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'Every Citizen On The Border Is A Soldier'

'Every Citizen On The Border Is A Soldier'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

'The greatness of India can be experienced by meeting Indians on the frontiers of India.' 'Every citizen on the border is a soldier'

Birbhum: CBI questions arrested TMC leader, records statement of injured

Birbhum: CBI questions arrested TMC leader, records statement of injured

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Experts of the Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Delhi, who arrived here on Friday, collected samples from the place of occurrence in Bogtui village, which is almost deserted following the gruesome incident on the night of March 21.

Are Russia, Ukraine On Brink Of Nuclear Conflict?

Are Russia, Ukraine On Brink Of Nuclear Conflict?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

With the fight now having been taken to the seizure of nuclear plants, it is one more warning to Europe that this prolonged war could end up with disastrous consequences, observes Rashme Sehgal

Gujarat CM inspects Morbi accident site, holds review meet

Gujarat CM inspects Morbi accident site, holds review meet

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday held a review meeting as well as took stock of the ongoing rescue operation after the suspension bridge over Machchu river collapsed on Sunday.

7 killed, 35 injured as bus falls into Mahanadi riverbed in Odisha

7 killed, 35 injured as bus falls into Mahanadi riverbed in Odisha

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

The private bus, on its way to Cuttack from Talcher, crashed into the railing of the bridge and plunged 30 feet down into the dry riverbed, they said.

Air India flight makes emergency landing

Air India flight makes emergency landing

Rediff.com11 Oct 2008

A London-bound Air India aircraft on Saturday safely returned to Delhi after being airborne for 30 minutes as the pilot detected smoke in the cabin. Full emergency was declared at the airport when the pilot informed the Air Traffic Control about the smoke alarm. The measures included stationing of fire brigades, ambulances, ladders and other emergency equipment close to the runway to avert a possible mishap.

5 dead in Mumbai building collapse

5 dead in Mumbai building collapse

Rediff.com18 Aug 2007

Five persons died and two others were injured when a major portion of a five-storey building collapsed in south Mumbai, fire brigade sources said on Saturday.

ISL: Bengaluru down East Bengal; Chennaiyin win

ISL: Bengaluru down East Bengal; Chennaiyin win

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Bengaluru FC's academy graduate Vinith Venkatesh scored the winner as the Blues picked up their first points of the ISL season with a 1-0 win over East Bengal.

22 killed as major fire breaks out at Bhubaneswar hospital

22 killed as major fire breaks out at Bhubaneswar hospital

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

The blaze was suspected to have been triggered by an electric short circuit in the dialysis ward which spread to the ICU.

Israeli troops enter Gaza a 2nd time in overnight op

Israeli troops enter Gaza a 2nd time in overnight op

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

The IDF said it hit anti-tank missile launch sites, military command and control centres, as well as Hamas terrorists.

Ready to apologise 100 times for Shivaji statue collapse: Shinde

Ready to apologise 100 times for Shivaji statue collapse: Shinde

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

His remarks come a day after Ajit Pawar apologised to the people of the state for the collapse of the structure which was installed in the coastal district's Malvan tehsil, around 480km from Mumbai.

Gujarat floods: Army called in for aid

Gujarat floods: Army called in for aid

Rediff.com10 Jul 2007

In Anand district about 1,400 persons from the Hambhat region have been evacuated after water levels in Sabarmati river rose, district administarion officials said.

AAP workers incited farmer by clapping: Delhi police

AAP workers incited farmer by clapping: Delhi police

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

AAP leader Kumar Vishwas said the FIR filed by the Delhi Police was false.

London mayor declares 'major incident' as COVID 'out of control'

London mayor declares 'major incident' as COVID 'out of control'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Major incidents have previously been called for the Grenfell Tower fire in June 2017 and the terrorist attacks in the UK capital. A major incident is defined as an event or situation with a range of serious consequences which requires special arrangements to be implemented by one or more emergency responder agency.

Incessant rains claim two in Bangalore

Incessant rains claim two in Bangalore

Rediff.com25 Oct 2005

Two persons were washed away near the Silk Board Junction in Bangalore while they were wading through waist deep water.

11 dead in Mumbai bldg crash

11 dead in Mumbai bldg crash

Rediff.com23 Aug 2005

Ten people have died and several others injured after a residential building on Temkar road near J J hospital collapsed, police sources said.

Flood situation improves in Gujarat

Flood situation improves in Gujarat

Rediff.com20 Aug 2006

However, the civic administration, police and fire brigade personnel are still on high alert.

Heavy rains claim two lives in Mumbai

Heavy rains claim two lives in Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Sep 2005

The city has been experiencing heavy rains since September 9.

Mumbai to get heavy rains

Mumbai to get heavy rains

Rediff.com22 Jun 2005

Rainfall recorded in the last 24 hours till 8.30 am on Wednesday was 32.8 mm in Colaba in south Mumbai and 16.6 mm in Santacruz, it added.

Mumbai blasts: An eyewitness account

Mumbai blasts: An eyewitness account

Rediff.com11 Jul 2006

He believes that more than 25 injured were removed from the bombed out compartment.

Guj bus mishap: 15 bodies fished out

Guj bus mishap: 15 bodies fished out

Rediff.com13 Mar 2005

According to a survivor, there were at least 18 people on board the state transport bus.

Tsunami toll over 120 in Kerala

Tsunami toll over 120 in Kerala

Rediff.com27 Dec 2004

Two more bodies were recovered late last night -- one each in Kollam and Alappuzha -- and the police said the toll was likely to rise.

Suspicious packages found at Indian consulate, other missions in Melbourne

Suspicious packages found at Indian consulate, other missions in Melbourne

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

A major operation is underway after packages were delivered to at least 10 international consulates across Melbourne.

Cyclonic rains claim four lives in Gujarat

Cyclonic rains claim four lives in Gujarat

Rediff.com18 Feb 2003

Twenty-eight others were injured in the house collapse triggered by the heavy downpour in Golathra village of Gandhinagar district.

MiG-21 crashes near Jamnagar in Gujarat, pilot safe

MiG-21 crashes near Jamnagar in Gujarat, pilot safe

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

The pilot, who sustained injuries, was later rescued by an IAF chopper

Combining land, air, naval forces in Gaza, says IDF; focus on hostage release

Combining land, air, naval forces in Gaza, says IDF; focus on hostage release

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

He also shared that Israel has also asked the people of the Shati area in Gaza to vacate the area and for that, millions of text messages and leaflets were sent and dropped in the region.

'Mysterious blast' heard in Gujarat

'Mysterious blast' heard in Gujarat

Rediff.com22 Sep 2003

The sound, described by people as a loud booming sound, was heard at about 1030 IST, fire brigade sources said but added that they have no reports of any casualties.

India Should Be Battle Ready With China

India Should Be Battle Ready With China

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

'With continued focus on votes, upcoming by-polls and purchasing politicians, the political hierarchy has little time for national defence.' 'They would do well to heed a veteran scholar, who says, "There will be war with China in the next few years. The next full scale war will have the involvement of Pakistan and terror elements, insurgents and intelligence assets operating inside India",' warns Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

Kejriwal's oath-taking ceremony cost Rs 13.41 lakh

Kejriwal's oath-taking ceremony cost Rs 13.41 lakh

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

The Delhi government spent Rs 13.41lakh on the oath-taking ceremony of Arvind Kejriwal as Delhi chief minister at Ramlila Maidan and on the publicity of the mammoth function.

WATCH: IAF rescues people stranded on rooftop in Thane

WATCH: IAF rescues people stranded on rooftop in Thane

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

A defence spokesperson said that nine persons were stranded on the terrace of a building close to the Ulhas river near Kalyan.

Ukrainians Ready For Russian Offensive

Ukrainians Ready For Russian Offensive

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

With days to go for the first anniversary of Vladimir Putin's brutal and cruel invasion of Ukraine, the Russian army is set to mount a fresh offensive and give the Kremlin's tyrant something to crow about after months of military defeats.

Army may replace Cheetah, Chetak helicopter fleet with LUH from 2027

Army may replace Cheetah, Chetak helicopter fleet with LUH from 2027

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

While the Army will be getting around 100 light utility helicopters, it is also looking at the option of taking choppers on lease to meet its requirement.

Rain fury in Mumbai, Thane: 3 dead, alert issued for today

Rain fury in Mumbai, Thane: 3 dead, alert issued for today

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

A 22-year-old person was killed and another one injured on Thursday after a tree fell on their hut in Mumbai as moderate to heavy rains lashed the city and its suburbs in the last 24 hours, officials said.

When Will Peace Arrive In Baby Khrystyna's Life?

When Will Peace Arrive In Baby Khrystyna's Life?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

As the first anniversary of Russia's brutal and cruel war in Ukraine approaches, heavy fighting continues throughout the east of the country.

PICS: Players pay tribute to firefighters in Sydney

PICS: Players pay tribute to firefighters in Sydney

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

The skies were clear of the bushfire smoke that has shrouded the city on several occasions over the last few months and has organisers prepared for delays during the match.

Rescue personnel real-life heroes for lakhs of Assam's marooned people

Rescue personnel real-life heroes for lakhs of Assam's marooned people

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Nearly 86 lakh people in the state's 32 districts have been affected by heavy rain and subsequent floods this year, bringing life to a screeching halt in many parts.

5 questions for the 'Prannoy Roy Brigade'

5 questions for the 'Prannoy Roy Brigade'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

'While I am personally pained at the raids on Dr Roy's home, I want to ask five questions of those crying themselves hoarse over the attack on the "freedom of the press",' says Sudhir Bisht.

14 workers injured as under-construction flyover collapses in Mumbai

14 workers injured as under-construction flyover collapses in Mumbai

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

At least 14 workers were injured after a girder of an under-construction flyover at MTNL junction in suburban Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumba collapsed early on Friday, civic officials said.