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Shots from Israeli tank killed Indian colonel, says UN

Shots from Israeli tank killed Indian colonel, says UN

Rediff.com15 May 2024

The United Nations condoled and expressed apologies to India over the killing of a former Indian Army officer, who died in war-torn Rafah in Gaza when the vehicle he was travelling in was attacked by shots fired from what it believes was an Israeli tank.

15 dead, many hospitalised as north India reels under punishing heatwave

15 dead, many hospitalised as north India reels under punishing heatwave

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

To ensure immediate cooling of the body, the hospital has set up a first-of-its-kind heatstroke unit.

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.

40 injured as Tibet Airlines plane veers of runway, catches fire

40 injured as Tibet Airlines plane veers of runway, catches fire

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The Tibet-bound plane was carrying 113 passengers and nine crew members, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

Shimla landslide toll rises to 17; search on for 3 missing persons

Shimla landslide toll rises to 17; search on for 3 missing persons

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

The toll in Monday's temple collapse incident increased to 17 with rescue teams recovering one more body on Sunday.

Aditya-L1 fires up funding prospects for pvt space cos

Aditya-L1 fires up funding prospects for pvt space cos

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The successful launch of Aditya-L1 - the country's maiden mission to study the Sun - is expected to garner increased investor interest in the Indian space sector and trigger more funding for private players. Several private sector players, including Larsen & Toubro (L&T), MTAR Technologies, and Ananth Technologies, have played a pivotal role in the Indian Space Research Organisation's (Isro's) solar observatory mission. Aditya-L1 on Saturday set off on a 125-day journey on a PSLV-C57 rocket, in its attempt to study various elements relating to the nearest star from the halo orbit around Lagrange point 1 (L1) of the Sun-Earth system, which is about 1.5 million km from Earth.

Revenge on CSK's mind as LSG eye a heist in Dhoni's bastion

Revenge on CSK's mind as LSG eye a heist in Dhoni's bastion

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

The last time the two teams faced off in Lucknow last week, KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock put up a record opening partnership

'Time running out very fast for Gill, Iyer'

'Time running out very fast for Gill, Iyer'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

'If their next knocks do not go good, the problems will become grave for both of them.'

9 killed in major fire at Telangana hydroelectric plant

9 killed in major fire at Telangana hydroelectric plant

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

The fire broke out late on Thursday night when 17 people were inside the plant, run by the Telangana State Power Generation Corporation.

Forest fires flare up in U'khand, Centre rushes NDRF teams

Forest fires flare up in U'khand, Centre rushes NDRF teams

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

Since January this year, there have been 983 incidents of forest fire in the state affecting 1,292 hectares of land, they said.

MII show fire: Report says safety norms flouted by organisers

MII show fire: Report says safety norms flouted by organisers

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Safety instructions were neglected as LPG cylinders were brought by the organisers and kept under the stage of the Make in India event where a massive fire broke likely due to an electric spark coming into contact with combustible material, a probe into the incident in Mumbai has said.

T20 WC: England's bowling faces Aussie firepower

T20 WC: England's bowling faces Aussie firepower

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

England will be looking to bounce back from a rain-affected opening match and solidify their T20 World Cup campaign

Resurgent RCB face erratic PBKS in battle of survival

Resurgent RCB face erratic PBKS in battle of survival

Rediff.com8 May 2024

A resurgent Royal Challengers Bengaluru will look for their fourth consecutive victory when they face an unpredictable Punjab Kings as the two sides fight for survival in the Indian Premier League, in Dharamsala on Thursday.

The Problem With Ullozhukku

The Problem With Ullozhukku

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

People turn a corner and overhear secrets, men change stripes so as to acquire shades of villainy most convenient to advancing the plot, secondary characters confess to past sins just so that the leading women are absolved of all responsibility, notes Sreehari Nair.

T20 WC: All eyes on Kohli as India face Canada amid rain threat

T20 WC: All eyes on Kohli as India face Canada amid rain threat

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Virat Kohli's string of low scores would be a concern for India when they play against Canada in their final group match of the T20 World Cup.

Australia team safe after Rio Olympic Village fire evacuation

Australia team safe after Rio Olympic Village fire evacuation

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

The Australian team said they evacuated their building at the Olympic Village in Rio de Janeiro because of a fire in the basement on Friday, one week before the Games open.

IPL Eliminator: Struggling Royals face tough task vs resurgent RCB

IPL Eliminator: Struggling Royals face tough task vs resurgent RCB

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Rajasthan Royals will face a stern test of character as they look to arrest a shocking slide in a do-or-die IPL Eliminator against an in-form RCB.

PIX: Rutherford takes Windies to Super 8 after win over NZ

PIX: Rutherford takes Windies to Super 8 after win over NZ

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup Group C match between the West Indies and New Zealand in Trinidad on Thursday.

Bridges Collapse In America Too!

Bridges Collapse In America Too!

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Early on March 26, 2024, the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, in the United States collapsed after it was struck by a container ship, the Dali.

9 dead, several injured as under-construction building collapses in Kolkata

9 dead, several injured as under-construction building collapses in Kolkata

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited the building collapse site at Azan Molla Lane in the city's western periphery and assured local residents of stern action against illegal construction.

Oscar Pistorius: From 'Blade Runner' hero to convicted murderer

Oscar Pistorius: From 'Blade Runner' hero to convicted murderer

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

South African athlete Oscar Pistorius, known as the "Blade Runner" for his carbon-fibre prosthetic legs, was released on parole on Friday, nearly 11 years after murdering his girlfriend.

LS polls: Will it be a cakewalk for CM Shinde's son in Kalyan this time?

LS polls: Will it be a cakewalk for CM Shinde's son in Kalyan this time?

Rediff.com19 May 2024

The rivalry between the local leaders of the two parties could be a cause of concern for Shinde.

IPL 2024: CSK vs RCB: The Best Batters!

IPL 2024: CSK vs RCB: The Best Batters!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Vote for your best knock of the CSK vs RCB match.

Nothing other than an accident: US on India's accidental missile firing

Nothing other than an accident: US on India's accidental missile firing

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

India on Friday said it accidentally fired a missile two days back that landed in Pakistan and that the "deeply regrettable" incident was caused by a technical malfunction in the course of its routine maintenance.

43 killed in 2nd deadliest fire mishap in Delhi's history

43 killed in 2nd deadliest fire mishap in Delhi's history

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

Almost all the deceased were migrant labourers hailing from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

Nortje's had a fair time out of the game...will keep getting better: Hopes

Nortje's had a fair time out of the game...will keep getting better: Hopes

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Delhi Capitals bowling coach James Hopes feels that the team's under-fire pace spearhead Anrich Nortje will get better with time having recently made a comeback to competitive cricket after six months.

Rampaging SRH eye another run-fest against bottom-placed RCB

Rampaging SRH eye another run-fest against bottom-placed RCB

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Sunrisers Hyderabad will look to unleash their brute batting power on struggling Royal Challengers Bengaluru when the two teams face off in their return-leg fixture of the IPL in Hyderabad on Thursday.

MP firecracker factory blast toll rises to 11; 174 hurt

MP firecracker factory blast toll rises to 11; 174 hurt

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Some videos of the incident surfaced on social media showing the fire with intermittent explosions taking place at the site and people running to save themselves.

Axar Or Rajat: Who Batted Best? Vote!

Axar Or Rajat: Who Batted Best? Vote!

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Rajat Patidar and Axar Patel struck half-centuries in a match dominated by the bowlers.

'Bomb attack' rocks busy Istanbul street, 6 killed

'Bomb attack' rocks busy Istanbul street, 6 killed

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

The blast occurred on the busy Istiklal pedestrian street, a popular spot among tourists at around 4.20 pm local time.

4 killed, 20 injured in fire at Mumbai high-rise

4 killed, 20 injured in fire at Mumbai high-rise

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

The building did not have the mandatory Occupation Certificate granted by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, but it was already occupied by around 58 flat owners, according to the civic body.

Maharashtra govt to acquire Air India building for Rs 1601 crore

Maharashtra govt to acquire Air India building for Rs 1601 crore

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Maharashtra government on Wednesday decided to acquire the iconic Air India building at Nariman Point in Mumbai for Rs 1,601 crore. The decision was taken at a meeting of the state cabinet in Mumbai. The meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, also decided to waive off around Rs 250 crore unrealised income and interest on the property, an official said.

Indian-origin woman killed in US plane crash

Indian-origin woman killed in US plane crash

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Roma Gupta, 63, and her daughter Reeva Gupta, 33, were on board the small plane on Sunday as its pilot reported smoke in the cockpit before crashing near Long Island homes, NBC New York reported.

Delhi fire: For many, search for loved ones ended at morgue

Delhi fire: For many, search for loved ones ended at morgue

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

The incident that claimed 43 live and left 16 injured brought back tragic memories of the Uphaar cinema hall blaze in 1997.

Make in India: Amitabh's 'providential' escape from fire at cultural event

Make in India: Amitabh's 'providential' escape from fire at cultural event

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Amitabh Bachchan is relieved that there were no casualties during the fire that broke out at the 'Make in India' week event, saying the incident happened just after his performance.

Can Pant Guide DC To IPL 2024 Title?

Can Pant Guide DC To IPL 2024 Title?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Delhi Capitals finished 9th in IPL 2023. Will IPL 2024 be the year DC win its maiden title?

Kamala Mills fire: 100 illegal structures demolished in BMC crackdown

Kamala Mills fire: 100 illegal structures demolished in BMC crackdown

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

The municipal body has directed its officials to form teams to ensure that all the restaurants are fire safety compliant in view of the New Year celebrations.

Vehicles damaged in major pile-up on Pune bridge, many injured

Vehicles damaged in major pile-up on Pune bridge, many injured

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

At least 24 vehicles were damaged after a truck lost control on the downward slope of a bridge on the Mumbai-Bengaluru highway late Sunday evening, in which several persons suffered injuries with eight of them being hospitalised, a police official said.

IPL 2024: KKR look to iron out flaws against off-colour MI

IPL 2024: KKR look to iron out flaws against off-colour MI

Rediff.com2 May 2024

KKR will look to iron out their flaws and get the better of a misfiring Mumbai Indians during their IPL match on Friday.

'Matured boy' GSLV places gen-next INSAT-3DS weather satellite into orbit

'Matured boy' GSLV places gen-next INSAT-3DS weather satellite into orbit

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

ISRO chairman S Somanath said the success gave the space agency "greater confidence," as the GSLV will be next deployed in the NISAR mission, a collaborative effort with the US' NASA.