News for 'casualties'

Mild quake jolts Kashmir; no casualty or damage

Mild quake jolts Kashmir; no casualty or damage

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

An earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter Scale jolted the Kashmir Valley on Wednesday but there were no reports of any casualties or damage to properties.

'Possible terror attack': Israel on blast near embassy in Delhi

'Possible terror attack': Israel on blast near embassy in Delhi

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

The Israeli National Security Council has issued a travel advisory for its citizens in India, suspecting that an explosion near the Israeli embassy in New Delhi on Tuesday was "a possible terror attack".

Labour Pains, The Silent Crisis Undermining India's Infrastructure Boom

Labour Pains, The Silent Crisis Undermining India's Infrastructure Boom

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Severe skilled, unskilled shortage threatens to pull emergency brakes on India's industrial engine.

Can the 'new' HDFC Bank reclaim its old glory?

Can the 'new' HDFC Bank reclaim its old glory?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

For over a decade, HDFC Bank consistently outperformed industry growth rates in both deposits and advances, maintaining impeccable asset quality. Amid a landscape where other banks struggled with soaring non-performing assets (NPAs), HDFC Bank thrived, eventually surpassing ICICI Bank to become the largest private sector lender in India. Its net interest margin (NIM) remained stable in the range of 4.1-4.4 per cent.

Indian Army showed world enough is enough: Gen Naravane on Galwan standoff

Indian Army showed world enough is enough: Gen Naravane on Galwan standoff

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

It took India and the Indian Army to show to the world that enough is enough and to challenge the neighbourhood bully, he said.

Palestinians have been denied their homeland: Jaishankar

Palestinians have been denied their homeland: Jaishankar

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

He stated that what transpired on October 7 was a 'terrorist attack' but also acknowledged, in reference to the Israeli counteroffensive in Gaza, that every response must take into account something called international humanitarian law.

Express train derails in Bihar; no casualty

Express train derails in Bihar; no casualty

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

Eleven coaches of an express train heading to Assam derailed near Patna Sahib station under Danapur division of East Central Railway zone last night, but no casualty was reported.

IAF To Get More Power With Gen-5 Fighter

IAF To Get More Power With Gen-5 Fighter

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

In the event of a war with China, AMCA deep strikes would target China's rail and road links with Tibet, isolating PLA divisions there.

Fire breaks out at bank in Connaught Place, no casualty

Fire breaks out at bank in Connaught Place, no casualty

Rediff.com12 May 2015

A fire broke out at a bank in inner circle of the busy Connaught Place area in the heart of New Delhi on Tuesday afternoon but no one was injured.

Fire in 4-storey building in Mumbai, no casualties

Fire in 4-storey building in Mumbai, no casualties

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

A fire broke out in a four-storey commercial building in suburban Bandra in Mumbai on Saturday morning, but no casualties were reported.

1 killed in Delhi income tax office blaze; officials say no data loss in fire

1 killed in Delhi income tax office blaze; officials say no data loss in fire

Rediff.com14 May 2024

According to a police officer, the fire started in the office of the Commissioner in room number 325 on the third floor of the building. He said many of the employees were outside the building as it was lunchtime, otherwise, the casualty could have been more.

Mumbai: Fire in Mantralaya; no casualty

Mumbai: Fire in Mantralaya; no casualty

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

Two years after a devastating fire in the state secretariat claimed five lives, panic revisited the Maharashtra administrative headquarters on Monday when fire broke out on the first floor of the annex building in Mumbai but there were no casualties.

Budget, the other casualty of COVID-19

Budget, the other casualty of COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

'Even before the outbreak of the flu, it had become clear that the tax revenue numbers for 2019-2020 were overestimated,' observes A K Bhattacharya.

Body of soldier's mother traced to Manipur hospital mortuary after 4 months

Body of soldier's mother traced to Manipur hospital mortuary after 4 months

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

The fate of the soldier's aunt Neilam (55), brother-in-law Jamkhotang (40) and cousin Thangjam Haokip (25) still remain unknown.

'Climate Change Is The Main Villain'

'Climate Change Is The Main Villain'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

'Since there is no photo-op, or quick fix solutions, politicians do not want to address climate change. It is very unfashionable.'

Triple blasts rock Imphal, no casualties reported

Triple blasts rock Imphal, no casualties reported

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

No casualties were reported in the explosions that took place in a gap of about 20 minutes at 8 pm on Friday.

18 killed in Russian city as Ukraine retaliates after Moscow's airstrike

18 killed in Russian city as Ukraine retaliates after Moscow's airstrike

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

This attack came after Moscow launched a major aerial assault on Ukraine.

Navy begins probe into drone attack on merchant ship off Indian coast

Navy begins probe into drone attack on merchant ship off Indian coast

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

According to officials, the Indian Navy has opened an investigation into whether the drone used to attack the vessel was launched from long range or from a nearby vessel.

'Road mines and ambushes cause us most casualties'

'Road mines and ambushes cause us most casualties'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

'Because of the paucity of force, we have to be extremely creative in your ops. You can't go for an all out war,' says Chhattisgarh DGP Vishwa Ranjan.

Sensex, Nifty tank over 1% on concerns over Middle East conflict

Sensex, Nifty tank over 1% on concerns over Middle East conflict

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

From the Sensex basket, Tata Motors, State Bank of India, Tata Steel, Power Grid, NTPC, Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Finance and Asian Paints were the major laggards.

Israeli troops fire at Gazans collecting food aid, 104 killed

Israeli troops fire at Gazans collecting food aid, 104 killed

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

A devastating incident unfolded in northern Gaza, resulting in the loss of at least 104 lives and leaving hundreds injured, according to Palestinian officials, CNN reported.

Amsterdam Is Always A Good Idea

Amsterdam Is Always A Good Idea

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

The City of Bikes is like no other.

'Box bomb' blast in Kolkata creates panic; no casualty

'Box bomb' blast in Kolkata creates panic; no casualty

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

A 'box bomb' on Friday exploded in the busy Chandni Chowk area in Central Kolkata creating panic in the locality during peak office hours.

At least 25 killed in twin blasts in Pak ahead of polls

At least 25 killed in twin blasts in Pak ahead of polls

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Since Sunday there have been around 50 such attacks carried out in the province and in one incident in Sibi town attackers targeted an election rally of a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party-backed candidate for the National Assembly in which four people lost their lives and six were injured.

At least 31K Ukrainian soldiers killed in war with Russia, admits Zelenskyy

At least 31K Ukrainian soldiers killed in war with Russia, admits Zelenskyy

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Zelenskyy, while addressing a press conference, disputed Russian claims of much higher numbers when it comes to Ukrainian casualties.

Pak violates ceasefire along IB in Jammu, BSF retaliates; troops on alert

Pak violates ceasefire along IB in Jammu, BSF retaliates; troops on alert

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Officials said the BSF personnel manning the border outpost in Makwal came under fire from across the border, prompting a strong retaliation.

For Pakistan, Siachen Is A Debacle

For Pakistan, Siachen Is A Debacle

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

For India, it is a symbol of will and a successful feat of arms.

Security forces didn't want more casualties

Security forces didn't want more casualties

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

'The Pathankot episode shows that the security forces handled the attack well after the initial setback, although there is no denying that there are shortcomings in India's security grid that need urgent correction,' says national security expert Nitin Gokhale, founder, BharatShakti.in

Navy secures merchant vessel hit by drone in Arabian Sea

Navy secures merchant vessel hit by drone in Arabian Sea

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

A merchant vessel, with around 20 Indian crew, was hit by a suspected drone about 217 nautical miles off the Porbandar coast in the Arabian Sea on Saturday but there was no report of any casualties in the incident, Indian military sources and a maritime security agency said.

14 killed, 20 injured as pick-up vehicle overturns in MP

14 killed, 20 injured as pick-up vehicle overturns in MP

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

The accident took place near Badjhar Ghat at around 1.30 am when the vehicle's driver lost control over the wheels.

Will Andhra Pradesh Follow Odisha Model?

Will Andhra Pradesh Follow Odisha Model?

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Will Andhra Pradesh follow the Odisha model, voting differently in Lok Sabha and assembly elections? Or will Odisha follow Andhra Pradesh, voting in new faces in both?

Series of explosions rock Assam, no casualty

Series of explosions rock Assam, no casualty

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

There was no casualty or injury in any of the explosions

Casualties by LTTE under-reported: Lanka

Casualties by LTTE under-reported: Lanka

Rediff.com9 Feb 2009

The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam maintains a hostile approach towards the exodus of civilians from the Wanni region, and the casualties caused by it is under-reported, Sri Lankan government told a high-level United Nations delegation on Monday.

Suspected terrorists fire upon Army vehicles in Poonch

Suspected terrorists fire upon Army vehicles in Poonch

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Suspected terrorists fired upon a convoy of vehicles carrying security personnel in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday evening, prompting security forces to launch a search operation, officials said.

Russian skier killed as avalanche hits Gulmarg, 7 rescued

Russian skier killed as avalanche hits Gulmarg, 7 rescued

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

A Russian skier died while six others, including a local guide, were rescued as an avalanche struck the ski slopes of Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, officials said.

Argentina count casualties after Uruguay tie

Argentina count casualties after Uruguay tie

Rediff.com13 Oct 2008

Argentina were counting the casualties on Sunday after beating neighbours Uruguay 2-1 in an often brutal River Plate derby.

'India stands firmly with Israel': Modi after Netanyahu call

'India stands firmly with Israel': Modi after Netanyahu call

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

India strongly and unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, Modi said.

Vishwaguru And Arundhati Roy

Vishwaguru And Arundhati Roy

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

The go-ahead given to prosecute Arundhati Roy would be seen by supporters of freedom of speech as an announcement that the Right-Wing doesn't feel humbled by the results of the elections, argues Shyam G Menon.

On The Way To The Ram Mandir...

On The Way To The Ram Mandir...

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Saisuresh Sivaswamy/Rediff.com captures glimpses of the activity around the Ram temple on his iPhone 14 Pro.