News for 'Rescue Time'

Amarnath cloudburst: 15,000 rescued, death toll reaches 16

Amarnath cloudburst: 15,000 rescued, death toll reaches 16

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

At least 15,000 pilgrims, who were stranded near the Amarnath holy cave in Jammu and Kashmir due to a flash flood triggered by a cloudburst, have been shifted to the lower base camp of Panjtarni, an Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) spokesperson said on Saturday.

The Costly Flops of IPL 2025

The Costly Flops of IPL 2025

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Here's a look at the biggest disappointments of IPL 2025 -- the players who've cost crores but delivered crumbs.

'Chopper Had To Descend Vertically!'

'Chopper Had To Descend Vertically!'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

IAF pilots and crew dodged low hanging clouds, mist covered hills, steep valleys and landed on broken landing grounds to rescue civilians in Wayanad. In one mission, they had to descend vertically to get close to the survivors. IAF flew over 80 missions, saving lives and giving hope. This is how they did it.

5 Reasons Why KKR Are Struggling in IPL 2025

5 Reasons Why KKR Are Struggling in IPL 2025

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

For KKR, IPL 2025 is slipping away rapidly. They need more than just a few tactical tweaks - they need clarity of leadership and bold but sensible changes in their playing XI.

Chhattisgarh boy, who fell in borewell, rescued after 104 hours

Chhattisgarh boy, who fell in borewell, rescued after 104 hours

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Sahu fell into the unused 80-feet-deep borewell, located in the backyard of his house in Pihrid village in Malkharoda development block, around 2 pm on Friday while playing.

Old Foe Rahul Gives CSK Another Lesson

Old Foe Rahul Gives CSK Another Lesson

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

In 16 matches (15 innings) against CSK, he has amassed 630 runs at an average of 45 and a strike rate of 142.85, including six fifties.

4-storey building collapses in Navi Mumbai, 3 feared trapped

4-storey building collapses in Navi Mumbai, 3 feared trapped

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and personnel of the civic body's fire brigade rescued the two persons and carrying out the extricate the others.

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.

Navy Seeks To Build Bonds With African Nations

Navy Seeks To Build Bonds With African Nations

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

The maiden Africa India Key Maritime Engagement exercise will be held from April 13 to 18 off the coast of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Mountaineers Baljeet Kaur, Arjun Vajpai rescued from Mt Annapurna in Nepal

Mountaineers Baljeet Kaur, Arjun Vajpai rescued from Mt Annapurna in Nepal

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Baljeet Kaur, a 27-year-old leading Indian woman climber, was found alive on Tuesday, a day after she went missing near Camp IV of Mt Annapurna while descending from the summit point, an official of the expedition organiser said.

50 evacuated from oil rig off Gujarat coast in dramatic rescue

50 evacuated from oil rig off Gujarat coast in dramatic rescue

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Wind speed at the time is expected to be in the range of 125-135 kmph gusting up to 150 kmph.

'In a way the India-Pakistan war is already on'

'In a way the India-Pakistan war is already on'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

'Pakistan cannot sustain a war with India for more than four days. They are in such dire straits. At best they can sustain war for one week.'

IPL PIX: Rohit-SKY show drowns CSK's fightback

IPL PIX: Rohit-SKY show drowns CSK's fightback

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

IMAGES from the IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday

Slapped 7-8 times, kicked in chest, stomach: Swati Maliwal In FIR

Slapped 7-8 times, kicked in chest, stomach: Swati Maliwal In FIR

Rediff.com17 May 2024

The details of the alleged assault on Maliwal, which took place at Kejriwal's official residence on Monday, emerged on Friday as the Rajya Sabha MP appeared before a magistrate to record her statement in the case.

15 roads closed as Himachal sees second snowfall; tourist killed

15 roads closed as Himachal sees second snowfall; tourist killed

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Himachal Pradesh experienced its second snowfall of the season, leading to the closure of 15 roads, including two national highways. A tourist from New Delhi died in an accident on an icy road in the Lahaul Spiti district, while three others sustained injuries.

Kerala Trekker, trapped on mountain for 2 days, rescued

Kerala Trekker, trapped on mountain for 2 days, rescued

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Babu after reaching there, slipped and fell and got trapped between rocks on the mountain face

Why China conveyed 'heartfelt appreciation' to Indian Navy

Why China conveyed 'heartfelt appreciation' to Indian Navy

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

China on Thursday conveyed its 'heartfelt appreciation' to the Indian Navy for rescuing a critically injured Chinese mariner from a cargo ship off the Mumbai coast and providing him with timely medical treatment.

WPL: UP Warriorz eyeing revenge against Gujarat Giants

WPL: UP Warriorz eyeing revenge against Gujarat Giants

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

UP Warriorz will be looking to bounce back and avenge their earlier defeat when they take on a resurgent Gujarat Giants in a crucial return-leg Women's Premier League fixture in Lucknow on Monday.

Pakistani student thanks India for rescuing her from Ukraine

Pakistani student thanks India for rescuing her from Ukraine

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

'I want to thank the Prime Minister of India for supporting us'

'Everything I Have Ever Loved Is In The Water'

'Everything I Have Ever Loved Is In The Water'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

The only family Meghana lived with after losing her parents and brother in the tsunami was her dog, Alex. When Alex died after 13 years, she took her ashes to where her own family lay under the ocean. "I wanted her to join the rest of my family and that is one of the best things I have done."

Turkey politics heats up over delay in post-quake rescue

Turkey politics heats up over delay in post-quake rescue

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

The confirmed death toll from the deadliest quake in the region in two decades stood at more than 24,000 across southern Turkey and northwest Syria four days after it hit.

200 child labourers rescued since Jan, raids underway, Delhi govt tells HC

200 child labourers rescued since Jan, raids underway, Delhi govt tells HC

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

A bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sachin Datta granted four weeks to the Delhi government counsel to file a further status report in the matter and listed it for hearing on May 4.

Priyansh Arya Steals The Show!

Priyansh Arya Steals The Show!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Coming into the match with two low scores and mounting pressure, Arya responded with a fearless knock that flipped the script for Punjab and sent a clear message to the league: A star is born.

'Woman with the wild hair': Trump on Sunita Williams

'Woman with the wild hair': Trump on Sunita Williams

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

United States President Donald Trump had some words of appreciation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)'s Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams' hair as he told a pair of stranded astronauts aboard the International Space Station that 'we're coming up to get you'.

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.

Horror On The Highway

Horror On The Highway

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

An LPG tanker collided with multiple vehicles on Friday, leading to a massive fireball that turned a stretch of the Jaipur-Ajmer highway into an inferno, killing at least eight people and engulfing more than 30 vehicles in flames.

IPL PIX: DC outclass SRH with a commanding win

IPL PIX: DC outclass SRH with a commanding win

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Images from the IPL 2025 match between Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.

PIX: Avesh's yorkers help LSG edge Royals in a thriller

PIX: Avesh's yorkers help LSG edge Royals in a thriller

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

Avesh Khan held his nerve in the death overs, bowling yorker after yorker to perfection, to help Lucknow Super Giants pull off a thrilling two-run win over Rajasthan Royals.

123 killed, hundreds trapped under debris in Kerala landslides

123 killed, hundreds trapped under debris in Kerala landslides

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

In one of the worst natural disasters in Kerala, at least 123 persons were killed and 128 injured in massive landslides triggered by torrential rains in Wayanad on Tuesday. With hundreds trapped under the debris, sparking fears of mounting fatalities, rescue agencies were racing against time to pull out any survivors.

All 67 onboard airplane and copter feared killed in US mid-air collision

All 67 onboard airplane and copter feared killed in US mid-air collision

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

After the mid-air collision over the Potomac river in Washington, DC, authorities said that they no longer expect to find any survivors, and efforts have shifted to a recovery mission, according to DC Fire and EMS Chief John Donnelly, according to a report by CNN.

EPL PIX: City score late win; Villa crush Newcastle

EPL PIX: City score late win; Villa crush Newcastle

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

15 Scenes When Salman Ditched The Formula

15 Scenes When Salman Ditched The Formula

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

Sukanya Verma lists 15 scenes that reveal facets of Salman outside the formula.

China's World Cup dream collapses, Iran qualifies

China's World Cup dream collapses, Iran qualifies

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Coach Branko Ivankovic insisted China's World Cup qualifying campaign was still alive despite back-to-back losses to Saudi Arabia and Australia over the last five days leaving them bottom of Asian qualifying Group C.

Survivor contests Navy claim, says speedboat driver's stunt caused tragedy

Survivor contests Navy claim, says speedboat driver's stunt caused tragedy

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

A survivor of the fatal speedboat-ferry collision in Mumbai has accused the Navy speedboat driver of "showing off" and "being in a playful mood" before the crash that claimed 14 lives. Gautam Gupta, who lost his aunt in the incident, described the driver's reckless maneuvering, which ultimately led to the collision with the ferry carrying passengers to Elephanta Island. Gupta also disputed the Navy's claim of engine failure in the speedboat, saying the driver was seen zig-zagging through the water and appeared to be enjoying the attention before the collision. The incident has sparked outrage and raised questions about safety protocols and accountability.

How 156 Soldiers Built A Bridge of Hope In 36 Hours

How 156 Soldiers Built A Bridge of Hope In 36 Hours

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

'It was a war-like situation, but instead of enemy fire, we fought against the vagaries of nature,' says Major Seeta Shelke.

Wayanad rescuers fight crippling odds to move over 1,500 to safety

Wayanad rescuers fight crippling odds to move over 1,500 to safety

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

The construction of a Bailey bridge to connect the landslide-hit areas, where several people are believed to be stranded, alongside the deployment of sniffer dogs and over 1,000 rescuers from Central and state emergency response teams conducting massive search operations, constitutes one of the largest rescue efforts in the Wayanad, devastated by a deadly calamity.

Crocodiles invade Vadodara streets as Vishwamitri river swells

Crocodiles invade Vadodara streets as Vishwamitri river swells

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

The river, 17 km of which pass through Vadodara, is home to some 300 crocodiles and an encounter with these reptiles is a common occurrence for those living in areas along its banks, the official said.

Initial probe says Russian missile caused Kazakhstan crash

Initial probe says Russian missile caused Kazakhstan crash

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Following the preliminary investigations into the crash of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8432 in which 38 passengers were killed near Aktau in Kazakhstan, it was revealed that a Russian missile was responsible for the crash, Euronews reported on Thursday, citing sources from the Azerbaijani government.

Abandoned newborn survives 50 wounds, animal bites

Abandoned newborn survives 50 wounds, animal bites

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

The boy, who was barely two days old when he was found abandoned in Hamirpur, has defied all odds to not only get a new lease of life, but also a new name -- Krishna -- and most recently, a temporary abode, the government-run children's home in Prayagraj.

In a first, brother-sister command warships in Indian Navy

In a first, brother-sister command warships in Indian Navy

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Both the brother and sister duo are commanding their warships under the Western Command.