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Why YRF's Spy Universe Is Failing: From Pathaan's Peak To Alpha's Struggles

Why YRF's Spy Universe Is Failing: From Pathaan's Peak To Alpha's Struggles

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

The once promising YRF Spy Universe, which delivered Bollywood's first Rs 500 crore grosser with Pathaan, is now grappling with an uncertain future as recent releases like Alpha and War 2 fail to ignite the box office.

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.

1 dead as 5-storey under-construction building collapses in Ghaziabad

1 dead as 5-storey under-construction building collapses in Ghaziabad

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

The National Disaster Response Force personnel were pressed into service soon after the incident and rescue and search operations were underway, police said.

1 dead in Ahmedabad building collapse, 4 rescued

1 dead in Ahmedabad building collapse, 4 rescued

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

The two building blocks, constructed under a government housing scheme about two decades back, collapsed around 8 pm on Sunday after rains in the city, trapping five people who were residing there despite the AMC's warning.

2 killed, many hurt in Jalandhar building collapse

2 killed, many hurt in Jalandhar building collapse

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

Nearly 57 people have been rescued from the collapse site till mid-noon, Deputy Commissioner (Jalandhar) Priyank Bharti said, quoting personnel from the fire brigade and army who are engaged in the rescue operation.

Delhi building collapse: Dikshit blames civic body

Delhi building collapse: Dikshit blames civic body

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

As the tragedy of the building collapse in east Delhi unfolded, a blame-game has begun between the Delhi government and Municipal Corporation of Delhi. Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit directly putting the onus on the civic body for the accident and the Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled agency denied the charge.

Richa's valiant 68 goes in vain as India lose final warm-up game to England

Richa's valiant 68 goes in vain as India lose final warm-up game to England

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Richa Ghosh produced a breathtaking late assault but India's brittle top-order batting proved costly as Dani Gibson's sparkling all-round show powered England to a narrow five-run win in their final Women's T20 World Cup warm-up match in Cardiff on Wednesday.

Thane building collapse: Another TMC official arrested

Thane building collapse: Another TMC official arrested

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

A suspended assistant municipal commissioner of the Thane Municipal Corporation was arrested on Thursday in connection with last week's building collapse in Thane in which 74 people were killed, taking the number of those taken into custody for the tragedy to 14, police said.

3 killed as 4-storey building collapses in Bhiwandi

3 killed as 4-storey building collapses in Bhiwandi

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

At least 20 other persons are feared trapped under the debris of the building in Navi Vasti locality.

When Was The Last Time Pakistan Beat India?

When Was The Last Time Pakistan Beat India?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

India-Pakistan matches were never meant to be predictable -- it was meant to be unforgettable, notes K R Nayar.

Toll in building crash near Mumbai rises to 17

Toll in building crash near Mumbai rises to 17

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

An unauthorised four-story building collapsed in Virar, India, killing 17 people. The collapse occurred on Wednesday, and rescue operations are ongoing.

Delhi: 4 children, 2 women killed in building collapse

Delhi: 4 children, 2 women killed in building collapse

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

A senior North Delhi Municipal Corporation official said the building was about 20 years old. Its structure was weak and in a deteriorated condition, the official added.

Pakistan: Karachi Hit by Deadly Rainstorms, Leaving 19 Dead

Pakistan: Karachi Hit by Deadly Rainstorms, Leaving 19 Dead

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

At least 19 people have died in Karachi, Pakistan, due to severe rainstorms, thunderstorms, and strong winds, causing building collapses and electrocution.

1 killed, 10 injured in Bangalore building collapse

1 killed, 10 injured in Bangalore building collapse

Rediff.com21 Sep 2011

A teenaged girl was killed and ten persons, including six fire brigade personnel, were injured when a two-storeyed house collapsed after a domestic cooking gas cylinder burst in an adjoining marriage hall in Bangalore on Wednesday, said the police. The body of the 17-year old girl, reported missing after the collapse, was found under the debris, they said. Police suspect the building collapsed after the cylinder exploded in the adjoining building.

2 shop owners booked for Mumbai building collapse

2 shop owners booked for Mumbai building collapse

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

A case has been registered against two shop owners after a portion of a four-storey residential building collapsed in Mumbai on Tuesday evening.According to the police, Yunus Kasam Memon and Irfan Yusuf Memon, who own a shop of mobile handset covers, had allegedly added a staircase without seeking permission. This led to collapse of the building 'Yusuf Manzil' at Lamington Road.Meanwhile, an 85-year-old woman, who was seriously injured in the collapse, died on Tuesday.

SEE: Buildings collapse in Kullu, hundreds stranded after landslides

SEE: Buildings collapse in Kullu, hundreds stranded after landslides

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

A row of buildings in Kullu district collapsed Thursday and hundreds of travellers were stranded in relief camps after landslides blocked the road to Mandi in rain-battered Himachal Pradesh.

Karnataka building collapse: 4 killed, 20 trapped

Karnataka building collapse: 4 killed, 20 trapped

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

Four persons were killed and five injured when a five-storeyed under-construction building collapsed and fell on a hostel in Bellary, Karnataka, said the police. The mishap took place in Gandhinagar area of the city on Tuesday night. The dead included a 22-year-old student of the hostel. An injured worker rescued from the debris told the police that at least 20 people were still trapped under the debris. Rescue operations are going on.

1 killed, 4 hurt in Bangalore building collapse

1 killed, 4 hurt in Bangalore building collapse

Rediff.com26 Jul 2007

A portion of a two-storied building near Koramangala in Bangalore crashed late on Wednesday night.

Goa building collapse toll climbs to 27

Goa building collapse toll climbs to 27

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

Bodies of two men were extricated from the rubble this morning as rescue operations entered the seventh day, Director of Fire and emergency services Ashok Menon told PTI.

Goa building collapse: Death toll mounts to 24

Goa building collapse: Death toll mounts to 24

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

With the recovery of three more bodies from the debris, the death toll in Canacona building collapse in Goa has risen to 24 even as the operation to remove the rubble has entered its final phase.

Why Hakim Is Distancing Himself From Banerjee Property Notices

Why Hakim Is Distancing Himself From Banerjee Property Notices

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Mayor Firhad Hakim has distanced himself from notices issued by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) to properties allegedly linked to TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee, asserting that such matters are handled by the civic body's executive wing.

Building collapse toll rises to 32; 3 survivors rescued

Building collapse toll rises to 32; 3 survivors rescued

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

The toll in the multi-storeyed building collapse in Chennai rose to 32 while three lucky survivors were rescued on Tuesday nearly 70 hours after they were trapped under the debris.

2 dead, 23 injured as building collapses in Solan

2 dead, 23 injured as building collapses in Solan

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

The Indian Army has been called for rescue operation and four people have been rescued till now.

Mumbai: 2 killed as 4-storied building collapses

Mumbai: 2 killed as 4-storied building collapses

Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

The rescue personnel are currently looking for persons trapped in the debris.

Mumbai building collapse: Miracle escape for 50 playschool kids

Mumbai building collapse: Miracle escape for 50 playschool kids

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

At least 16 people were killed as the building near the J J Hospital in south Mumbai caved in.

Six killed in building collapse in New Delhi

Six killed in building collapse in New Delhi

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

Six persons were killed while some others are feared trapped after a two storeyed building collapsed in New Delhi in the wee hours on Wednesday.

Building collapses in Thane; 2 killed, 16 injured

Building collapses in Thane; 2 killed, 16 injured

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

The unauthorised building was occupied at least up to the fourth floor and many are feared dead in the mishap

'Mamata Banerjee Will Go To Jail'

'Mamata Banerjee Will Go To Jail'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

'You think it is written somewhere that she will not? She might escape for two months, perhaps a little longer. But she will go.'

How Much EMI Can Your Salary Handle?

How Much EMI Can Your Salary Handle?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Too many EMIs draining your salary? Ramalingam Kalirajan explains the safe borrowing limit that protects your income from a dangerous debt trap.

4-storey building collapses in Delhi, 1 killed

4-storey building collapses in Delhi, 1 killed

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

A four-storeyed building collapsed in east Delhi's Jafrabad area in the wee hours on Saturday leaving one dead and more than a dozen people injured.

3 killed in Akola building collapse, 30 trapped

3 killed in Akola building collapse, 30 trapped

Rediff.com5 Aug 2006

3 killed in Akola building collapse, 30 trapped

Heavy rains, hailstorm wreak havoc in Bengaluru; 10 dead

Heavy rains, hailstorm wreak havoc in Bengaluru; 10 dead

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Heavy rains in Bengaluru resulted in ten fatalities due to wall collapses, electrocution, and structural damage. The storm uprooted trees, flooded key areas, and disrupted traffic, prompting authorities to issue a rain alert for the next three days.

Death toll in Pune building collapse reaches 10

Death toll in Pune building collapse reaches 10

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

The death toll in the Pune building collapse has risen to 10, with four persons succumbing to their injuries, police said on Tuesday. The mishap took place on Monday when a three-storeyed under construction structure in Dhankawadi area caved in, killing six persons on the spot and injuring 11 others.

Dharwad building collapse: Toll hits 12, more trapped; probe ordered

Dharwad building collapse: Toll hits 12, more trapped; probe ordered

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

On the third day of rescue operation, bodies of five people, including that of eight-year-old Divya Unakal, Dakshayini, 45, and Sangamesh, 42, were retrieved from the rubble, police said.

Why Sukhendu Sekhar Ray Resigned as TMC MP

Why Sukhendu Sekhar Ray Resigned as TMC MP

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

'Something could happen to me... I understood that day itself that what they had sent me was a final warning.'

2 more arrests in Thane building collapse case

2 more arrests in Thane building collapse case

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

With these arrests, the number of those taken into custody rose to 17.

9 killed as building collapses in rain-hit Bhiwandi

9 killed as building collapses in rain-hit Bhiwandi

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Among the deceased were a woman and her four sons.

Odisha CM Orders Crackdown On Organised Crime

Odisha CM Orders Crackdown On Organised Crime

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed civil and police authorities to collaborate in curbing organised crime, instilling fear among criminals, and building public confidence. This follows a review of the state's law and order situation after recent incidents, including a mob lynching and a murder case.

24 dead as century-old building collapses in Mumbai

24 dead as century-old building collapses in Mumbai

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

This is the second major building collapse in the city in just over a month.

Toll in Bangladesh building collapse rises to 250

Toll in Bangladesh building collapse rises to 250

Rediff.com25 Apr 2013

With 250 people killed in one of the worst building collapses in Bangladesh, thousands of distraught people on Thursday watched rescuers search for their loved ones trapped under the debris of the eight-storey complex that had come crashing down within seconds.