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2 killed, 6 missing after landslides, flooding hit Chamoli

2 killed, 6 missing after landslides, flooding hit Chamoli

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Landslides and flooding triggered by heavy rain have devastated villages in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, leaving many feared trapped and injured. Rescue operations are underway.

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.

UP hospital had expired fire extinguishers? Govt says...

UP hospital had expired fire extinguishers? Govt says...

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

The incident sparked a political blame game in the state where bypolls to nine assembly seats will be held on November 20. Opposition parties blamed the BJP government in the state and said the deaths raise serious questions about the negligence of the administration.

Bollywood's FIRE POWER

Bollywood's FIRE POWER

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Bollywood doesn't need fire-breathing dragons when it has Bhai.

6 dead, 8 injured as 4-storey building collapses in Delhi

6 dead, 8 injured as 4-storey building collapses in Delhi

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

'Around 7 am, I was in my house when I heard a loud noise and there was dust all over. When I came down, I saw that our neighbour's home has collapsed'

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.

Dhurandhar Review: Excessively Violent

Dhurandhar Review: Excessively Violent

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Dhurandhar may not have the dark realism of a spy story which a web show can manage. But it does not have the flamboyance either, that has come to be associated with espionage movies, observes Deepa Gahlot.

All 80 persons stranded at Goa waterfall rescued

All 80 persons stranded at Goa waterfall rescued

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

All 80 people stuck at Pali waterfall in Goa's Sattari taluka were rescued on Sunday by the state's Fire and Emergency Services and the police, an official said.

Cyclone Montha lashes Andhra, Odisha; 76K in relief camps, flights cancelled

Cyclone Montha lashes Andhra, Odisha; 76K in relief camps, flights cancelled

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Severe cyclonic storm 'Montha' has begun making landfall off the Andhra Pradesh coast, with the process expected to continue for the next three to four hours. The storm is expected to cross the coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, near Kakinada, with wind speeds of 90-100 kmph.

Remembering 1971 In The Skies Of The East

Remembering 1971 In The Skies Of The East

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Returning to the Brahmaputra for Vijay Diwas was not just a journey across geography, but across memory of war, service, sacrifice, and the enduring bond between the Indian Air Force and the north east, asserts Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

7 killed in wall collapse in Delhi amid heavy rains

7 killed in wall collapse in Delhi amid heavy rains

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Seven people died after a wall collapsed near Mohan Baba Mandir in Jaitpur, Delhi, following heavy rainfall. Rescue operations were conducted by police, fire services, and NDRF teams. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the collapse.

3 killed in Navi Mumbai building collapse; 2 rescued

3 killed in Navi Mumbai building collapse; 2 rescued

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Two persons were rescued after the incident that occurred at 4.50 am in Shahbaz village, they said, adding that before the building collapsed, the authorities managed to evacuate 52 residents.

Why Mumbai's Monorail is suspended indefinitely

Why Mumbai's Monorail is suspended indefinitely

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Mumbai is home to India's only monorail system, which runs on a 19.74 kilometre route between Sant Gadge Maharaj Chowk (Saat Rasta) in the island city and Chembur in the eastern part of the metropolis. The first phase, covering 8.26 km, was commissioned in February 2014, while the remaining 11.28 km stretch was opened to the public in March 2019.

Being spied upon by Mumbai police, claims Maha Cong chief

Being spied upon by Mumbai police, claims Maha Cong chief

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal alleges Mumbai police surveillance, claiming an officer entered his room. He questions if CM Fadnavis ordered the snooping. BJP denies the allegations. Sapkal also raises questions about a hostage situation and accuses the CM of shielding criminals.

What Happened After The Crash

What Happened After The Crash

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

It is India's worst aviation disaster since the 2020 Kozhikode crash.

6 killed as structure of dargah near Humayun's Tomb collapses

6 killed as structure of dargah near Humayun's Tomb collapses

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

A wall collapse at a dargah near Humayun's Tomb in Delhi's Nizamuddin area resulted in five fatalities and several injuries. Rescue operations were conducted by multiple agencies.

Mumbai's Favourite God Arrives

Mumbai's Favourite God Arrives

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

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

PIX: Spain, Switzerland on brink of World Cup berth

PIX: Spain, Switzerland on brink of World Cup berth

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

A summary of Saturday's action in the FIFA World Cup 2026 UEFA Qualifiers.

PIX: Ronaldo fires Portugal into Nations League final

PIX: Ronaldo fires Portugal into Nations League final

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo scored the winner as Portugal fought back to beat Germany 2-1 on Wednesday and reach the Nations League final.

Caring for Kadiki

Caring for Kadiki

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

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

Manchester City survive scare; Spurs hold Newcastle

Manchester City survive scare; Spurs hold Newcastle

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Manchester City's Erling Haaland became the fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals to ignite their charge on Tuesday.

11 killed as vehicles fall into river after bridge collapses in Vadodara

11 killed as vehicles fall into river after bridge collapses in Vadodara

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Eight persons were killed and five others rescued after several vehicles fell into a river following the collapse of a portion of a four-decade-old bridge in Gujarat's Vadodara district on Wednesday morning, police said.

6 dead as wire of cargo ropeway snaps at Gujarat temple

6 dead as wire of cargo ropeway snaps at Gujarat temple

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

Six persons died after the cable wire of a cargo ropeway snapped at Pavagadh Hill in Gujarat's Panchmahal district on Saturday, officials said.

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.

Man killed, wife injured in Kerala mudslide triggered by NH work

Man killed, wife injured in Kerala mudslide triggered by NH work

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

A man died and his wife was severely injured after a mudslide levelled several houses in the Idukki district of Kerala. Residents allege unscientific road widening work was responsible for the tragedy.

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.

Baahubali: The Epic: What A Spectacle!

Baahubali: The Epic: What A Spectacle!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Prabhas never looked more heroic and magnetic than he did in the dual role of Amarendra and Mahendra Baahubali, applauds Mayur Sanap after watching the nearly four hour-long Baahubali: The Epic.

Soccer PIX: Draws order of the day in Europe as Juve held in derby

Soccer PIX: Draws order of the day in Europe as Juve held in derby

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

IMAGES from matches played across European leagues 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.

Rain lashes AP, Odisha as 'Montha' turns into severe cyclonic storm

Rain lashes AP, Odisha as 'Montha' turns into severe cyclonic storm

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Meanwhile, the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) issued high sea waves, up to 4.7 metres high, warning across several coastal districts.

PIX: Liverpool edge Inter; Barcelona, Bayern win

PIX: Liverpool edge Inter; Barcelona, Bayern win

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Liverpool shrugged off the absence of Mohamed Salah as midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai scored an 88th-minute penalty to give them a 1-0 Champions League win at Inter Milan.

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.

Women's WC: India ready to lift themselves up after SA jolt

Women's WC: India ready to lift themselves up after SA jolt

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

'We'll sit down and review -- see what went well, where we can improve, and how we can keep learning every day. There'll be a meeting for that. One game won't change our mindset.'

Day after Tuesday mayhem, some relief to Mumbaikars

Day after Tuesday mayhem, some relief to Mumbaikars

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

The India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert of heavy rains for Mumbai for Wednesday, and predicted the intensity of rainfall in the metropolis will go down from Thursday.

Iran-Israel Attacks Leaves Cities in Ruins

Iran-Israel Attacks Leaves Cities in Ruins

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Iran has fired 280 ballistic missiles at Israel since early Friday in retaliation to Israeli strikes on its nuclear programme, its military and political officials, and nuclear scientists.

Aamir Gets Rescued From Chennai Floods

Aamir Gets Rescued From Chennai Floods

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

The actor was rescued with help from the fire and rescue department of the state government.

Jhansi hospital fire: 'I couldn't even look for my baby'

Jhansi hospital fire: 'I couldn't even look for my baby'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Parents and relatives of the newborns are desperate for answers and are seeking accountability as they search for their missing children after a blaze broke out in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of Jhansi's Maharamni Laxmi Bai Medical College claimed the lives of several infants.

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.

Plane crash: Charred bodies, debris at medical college complex

Plane crash: Charred bodies, debris at medical college complex

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

The area around the crash site is densely populated.

Odisha girl succumbs to burn injuries, 4th such death in month

Odisha girl succumbs to burn injuries, 4th such death in month

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

The minor was rescued by villagers from a football ground in a half-burnt condition and rushed to Bargarh district headquarters hospital, where her condition is stated to be critical, police said.