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Owner of Bhubaneshwar hospital where 21 died in fire arrested

Owner of Bhubaneshwar hospital where 21 died in fire arrested

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Manoj Naik was taken into custody after he surrendered at the Khandagiri Police Station.

'Abbu, save me': Victims' frantic last-minute calls

'Abbu, save me': Victims' frantic last-minute calls

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

The Hussains, hailing from Madhubani district of Bihar, had planned to go shopping on Sunday, but fate willed otherwise.

Army targets Naga insurgents in terror ops along Myanmar border

Army targets Naga insurgents in terror ops along Myanmar border

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

According to a statement by the Eastern Command, a column of the Indian Army operating along Indo-Myanmar border was fired upon by unidentified insurgents of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang about 4.45 am.

Coronavirus: Be Prepared for a Changed World

Coronavirus: Be Prepared for a Changed World

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

'A pandemic like this will leave behind a trail of political, economic, social and psychological scars.' Coronavirus is going to impact every being on earth even if they do not contract it.' 'Everyone will pay a price,' cautions Ramesh Menon.

Army foils infiltration bid in Kashmir; 30 ultras trapped

Army foils infiltration bid in Kashmir; 30 ultras trapped

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

Army has foiled a major infiltration bid along the Line of Control in Keran sector of Kashmir and a group of 30 ultras is believed to be trapped in the security forces cordon in the area.

How to make money in a virtual job

How to make money in a virtual job

Rediff.com11 Aug 2006

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.

'Don't know what is wrong with slip catching'

'Don't know what is wrong with slip catching'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

India's poor slip catching was being papered over by the tons of runs the batsmen had scored in the past one year but fluffing three regulation chances in the drawn third Test against Sri Lanka has raised a few questions.

Hundreds fall sick after toxic gas leak at Bangladesh fertiliser unit

Hundreds fall sick after toxic gas leak at Bangladesh fertiliser unit

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Di-ammonium phosphate leaked from the DAP Fertiliser Company Limited on the bank of Karnaphuli river on Monday night.

64 people missing in China landslide presumed dead

64 people missing in China landslide presumed dead

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

The 64 people missing after a massive landslide in northwest China's Shaanxi Province were presumed dead on Sunday, after rescuers failed to detect life at the site four days after they were buried under about 1 million cubic metres of mud.

Vizag gas leak: 'Fear hangs over the city'

Vizag gas leak: 'Fear hangs over the city'

Rediff.com9 May 2020

'All the animals -- buffaloes and dogs -- in the proximity of the factory are dead.' 'The situation is so serious that almost one lakh people from nearby localities have moved to safer places fearing the after-effects of the gas leak.' 'There is lot of panic.'

Paris: Hooded men set public bus afire

Paris: Hooded men set public bus afire

Rediff.com26 Oct 2006

Officials also said that a group of 50 youths were throwing stones at cars.

What awaits Urjit Patel in 3rd year as RBI governor

What awaits Urjit Patel in 3rd year as RBI governor

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

Heading to the third year, will Urjit Patel be busy firefighting a currency crisis? Almost no governor of the RBI managed to evade it and Patel perhaps knows it.

4 killed, 20 injured in fire at Mumbai high-rise

4 killed, 20 injured in fire at Mumbai high-rise

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

The building did not have the mandatory Occupation Certificate granted by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, but it was already occupied by around 58 flat owners, according to the civic body.

At least 20 killed, dozens injured as 2 trains collide in Italy

At least 20 killed, dozens injured as 2 trains collide in Italy

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

It is thought the crash was due to either a signalling error or a mistake by one of the drivers.

Car bomb in Baghdad kills 17

Car bomb in Baghdad kills 17

Rediff.com11 Nov 2004

The blast narrowly missed a US convoy, which passed by a few seconds earlier.

Bomb kills 3 in Kabul net cafe

Bomb kills 3 in Kabul net cafe

Rediff.com9 May 2005

In other developments, two US Marines were among 14 people killed in a five hour gunbattle with insurgents.

Chabad House renamed as Nariman Light House

Chabad House renamed as Nariman Light House

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

The outreach centre -- one of the sites of the 26/11 attack -- will be turned into a memorial dedicated to all the victims.

Terror in Italy as 2 earthquakes strike within 2 hours

Terror in Italy as 2 earthquakes strike within 2 hours

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Two powerful earthquakes struck central Italy on Wednesday, two months after a quake in central Italy killed nearly 300 people.

Afghan Taliban chief 'injured' after shootout in Pak

Afghan Taliban chief 'injured' after shootout in Pak

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

A militant commander said five people were killed in the firefight and several were injured "including Mullah Mansoor."

2 Indian soldiers martyred in Pak's BAT attack, 1 intruder killed

2 Indian soldiers martyred in Pak's BAT attack, 1 intruder killed

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

This was the third BAT action in Poonch this year.

Nepal Maoists kill 19 soldiers

Nepal Maoists kill 19 soldiers

Rediff.com16 Dec 2004

Maoists ambushed a joint patrol at Sipkhola area in Mathura Danda village, 450 km west of Kathmandu, said Nepal Television.Six rebels were also killed. \n\n

Death toll in London inferno hits 30, and is likely to climb to over 100

Death toll in London inferno hits 30, and is likely to climb to over 100

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

There are fears that bodies of those found in the Grenfell Tower won't be recognised ever.

A day of violence from soccer hooligans...

A day of violence from soccer hooligans...

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Levski Sofia fans force players to remove shirts after derby defeat

Tunisia terror: 9 arrested for attack on museum that killed 23

Tunisia terror: 9 arrested for attack on museum that killed 23

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Tunisian security forces arrested nine people linked to the deadly attack on the National Bardo Museum that left 23 dead, scores wounded.

Work-life balance: Let your spouse take control

Work-life balance: Let your spouse take control

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

A parent who regularly works the night shift may deliberately try to be awake and available for children before and after school.

2 firemen die in major fire in Chandigarh

2 firemen die in major fire in Chandigarh

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

Bodies of 2 fireman were retrieved from the debris of a collapsed four-storey building in the wee hours, even as firefighting continued today after a major a fire broke out in it last night, in the Sector 17 area of the city, officials said.

Another building collapse in Thane; 3 dead

Another building collapse in Thane; 3 dead

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

A two-storeyed building housing a garment factory had collapsed in Kalher village near the powerloom town in the wee hours killing one worker on the spot and injuring 24 others, they said.

Second Islamic school on fire in Netherlands

Second Islamic school on fire in Netherlands

Rediff.com10 Nov 2004

Arsonists set an Islamic school on fire in the latest in a string of attacks in the Netherlands in the wake of the killing of a Dutch filmmaker.

At least 36 die in Moscow university fire

At least 36 die in Moscow university fire

Rediff.com25 Nov 2003

The fire broke out in the five-storey dormitory of the People's Friendship University.

#KamalaMills fire: Bollywood is 'sad, angry, shocked'

#KamalaMills fire: Bollywood is 'sad, angry, shocked'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

'Who actually implements fire safety standards?'

Tennis stars in fire scare

Tennis stars in fire scare

Rediff.com2 May 2004

5 killed, dozens injured after Amtrak train derails in Philadelphia

5 killed, dozens injured after Amtrak train derails in Philadelphia

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Officials say eight to 10 cars derailed on the 2000 block of Wheatsheaf Lane.

Tennis round-up: Wawrinka frustrated by Querrey at Queen's

Tennis round-up: Wawrinka frustrated by Querrey at Queen's

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

The Swiss squandered seven set points in the opener and although he took the second on a tiebreak he capitulated in the decider after dropping serve at 1-2, losing 7-5, 6-7(3), 6-1.

70 killed as massive blaze rips through chemical warehouses in Dhaka

70 killed as massive blaze rips through chemical warehouses in Dhaka

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Bangladesh's fire service chief Ali Ahmed said the accident may have started with a gas cylinder.

With 64 deaths, Kashmir sees its bloodiest Ramzan yet

With 64 deaths, Kashmir sees its bloodiest Ramzan yet

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

42 terrorists, 7 civilians and 15 security personnel have lost their lives since May 15.

Israel army twitter account hacked, posts nuke leak warning

Israel army twitter account hacked, posts nuke leak warning

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

A twitter handle of the Israeli army was taken over by Internet hackers, who posted a message warning that a nuclear facility in Israel has been hit by two rockets, causing a brief torrent of panic.

Subway fire kills 35 in South Korea

Subway fire kills 35 in South Korea

Rediff.com18 Feb 2003

The subway blaze in the city of Daegu started when a man ignited a milk cartoon filled with inflammable material.