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1 drowns as boat capsizes off Mumbai coast near Shivaji statue site

1 drowns as boat capsizes off Mumbai coast near Shivaji statue site

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The accident occurred when officials and some others were on their way in four boats to the site of the proposed memorial of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, where work was to begin on Wednesday.

Belgium held, but advance; Romania, Slovakia also thru

Belgium held, but advance; Romania, Slovakia also thru

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Group E matches between Slovakia and Romania, Ukraine and Belgium, in Germany on Wednesday.

4 killed in rain havoc in Pune; Army, NDRF called in

4 killed in rain havoc in Pune; Army, NDRF called in

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

The IMD issued a 'red alert' for Pune district and asked people to take precautions.

Bus falls into canal in Punjab, 2 killed, over 40 feared drowned

Bus falls into canal in Punjab, 2 killed, over 40 feared drowned

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

Two passengers were killed and at least 42 feared drowned after a Punjab roadways bus fell into a canal near Sirhind in Fatehgarh Sahib district of Punjab in the wee hours on Wednesday, the police said.

Will BJP benefit from Trinamool leader's arrest for Sandeshkhali?

Will BJP benefit from Trinamool leader's arrest for Sandeshkhali?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Whether the age-old cry of kendrer banchana will be able to drown out pangs of Sandeshkhali, the EVM will tell.

Elephant rushes into river to 'save drowning human best friend'

Elephant rushes into river to 'save drowning human best friend'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Darrick, who is originally from Toronto, Ontario, pretended that he had got into trouble in the river, splashing and crying out for help. The footage shows the elephant going towards him as he moves towards the river bank on the other side.

30 drown as jam-packed ferry capsizes in B'desh

30 drown as jam-packed ferry capsizes in B'desh

Rediff.com28 Nov 2009

A ferry packed with 1,500 passengers on their way home to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha festival capsized at Nazirpur area in southwestern Bangladesh, drowning 30 people, officials said.

Gujarat: Downpour kills 9 in 48 hrs; IMD predicts more showers

Gujarat: Downpour kills 9 in 48 hrs; IMD predicts more showers

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Heavy waterlogging was witnessed in several towns and cities, while roads were closed in rural areas on Friday morning due a heavy spell.

12 NDRF teams deployed in Delhi as Yamuna breaks records

12 NDRF teams deployed in Delhi as Yamuna breaks records

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

The teams are equipped with inflatable boats, ropes and other rescue equipment.

Kerala priest says women who wear jeans 'arouse' men, should be drowned

Kerala priest says women who wear jeans 'arouse' men, should be drowned

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

The priest said the Holy Bible and Catholic Church have not given permission to girls to wear jeans and T-shirts, which is the attire of boys.

14 drown, 16 missing as boat capsizes in Bihar

14 drown, 16 missing as boat capsizes in Bihar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2005

Villagers have complained about a delay in rescue operations.

When PM's swiftness saved camera crew from drowning

When PM's swiftness saved camera crew from drowning

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

The television cameramen had taken their positions in the bed of the dam to cover the event from below.

Sachin's first speech in Rajya Sabha drowned out by Congress members

Sachin's first speech in Rajya Sabha drowned out by Congress members

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

Tendulkar was slated to initiate a short duration discussion on the right to play and the future of sports in India, which was disrupted by the protests that led Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu to adjourn the House for the day.

Amsterdam Is Always A Good Idea

Amsterdam Is Always A Good Idea

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

The City of Bikes is like no other.

Kaala Paani Review: Slow-Paced 'Thriller'

Kaala Paani Review: Slow-Paced 'Thriller'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

The earnestness of the actors keep Kaala Paani from drowning, observes Deepa Gahlot.

19 drown as boat capsizes in UP; CM announces Rs 2 lakh relief

19 drown as boat capsizes in UP; CM announces Rs 2 lakh relief

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Police and PAC personnel have fished out 22 bodies so far while 10 others have been rescued, he said. A search was on to trace others.

Rs 4L relief for kin of NCC cadets who drowned in Kerala

Rs 4L relief for kin of NCC cadets who drowned in Kerala

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

The Delhi government on Thhursday announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh each to the next of kin of five National Cadet Corps from the city who drowned in the Periyar River in Kerala. Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit condoled the death of the students.

World is drowning in oil; US crude drops below $28

World is drowning in oil; US crude drops below $28

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

US commercial crude oil stocks were forecast to have risen by 3 million barrels last week

9000 people evacuated in Punjab due to rain, 8 die; Haryana reports 7 deaths

9000 people evacuated in Punjab due to rain, 8 die; Haryana reports 7 deaths

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

In Punjab, more than 9,000 people were evacuated in Patiala, Rupnagar, Moga, Ludhiana, Mohali, SBS Nagar and Fatehgarh Sahib districts, officials said on Tuesday.

Crematoriums, graveyards in Morbi witness influx of dead bodies

Crematoriums, graveyards in Morbi witness influx of dead bodies

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Sajid Piludia of Morbi's biggest graveyard for Sunni Muslims said nearly 40 members of the Muslim community lost their lives in the incident.

World Championships: Israeli swimmer booed by crowd

World Championships: Israeli swimmer booed by crowd

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

Politics infused the event in Doha where Belarusian swimmers competed as neutrals due to restrictions imposed on their athletes, and Russia's, stemming from Russia's invasion of Ukraine -- which Moscow called a "special military operation".

Has BJP Fallen In Congress Trap?

Has BJP Fallen In Congress Trap?

Rediff.com6 May 2024

On balance, RG contesting from Raebareli instead of Amethi isn't the masterstroke the party's adherents are touting it to be, but neither is it the blunder the BJP and its tame media is framing it as, points out Prem Panicker.

Rakul Singh Is On A Roll

Rakul Singh Is On A Roll

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

There's a reason why Rakul is such a loved actress.

Yaariyan 2 Review: Collection Of Music Videos

Yaariyan 2 Review: Collection Of Music Videos

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Yaariyan 2 evokes a tinge of nostalgia for the time when music (and lip sync songs) used to be the mainstay of a commercial film, notes Deepa Gahlot.

How Did Sridevi Die? Boney Kapoor Answers

How Did Sridevi Die? Boney Kapoor Answers

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

'It was not a natural death; it was an accidental death.'

20 dead in Maharashtra during Ganesh visarjan

20 dead in Maharashtra during Ganesh visarjan

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

14 of 20 died due to drowning in different incidents that occurred during the immersion of Ganesh idols in parts of Maharashtra.

Fighter Review: Wannabe Top Gun

Fighter Review: Wannabe Top Gun

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Fighter's distressing lack of thrills and sizzle reduces the exercise to an excuse for tedious amounts of Pakistan bashing, observes Sukanya Verma.

Did missing Indian student drown in Nebraska creek?

Did missing Indian student drown in Nebraska creek?

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Authorities believe that Anwesha Dey, a 30-year-old doctoral student from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, who went missing on May 3, may have fallen into the creek.

Djokovic sends Serbia into Davis Cup semi against Italy

Djokovic sends Serbia into Davis Cup semi against Italy

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Novak Djokovic steered Serbia into the Davis Cup semi-finals with a straightforward 6-4 6-4 win over Britain's Cameron Norrie to give his team a winning 2-0 lead on Thursday.

Odisha train tragedy: Rescuer hallucinated blood upon seeing water

Odisha train tragedy: Rescuer hallucinated blood upon seeing water

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Nine National Disaster Response Force teams were deployed for rescue operations following one of the worst railway disasters in India that killed at least 278 people and injured more than 900. According to official data, the force rescued 44 victims and retrieved 121 bodies from the spot.

'We are completely crushed by Matthew's death'

'We are completely crushed by Matthew's death'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

'He would love that the world is talking about how talented he was. And he really was very talented.'

Don't take selfies or...: Kejriwal warns Delhiites amid floods

Don't take selfies or...: Kejriwal warns Delhiites amid floods

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

His appeal came a day after three boys drowned in a ditch while bathing in floodwaters in northwest Delhi's Mukundpur Chowk area.

SEE: Face of Ram Lalla idol at Ayodhya temple revealed

SEE: Face of Ram Lalla idol at Ayodhya temple revealed

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

The new idol of Lord Ram was placed in the sanctum sanctorum of Ayodhya's Ram Janmabhoomi temple on Thursday afternoon, ahead of the January 22 consecration ceremony.

Abhilash Tomy makes history on the high seas

Abhilash Tomy makes history on the high seas

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Commander Abhilash Tomy, a retired Naval officer, has become the first Indian to complete the prestigious Golden Globe Race. He finished second in the race, a solo around-the-world sailing race, which started on September 4, 2022 from Les Sables-d'Olonne in France.

Pacific School Games: Delhi footballer drowns to death in Aus, Sports Ministry orders probe

Pacific School Games: Delhi footballer drowns to death in Aus, Sports Ministry orders probe

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Nitisha Negi, was one of the five Indian footballers who were swept away by a huge wave on Sunday when they ventured into the seawaters after the completion of the Games. The Pacific Games were not recognised by the International School Sports Federation, the parent international body. The Indian contingent had around 120 members.

'Matthew brought so much joy to the world'

'Matthew brought so much joy to the world'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Matthew Perry's family has expressed gratitude to fans and well-wishers for remembering the Friends star, who died at his Los Angeles home on October 28.

U'khand receptionist murder: Family refuses to perform last rites

U'khand receptionist murder: Family refuses to perform last rites

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

Bhandari's body was recovered from the Cheela canal close to Rishikesh early on Saturday, six days after her parents found her missing from her room.

Heavy rains kill 19 in UP in 24 hrs, schools shut

Heavy rains kill 19 in UP in 24 hrs, schools shut

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Nineteen people have been killed in rain-related incidents in Uttar Pradesh in the past 24 hours, the state relief commissioner's office said Monday evening.

Sunny Or Akshay? Who Will You Watch?

Sunny Or Akshay? Who Will You Watch?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Which one will you watch on OTT this week? Sukanya Verma gives us her recommendations.

Odisha: Man, who saved 7 women and kids from drowning, dies

Odisha: Man, who saved 7 women and kids from drowning, dies

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

A 40-year-old man who had risked his life to save seven women and children from meeting a watery grave in a crocodile-infested rivulet during the evacuation drive ahead of Cyclone Hudhud, died today sending shockwaves across far-flung Okilopala and Satabhaya villages in Odisha's Kendrapara district.