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Ukraine: A Junkyard Left By War

Ukraine: A Junkyard Left By War

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

A sapper of the Ukrainian State Emergency Service stands atop parts of different Russian missiles and rockets collected by his colleagues in Kharkiv.

Stop Russia before nuclear disaster: Ukrainian Prez to world leaders

Stop Russia before nuclear disaster: Ukrainian Prez to world leaders

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

"No country besides Russia has ever fired upon an atomic power plant's reactors. The first time, the first time in history," he said, urging European leaders to 'wake up now' and stop Russian forces 'before this becomes a nuclear disaster'.

Putin's Drones Hit Power Supply In Kyiv

Putin's Drones Hit Power Supply In Kyiv

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Russia unleashed 35 kamikaze drones on Ukraine as many people slept, hitting critical infrastructure in and around Kyiv.

How Long Will Putin Destroy Ukraine?

How Long Will Putin Destroy Ukraine?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that the war in Ukraine is just beginning.

Fire at Delhi coaching institute, students climb down ropes

Fire at Delhi coaching institute, students climb down ropes

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Students of a coaching institute in northwest Delhi's Mukherjee Nagar area on Thursday smashed windows, climbed down ropes and took the help of ladders in desperate attempts to escape a fire that broke out in the building housing it.

Inflation firefight: Price stabilisation fund in offing

Inflation firefight: Price stabilisation fund in offing

Rediff.com6 Jul 2014

Central pool of onions to be set up; offences under Essential Commodities Act to be made non-bailable.

Mr Putin, How Many More Funerals?

Mr Putin, How Many More Funerals?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

The latest glimpses form the Ukrainian battle zone.

Moily leads firefighting efforts over Telangana

Moily leads firefighting efforts over Telangana

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

Congress leader Veerappa Moily will meet the party's pro-Telangana members of Parliament and legislative assembly at 9 pm on Thursday. Moily's meeting comes in the wake of Andhra Pradesh Endowments Minister Jupallu Krishna Rao's decision of sending his resignation to Congress president Sonia Gandhi. But pro-Telangana activist are upset about the fact that Rao didn't send his resignation to the governor, as per protocol.

Major fire at Britannia's Pantnagar plant; no casualties reported

Major fire at Britannia's Pantnagar plant; no casualties reported

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

A major fire broke out in Britannia Industries' Pantnagar manufacturing plant on Sunday destroying thousands of tons of biscuits. However, no one was killed or injured in the fire which broke out around 1230 hours in the biscuit division of the factory, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Udhamsingh Nagar (district) Manjunath T C told Business Standard after the firefighters put the fire out. "With the help of 15-20 fire tenders, we were able to control the fire which was very major," Manjunath said.

Ukraine: RESCUED From The Debris

Ukraine: RESCUED From The Debris

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

Latest glimpses from Ukraine's ground zero.

When Tulips Woo The Himalayas!

When Tulips Woo The Himalayas!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

From rescuing tiger cubs to rescuing a crocodile to admiring spring in Kashmir, here are some interesting videos for your viewing pleasure.

Russia bombs nuclear plant in Ukraine, sparks radiation fears

Russia bombs nuclear plant in Ukraine, sparks radiation fears

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Ukraine Foreign Minister said Dmytro Kuleba claimed that the Russian army is firing from all sides upon Zaporizhzhia NPP.

Russians Rain Hellfire On Ukraine

Russians Rain Hellfire On Ukraine

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

As Russia's advance on Kyiv has stalled, the Ukrainian capital continues to be bludgeoned by Russian missiles and shellfire.

Mundka fire: Scenes of devastation and despair

Mundka fire: Scenes of devastation and despair

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Here are the shocking images of the blaze.

Karunanidhi on firefighting mission in Delhi

Karunanidhi on firefighting mission in Delhi

Rediff.com3 May 2010

During his meetings with the UPA boss and the prime minister, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader is expected to discuss two thorny issues affecting Dr Singh's government -- the 2G spectrum row involving Telecom Minister and DMK MP A Raja and the continued absence of his son M K Alagiri, the Union chemicals and fertilisers minister, from Parliament and Cabinet meetings.

BJP, Congress prepare for pre-poll firefighting

BJP, Congress prepare for pre-poll firefighting

Rediff.com1 May 2013

As election campaigns across Karnataka draw to a close, both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress are fine-tuning their last-minute strategies. The BJP is banking heavily on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi to add glitter to its campaign while the Congress is setting up teams to douse the dissidence and motivate grass-root level workers.

NSG 'snub': Sushma does firefighting for government in Parliament

NSG 'snub': Sushma does firefighting for government in Parliament

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

'NPT waiver is like being allowed in the verandah. NSG membership is like being in the room... being part of rule making.'

Rain, fog help California firefighters

Rain, fog help California firefighters

Rediff.com31 Oct 2003

Spread over 728,000 acres, the wildfires have become one of the worst disasters ever to strike California.

Russia hits Ukrainian capital Kyiv with kamikaze drones

Russia hits Ukrainian capital Kyiv with kamikaze drones

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

'The Russians think it will help them, but these actions look like desperation'

Firefighters battle blaze at Delhi's Himalaya House

Firefighters battle blaze at Delhi's Himalaya House

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

The blaze was reported from the 15 storeyed building, which is around 50 metres high, on K G Marg near Connaught Place at around 6:20 am and 32 fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the fire. Till noon, the fire was not doused.

Ukraine: Children Pay Price For Putin's War

Ukraine: Children Pay Price For Putin's War

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Saddening glimpses of the impact of the Russian invasion on Ukraine's children.

Agnipath Protests Spreads; Trains Burnt

Agnipath Protests Spreads; Trains Burnt

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Widespread violent protests spread to several parts of the country demanding that the Centre roll back its Agnipath scheme on Friday, June 17, 2022, the third consecutive day of the angry protests.

Ukraine: Salvage Op Among The Ruins

Ukraine: Salvage Op Among The Ruins

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

As the Russian army retreats from several cities and towns in Ukraine, the Ukraine government and its people have begun to salvage what they can from the horrific destruction and devastation of their country.

Ukraine's Volunteer Army Cleans Russian Mess

Ukraine's Volunteer Army Cleans Russian Mess

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Members of the volunteers' movement Repair Together travel to regions which were under Russian occupation and help local residents clean up damaged buildings to the accompaniment of electronic music.

Ukraine: Students Write Letters To Soldiers

Ukraine: Students Write Letters To Soldiers

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

The latest from the War in Ukraine.

Who says my husband was a terrorist?

Who says my husband was a terrorist?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

On Wednesday, dentist Dr Mudasir Gul's widow, carrying her 18-month-old child in her arms, wept and angrily demanded evidence that her husband -- who was slain during a firefight between security forces and terrorists in Hyderpora, Srinagar, on Monday evening -- was an over the ground worker.

Several killed as explosions rock multiple Ukrainian cities

Several killed as explosions rock multiple Ukrainian cities

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

The explosions came in the wake of the attack on the Kerch bridge on Saturday.

15-20 rebel Sena MLAs in touch, claims Aaditya Thackeray

15-20 rebel Sena MLAs in touch, claims Aaditya Thackeray

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

"The dirt has gone away. Now we can do something good," Thackeray said,

8 killed as fire breaks out at hotel in Hyderabad

8 killed as fire breaks out at hotel in Hyderabad

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

TV visuals suggested that some people tried to jump out of the hotel windows in a bid to escape the fire.

27 dead in massive fire at 4-storey building in Delhi

27 dead in massive fire at 4-storey building in Delhi

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Over 50 employees of the company whose office was located on the first floor were rescued while 27 bodies have been found.

And The Carnage Continues in Ukraine

And The Carnage Continues in Ukraine

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Despite winning control of Lysychansk after savage battles on Monday, July 4, 2022, which gives Russia effective control of eastern Ukraine, Vladimir Putin has not announced a ceasefire and ordered Russian soldiers to continue fighting.

Mr Putin, How Many More Have To Die In Ukraine?

Mr Putin, How Many More Have To Die In Ukraine?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Days after Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi and China's President Xi Jinping expressed their concerns about the war in Ukraine with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the SCO summit in Samarkhand, the tyrant of the Kremlin has raised the military stakes in the conflict.

Birbhum killings: Three more arrested in TMC leader's murder case

Birbhum killings: Three more arrested in TMC leader's murder case

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

One was nabbed from the West Bengal-Jharkhand boundary in Birbhum, one from Rampurhat and the third from Malda district on Tuesday night, a police officer said.

19 foreigners among 151 killed, 76 hurt in Seoul Halloween stampede

19 foreigners among 151 killed, 76 hurt in Seoul Halloween stampede

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

The agency also reported that the victims in their 20s accounted for the age group most affected by the horrific Seoul Halloween stampede.

Putin's Scary Sunday Message To Ukraine

Putin's Scary Sunday Message To Ukraine

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

As the G-7 leaders convened in Munich, Germany on Sunday, June 26, 2022, Vladmir Putin sent them a terrifying message as Russian forces rained missiles on Kyiv, Bakhmut, Kharkiv and Donetsk in the Ukraine.

The Battle For Bakhmut

The Battle For Bakhmut

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Scenes from the bitter fighting in trenches in Bakhmut in Ukraine's Donetsk region during a bitter and cold winter have been compared to scenes from trench warfare during World War more than a century ago.

IAF choppers deployed to control huge fire at Sariska tiger reserve

IAF choppers deployed to control huge fire at Sariska tiger reserve

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Over 200 people and two Indian Air Force helicopters were pressed into service to control a wildfire spread over 10 sq km of the Sariska Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan's Alwar, officials said on Tuesday.

Kerala Cong red-faced over Savarkar photo on Bharat jodo yatra banner

Kerala Cong red-faced over Savarkar photo on Bharat jodo yatra banner

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The teary-eyed Congress worker said he committed a "grave error" and appealed to the party workers and leaders to accept his apology.

Ronaldo armband sold for over $75,000 to help toddler surgery

Ronaldo armband sold for over $75,000 to help toddler surgery

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

Serbia's Mozzart said in a statement on Friday that it paid 7.5 million dinars ($75,150) for the armband picked up by a fireman at Red Star's Rajko Mitic stadium.

Fire And Fury In Putin's War

Fire And Fury In Putin's War

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

'In the name of God I ask you: Stop this massacre!' Pope Francis told thousands of worshippers at St Peter's Square on Sunday, alluding to Vladimir Putin's brutal invasion of Ukraine.