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Jolted from sleep, ran for life: Train fire survivor

Jolted from sleep, ran for life: Train fire survivor

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

In moving scenes at the spot, women were seen wailing, possibly over the loss of a dear one, while a child recalled the tense moments before fleeing to safety.

Ukraine Continues To Mourn Its Dead

Ukraine Continues To Mourn Its Dead

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Russia's invasion of Ukraine brought death to thousands of soldiers and civilians while millions of Ukrainians have been displaced. It has brought death, destruction and hardship to the country.

India asks citizens in Kyiv to leave Ukraine as soon as possible

India asks citizens in Kyiv to leave Ukraine as soon as possible

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

The Indian embassy in Ukraine has asked Indian nationals to leave the country at the earliest in view of a fresh wave of hostilities.

US, allies warn Hezbollah against escalating conflict in Israel

US, allies warn Hezbollah against escalating conflict in Israel

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has been cautioned by the United States and its allies against escalating the conflict in Israel. This comes after the deployment of US military assets to prevent a potential widening of the war, multiple US officials aware of the matter told CNN.

Union minister's Manipur home attacked for second time in two months

Union minister's Manipur home attacked for second time in two months

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

A women's rally outside the Imphal residence of Union minister R K Ranjan Singh turned ugly when the protestors threw stones at it demanding that he speak in Parliament about the situation in the ethnic strife-affected state.

2 Army officers, jawan and Dy SP killed in J-K gunfight, soldier missing

2 Army officers, jawan and Dy SP killed in J-K gunfight, soldier missing

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

An Army colonel commanding a battalion, a major and a Jammu and Kashmir deputy superintendent of police were killed in a gunfight with terrorists in the higher reaches of Kokorenag area in the valley while one soldier was missing, officials said on Wednesday.

Emergency declared in New York city as torrential rain floods subways, roads

Emergency declared in New York city as torrential rain floods subways, roads

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

The heaviest rainfall began to ease across hard-hit portions of Manhattan and Brooklyn late Friday morning, but another round is expected in the afternoon and could reinvigorate dangerous flooding.

Indians in Israel, Gaza safe; stranded citizens seek quick exit

Indians in Israel, Gaza safe; stranded citizens seek quick exit

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

The Indian embassy has received requests from Indian tourists stranded in the country to facilitate their exit. Most of the tourists are travelling in groups.

Imphal: Mob clashes with security forces, sets houses on fire

Imphal: Mob clashes with security forces, sets houses on fire

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Security forces which tried to quell the mob were forced to use force and fired tear gas shells at the mob at New Checkon in Imphal, they added.

Why Modi hasn't spoken on Manipur violence, asks Sena

Why Modi hasn't spoken on Manipur violence, asks Sena

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah should tell from where do Kuki militants get rifles and ammunition, it said.

Security forces, people clash in Imphal, 2 hurt; BJP leaders' houses targeted

Security forces, people clash in Imphal, 2 hurt; BJP leaders' houses targeted

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

In separate incidents, automatic gunfire was reported from Kwakta in Bishnupur district of Manipur and Kangvai in Churachandpur district through the night.

Infiltration bid foiled in JK; 3 terrorists nabbed with 10-kg IED, weapons

Infiltration bid foiled in JK; 3 terrorists nabbed with 10-kg IED, weapons

Rediff.com31 May 2023

After tracking the movement at about 1.30 am, the spokesperson said an Army ambush, on challenging them, was fired upon and in the retaliatory firefight some terrorists have been hit.

Fire And Destruction in Ukraine

Fire And Destruction in Ukraine

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

As the Russian invasion approaches its one-year anniversary and with little let-up in fighting, the Ukrainian economy continues to suffer.

Death and Destruction Stalk Ukraine

Death and Destruction Stalk Ukraine

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

The latest scenes from Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

Why Did Putin Target Vinnytsia?

Why Did Putin Target Vinnytsia?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The university town of Vinnytsia in Ukraine, where scores of Indians have studied over the years, came under sudden Russian attack on Friday, July 14, 2022.

Pub co-owned by England pacer Broad destroyed in fire

Pub co-owned by England pacer Broad destroyed in fire

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

England pacer Stuart Broad was left devastated after the pub he co-owned in Nottinghamshire was forced to close down after being gutted by fire early on Saturday.

Rise In Drunk Staff At Airports

Rise In Drunk Staff At Airports

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

189 people working at 59 Indian airports were found drunk on duty in the first half of this year, marking a 32 per cent year-on-year increase.

Male fire: Gas cylinders stored at workers' quarters, 2nd fire in garage

Male fire: Gas cylinders stored at workers' quarters, 2nd fire in garage

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

The fire broke out in the car repair garage in M Nirufehi, located near the Maaveyo Mosque, around 12:30 am.

PIX: Humanoid robot ARTEMIS ready to play some soccer!

PIX: Humanoid robot ARTEMIS ready to play some soccer!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

While ARTEMIS may not be at the next FIFA World Cup, Hong's team will be unveiling its full soccer capabilities at RoboCup in Bordeaux, France, in July.

Many jump from burning Delhi building to escape blaze

Many jump from burning Delhi building to escape blaze

Rediff.com14 May 2022

There were videos where people could be seen using ropes to escape the building from where thick black smoke was coming out.

'You can't experience India without experiencing its food'

'You can't experience India without experiencing its food'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'My God, we could win half the world over just by our food alone.'

Asia Cup: Focus on Rohit, Kohli as India take on Nepal

Asia Cup: Focus on Rohit, Kohli as India take on Nepal

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

India would want the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer to get into ODI mode as soon as possible.

Indian-origin man held in US for driving car off cliff

Indian-origin man held in US for driving car off cliff

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Dharmesh A Patel of Pasadena, California, will be booked into San Mateo County Jail after he is released from a hospital, the highway patrol said in a statement.

Jaish Terrorists Killed In 'Chance' Encounter

Jaish Terrorists Killed In 'Chance' Encounter

Rediff.com25 May 2022

On Wednesday, May 25, 2022, three Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists were killed in what was described as a 'chance' encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district.

Can Gehlot Make It Two In A Row?

Can Gehlot Make It Two In A Row?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

The fact that Gehlot has stayed relevant these five years with his populist schemes is one reason why he may beat incumbency in a state that votes for change every election, observes Ramesh Menon.

Jaish Terrorists Killed In Baramulla

Jaish Terrorists Killed In Baramulla

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

The Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists were planning to attack an Indian Army Agniveer recruitment rally.

Ukraine's interior minister among 18 killed in helicopter crash near Kyiv

Ukraine's interior minister among 18 killed in helicopter crash near Kyiv

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

At least 29 people were injured in the helicopter crash on Wednesday in Brovary on the outskirts of Kyiv.

Radiation levels normal in Zaporizhzhia, fighting stops

Radiation levels normal in Zaporizhzhia, fighting stops

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Zaporizhzhia power plant spokesperson Andrey Tuz said the plant has not sustained any critical damage, although only one power generation unit out of six is operational as the fire continued at the facility.

40 killed, 450 hurt in fire at Bangladesh chemical container depot

40 killed, 450 hurt in fire at Bangladesh chemical container depot

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

On Saturday night, the fire broke out at BM Container Depot in the Kadamrasul area in Sitakunda Upazila in Chittagong.

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.

Wimbledon fire: Firefighters tackle blaze on practice courts

Wimbledon fire: Firefighters tackle blaze on practice courts

Rediff.com26 May 2017

The London Fire Brigade were called to put out a blaze at Wimbledon on Friday, the All England Club said.

Army kills 5 terrorists at LoC, foils biggest infiltration bid since 2021

Army kills 5 terrorists at LoC, foils biggest infiltration bid since 2021

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Security forces killed five heavily armed foreign terrorists along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday and said it was the "biggest" infiltration bid to have been foiled since 2021, when India and Pakistan effected a ceasefire understanding.

Union minister RK Ranjan Singh's house set on fire in Manipur

Union minister RK Ranjan Singh's house set on fire in Manipur

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

While Singh comes from the Meiti community, he has continued to appeal to both sides to stay away from violence and restore peace in the state.

Putin's Army Suffers Setback in Kharkiv

Putin's Army Suffers Setback in Kharkiv

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Russia suffered a serious military setback when its forces had to withdraw from the Kharkiv region.

Hell Rains On Kyiv From The Skies

Hell Rains On Kyiv From The Skies

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Soon after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the G20 summit by video, Russia fired an estimated 100 missiles at residential buildings in Kyiv and other strategic locations.

War in Gaza: 400 Israelis, 313 Palestinians killed so far

War in Gaza: 400 Israelis, 313 Palestinians killed so far

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Both Israel and Hamas claimed that gunfights were ongoing at numerous locations within Israeli territory.

PM chairs high-level meet to review heat preparedness

PM chairs high-level meet to review heat preparedness

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review preparedness for the hot weather condition in the upcoming summer season and called for preparing separate awareness material for different stakeholders like common citizens, medical professionals, local body authorities and disaster response teams.

Mr Putin, How Many More Ukrainians Must Die?

Mr Putin, How Many More Ukrainians Must Die?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Russian missile strikes continue to devastate Kharkiv and Odesa in Ukraine.

Ukraine Attacks Russians in Crimea

Ukraine Attacks Russians in Crimea

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

The latest glimpses from the Ukrainian battle zone.

'In life as well as in politics, nothing is black or white'

'In life as well as in politics, nothing is black or white'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

'There was trust, but perhaps there was also this apprehension that given the supreme post of prime minister, Sonia Gandhi felt her authority may be a challenged.'