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'Systematic pattern': India on attack on temples in B'desh

'Systematic pattern': India on attack on temples in B'desh

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

The MEA has taken strong exception to the two reported incidents in Bangladesh.

Kejriwal booked in Haryana for 'Yamuna poison' remark before Delhi polls

Kejriwal booked in Haryana for 'Yamuna poison' remark before Delhi polls

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal has been booked in Haryana's Kurukshetra district for his "poison in Yamuna" remark, which was made ahead of Delhi assembly elections. The FIR was filed based on a complaint by a local resident and advocate, accusing Kejriwal of making provocative statements and spreading false claims about industrial waste being drained into the Yamuna. The case has been registered under sections related to inciting riots, promoting enmity between groups, and outraging religious feelings.

Kolkata market fire brought under control after 2 days

Kolkata market fire brought under control after 2 days

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

At the moment the process of "cooling down" was on at the Bagree Market and 15 fire tenders have been pressed into service for it.

Another fire at same Mumbai hospital 2 days after deadly blaze

Another fire at same Mumbai hospital 2 days after deadly blaze

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

Nobody was injured in the fire, which was reported at 7.54 pm, the official from Disaster Management Unit of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said.

FIR against Wizcraft for 'negligence' over Make in India fire

FIR against Wizcraft for 'negligence' over Make in India fire

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

A case was registered on Thursday night under sections 336, for an act endangering life or personal safety of others, and under 285, for negligent conduct with respect to fire or combustible matter under the Indian Penal Code.

Over half of Bengaluru high-rises flay fire norms

Over half of Bengaluru high-rises flay fire norms

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

Most buildings have been built without the fire department's approval.

6-month-old among 9 killed in fire in Delhi's Kirari

6-month-old among 9 killed in fire in Delhi's Kirari

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Eight fire tenders were rushed to the spot after a call of a fire at a house was received at 12.30 am. The ground floor of the building housed a godown for clothes while the other three floors were residential in nature, according to the fire services.

Leicester owner's helicopter crash accidental, inquest finds

Leicester owner's helicopter crash accidental, inquest finds

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

The deaths of five people in a helicopter crash at the King Power Stadium in October 2018, including Leicester City soccer club owner Khun Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, were accidental.

Badal shooter visited Golden Temple day before attack

Badal shooter visited Golden Temple day before attack

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Narain Singh Chaura, a former Khalistani terrorist, attempted to kill Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Chaura, who had been visiting the temple for two days, opened fire at Badal from close range but missed as he was overpowered by plainclothes policemen. The police have seized a 9 mm pistol from Chaura and are investigating whether any organization was behind the incident or if it was carried out to "gain sympathy".

Helmet back in focus after Kerala's Nizar gets hit in Ranji semis

Helmet back in focus after Kerala's Nizar gets hit in Ranji semis

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

The sturdiness of the headgear saved Nizar's life after Gujarat's Arzan Nagwaswalla's full-blooded shot hit flush on the state emblem on his helmet in the Ranji Trophy semi-final in Ahmedabad on Friday.

5 charred to death in Bengaluru bar fire

5 charred to death in Bengaluru bar fire

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

Resto-bar owner V R Dayashankar who went absconding after the incident was later arrested.

Youths on way to hospital following Google Maps drive into Kerala river

Youths on way to hospital following Google Maps drive into Kerala river

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

They could escape and contact the fire force personnel only because their vehicle, which was carried away by the water currents, got stuck in a tree.

Over 150 hurt in Kerala temple fireworks mishap; SIT to probe case

Over 150 hurt in Kerala temple fireworks mishap; SIT to probe case

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Over 150 people were injured, including eight seriously, in a fireworks accident during a temple festival near Neeleswaram in Kasaragod late Monday, police said.

EPL PIX: Man City held to draw; Forest boost top 4 hopes

EPL PIX: Man City held to draw; Forest boost top 4 hopes

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Champions Manchester City could only muster a 2-2 Premier League draw with Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.

Another hospital, another fire; 15 die in Virar ICU blaze

Another hospital, another fire; 15 die in Virar ICU blaze

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

The tragedy comes two days after 22 COVID-19 patients who were either on ventilator or oxygen support, suffocated to death when their oxygen supply stopped suddenly due to a malfunction in the main storage at a civic hospital in Nashik.

Journalist mistakenly added to Trump's Yemen war plans group

Journalist mistakenly added to Trump's Yemen war plans group

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

Security experts have warned that using Signal for discussions of this nature violates every established protocol for handling classified information.

Drone fired from Iran: US on cargo ship attack off west coast amid Navy probe

Drone fired from Iran: US on cargo ship attack off west coast amid Navy probe

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

The Indian Navy continues to monitor the situation very closely with all stakeholders and remains committed to ensuring the safety of merchant shipping in the region, it said in a statement.

Another electric scooter catches fire in TN

Another electric scooter catches fire in TN

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

Electric scooters suddenly catching fire has become a cause for concern of late.

'There was panic in the streets': Syria returnees

'There was panic in the streets': Syria returnees

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

A batch of Indian nationals, who returned to their homeland on Saturday after being evacuated from crisis-hit Syria, recalled the panic situation they faced in that country but praised the Indian Embassy there for being in 'constant touch' with them.

PIX: Barcelona extend LaLiga lead; Bayern, Dortmund draw

PIX: Barcelona extend LaLiga lead; Bayern, Dortmund draw

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

A summary of Saturday's action in LaLiga, Bundesliga and Serie A.

BEST takes 400 leased buses off roads after frequent fire on CNG buses

BEST takes 400 leased buses off roads after frequent fire on CNG buses

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

The number of buses available for service could go down below 3,000 now.

Canadian police arrest 8 Sikh youths for firing shots, seize firearms

Canadian police arrest 8 Sikh youths for firing shots, seize firearms

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

According to the Peel Regional Police, on the night of October 2, it received reports of shots fired in the area of Donald Stewart Road and Brisdale Drive in Brampton.

Do you know how to use a fire extinguisher? It's never too late to learn!

Do you know how to use a fire extinguisher? It's never too late to learn!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

While you wait for expert help, follow the PASS rule.

Plane carrying 64 collides with chopper, crashes in US

Plane carrying 64 collides with chopper, crashes in US

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

The plane, a PSA Airline Bombardier CRJ700, crashed in the Potomac River near the vicinity of Reagan National Airport, according to officials.

Mundka fire: 29 still missing; death toll likely to rise

Mundka fire: 29 still missing; death toll likely to rise

Rediff.com14 May 2022

The fire department said the four-storey building, which did not have a fire safety certificate, had a single entry and exit point.

EPL PICS: Chelsea clobber Southampton, rise to fourth

EPL PICS: Chelsea clobber Southampton, rise to fourth

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the Premier League.

'Rain not Sole Cause of Delhi Airport Canopy Collapse'

'Rain not Sole Cause of Delhi Airport Canopy Collapse'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), which operates India's largest airport, dismissed the expert committee report as "inaccurate", claiming it relied on "probabilities, hypothesis, and conjectures" rather than empirical data or complete documentation.

History in Minutes: The Meerut Conspiracy Case

History in Minutes: The Meerut Conspiracy Case

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

The Meerut Conspiracy Case was aimed at curbing communist influence in India. However, it fueled nationwide sympathy, shaping the course of leftist politics in the country.

EPL PIX: Liverpool continue march; Newcastle thrash United

EPL PIX: Liverpool continue march; Newcastle thrash United

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

Liverpool resumed their march to a second Premier League title on Sunday with a 2-1 victory over West Ham United.

Historic! Pankaj Advani wins 20th billiards World title

Historic! Pankaj Advani wins 20th billiards World title

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Pankaj Advani clinched a historic 28th World title, his seventh in a row, after outclassing England's Robert Hall 4-2 in the final.

Navi Mumbai airport likely to be inaugurated on April 17

Navi Mumbai airport likely to be inaugurated on April 17

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

Earlier in the day, an IndiGo A320 passenger aircraft landed successfully at 1.32 pm at runway 08/26 of the under-construction Navi Mumbai International Airport, paving the way for the Navi Mumbai International Airport Ltd (NMIAL) to seek an aerodrome licence from the aviation safety regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to start commercial flight services.

PIX: Manchester derby ends in drab draw; Liverpool lose

PIX: Manchester derby ends in drab draw; Liverpool lose

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Sunday.

Iran Missile Strike Forces Flight Reroutes

Iran Missile Strike Forces Flight Reroutes

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Flights from Delhi or Bengaluru, while they may still fly over Iran, depending on the route, have alternative paths that may take them through Central Asia or northern routes.

Shubhanshu Shukla Is All Set For Space

Shubhanshu Shukla Is All Set For Space

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla Shukla says Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma -- the first Indian to travel to space --has been advising him about the space flight.

McTominay scores in just 25 seconds in Napoli win!

McTominay scores in just 25 seconds in Napoli win!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Napoli forward Lukaku, who has battled to regain match fitness after joining the club in late August, delivered an impressive performance with one goal and two assists.

U'khand avalanche: 4 labourers die, 50 rescued; search for 5 on

U'khand avalanche: 4 labourers die, 50 rescued; search for 5 on

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

The avalanche hit the BRO camp between Mana and Badrinath between 5:30 am and 6 am on Friday, burying the workers inside eight containers and a shed, according to the Army.

PIX: Inter Milan, PSG extend lead at the top

PIX: Inter Milan, PSG extend lead at the top

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

A summary of Saturday's action in the Serie A, Ligue 1 and Bundesliga

PIX: Real Madrid, Bayern Munich score narrow wins

PIX: Real Madrid, Bayern Munich score narrow wins

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

A round-up of Saturday's action in LaLiga, Ligue 1, Serie A and Bundesliga.

London fire: Manslaughter charges could be filed

London fire: Manslaughter charges could be filed

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

The British government has also ordered an examination of Hotpoint's Fridge Freezer units following the Scotland Yard's statement

Salman Khan faces security scare

Salman Khan faces security scare

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

The incident took place in the early hours of Wednesday between Mehboob Studio and Galaxy Apartments in Bandra where Khan lives, he said. The actor, who has received several threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and who is provided 'Y-plus' security cover by Mumbai Police, was returning to his residence.