Red alert in many states as monsoon covers India; 2 killed U'khand

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

The labourers, who are said to be of Nepali origin, were engaged in the construction of a hotel.

'May Allah bless them': Indian rescuers win hearts in Myanmar

'May Allah bless them': Indian rescuers win hearts in Myanmar

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Indian rescue personnel are being lauded for their compassion and expertise in assisting with the recovery efforts in earthquake-stricken Mandalay, Myanmar. The story of a Muslim family resisting initial attempts to recover a deceased loved one from the rubble, ultimately accepting the help of Indian rescuers who preserved the dignity of the woman's final posture in prayer, highlights the sensitivity and skill of the Indian team. The NDRF has rescued around 30 bodies and is working tirelessly in different locations, including the historic U Hla Thein monastery and Ganga Ghat Hindu Temple, where many are still missing. The Indian Army has also set up a field hospital, treating over 200 patients, and providing food to earthquake victims.