News for 'evacuation'

9 killed, Iran's envoy, Hezbollah men hurt in pager blasts in Lebanon, Syria

9 killed, Iran's envoy, Hezbollah men hurt in pager blasts in Lebanon, Syria

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Numerous members of Hezbollah in Beirut and various areas of Lebanon were injured when their communication devices exploded, according to the Arab media reports. ANI posted on X quoting AP that Iran's ambassador in Lebanon was among those injured in the blasts.

Will evacuate all Indians: Govt at all-party meet on Afghanistan

Will evacuate all Indians: Govt at all-party meet on Afghanistan

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar briefed the leaders on the latest situation in Afghanistan after the Taliban captured power there last week.

Dana Passes Without Loss Of Life

Dana Passes Without Loss Of Life

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Heavy rains packed with gusty winds lashed Odisha and parts of southern West Bengal as the landfall process of the severe cyclonic storm Dana was complete on Friday morning with no loss of life.

Now, Nature's Fury In North India

Now, Nature's Fury In North India

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

The aftermath of the cloudburst triggered by heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.

Heavy rains continue to lash Guj, 7 killed; 15K relocated

Heavy rains continue to lash Guj, 7 killed; 15K relocated

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

While rain intensity reduced on Tuesday compared to a day ago, affecting mainly districts in the Saurashtra region, administration carried out rescue and relief operations on a large scale, shifting thousands of people to shelters.

Terrorists who killed VDGs cornered, JCO martyred in gunfight

Terrorists who killed VDGs cornered, JCO martyred in gunfight

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

A Junior Commissioned Officer of the Army's special forces laid down his life on Sunday, while three more soldiers were injured in a gunfight with terrorists in a remote forest area in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, officials said.

Hamas accepts Qatari-Egypt ceasefire plan for Gaza

Hamas accepts Qatari-Egypt ceasefire plan for Gaza

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Thousands of people flee eastern Rafah after Israel orders people to evacuate as fears of a full-blown military assault on the city sheltering more than one million displaced people grow.

Rocket attack on Kabul airport: US says evacuation ops continue

Rocket attack on Kabul airport: US says evacuation ops continue

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

In a statement, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said US President Joe Biden was briefed about the rocket attack by National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and Chief of Staff Ron Klain.

India working on plans to evacuate citizens from Ukraine

India working on plans to evacuate citizens from Ukraine

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) held a series of high-level meetings to put into operation certain contingency plans in view of the rapidly changing situation in Ukraine.

Coronavirus: Infosys evacuates building in Bengaluru

Coronavirus: Infosys evacuates building in Bengaluru

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

The development comes after the Karnataka government advised IT and other professionals working in air-conditioned places to work from home for time being, for about a week, to prevent the spread of the virus.

Gujarat Floods: Cricketer Radha Yadav Rescued

Gujarat Floods: Cricketer Radha Yadav Rescued

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

'We are stuck in a very bad situation. Thank you so much #NDRF for rescuing us,' Radha captioned the post, expressing her gratitude for the timely assistance.

At least 4 killed in US high school shooting

At least 4 killed in US high school shooting

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

US President Joe Biden said he is "mourning the deaths" of those who were killed in the shooting and said that "we cannot continue to accept this as normal."

Largest overseas evacuation of Indians begins on May 7

Largest overseas evacuation of Indians begins on May 7

Rediff.com5 May 2020

ccording to the MEA plan shared with the ministry of civil aviation that is set to begin from May 7, approximately 14,800 passengers will be evacuated from 13 different countries. F

8 DRG jawans among 9 killed as Maoists blow up vehicle in Chhattisgarh

8 DRG jawans among 9 killed as Maoists blow up vehicle in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Eight District Reserve Guards (DRG) jawans and a civilian driver were killed in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district when Naxals detonated an improvised explosive device targeting their vehicle. The incident occurred near Ambeli village while the security personnel were returning from an anti-Naxalite operation. This is the biggest Naxal attack on security forces in the region in the past two years.

2 foreign mountaineers rescued in Uttarakhand after 3 days

2 foreign mountaineers rescued in Uttarakhand after 3 days

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Two foreign women mountaineers, who were stranded at a height of 6,015 metres on way to the Chaukhamba III peak in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, were rescued on Sunday morning, the District Disaster Management Centre in Gopeshwar said.

Aug 31 evacuation deadline depends on Taliban cooperation: Biden

Aug 31 evacuation deadline depends on Taliban cooperation: Biden

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

"But the completion by August 31 depends on the Taliban continuing to cooperate and allow access to the airport for those who were transporting out and no disruptions to our operations," US President Joe Biden said.

1971 War: How Mukti Joddhas Saved An IAF Pilot

1971 War: How Mukti Joddhas Saved An IAF Pilot

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Squadron Leader Kanwal Deep Mehra's daredevilry during the 1971 War brought down a Pakistani F-86 Sabre. But he had to bail out of his plane, was badly injured. Then a fierce band of armed guerillas evacuated him to safety at great risk to their lives.

Rain fury kills 6 in Gujarat, over 27,000 evacuated

Rain fury kills 6 in Gujarat, over 27,000 evacuated

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Heavy downpour continued in various parts of Gujarat on Tuesday and six people died in rain-related incidents in the last 24 hours, raising the toll to 69 since June 1, officials said.

Post cyclone Dana, 50,000 homes in Odisha still without power

Post cyclone Dana, 50,000 homes in Odisha still without power

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Power supply was yet to be restored in around 50,000 households in cyclone-hit areas in Kendrapara, Bhadrak and Balasore districts, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has said.

India votes for UNGA resolution on Israel leaving Palestine

India votes for UNGA resolution on Israel leaving Palestine

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

India voted in favor of a United Nations General Assembly resolution that called for the withdrawal of Israel from the Palestinian territory occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem, and reiterated the call for achieving a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in West Asia. The resolution, tabled by Senegal, was adopted with 157 nations voting in favor, while eight nations voted against it and seven abstained.

Indian teachers stranded in Kabul hope for immediate evacuation

Indian teachers stranded in Kabul hope for immediate evacuation

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

'We have tried to get in touch with the embassy as well as the Ministry of External Affairs. We have not heard from them yet but I am confident that the government must be putting efforts for our safe and quick evacuationfrom Kabul'

Kochi-Bengaluru flight receives bomb threat, passengers offloaded

Kochi-Bengaluru flight receives bomb threat, passengers offloaded

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

The passengers were offloaded and the aircraft was moved to an isolation bay for further inspection, airport sources said.

Vadodara flood situation alarming, 5k relocated; Army joins rescue ops

Vadodara flood situation alarming, 5k relocated; Army joins rescue ops

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Some areas were under 10 to 12 feet of water, said health minister and government spokesperson Rushikesh Patel.

Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar killed by Israel in Gaza op

Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar killed by Israel in Gaza op

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

The prime minister also instructed his aides to inform the families of Israeli hostages about the death of the Hamas chief.

Dramatic scenes at Delhi airport after bomb scare on IndiGo flight

Dramatic scenes at Delhi airport after bomb scare on IndiGo flight

Rediff.com28 May 2024

The officials said the passengers on board the aircraft were evacuated through emergency exits.

Cyclone Dana's landfall process over after 8 hrs

Cyclone Dana's landfall process over after 8 hrs

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

The landfall process of the severe cyclonic storm Dana was complete on Friday morning and the system took at least eight and half hours to enter the landmass, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

More houses develop cracks in Joshimath; 27 more families evacuated

More houses develop cracks in Joshimath; 27 more families evacuated

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

The number of subsidence-affected homes rose to 678 while 27 more families were evacuated to safety, a bulletin from the Disaster Management Authority in Chamoli said, adding so far 82 families have been shifted to safe locations in the town.

Biden likely to extend Afghanistan evacuation deadline beyond Aug 31

Biden likely to extend Afghanistan evacuation deadline beyond Aug 31

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Amid deepening crisis in Afghanistan, United States President Joe Biden defended his move to withdraw troops from the country, saying history will record this as a 'logical, rational, and right decision'.

Over A Million People Affected By Floods

Over A Million People Affected By Floods

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

the flood-like situation in Bihar was grim with 1.267 million people affected in 12 districts. Three persons were killed and over 250,000 people affected by floods in southern West Bengal.

Supertech's twin towers in Noida to be razed today, nearby bldgs evacuated

Supertech's twin towers in Noida to be razed today, nearby bldgs evacuated

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

The towers -- both taller than Delhi's iconic Qutub Minar -- will be brought down in less than 15 seconds by waterfall implosion technique. They will be the tallest structures yet in India to be demolished, officials said.

Indo-Bangla trade comes to standstill as students' protests intensify

Indo-Bangla trade comes to standstill as students' protests intensify

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Trade between India and Bangladesh via land ports came to a standstill on Sunday as there was no movement of cargo trucks to and fro due to the ongoing student protests in the neighbouring country, officials said. The Bangladeshi side of the Petrapole landport remained non-functional, they said. Nearly one-third of land-based trade between India and Bangladesh takes place through Petrapole.

6000 Indians brought back from Ukraine so far, 14000 left to evacuate

6000 Indians brought back from Ukraine so far, 14000 left to evacuate

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Of the 20,000 Indians who were stranded in war-torn Ukraine, 6,000 have been brought back to the country so far and the Centre is making all efforts for the safe return of the remaining ones, Union Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said on Wednesday.

Afghan Paralympian makes debut after top-secret evacuation

Afghan Paralympian makes debut after top-secret evacuation

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

In her August 17 video appeal, Khudadadi had said: "I don't want my struggle to be in vain and without any results."

Over 230 Indians evacuated from coronavirus-hit Iran

Over 230 Indians evacuated from coronavirus-hit Iran

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

The passengers have been quarantined at the Indian Army Wellness Centre at Jaisalmer.

Coast Guard chopper crash: Bodies of 2 crew members found

Coast Guard chopper crash: Bodies of 2 crew members found

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Of the three crew members who went missing after an Indian Coast Guard (ICG) helicopter crashed into the Arabian Sea off Gujarat coast, the bodies of its pilot and a diver have been recovered while search for the third one is still on, officials said on Wednesday.

Ready to work with India to bridge gaps between countries: Chinese diplomat

Ready to work with India to bridge gaps between countries: Chinese diplomat

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

The senior diplomat on Thursday visited the Indian Coast Guard Headquarters (West) to express gratitude to the maritime security agency for saving Chinese mariners over the past two years, an official statement said.

US deploys 6000 troops at Kabul airport for evacuation

US deploys 6000 troops at Kabul airport for evacuation

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

Simultaneously more than 60 countries led by the United States and the European Union issued a joint statement urging those in positions of power and authority across Afghanistan to bear responsibility and accountability for the protection of human life and property, and for the immediate restoration of security and civil order.

Deaths not due to stampede, but...: TN min on air show

Deaths not due to stampede, but...: TN min on air show

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

"We don't deny the deaths, which were all related to heat conditions as the people remained under the hot sun from 11 am till 1 pm. Let me make it clear, we made arrangements anticipating 15 lakh people for the IAF's 92nd Day celebrations and even provided more than what the IAF had sought," the minister told reporters in Chennai.

Dhami orders immediate evacuation of 600 families in 'sinking' Joshimath

Dhami orders immediate evacuation of 600 families in 'sinking' Joshimath

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

The chief minister will visit Joshimath on Saturday, meet the affected people and hold a meeting with officials.

Floods Wreak Havoc In Andhra, Telangana

Floods Wreak Havoc In Andhra, Telangana

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

The unprecedented rainfall and floods in Andhra Pradesh over the past three days affected about 450,000 people leading to the evacuation of more than 30,000 to relief camps.