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Wayanad landslide-hit start getting official documents

Wayanad landslide-hit start getting official documents

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

A total of 1,162 essential documents have been distributed among 872 persons at the camp, the district administration in Wayanad said.

Cyclone Dana: Lakhs evacuated; flights, trains suspended

Cyclone Dana: Lakhs evacuated; flights, trains suspended

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

As Cyclone Dana barrels toward the coasts of Odisha, threatening to impact nearly half of the state's population, the government is racing against time to execute a massive evacuation plan aimed at relocating about 10 lakh people in several coastal districts to safety. In West Bengal, the cyclone is set to bring heavy rainfall in several southern West Bengal districts, including Kolkata, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said.

Iranian missiles target Mossad headquarters, US sends F-16s

Iranian missiles target Mossad headquarters, US sends F-16s

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Chief of the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Mohammad Bagheri, told Press TV that the Nevatim air base, the Netzarim military facility and the Tel Nof intelligence unit, were hit in the Tuesday night attack dubbed 'Operation True Promise II'.

India A stun Pakistan A in Emerging Teams Asia Cup

India A stun Pakistan A in Emerging Teams Asia Cup

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

All-around India A defeat Pakistan A by 7 runs in ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup

Badlapur assault accused's death: Cops acted in self defence, says CM; Oppn seeks probe

Badlapur assault accused's death: Cops acted in self defence, says CM; Oppn seeks probe

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

There is no action against the "BJP-linked" school management but an arrested accused is shot dead in suspicious circumstances, he said, adding "we have no trust in Badlapur police".

Sharad Pawar turns down certain measures under Z-plus security cover

Sharad Pawar turns down certain measures under Z-plus security cover

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Pawar was amenable to increasing the height of the boundary walls of his house in Delhi as part of the enhanced security measures.

Red alert sounded as Delhi roads 'turn into rivers'

Red alert sounded as Delhi roads 'turn into rivers'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

At least 10 flights scheduled to land at the Delhi airport were diverted -- eight to Jaipur and two to Lucknow -- due to inclement weather conditions. Airlines also warned of the possibility of more flight disruptions.

Flood submerges 30 Bihar districts, 45 lakh hit in two phases of deluge

Flood submerges 30 Bihar districts, 45 lakh hit in two phases of deluge

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

More than 45 lakh people in 30 out of the total 38 districts of the state have been affected by the calamity in two phases since last month, according to the Disaster Management Department.

Deaths not due to stampede, but...: TN min on air show

Deaths not due to stampede, but...: TN min on air show

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

"We don't deny the deaths, which were all related to heat conditions as the people remained under the hot sun from 11 am till 1 pm. Let me make it clear, we made arrangements anticipating 15 lakh people for the IAF's 92nd Day celebrations and even provided more than what the IAF had sought," the minister told reporters in Chennai.

Part of building collapses in Mumbai after massive fire, 2 firemen injured

Part of building collapses in Mumbai after massive fire, 2 firemen injured

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

Sixteen fire engines were deployed to douse the flames.

5 workers die after inhaling toxic gas in Surat factory

5 workers die after inhaling toxic gas in Surat factory

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

The workers were inside the dyeing factory, located in Sachin industrial area, when the incident took place, Surat Municipal Corporation's in-charge chief fire officer Basant Pareek said.

7 Delhi hospitals, Tihar get bomb threats; mails from European firm, say cops

7 Delhi hospitals, Tihar get bomb threats; mails from European firm, say cops

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Four hospitals in Delhi received a bomb threat via email on Tuesday morning, officials of the Delhi Fire Services said.

27 dead in massive fire at 4-storey building in Delhi

27 dead in massive fire at 4-storey building in Delhi

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Over 50 employees of the company whose office was located on the first floor were rescued while 27 bodies have been found.

Minor fire at Shastri Bhawan in Delhi

Minor fire at Shastri Bhawan in Delhi

Rediff.com21 May 2014

A minor fire broke out in Shastri Bhawan in Central Delhi on Wednesday morning.

Army deployed in Pune residential area as heavy rain, dam water flood city

Army deployed in Pune residential area as heavy rain, dam water flood city

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

In view of the discharge of water from the Khadakwasla, Mulshi, Pavana and other dams in the Pune region, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde directed authorities to be alert and shift people from dangerous zones to safer places.

India reacts as US cop who killed Jaahnavi Kandula goes scot-free

India reacts as US cop who killed Jaahnavi Kandula goes scot-free

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

In bodycam footage released by the Seattle Police Department, Officer Daniel Auderer laughed about the deadly crash and dismissed any implication Dave might be at fault or that a criminal investigation was necessary.

Odisha, Bengal evacuate people as Cyclone Dana approaches

Odisha, Bengal evacuate people as Cyclone Dana approaches

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

As Odisha and West Bengal are bracing for a severe cyclonic storm, governments of both states started evacuating people and while deciding to close educational institutions in vulnerable areas.

BJP targets Rahul after Trump attack; Cong hits back

BJP targets Rahul after Trump attack; Cong hits back

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Donald Trump survived an attempt on his life when a young gunman fired multiple shots at the former US president at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, injuring his right ear.

Seen The Ring of Fire?

Seen The Ring of Fire?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Glimpse the annular solar eclipse.

NDRF, bio, nuclear teams called in as chlorine leak causes panic in Dehradun

NDRF, bio, nuclear teams called in as chlorine leak causes panic in Dehradun

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

A chlorine gas leak in the Jhajhra area of Dehradun triggered panic on Tuesday morning, forcing people to leave their homes, officials said.

Nitish govt under fire over 'reduction in Hindu holidays' in Bihar schools

Nitish govt under fire over 'reduction in Hindu holidays' in Bihar schools

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Holidays on Ram Navami and Janmashtami, associated with the most popular of Hindu deities Lord Rama and Lord Krishna respectively, have been done away with and on the other hand, the number of days requiring schools to remain shut for Muslim festivals has been increased, Modi alleged.

False fire alarm in Parliament Annexe

False fire alarm in Parliament Annexe

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

Plumes of smoke due to welding work on Wednesday triggered a fire alarm in Parliament Annexe in the afternoon prompting fire brigade to rush vehicles to the spot.

ISL: Sensational NorthEast crush Jamshedpur by record margin

ISL: Sensational NorthEast crush Jamshedpur by record margin

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

NorthEast United FC delivered a sensational performance in front of their home crowd, claiming a resounding 5-0 victory against Jamshedpur FC in the Indian Super League in Guwahati on Saturday.

Beware! Markets Headed For Downturn

Beware! Markets Headed For Downturn

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

Trumponomics, poor growth, and high valuation certainly don't make a bullish recipe for Indian markets, warns Debashis Basu.

Woman among 2 killed, 9 hurt in militant attack in Manipur

Woman among 2 killed, 9 hurt in militant attack in Manipur

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

The militants fired indiscriminately from hilltop positions towards the low-lying valley areas of Koutruk and neighbouring Kadangband killing the woman and injuring four others, including her eight-year-old daughter and a police officer.

B'lore: Fire in Military Canteen Stores

B'lore: Fire in Military Canteen Stores

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

A major fire broke out in the Military Canteen Stores Department building in Bangalore on Tuesday.

Agitating docs continue 'cease work', seek fresh meet with Mamata

Agitating docs continue 'cease work', seek fresh meet with Mamata

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The protestors called the state's administrative measures "only partial victory" of their movement.

PIX: Gill, spinners give India upper hand on Day 2

PIX: Gill, spinners give India upper hand on Day 2

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin chipped away at the wickets to leave New Zealand reeling on 171/9 in their second innings at stumps on Day 2.

FIR against Wizcraft for 'negligence' over Make in India fire

FIR against Wizcraft for 'negligence' over Make in India fire

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

A case was registered on Thursday night under sections 336, for an act endangering life or personal safety of others, and under 285, for negligent conduct with respect to fire or combustible matter under the Indian Penal Code.

TN spiritual speaker lectures kids on karma, rebirth; faces heat

TN spiritual speaker lectures kids on karma, rebirth; faces heat

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

State school education minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi assured that action will be taken against the speaker for his controversial speech at a government school in Chennai.

Fire at Mumbai Covid hospital: FIR names HDIL's Wadhawans

Fire at Mumbai Covid hospital: FIR names HDIL's Wadhawans

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

As the fire at a Bhandup mall which claimed the lives of nine COVID-19 patients admitted at the hospital in the same building was finally doused on Saturday, a case has been registered against HDIL promoter Rakesh Wadhawan and five others for 'culpable homicide'.

How Pune duo hatched the plan to kill Baba Siddique

How Pune duo hatched the plan to kill Baba Siddique

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

The conspiracy to kill Nationalist Congress Party leader and former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique was hatched in Pune and shooters were provided with a photo and a flex banner for the target identification, police said on Monday.

2 Chinese workers killed in Karachi blast, Beijing 'shocked'

2 Chinese workers killed in Karachi blast, Beijing 'shocked'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

The banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the attack, saying the blast was a suicide attack targeting a convoy of Chinese engineers and investors leaving the Jinnah International Airport.

Frequent power cuts still a trouble for Rajasthan govt amid scorching heat

Frequent power cuts still a trouble for Rajasthan govt amid scorching heat

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Amid the scorching heat, with temperatures soaring between 47 and 50 degrees Celsius, irregular electricity supply has added fuel to the fire, aggravating problems for people, farmers, and the industrial sector. While the state's Bhajan Lal Sharma-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government claims to be improving the power supply, the opposition is trying to corner the government on the issue. Amid all this, undeclared power cuts are continuing in districts including the capital, that are already facing power cuts.

2024: Top 10 International Films

2024: Top 10 International Films

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite 2024 films that he watched at film festivals held in Berlin, Cannes, Toronto and India.

Fire at Begumpet airport razes aircraft, helicopter

Fire at Begumpet airport razes aircraft, helicopter

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

A major fire broke out in one of the hangars at Begumpet airport in Hyderabad late Monday night in which an aeroplane and a helicopter are suspected to be gutted, fire department officials said.

Fire at New Secretariat building in Kolkata

Fire at New Secretariat building in Kolkata

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Thick smoke was seen billowing out of the windows of the building, housing several government offices.

130 ambulances, 80 doctor teams: Delhi gears up for G20 summit

130 ambulances, 80 doctor teams: Delhi gears up for G20 summit

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

There are altogether 80 teams of doctors and trained medical personnel with three teams in each hospitals.

Karol Bagh fire: Delhi Police nabs hotel owner

Karol Bagh fire: Delhi Police nabs hotel owner

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

Seventeen people, including a child, were killed and 11 were injured after a massive fire broke out in Hotel Arpit Palace, a five-storeyed hotel in central Delhi's Karol Bagh area in the wee hours of Tuesday.

Wankhede stadium gets fire dept NOC

Wankhede stadium gets fire dept NOC

Rediff.com22 Feb 2011

The revamped Wankhede stadium, which recently came under the scanner of the fire department for not following safety norms, received a no-objection certificate (NOC) from the Mumbai Fire Brigade on Tuesday to stage World Cup matches.