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23 dead, dozens injured as tornado hits Mississippi

23 dead, dozens injured as tornado hits Mississippi

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

At least 23 people were killed and dozens injured as tornado and strong thunderstorms swept across Mississippi, United States, late on Friday, leaving a trail of damage for over 100 miles.

Family Says Goodbye to Raju Srivastav

Family Says Goodbye to Raju Srivastav

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

Raju Srivastav was cremated on September 22 in the presence of family and close friends in Delhi.

When Lataji Came Home

When Lataji Came Home

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

India lost the incomparable Lata Mangeshkar at 8.12 am on February 6.

20-Day-Old Baby Survives Earthquake

20-Day-Old Baby Survives Earthquake

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

More then 21,000 people have been reported dead and more then 60,000 injured after the multiple earthquakes in Turkey and Syria on February 6, 2023.

Youth fleeing accident drags elderly man on road in Bengaluru

Youth fleeing accident drags elderly man on road in Bengaluru

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

A video of the 71-year-old Muthappa, a publisher by profession, holding on to the speeding two-wheeler precariously on a road stretch has gone viral, creating a sense of outrage.

Man carries ailing wife to hospital on cart in UP, dy CM orders probe

Man carries ailing wife to hospital on cart in UP, dy CM orders probe

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

In the video, Sakul Prajapati, a resident of the village in Chilkhar block was seen carrying his ailing wife Jogni (55) to the hospital on a cart.

Bomb Explosion Kills Six In Turkey

Bomb Explosion Kills Six In Turkey

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Turkey's Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said the person who planted the bomb has been arrested.

'The bus was torn into by a torrent of bullets'

'The bus was torn into by a torrent of bullets'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The team heard a loud crackle. Then the scream came from Dilshan at the front of the bus. 'Get down.' Jayawardene was hit first; his sock filled with blood. Outside, twelve gunmen blocked the exit. A revealing excerpt from Nicholas Brookes's An Island's Eleven: A History of Cricket in Sri Lanka.

Train mishap: Morgues in Odisha struggle with unclaimed bodies

Train mishap: Morgues in Odisha struggle with unclaimed bodies

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Odisha is facing a morgue crunch as a large number of unclaimed dead bodies from Balasore's triple train accident, have piled up at its mortuaries.

Is the BJP behind Pappu Yadav's arrest?

Is the BJP behind Pappu Yadav's arrest?

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Why MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy and his party, the BJP, are angry with Pappu Yadav.

FIFA World Cup: Indian engineer proud of stadium he's help build

FIFA World Cup: Indian engineer proud of stadium he's help build

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

The working used to be so tough that they were given breaks every 20 minutes and adequate arrangements for labourers like fans and glucose water was made available.

Atiq Ahmad, brother Ashraf buried in ancestral village

Atiq Ahmad, brother Ashraf buried in ancestral village

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

The bodies of the two brothers, who were gunned down by three assailants posing as journalists in Prayagraj on Saturday night, were handed over to the family members after conducting the post-mortem examination for performing the last rites.

Have You Seen Pool Garba?

Have You Seen Pool Garba?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Every week, we bring you fascinating videos, chosen by you, through your likes.

Avoid public gatherings, international travel: IMA

Avoid public gatherings, international travel: IMA

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

In an advisory, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) also appealed to people to take COVID-19 vaccines, including the precaution dose, and follow Covid-appropriate behaviour such as using masks in public places and maintaining social-distancing norms to 'overcome the impending Covid outbreak'.

44 people killed, 100 hurt in suicide attack at Pak political party's meeting

44 people killed, 100 hurt in suicide attack at Pak political party's meeting

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

The explosion took place at 4 pm at the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl workers' convention in Khar, the capital of Bajaur tribal district.

Maha building collapse: Toll rises to 6, owner of structure detained

Maha building collapse: Toll rises to 6, owner of structure detained

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

Nine persons were still feared trapped under the debris of the structure which collapsed at 1.45 pm on Saturday at Wardhaman Compound in Valpada area, they said, adding that search and rescue operations were on.

'19 dead. 53 wounded. The battle was ferocious'

'19 dead. 53 wounded. The battle was ferocious'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

'In the 1971 War my battalion suffered 4 casualties after fighting for 14 days.' 'In Operation Blue Star, I lost 19 men in just one hour.'

10 women among 11 killed in Indore temple during Ram Navami puja

10 women among 11 killed in Indore temple during Ram Navami puja

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Twelve persons died after the roof of a bawdi (well) collapsed during a havan, fire ritual, on the occasion of Ram Navami at a temple in Indore city, Madhya Pradesh, on Thursday, a senior official said.

Copter crash: TN police register FIR, begin probe

Copter crash: TN police register FIR, begin probe

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

The Nilgiris district police registered the FIR under Section 174 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and ADSP Muthumanikam was appointed as the investigation officer, official sources said. A probe is underway.

'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.

Gaekwad has given Indian cricket everything: Gavaskar

Gaekwad has given Indian cricket everything: Gavaskar

Rediff.com19 May 2023

During the launch of Aunshuman Gaikwad's biography, Sunil Gavaskar praised his former teammate.

Another death reported at FIFA World Cup

Another death reported at FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Security guard at Qatar World Cup stadium dies after fall.

After The Shooting in Copenhagen

After The Shooting in Copenhagen

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

On Sunday, July 3, a 22-year-old gunman killed three people and injured several others at a shopping mall in Copenhagen, Denmark's capital.

Deadly blast at building in Dhaka kills 16, over 100 injured

Deadly blast at building in Dhaka kills 16, over 100 injured

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The cause of the explosion could not be known immediately, but local residents suspected chemicals illegally stored inside the building, mostly used as an office and business complex, might have sparked the blast.

16 killed in Maharashtra landslide, bad weather hits rescue ops

16 killed in Maharashtra landslide, bad weather hits rescue ops

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Four National Disaster Response Force teams are engaged in rescue work, he added. The village has around 50 houses, of which 17 were buried under the landslide, the official said.

Ukraine Attacks Russians in Crimea

Ukraine Attacks Russians in Crimea

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

The latest glimpses from the Ukrainian battle zone.

10 killed, 10 hurt in mass shooting at dance studio in US

10 killed, 10 hurt in mass shooting at dance studio in US

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

The shooting occurred at Monterey Park around 10 pm local time near the site of a Chinese Lunar New Year celebration, the US newspaper reported citing law enforcement sources and witnesses.

Why was Atiq Ahmad paraded before media, SC asks UP govt

Why was Atiq Ahmad paraded before media, SC asks UP govt

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

The SC also asked the UP government how the killers got the knowledge that they were being taken to hospital.

Cow dung, urine can strengthen economy, says MP CM

Cow dung, urine can strengthen economy, says MP CM

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

Chouhan also said the state government has developed cow sanctuaries and shelters, but they require the participation of society for better functioning.

Tripura votes as BJP looks to retain power

Tripura votes as BJP looks to retain power

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

The northeastern state is set to witness a triangular fight this time, with the BJP-IPFT coalition seeking to retain supremacy, the Left-Congress combine looking to wrest power, and regional outfit Tipra Motha making its debut at the hustings after its stunning performance in the autonomous council polls.

Chinese foreign minister likely to hold 1st meeting with Jaishankar

Chinese foreign minister likely to hold 1st meeting with Jaishankar

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang will travel to India to attend the meeting of G20 foreign ministers on March 2, during which he is expected to hold his first bilateral meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

6 dead, several injured in shooting in California

6 dead, several injured in shooting in California

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

'Officers located at least 15 shooting victims, including 6 who are deceased,' Sacramento police tweeted.

Shahbad Dairy murder: Cops recreate sequence of events

Shahbad Dairy murder: Cops recreate sequence of events

Rediff.com31 May 2023

The Delhi Police on Wednesday recreated the scene of crime at the same bylane in northwest Delhi's Shahbad Dairy where 20-year-old Sahil killed a minor girl, officials said.

Kerala ordinance hikes punishment for offences against medical personnel

Kerala ordinance hikes punishment for offences against medical personnel

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The Left Democratic Front government in Kerala on Wednesday approved an ordinance that provides for stringent punishment, including imprisonment of up to seven years and a maximum fine of Rs 5 lakh for those found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm to doctors, medical students, and others working in the health services sector in the state.

PIX: Ladakh's Frozen Lake Marathon sets new Guinness record

PIX: Ladakh's Frozen Lake Marathon sets new Guinness record

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The Union Territory of Ladakh created history by successfully conducting its maiden 21-km trail running event in sub-zero temperature at 13,862 feet high Pangong Tso.

Tejaswin breaches Asiad qualifying mark, triple jumper Akhilesh breaks his shin bone

Tejaswin breaches Asiad qualifying mark, triple jumper Akhilesh breaks his shin bone

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

'I had calculated that I have to run below 4 minute 40 seconds in the 1500m if I have to qualify for the Asian Games. I achieved that not because I was capable of but because of my co-competitors. Each one of them said that they have to push this guy (Shankar) to finish on time. One guy was running with me all the time in the race only to push me ahead.'

India is gasping for breath amid Covid surge

India is gasping for breath amid Covid surge

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Amid the ominous surge in Covid-19 cases, hospitals across the country are facing acute shortage of oxygen cylinders whose demand has shot up manifold. Data shows that the requirement of oxygen in the second wave stands at 54.5 per cent as compared to the first wave at 41.1 per cent.

'Fact finding' team in Bengal to disturb peace, says Mamata; BJP hits back

'Fact finding' team in Bengal to disturb peace, says Mamata; BJP hits back

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Questioning the team's authority headed by a former Patna high court judge, Banerjee pointed out that Ram Navami processions organised by the Bharatiya Janata Party had carried arms and driven tractors and deliberately taken routes where 'Namaz' was being offered.

Cyrus Mistry was in the backseat, both survivors were in the front

Cyrus Mistry was in the backseat, both survivors were in the front

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

A well-known gynaecologist in Mumbai was driving the car which crashed into a road divider on Sunday, killing former Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry and another occupant of the vehicle, the police said.

Odisha health minister shot by policeman, battles for life

Odisha health minister shot by policeman, battles for life

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Odisha's Health Minister Naba Kishore Das, a confidant of the chief minister, was shot and grievously injured when he got out of his car on Sunday, allegedly by a police officer who was captured, officials said.