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Houses washed away after cloudburst in Himachal; 5 dead, 50 missing

Houses washed away after cloudburst in Himachal; 5 dead, 50 missing

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Five people were killed and about 50 missing following several incidents of cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh where rains washed away many houses, bridges and roads, officials said on Thursday.

Mumbai City, Chennaiyin in thrilling draw in 1,000th ISL match

Mumbai City, Chennaiyin in thrilling draw in 1,000th ISL match

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Mumbai City FC rode on left-back Nathan Rodrigues' strike to hold Chennaiyin FC 1-1 in a thrilling draw in the 1000th match of the Indian Super League.

As North India reels under severe heatwave, rain drenches TN, Kerala in south

As North India reels under severe heatwave, rain drenches TN, Kerala in south

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Temperatures remained above 45 degrees Celsius in large parts of Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, Chandigarh and Uttar Pradesh, affecting daily life as many chose to remain indoors in the afternoon.

Moosewala murder: Interpol issues Red Corner Notice against Goldy Brar

Moosewala murder: Interpol issues Red Corner Notice against Goldy Brar

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

The Punjab police had sought the red corner notice against Brar on May 30 in connection with two old cases, officials said.

Khan, Qadri march into Islamabad's 'Red Zone'

Khan, Qadri march into Islamabad's 'Red Zone'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Pakistan opposition leader Imran Khan and cleric Tahirul Qadri tonight marched with thousands of their supporters to enter the heavily fortified 'Red Zone', the capital's diplomatic and political enclave, as minor clashes took place between anti-government protesters and security personnel.

Euro: Rice confident of England riding the momentum

Euro: Rice confident of England riding the momentum

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

England's attacking line has spluttered at Euro 2024, with Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden showing only flashes of their club form and their usual penetrating runs into the box have been lacking.

East Bengal end winless run in ISL

East Bengal end winless run in ISL

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

East Bengal edge past NEUFC 1-0 to register first win of ISL season

Heavy rains claim 7 lives in Rajasthan in 2 days, 15k shifted to safe places

Heavy rains claim 7 lives in Rajasthan in 2 days, 15k shifted to safe places

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Jalore, Sirohi, Pali and Barmer districts are the most affected and facing flood-like situations, the official said.

Over 650 Indians on Interpol's 'wanted' list

Over 650 Indians on Interpol's 'wanted' list

Rediff.com29 Aug 2010

The number of Indians on Interpol's wanted list has swollen to over 650.

Can Your Electric Two-Wheeler Be Hacked?

Can Your Electric Two-Wheeler Be Hacked?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

The growing complexity of E2Ws and the evolving threat landscape make it challenging to guarantee complete immunity from attacks.

Kerala braces for 'heavy rains'; TN, Karnataka, Pondy also on alert

Kerala braces for 'heavy rains'; TN, Karnataka, Pondy also on alert

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

An IMD bulletin said the low pressure area could intensify into a cyclonic storm, triggering heavy to very heavy rainfall in several parts of Kerala.

19 killed as heavy rains lash north India; rivers in spate

19 killed as heavy rains lash north India; rivers in spate

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

The Northern Railways said it has cancelled around 17 trains and diverted around 12 others, while traffic has been suspended at four locations due to waterlogging.

Indian cities sizzle at 48 deg C, respite likely after 3 days

Indian cities sizzle at 48 deg C, respite likely after 3 days

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Temperatures in 17 locations breached 48 degrees Celsius on Monday, with the relentless heat affecting health and livelihoods across large parts of northwestern and central India.

Date, modus operandi point to IM: Special Cell

Date, modus operandi point to IM: Special Cell

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

Red alert sounded in New Delhi, other parts of the country; will be in place for some days to come, says Sahim Salim

It's AIRPOCALYPSE! Smog chokes China

It's AIRPOCALYPSE! Smog chokes China

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Things have come to a grinding halt as thick smog has suffocated China. Hundreds of flights have been cancelled, with schools in the region closed and motorways gridlocked as people try to escape the poor conditions.

Country gears up for 78th Independence Day amid tight security

Country gears up for 78th Independence Day amid tight security

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Police personnel checked vehicles and conducted flag marches at various places in Punjab on Wednesday while central forces maintained a tight vigil in Tripura.

Delhi polls: 114 tainted candidates in the fray

Delhi polls: 114 tainted candidates in the fray

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

BJP tops the list with 27 tainted candidates

Heavy rain alert for Kerala, Lakshsadweep for 3-4 days

Heavy rain alert for Kerala, Lakshsadweep for 3-4 days

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

A red alert has been sounded in three districts of Idukki, Thrissur and Palakkad in Kerala.

'The govt is not giving Naxals a life of dignity'

'The govt is not giving Naxals a life of dignity'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

Veteran actor Vinod Khanna on his forthcoming release Red Alert.

Pak warplanes continue emergency sorties

Pak warplanes continue emergency sorties

Rediff.com25 Dec 2008

Pakistan on Wednesday put its air force on red alert and warplanes conducted 'emergency scrambles' from four key airbases amidst escalating tensions with India in the wake of the Mumbai terror attacks.Soon after the Pakistan Air Force went on red alert, emergency scrambles were conducted at the Lahore, Rawalpindi, Sargodha and Mianwali airbases, sources were quoted as saying by the private NNI news agency.

Terror Attacks No Cause Of Alarm For J&K Projects

Terror Attacks No Cause Of Alarm For J&K Projects

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

'If you are in a position to give employment to local people, you will find no terror attacks in your area.'

Heat wave: Mercury soars to 45 deg C in parts of Delhi; yellow alert issued

Heat wave: Mercury soars to 45 deg C in parts of Delhi; yellow alert issued

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The maximum temperature at the Safdarjung Observatory, Delhi's base station, rose to 42.5 degrees Celsius.

Man held with pistol at Sonia rally

Man held with pistol at Sonia rally

Rediff.com18 Feb 2007

A man carrying a country-made pistol was arrested shortly before an election rally by Congress president Sonia Gandhi in Almora on Sunday, prompting police in Uttarakhand to sound a red alert in the state.

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, IMD predicts more

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, IMD predicts more

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

The BMC declared a holiday for all government and private schools and colleges in Mumbai on Thursday after the IMD issued a 'red' alert for the metropolis.

Downpour batters Chennai, flood alert sounded

Downpour batters Chennai, flood alert sounded

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

Chief Minister M K Stalin inspected several inundated areas here along with top officials including Chief Secretary V Irai Anbu and directed authorities to take swift action to drain flood water.

SEE: Hockey player's house water-logged in Mumbai

SEE: Hockey player's house water-logged in Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Yuvraj, 30, was part of the Indian team that played in the 2014 World Cup at The Hague in the Netherlands.

Red Fort violence: Actor Deep Sidhu named in FIR

Red Fort violence: Actor Deep Sidhu named in FIR

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Thousands of protesting farmers who reached ITO from the Ghazipur border clashed with police. Many of them driving tractors reached the Red Fort and entered the monument.

PHOTOS: Incessant rains bring Mumbai to a halt

PHOTOS: Incessant rains bring Mumbai to a halt

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

The weather department on Wednesday issued a rain 'red alert' warning for Mumbai and adjoining areas and asked the authorities to be prepared to handle any situation.

Brahmaputra breaks records, toll rises to 104

Brahmaputra breaks records, toll rises to 104

Rediff.com22 Jul 2004

In Goalpara, the Brahmaputra was flowing at 37.85 m, which was much higher than the earlier record of 37.43 in 1954.

Kerala landslides: Toll rises to 24; 46 still missing

Kerala landslides: Toll rises to 24; 46 still missing

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

"The death toll has gone up to 24. The search operations are still going on. However, rains have started. "Despite that, our officials, and the NDRF are engaged in search and rescue operations," Idukki District Collector H Dineshan said.

Kerala Oppn, experts question Centre, state on dam management

Kerala Oppn, experts question Centre, state on dam management

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Poor dam management was considered as a major reason for the 2018 floods in the state that led to a loss of around Rs 50,000 crore and claimed as many as 483 lives, reports Shine Jacob.

Heavy rain lashes parts of Kerala, floods feared; NDRF teams deployed

Heavy rain lashes parts of Kerala, floods feared; NDRF teams deployed

Rediff.com14 May 2021

As the low-pressure area in the south-eastern Arabian Sea intensified into a severe depression on Friday, heavy rains lashed many parts of Kerala and huge tidal waves started hitting low-lying coastal areas.

China issues flood alert in Brahmaputra; Arunachal, Assam caution people

China issues flood alert in Brahmaputra; Arunachal, Assam caution people

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

A senior official of the Union water resources ministry said it was an unprecedented situation on the Chinese side where Tsangpo broke a 150-year record with swollen waters and hence China has shared the information with India.

Assam floods: Over 6.71 lakh hit; IAF pressed into rescue

Assam floods: Over 6.71 lakh hit; IAF pressed into rescue

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Assam's flood situation remained critical on Tuesday with over 6.71 lakh people affected in 20 districts in the second wave of flooding this year, as the Indian Air Force (IAF) rescued 13 stranded fishermen from the severely-hit Dibrugarh district, an official said.

2 soldiers among 5 dead as J-K, Ladakh receive heavy rains, snowfall

2 soldiers among 5 dead as J-K, Ladakh receive heavy rains, snowfall

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

The body of a junior commissioned officer was retrieved from a stream in the Poshana area of Surankote late Saturday evening, while the body of a second soldier was found this morning as the water level started receding in the district.

Daily Covid cases continue to surge in Maha, Delhi

Daily Covid cases continue to surge in Maha, Delhi

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

Sunday's tally of coronavirus cases was 17 per cent higher than the 2,716 infections registered a day before.

Sebi 'red card' for brokers with bad record

Sebi 'red card' for brokers with bad record

Rediff.com30 May 2014

A source said Sebi planned to tag brokers based on their performance on areas such as compliance, investor protection and arbitration.

Rains pick up again in Mumbai; local train services affected

Rains pick up again in Mumbai; local train services affected

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

A day after heavy showers battered Mumbai, the rain intensity reduced briefly on Monday morning and picked up momentum again, leading to water-logging at some places and disrupting local train services, officials said.

Centre issues alert to states over Tomato Flu in children

Centre issues alert to states over Tomato Flu in children

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

Centre has sent an advisory to states on HFMD (Hand Foot and Mouth Disease), commonly known as Tomato Flu, stating that it's a self-limiting illness targeting mostly young children aged 1-10 years and immune-compromised adults and no specific drug exists to treat it.

How Binge-Watching Reels Can Affect Your Mental Health

How Binge-Watching Reels Can Affect Your Mental Health

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Passive consumption of social media content, like mindlessly scrolling through feeds without engaging with them, has been linked to increased envy and decreased life satisfaction, cautions Dr Maithili Tambe.