At least five officers were injured. One policeman was hit with a glass bottle and another by fireworks, according to St Paul police.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Kollam visit to take stock of the temple firework tragedy was a "big relief" for the people of Kerala, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said in Kochi on Friday.
Prayers were offered and sweets distributed though people mostly took the virtual route to extend wishes. People also visited temples, observing social distancing norms.
Footage showed the Leeds players in an open-top double-decker bus, surrounded by a swarming mass of chanting fans enveloped in smoke from flares and fireworks.
Teams of National Disaster Response Force were trying to find out any person still trapped under the debris, officials said.
They congratulated the couple, but slammed them for animal abuse at the wedding.
The entire Pakistan team went delirious with joy as fireworks and gunshots were blazing in the air.
After a 117-day absence, international cricket returned in familiar fashion on Wednesday as rain and bad light restricted the first Test between England and West Indies to 17.4 overs and the hosts closed a frustrating day on 35-1.
Reactions on the tragic incident have been pouring in since morning. Leaders cutting across various political parties and celebrities have expressed solidarity over the loss of life in the incident and prayed for the speedy recovery of injured.
Harbin, China is considered to be one of the coldest places on Earth. It's a superlative the city's million million residents don't take lightly. In fact, for the last 36 years, the community has embraced its frigid identity and invited people from around the globe to experience it for themselves with its famed International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival. Billed as the world's largest winter festival, the ice and snow sculpture festival is truly a sight to behold. Don't believe us, take a look!
Group A leaders India were the first to reach the last four and the final place will go to the winner of Monday's clash between hosts Australia and their trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand.
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Trump became the first US President in over 70 years to deliver an Independence Day address which the Opposition Democratic leaders criticised for what they alleged politicisation of the country's declaration of independence from Britain on July 4, 1776.
Consumers plan to spend most on clothes and fireworks this Diwali according to a survey. The second biggest spending will be on gifts.
'Even as the National Guard kept up the show of strength, safety was kept in mind.' 'Their guns were not loaded. They didn't want to scare people unless they posed a threat.'
A collection of PHOTOS on New Year celebrations from around the world
A collection of PHOTOS on New Year celebrations from around the world
Images from Friday's IPL match between Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals, in Abu Dhabi.
Nine people were on Friday killed and three injured after crackers exploded in a private fireworks manufacturing unit near Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu, police said.
Hardik Pandya's late cameo and half-century from opener Shikhar Dhawan helped India outclass Australia by six wickets in a high-scoring thriller in the second T20 International to seal the T20 series 2-0, in Sydney, on Sunday.
Northeast India's diverse and colourful culture were in full display as the curtains were brought down on the 12th South Asian Games amid magnificent fireworks that lit the night sky over Guwahati.
Fireworks illuminated the evening sky, earthen lamps dotted houses and lights decked up buildings as people exchanged sweets and gifts on Diwali which also witnessed bonhomie between Indian and Pakistani guards at border posts.
The crowd were left mesmerized with Kylie Minogue performing at the closing ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games as they formally concluded with a spectacular ceremony at Hampden Park in Glasgow.
Arsenal's defence of the trophy ended with something of a whimper as Mikel Arteta's side struggled with repeatedly sloppy defending.
'India should be aware that China will take full advantage of US domestic turmoil and reduced international prestige,' warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).
Jubilant Germans celebrated in the streets on Sunday night, lighting fireworks, embracing strangers, honking car horns and revelling in their first World Cup win in 24 years.
The Jamaican hit an unbeaten 80, took 2 crucial wickets and the catch that sealed a KKR win.
The music festival just got bigger and better with each .
World Cup fever gathered steam across Brazil on Friday after the long-awaited opener went ahead without major hitches, although the lingering threat of violent protests and a late scramble in some host cities kept organizers on edge.
A humorous piece on the Festival of Lights by Get Ahead writer Gauri Mitra.
Indian Premier League seems to have calmed Smith and he has won over some Indian fans.
The actors are coming together for YRF's Sui Dhaaga.
The good times are back, in a measured way, in fun spots across the globe.
Singh had completed his act on stage and was in the event to collect a shield of appreciation when the tragedy hit him.
CSK lost the momentum after those two quick wickets as they finished on a below-par 169 for five in their 20 overs on a good batting wicket, in Saturday's IPL match in Pune..
Rediff.com encapsulates all the sporting action from the past week in this eye-catching photo feature.
Images from the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals, in Ahmedabad, on Thursday.
Long-term exposure to chronically high PM2.5 levels weakens the ability of the lungs to fend off infections, therefore making people more susceptible to COVID-19, the scientists said.
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