News for 'Rescue Time'

'Belief, smart cricket' sees SA edge India in Vizag

'Belief, smart cricket' sees SA edge India in Vizag

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Off-spinner Deepti bowled the 48th over, and De Klerk managed to find two boundaries off her before applying finishing touches to the chase, smashing pacer Amanjot Kaur for two sixes in the 49th over.

'Wore oxygen masks, tied hands with wet clothes to lift bodies'

'Wore oxygen masks, tied hands with wet clothes to lift bodies'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

'70-80 per cent of the operations are carried out by the SDRF...We also aim to secure the area to make sure that further damage does not take place'

Women's World Cup: Harmanpreet slams batters after loss to SA

Women's World Cup: Harmanpreet slams batters after loss to SA

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

India's top order did not take responsibility to bat well against South Africa, captain Harmanpreet Kaur said after her side lost by three wickets.

India's hockey greats lead Punjab flood relief

India's hockey greats lead Punjab flood relief

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Former Team India hockey stars Rupinder Pal Singh, Gurwinder Singh Chandi and Jugraj Singh are now engaged in a different 'field work' - they are part of the relief and rescue operations in flood-affected Punjab.

Kartarpur Corridor flooded, over 100 stranded

Kartarpur Corridor flooded, over 100 stranded

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Floodwaters from the Ravi River have inundated the Kartarpur Corridor in Pakistan, including Gurdwara Darbar Sahib, stranding over 100 people. Rescue operations are underway as thousands are evacuated from flooded areas.

Gardner credits Australia's depth for match-winning World Cup ton

Gardner credits Australia's depth for match-winning World Cup ton

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Ashleigh Gardner hailed Australia's strength in depth as key to giving her the freedom to score her match-winning century against New Zealand in the women's World Cup match in Indore on Wednesday.

Ek Chatur Naar: Not Chatur At All

Ek Chatur Naar: Not Chatur At All

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The only saving grace is the title score by Amar Mohile, which injects some energy into this otherwise pointless attempt at a dark revenge drama, observes Divya Nair.

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.

Delhi on alert as Yamuna breaches danger mark; cremation ghats shut

Delhi on alert as Yamuna breaches danger mark; cremation ghats shut

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Rising Yamuna River levels flood low-lying areas of Delhi, displacing residents and disrupting businesses. Families struggle with loss of homes and livelihoods.

'Her Love For Animals Was So Pure'

'Her Love For Animals Was So Pure'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Dr Saket Badola, Director, Corbett Tiger Reserve, remembers his meeting with Dr Jane Goodall, the legendary conservationist and renowned chimpanzee expert, who passed into the ages this week.

Suthar leaves Australia A in a mess on Day 1

Suthar leaves Australia A in a mess on Day 1

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

India A left-arm spinner Manav Suthar picked up three wickets to leave Australia A reeling, on Day 1 of the second unofficial Test.

Kishtwar cloudburst: Mud-covered bodies, survivors reveal horror

Kishtwar cloudburst: Mud-covered bodies, survivors reveal horror

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

The shocking scenes of physical and psychological trauma unfolded on a massive scale as search and rescue operations were underway, digging out mud-buried bodies and rescuing the injured trapped in slush and rocks after flash floods triggered by a cloudburst devastated Chositi village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Thursday.

PIX: Bayern outclass Stuttgart to lift German Supercup

PIX: Bayern outclass Stuttgart to lift German Supercup

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

'We won all the matches in pre-season and we want to carry this into the Bundesliga season next week.'

They Call Him OG Review: Pawan Kalyan Never Looked Better

They Call Him OG Review: Pawan Kalyan Never Looked Better

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

The emotional quotient of They Call Him OG falls flat, the plotting looks jerky, and the runtime feels compromised, but hey, if you are a Pawan Kalyan fan, none of this matters, notes Arjun Menon.

'Entire Leh would've burned down': DGP justifies firing

'Entire Leh would've burned down': DGP justifies firing

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Ladakh Director General of Police S D Singh Jamwal on Saturday said forces were compelled to open fire on protesters, else the entire Leh would have been burned to the ground.

Wayanad rescue will take a few more days: Kerala CM

Wayanad rescue will take a few more days: Kerala CM

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday said the rescue mission in the landslide-hit Mundakkai region of Wayanad could take a few more days, and appointed a cabinet sub-committee of four ministers to coordinate the rescue efforts.

'This Is Orographic Rainfall'

'This Is Orographic Rainfall'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

'Due to orographic rainfall, localised areas are experiencing intense downpours.' 'In a very heavy downpour, the burst of water has to find its way and therefore whatever comes in its path gets washed away.'

'Salman Only Turns Up To Work As A Favour'

'Salman Only Turns Up To Work As A Favour'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

'Salman is not interested in acting.'

India's next gen light up Ranji Trophy Day 1

India's next gen light up Ranji Trophy Day 1

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Vimal Khumar and Pradosh Ranjan Paul struck massive hundreds as Tamil Nadu piled up 399 for two against Nagaland on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match in Dimapur on Saturday.

Tension in UP town after 19-year-old NEET aspirant killed by cattle smugglers

Tension in UP town after 19-year-old NEET aspirant killed by cattle smugglers

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Protesters blocked the Gorakhpur-Pipraich road on Tuesday morning after that forces from four police stations and PAC were deployed.

167 dead in Wayanad landslides, 191 still missing; rescue ops continue

167 dead in Wayanad landslides, 191 still missing; rescue ops continue

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

The death toll in the devastating landslides in Kerala's Wayanad district rose to 167 on Wednesday, while 191 were missing even as the rescue teams intensified efforts to find survivors trapped under the debris on the second day of the search operations.

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.

11 dead as cloudburst, landslide hit J-K's Reasi, Ramban

11 dead as cloudburst, landslide hit J-K's Reasi, Ramban

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

The officials identified the deceased as Ashwani Sharma (24), his brother Dwarka Nath (55), niece Virta Devi (26) and their guest Om Raj (38), a resident of Banshara in Rajgarh. The rescuers are searching for Sharma's sister-in-law, Bidya Devi (55).

Class 3 student's praise of Army's Wayanad rescue goes viral

Class 3 student's praise of Army's Wayanad rescue goes viral

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

A letter penned by a school student lavishing praise on soldiers involved in rescue operations in landslides-hit Wayanad has won the heart of the Indian Army, which gave him a touching reply through its social media handle.

No one was feeling good after losing to India: Pakistan's Talat

No one was feeling good after losing to India: Pakistan's Talat

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Pakistan all-rounder Hussain Talat has rejected suggestions that the team's morale has taken a hit due to the resounding six-wicket loss to India in an Asia Cup Super 4 match.

Why India conducted Op Sindoor at 1-1.30 am? CDS reveals new details

Why India conducted Op Sindoor at 1-1.30 am? CDS reveals new details

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan asserted that the armed forces are free of nepotism and urged children to join to serve the nation. He also spoke about Operation Sindoor and the use of technology in warfare.

Comeback man Gaikwad finds red-ball rhythm at No 4

Comeback man Gaikwad finds red-ball rhythm at No 4

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

'I just enjoyed my time at home and then obviously trying to get into the rhythm, get into the game routines, you know, do the small things and really loved the process throughout.'

'My Naada Was Stuck And I Couldn't Untie It'

'My Naada Was Stuck And I Couldn't Untie It'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

'Pahlaj Nihalani came to my rescue. There was no Instagram in those days so I didn't recognise him.' 'I almost fainted when he told me he was Pahlaj Nihalani, the producer of Ilzaam, the hit film that had just made Govinda a star.' 'I told him I was a model and an aspiring actor, and he responded, "You have an interesting face. Come and meet me in the office tomorrow".'

'This Wasn't A Cloudburst...'

'This Wasn't A Cloudburst...'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

'The lakes up there were already at the brink due to accumulated rainwater, and then snowmelt occurred.' 'When one lake breached, it triggered a cascading effect -- other lakes breached subsequently.'

'Spirit Of Punjab Shall Never Break'

'Spirit Of Punjab Shall Never Break'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

'Our hearts ache seeing the devastation the floods have caused in Punjab.' 'Seeing our people without a roof over their heads has left me devastated.'

Mumbai received 18 cm of rains in 8 hours!

Mumbai received 18 cm of rains in 8 hours!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has urged Mumbai citizens to take precautions as the city experiences heavy rainfall and anticipates high tides. Waterlogging has been reported in several areas, and officials are taking measures to ensure public safety and minimize disruptions.

Maha steps up efforts to bring back elephant Mahadevi from Guj after stir

Maha steps up efforts to bring back elephant Mahadevi from Guj after stir

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Maharashtra minister Prakash Abitkar said efforts are underway to bring back elephant Mahadevi from a rescue center in Gujarat. The elephant was relocated following a court order due to health concerns. Local leaders are protesting the relocation and seeking her return.

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.

'Vijay Is Playing Politics Over Dead Bodies'

'Vijay Is Playing Politics Over Dead Bodies'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

'Vijay is not in the mood to care for the people even now.' 'Everybody is traumatised but Vijay is not consoling them.'

When Aamir, Amitabh Fought...

When Aamir, Amitabh Fought...

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

'People ask me about my biggest action sequence; this is it, because it involved two giants of Indian cinema.'

Cloudburst, floods, landslides: Monsoon fury in Himachal

Cloudburst, floods, landslides: Monsoon fury in Himachal

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Since the onset of monsoon on June 20 to date, rain-related incidents have claimed 23 lives in the state, according to the state emergency operation centre.

'War Has No Winners, Only Losers'

'War Has No Winners, Only Losers'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'I noticed a nine-year-old child hugging another child every few minutes.' 'The two were sisters and were playing in their village when an armed gang attacked their village and set fire to it.' 'They hid together, only to witness their mother and father being killed.' 'Now, the older child is constantly comforting the younger one.'

Ranji Trophy: Lord Shardul's century rescues Mumbai on Day 2

Ranji Trophy: Lord Shardul's century rescues Mumbai on Day 2

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Shardul Thakur's second first-class hundred brought Mumbai back from the brink in their Elite Group A clash against Jammu and Kashmir at MCA BKC Ground in Mumbai on Friday.

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.

From Russia With Love

From Russia With Love

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Red Square and VDNKh easily rank among the most striking places I've visited -- both for their historical significance and architectural splendour.
My admiration for Russian culture, vision and ambition grew with every step as I clocked the miles, Nitin Sathe tells us after a visit to Moscow and St Petersburg.