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Russian Missiles Rain On Ukraine

Russian Missiles Rain On Ukraine

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Early on the morning of Thursday, March 9, 2023, Russian missiles rained on different cities and towns in Ukraine, causing more mayhem in a country where devastation and destruction have become common since the Russian invasion 378 days ago.

2.5 mn acres on fire: Australia's worst bushfires

2.5 mn acres on fire: Australia's worst bushfires

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Bushfires across Australia's most populated state of New South Wales have killed six people and ravaged more than 250,000 acres of land. States of emergency have been declared in Queensland and New South Wales as arid weather and strong winds continue to create catastrophic fire conditions, which according to New South Wales state emergency services minister David Elliott "could be the most dangerous bushfire week this nation has ever seen." These pictures capture the dramatic scenes.

Forest fires flare up in U'khand, Centre rushes NDRF teams

Forest fires flare up in U'khand, Centre rushes NDRF teams

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

Since January this year, there have been 983 incidents of forest fire in the state affecting 1,292 hectares of land, they said.

Indian-origin couple hid behind cardboard boxes to survive Sydney attack

Indian-origin couple hid behind cardboard boxes to survive Sydney attack

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Shoi Ghoshal from Sydney told the BBC that she and her husband Debashis Chakrabarty were at the Westfield shopping centre at Bondi Junction earlier today when the attack started to unfold.

Explosion at major global port in Dubai causes huge fire

Explosion at major global port in Dubai causes huge fire

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The blast occurred in the container aboard the vessel, preparing to dock away from the Jebel Ali Port's main shipping line at around midnight.

14 killed in Israeli raid on West Bank refugee camp: Palestine

14 killed in Israeli raid on West Bank refugee camp: Palestine

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

The Palestinian ministry of health said that they have found a number of bodies and injured people from the camp, as the IDF has partially withdrawn from the area.

ISSF Qualifiers: Maheshwari stays in hunt for Olympic spot

ISSF Qualifiers: Maheshwari stays in hunt for Olympic spot

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Sift races ahead on road to Paris

10 injured in low-intensity IED blast in Bengaluru, UAPA invoked

10 injured in low-intensity IED blast in Bengaluru, UAPA invoked

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

A low intensity bomb blast at a popular eatery in Bengaluru on Friday left 10 people injured, leading the police to invoke the stringent UAPA provisions in the case. Subsequently, the police were looking into all angles related to the incident.

Soon, a single emergency number

Soon, a single emergency number

Rediff.com14 May 2013

The new system would replace the current multiple emergency and communication response systems.

Delhi civic body acts as Danish envoy flags trash-filled road on social media

Delhi civic body acts as Danish envoy flags trash-filled road on social media

Rediff.com9 May 2024

In the video, Svane, standing in the middle of the lane, points to the trash and construction debris strewn along both sides of it.

9 dead, several injured as under-construction building collapses in Kolkata

9 dead, several injured as under-construction building collapses in Kolkata

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited the building collapse site at Azan Molla Lane in the city's western periphery and assured local residents of stern action against illegal construction.

MP firecracker factory blast toll rises to 11; 174 hurt

MP firecracker factory blast toll rises to 11; 174 hurt

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Some videos of the incident surfaced on social media showing the fire with intermittent explosions taking place at the site and people running to save themselves.

T20 WC: All eyes on Kohli as India face Canada amid rain threat

T20 WC: All eyes on Kohli as India face Canada amid rain threat

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Virat Kohli's string of low scores would be a concern for India when they play against Canada in their final group match of the T20 World Cup.

IPL 2024: CSK vs RCB: The Best Batters!

IPL 2024: CSK vs RCB: The Best Batters!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Vote for your best knock of the CSK vs RCB match.

'TMC will emerge as the real Congress'

'TMC will emerge as the real Congress'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

'The decline of the Congress party and its inability to play the lead role in Opposition politics has created a space for the TMC to expand.'

Even MBAs Find It Tough To Get Jobs

Even MBAs Find It Tough To Get Jobs

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

'Corporations that were recruiting 15 or 20 [students] have reduced the number to two or three.'

''Hockey Team Can Win Olympic Medal'

''Hockey Team Can Win Olympic Medal'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

'Our consistency under pressure will be tested to the maximum at Paris.'

Gujarat Titans in must-win battle vs in-form KKR

Gujarat Titans in must-win battle vs in-form KKR

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Shubman Gill's return to form will provide a big boost to Gujarat Titans as they square off against table-toppers Kolkata Knight Riders in their must-win IPL game in Ahmedabad on Monday.

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.

Iranian Nuclear Deterrent On the Horizon

Iranian Nuclear Deterrent On the Horizon

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

The crises of the 21st century, 9/11, the economic meltdown, COVID-19, Russia-Iran war and the Hamas-Israel war seem to be never ending. In this situation, Iran might be contemplating a nuclear deterrent to defend itself, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan, the distinguished long-time Rediff contributor who turns 80 on June 17..

Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Sheoran shoots gold, Tomar silver in 1-2 for India

Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Sheoran shoots gold, Tomar silver in 1-2 for India

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

The duo of Sheoran and Tomar combined with Swapnil Kusale to also win the team gold medal in the same event ahead of Chinese and South Korean teams.

Kolkata fire: TMC and BJP begin blame game

Kolkata fire: TMC and BJP begin blame game

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

A devastating fire at a multi-storeyed building in Kolkata that claimed nine lives turned into the epicentre of a political slugfest on Tuesday, with the Trinamool Congress government and the Bharatiya Janata Party pointing accusatory fingers at the Railways and the state administration respectively, even as the bereaved families grieved at the loss of their near ones.

AIIMS fire: Hospital functional, patients shifted back to wards

AIIMS fire: Hospital functional, patients shifted back to wards

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

The AIIMS administration has initiated an internal inquiry to look into the cause of the fire and further strengthen preventive measure.

India's T20 World Cup Win: The IPL Effect

India's T20 World Cup Win: The IPL Effect

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Believe it or not, this is the first T20 World Cup won by India after the launch of the IPL in 2008 -- after 16 seasons of the T20 league.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic whips Rune; Fritz stuns Zverev

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic whips Rune; Fritz stuns Zverev

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Images from Day 8 of Wimbledon 2024 at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London on Monday.

BJP Should Read Writing On The Wall

BJP Should Read Writing On The Wall

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

There is no use of the BJP targeting the likes of Mamata Banerjee and M K Stalin, directly by the party's political bosses, both in Delhi and the respective state capitals, or even using the Raj Bhavans to fire those salvos from. Successive elections have proved that it's counter-productive, if anything. But the BJP is yet to understand it, acknowledge it, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Where Will BJP Stand After Modi?

Where Will BJP Stand After Modi?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The lack of clarity on who is next in line, when the time comes, as indeed it will one day some day, reflects poorly on the management of the world's largest political party. It scarcely need be said that a squabble between the contenders, Shah and Yogi, is exactly what the doctor ordered for the Opposition, notes Krishna Prasad.

9 COVID-19 patients killed in Mumbai mall hospital fire

9 COVID-19 patients killed in Mumbai mall hospital fire

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

The fire broke out at the Sunrise Hospital in the Dreams Mall building in Bhandup area shortly after midnight, the official said. Around 70 patients were rescued, he added.

Can Punjab batters match SRH's top order?

Can Punjab batters match SRH's top order?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Both SRH and PBKS have two wins and two losses from their four matches to be tied with two other teams in the middle with four points

US cop who struck and killed Jaahnavi Kandula faces no charge

US cop who struck and killed Jaahnavi Kandula faces no charge

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

The Seattle police officer who struck and killed Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula while responding to an overdose call, will not face any criminal charges due to lack of 'sufficient' evidence, authorities said.

When Death Came From The Sky

When Death Came From The Sky

Rediff.com30 May 2023

Russia rained fire on Ukraine's Kyiv region on Monday, May 29, 2023.

Modi's Approach To Election Is Intriguing

Modi's Approach To Election Is Intriguing

Rediff.com8 May 2024

The big surprise is that Narendra Modi, the greatest conjurer in our national politics, has not yet presented a theme to this election, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Is The World Spinning Out Of Control?

Is The World Spinning Out Of Control?

Rediff.com30 May 2024

The current instability in the world is a result of long term systemic and socio-politico problems, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Shooting WC: Rhythm and Anish win 25m rapid fire pistol gold as India top medal tally

Shooting WC: Rhythm and Anish win 25m rapid fire pistol gold as India top medal tally

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Rhythm Sangwan and Anish Bhanwala won the gold medal in the 25m rapid fire pistol mixed team event

Already 'severe', Delhi's pollution to enter 'emergency' zone

Already 'severe', Delhi's pollution to enter 'emergency' zone

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research, the overall air quality of the national capital docked at 376 at 8:30 am on Tuesday.

Feel like I'm still in jail: Ex-DU professor GN Saibaba

Feel like I'm still in jail: Ex-DU professor GN Saibaba

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

'It was like an 'agni pariksha' for me. I had to go through a test by fire twice'

When Will This War End!

When Will This War End!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Palestinians search for casualties at the site of Israeli strikes on houses in the Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip.

Kohli's absence gives England an edge in Test series

Kohli's absence gives England an edge in Test series

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

'...Virat adds to the quality of any contest because he is such a wonderful player who brings fire, passion, competitiveness and great fan following to the sport. But personal matters always take preference over cricketing matters.'

IAF trainer jet crashes in K'taka, both pilots eject safely

IAF trainer jet crashes in K'taka, both pilots eject safely

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

According to IAF, the pilots were on a routine training sortie when the incident occurred.

At least 64 die in Russia shopping mall fire

At least 64 die in Russia shopping mall fire

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Around 120 people had been evacuated from the burning centre, rescuers said on Sunday.