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News for 'bridge collapse'

Mahad bridge collapse: Drowned wreckage of both buses found

Mahad bridge collapse: Drowned wreckage of both buses found

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

"After a long search and working 12-14 hours a day for the last 8 days, the Naval teams have located two bus wreckage submerged in water at Mahad," said Defence spokesperson, Rahul Sinha, in a statement.

Official admitted Vadodara bridge unsafe in 2022: Activist

Official admitted Vadodara bridge unsafe in 2022: Activist

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

An activist claims to have alerted officials about the dangerous condition of a bridge in Gujarat's Vadodara district three years before it collapsed, resulting in 15 deaths. The activist alleges that despite warnings, no timely action was taken.

Teenager Dies After Stabbing In Thane; Friend Detained

Teenager Dies After Stabbing In Thane; Friend Detained

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A teenager was fatally stabbed, and another was seriously injured in Thane after an altercation with a friend, who has been detained by police.

Arunachal govt releases ex gratia for bridge collapse victims

Arunachal govt releases ex gratia for bridge collapse victims

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

Arunachal Pradesh government on Wednesday released Rs 19 lakh as ex gratia for families of victims of the October 29 bridge collapse incident at Seppa in East Kameng district in which six persons died. Newly appointed Chief Minister Nabam Tuki directed the immediate release of the funds to the East Kameng district administration for disbursement.

Mumbai: Parapet segment of Metro bridge crashes; 1 dead, 3 injured

Mumbai: Parapet segment of Metro bridge crashes; 1 dead, 3 injured

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

The incident took place around 12:20pm on the arterial LBS Road in front of Johnson and Johnson factory in Mulund area.

Morbi bridge collapse: Oreva MD Jaysukh Patel sent to 7-day police custody

Morbi bridge collapse: Oreva MD Jaysukh Patel sent to 7-day police custody

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Chief Judicial Magistrate MJ Khan sent Patel in the custody of the special investigation team formed by the state government to probe the case till February 8.

5 hurt as part of bridge collapses in Mumbai; railway orders probe

5 hurt as part of bridge collapses in Mumbai; railway orders probe

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Incessant rains apparently caused cracks in the bridge, resulting in its collapse, an official said.

Mahad bridge collapse: 26 bodies recovered, search on for more

Mahad bridge collapse: 26 bodies recovered, search on for more

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

The National Disaster Response Force, Navy and Coast Guard officials have so far been able to locate only a signboard of one of the missing ST buses .

Kolkata bridge collapse: Toll hits 2; railway had issued warning in July

Kolkata bridge collapse: Toll hits 2; railway had issued warning in July

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

The police lodged a suo motu case against unknown persons in connection with their involvement in the mishap, a police officer said.

Why You Should Seriously Consider AI As A Career

Why You Should Seriously Consider AI As A Career

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Growth in AI engineering hiring is being driven by rapid AI adoption across organisations of all sizes, said the LinkedIn report.

Mahad bridge collapse: Maha BJP offers jobs to victims' next of kin

Mahad bridge collapse: Maha BJP offers jobs to victims' next of kin

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

A team of BJP leaders visited over 15 families of the deceased in Raigad and Ratnagiri districts and offered jobs to the kin of the victims.

Kota: Bridge collapses, six labourers killed

Kota: Bridge collapses, six labourers killed

Rediff.com25 Dec 2009

At least six labourers were killed and over 50 feared trapped after an under-construction bridge on the Chambal river collapsed in Kota on Thursday night.

'Roads, bridges kill, water kills': Rahul on Noida techie death

'Roads, bridges kill, water kills': Rahul on Noida techie death

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Gandhi shared a video carrying the remarks of an eyewitness, who said timely action could have saved the man, and that of the deceased's father, who lamented that there were several people there with some of them making videos but did not act to save his son.

Three arrested for Mumbai bridge collapse

Three arrested for Mumbai bridge collapse

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Three employees of a company were on Thursday arrested in connection with the collapse of a portion of an under-construction bridge near the international airport in Mumbai in which three people were killed, the police said.

Mahad bridge collapse: 8 more bodies recovered; toll rises to 22

Mahad bridge collapse: 8 more bodies recovered; toll rises to 22

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

A fresh search operation, involving multiple agencies and local divers, will be launched on Saturday morning

Mahad bridge collapse: Government orders judicial probe; 9 bodies found

Mahad bridge collapse: Government orders judicial probe; 9 bodies found

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Earlier on Thursday morning, a 300 kg magnet was lowered with the help of a crane in the river to trace the missing buses.

Athletes, students, artists asked to shield Iran's power plants

Athletes, students, artists asked to shield Iran's power plants

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Citizens in the city of Ilam formed a human chain on Tuesday to demonstrate their defiance against recent threats from US President Donald Trump.

India's Aging Bridges Under Scrutiny

India's Aging Bridges Under Scrutiny

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Among India's 150,746 railway bridges, 25.8 per cent are over a century old.

'A whole civilisation will die tonight', Trump warns Iran as deadline looms

'A whole civilisation will die tonight', Trump warns Iran as deadline looms

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

As the deadline for military action against Tehran approaches, US President Donald Trump has issued a series of provocative statements suggesting a monumental shift in the geopolitical landscape.

Day after Mumbai bridge collapse, cracks appear on another

Day after Mumbai bridge collapse, cracks appear on another

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Photographs from the spot show a deep, long crack running along the divider.

Darjeeling Battles Landslide Aftermath

Darjeeling Battles Landslide Aftermath

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Darjeeling is slowly recovering from the devastating impact of relentless rainfall and massive landslides that struck the region. The natural calamity left homes shattered, roads blocked, and communities displaced.

'Biggest Single Danger Is If Remittances Come Down'

'Biggest Single Danger Is If Remittances Come Down'

Rediff.com13 May 2026

'At the first sign of real trouble, that money will move. There will be a run.'

Iran rejects US proposal for 48-hour ceasefire as tension escalates

Iran rejects US proposal for 48-hour ceasefire as tension escalates

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Iran has formally turned down a proposal from the United States for a 48-hour ceasefire, according to Al Jazeera, citing reports from the semi-official Fars news agency.

Vance Leaves Pakistan After Mission Fails

Vance Leaves Pakistan After Mission Fails

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

US-Iran talks in Islamabad collapsed after 21 hours, exposing deep divisions over nuclear ambitions and sanctions.

21-hour US-Iran talks fail, ceasefire hangs in balance

21-hour US-Iran talks fail, ceasefire hangs in balance

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Direct talks between the US and Iran, mediated by Pakistan, have failed to produce an agreement after 21 hours of negotiations, with disagreements over Iran's nuclear ambitions and sanctions proving insurmountable.

2 killed in Delhi Metro bridge collapse

2 killed in Delhi Metro bridge collapse

Rediff.com19 Oct 2008

Of the 16 people injured, a man has lost a leg while both the legs of another had to be amputated following the accident, which took place on Vikas Marg in east Delhi's Lakshmi Nagar locality at about 7.05 am when workers were lifting a 400-tonne span of the bridge.

30 soldiers drown in Himachal bridge collapse

30 soldiers drown in Himachal bridge collapse

Rediff.com9 Sep 2005

The soldiers were rebuilding a bridge damaged in June by monsoon floods in Kinnore, about 180 kilometers north of Simla

Six killed, 25 missing in Arunachal bridge collapse

Six killed, 25 missing in Arunachal bridge collapse

Rediff.com29 Oct 2011

Six people were killed and 25 others went missing after a wire-rope suspension bridge over the Kameng River collapsed on Saturday evening at Seppa in Arunchal Pradesh's East Kameng district. With the recovery of the body of a 30-year-old woman from the river, the death toll has risen to six, officials said. "The hanging bridge at the entrance to Seppa town, the district headquarters, collapsed as people were crossing it," said Superintendent of Police of East Kameng District.

Mahad bridge collapse: Toll climbs to 24 after recovery of 2 more bodies

Mahad bridge collapse: Toll climbs to 24 after recovery of 2 more bodies

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

A fresh search operation involving multiple agencies and local divers was launched on Saturday morning.

Day after bridge collapse, Western Railway resumes train services

Day after bridge collapse, Western Railway resumes train services

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Mumbaikars, especially the office-goers, heaved a sigh of relief as the train services were restored.

Kota bridge collapse: Death toll rises to 22

Kota bridge collapse: Death toll rises to 22

Rediff.com26 Dec 2009

With the recovery of 15 more bodies on Saturday from the debris of an under-construction bridge over Chambal river, the death toll has risen to 22 even as the two officials arrested in connection with the collapse were remanded in police custody for five days.

Fix responsibility by evening: Maha CM on Mumbai bridge collapse

Fix responsibility by evening: Maha CM on Mumbai bridge collapse

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

"It is shocking that such an accident can take place even after a structural audit. Primary responsibility will be fixed by this evening. I have asked civic chief (Ajoy Mehta) to find out names of those responsible," Fadnavis said.

Cognizant Research: Companies Prioritise Custom AI Solutions for Enterprise Value

Cognizant Research: Companies Prioritise Custom AI Solutions for Enterprise Value

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Cognizant's research reveals that companies seeking AI adoption favour IT services firms offering custom, full-stack AI solutions, prioritising flexibility and expertise over cost and speed.

The Clock In Islamabad Is Ticking. And The World Is Watching Anxiously...

The Clock In Islamabad Is Ticking. And The World Is Watching Anxiously...

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

The delegations from the US and Iran head to Islamabad on Friday, carrying a ceasefire that is already fraying, a Strait that is technically open and practically closed, and a negotiating agenda that would challenge even parties actually negotiating in good faith, which these groups are not. Prem Panicker continues his must read blog on the Iran War.

Why Harsh Sanghvi Is So Important For Gujarat BJP

Why Harsh Sanghvi Is So Important For Gujarat BJP

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

'He is a man of action and goes to the ground and solves the problem.' 'Be it the Air India crash of Ahmedabad, Morbi bridge collapse, Deesa blast or Gambhira bridge collapse, he is on the spot.'

Gujarat shuts 5 'dangerous' bridges on Narmada canals

Gujarat shuts 5 'dangerous' bridges on Narmada canals

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Authorities in Gujarat have closed five bridges on the Narmada canals after inspections revealed they were unsafe for vehicular traffic. Heavy vehicles are banned from other bridges, and repairs are ordered for dozens more.

Metro bridge collapses in New Delhi, 5 killed

Metro bridge collapses in New Delhi, 5 killed

Rediff.com12 Jul 2009

Five persons, including an engineer, were killed and 15 others injured when an under-construction over-bridge of the Delhi Metro collapsed on Sunday, in the second such incident in eight months. The accident took place as one of the pillars of the bridge gave in when a launcher was being erected close to Lady Sriram College in Jamrudpur in Lajpat Nagar at around 0500 hrs .

5 Times When Trump Extended His 'Or Else...' Deadline for Iran

5 Times When Trump Extended His 'Or Else...' Deadline for Iran

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Each time a deadline almost runs out, President Trump hands out a new one.

PM 'deeply anguished' by loss of lives in Mumbai bridge collapse

PM 'deeply anguished' by loss of lives in Mumbai bridge collapse

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

He said the Maharashtra government was providing all possible assistance to those affected.

Foot over-bridge collapses near CWG venue; 4 hurt

Foot over-bridge collapses near CWG venue; 4 hurt

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

An under-construction foot over-bridge on Tuesday collapsed near Jawaharlal Nehru stadium, the main venue of the Commonwealth Games, injuring four labourers. Fire department officials said the labourers were putting concrete mix at a portion of the bridge when the incident took place. Two labourers suffered minor injuries while two others with serious injuries were rushed to Safdurjung hospital.

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