News for 'red-alert'

FDI in retail: Govt bracing for a stormy winter session

FDI in retail: Govt bracing for a stormy winter session

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

With the government's swiftly dwindling numbers, the government managers would need to be on red alert as any emergencies and casualties may be the order of the day, says Renu Mittal

Tour de France: Who took yellow jersey on Stage 2?

Tour de France: Who took yellow jersey on Stage 2?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

'It's a big emotion because I've won on the Tour. I haven't won (a race) since the start of the season. It's great to make it. It was tough but I'm super happy to have won.'

'We haven't heard the last about Omicron'

'We haven't heard the last about Omicron'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

'Your body will be able to deal with Omicron at any time, but it depends (on when) if you are vaccinated.'

Cyclone 'Kyarr' intensifies; causes heavy rain in K'taka, Goa

Cyclone 'Kyarr' intensifies; causes heavy rain in K'taka, Goa

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Isolated heavy rainfall is also very likely over north Konkan region during the same period, it said.

Delhi police on its toes after Mumbai blasts

Delhi police on its toes after Mumbai blasts

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

Sahim Salim on how stringent security set-up has been put in place at the national capital following the triple blasts in Mumbai.

IB confirms it is a terror strike, 7 IEDS used

IB confirms it is a terror strike, 7 IEDS used

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

Preliminary investigations have revealed that 7 IEDs were used and the explosive device was wrapped in cloth bags and tiffin carriers. This bears the signature of the Indian Mujahideen, a member of the NIA who is also investigating the case says.

No terror cover for CWG

No terror cover for CWG

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

The development comes a day after a shootout near Delhi's Jama Masjid, which left two Taiwanese tourists injured, prompted authorities to place both New Delhi and Mumbai on red alert.

'Dr Bomb', who jumped parole, arrested in Kanpur

'Dr Bomb', who jumped parole, arrested in Kanpur

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

A convict in the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts case, Jalees Ansari, who went "missing" while on parole, was arrested on Friday from Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh, an official said. Ansari (68), a Mumbai resident who was serving a life term in a Rajasthan jail, was nabbed in a joint operation by Maharashtra's Anti-Terrorism Sqaud and the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF), he said.

31% candidates in phase 3 have criminal cases: ADR

31% candidates in phase 3 have criminal cases: ADR

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

According to the report, 32 (73 per cent) out of 44 candidates analysed from the Rashtriya Janata Dal have declared criminal cases against themselves and 22 (50 per cent) of them have declared serious criminal cases against themselves in their affidavits.

When Sameera Reddy decided to go deglam

When Sameera Reddy decided to go deglam

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

The actress on Red Alert-The War Within and more.

Kerala, K'taka, Maharashtra heave sigh of relief after floods recede

Kerala, K'taka, Maharashtra heave sigh of relief after floods recede

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

After days of incessant rains, the situation improved in many parts of Kerala, Karnataka and Maharashtra on Tuesday with water receding in affected areas.

Kareena, Shahid tank at Box office

Kareena, Shahid tank at Box office

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives us the box office verdict.

From Tokyo to Paris, the heat is really on!

From Tokyo to Paris, the heat is really on!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Images from across Europe and parts of Asia show hot and bothered people dunking their feet in buckets of ice and wading into the sea as sweltering temperatures put some areas on red alert.

120 kmph winds, heavy rains: What Nisarga has in store

120 kmph winds, heavy rains: What Nisarga has in store

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

The storm is likely to impact Mumbai, Thane and other coastal districts of Maharashtra like Raigad and Palghar along with Valsad, Navsari, Surat, Bhavnagar and Bharuch districts of Gujarat and Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Preparations for the impending cyclone were discussed at a meeting of the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC), headed by Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba, a home ministry statement said.

Gunmen target tourists in Delhi 13 days before Commonwealth Games

Gunmen target tourists in Delhi 13 days before Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com19 Sep 2010

A red alert has been sounded across New Delhi after the incident in which the two bikers are said to have fired 7-8 rounds on the stationary vehicle adjacent to gate number three of the mosque and 100 metres away from the house of Shahi Imam Ahmed Bukhari at around 11.30 am.

Firing near Jama Masjid in Delhi, 2 tourists hurt

Firing near Jama Masjid in Delhi, 2 tourists hurt

Rediff.com19 Sep 2010

A red alert has been sounded across New Delhi after the incident in which the two bikers are said to have fired 7-8 rounds on the stationary vehicle adjacent to gate number three of the mosque and 100 metres away from the house of Shahi Imam Ahmed Bukhari at around 11.30 am.

Ahead of Ayodhya verdict, UP seeks central forces

Ahead of Ayodhya verdict, UP seeks central forces

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

The Uttar Pradesh government has urged the Union Home ministry to provide 400 companies of central paramilitary forces in order to tackle the fallout of the much-awaited verdict in the Ramjanmbhoomi-Babri Masjid title suit.

NSG to guard Ayodhya shrine on December 6

NSG to guard Ayodhya shrine on December 6

Rediff.com5 Dec 2009

While beefing up security in all communally sensitive towns, the Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday sounded a 'red alert' across the state in the wake of the 17th anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition in Ayodhya.

42 killed as monsoon wreaks havoc in Maharashtra

42 killed as monsoon wreaks havoc in Maharashtra

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

No immediate relief appears in sight as the India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for six districts which have been already pounded by downpour, forecasting "extremely heavy" rainfall and recommending preventive actions.

China on yellow alert as heavy pollution chokes several cities

China on yellow alert as heavy pollution chokes several cities

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

China on Saturday issued a yellow alert for smog as the pollution choked most regions in the country's north with no signs of abating.

Mumbai terror attack: Alert sounded across India

Mumbai terror attack: Alert sounded across India

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

While red alert has been sounded in Karnataka, Orissa, Pune and Goa are on high alert.

Death toll in landslide in Idukki rises to 43

Death toll in landslide in Idukki rises to 43

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

The picturesque landscape of Pettimudi was flattened into a rough patch of boulders and mud with parts of asbestos and tin sheets seen scattered around.

Sajid Nadiadwala robbed at gun point

Sajid Nadiadwala robbed at gun point

Rediff.com12 Jan 2009

The thief -- identified as Prabhat Tripathi -- managed to escape with Rs 7 lakh in cash and gold ornaments worth Rs 30 lakh.

PICS: Inside Kim Kardashian's first Indian mag cover

PICS: Inside Kim Kardashian's first Indian mag cover

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

She wore outfits by two Indian designers for the shoot, which has sparked backlash.

Pakistani capital on high alert

Pakistani capital on high alert

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

The Pakistan capital is on high alert following intelligence reports that suicide bombers have entered Islamabad in the wake of fierce clashes between security forces and militants in the restive Swat region.

NSG reaching Bengaluru to probe blasts

NSG reaching Bengaluru to probe blasts

Rediff.com26 Jul 2008

The NSG will work along with the Special Investigation Team and the City Crime Branch.

Meet the red carpet darlings

Meet the red carpet darlings

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

They came dressed in their red silhouettes and charmed on the Venice Film Festival red carpet.

Bangladesh hangs ex-Army officer for Sheikh Mujib's assassination

Bangladesh hangs ex-Army officer for Sheikh Mujib's assassination

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

Former captain Abdul Majed was hanged for his involvement in the 1975 coup in which the country's founder Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was assassinated, nearly four-and-a-half decades after the high profile massacre.

Serial blasts: Assam on alert

Serial blasts: Assam on alert

Rediff.com28 Jul 2008

Assam has sounded a red alert in the wake of serial blasts which rocked in Ahmedabad and Bangalore.

Terror threat has Pakistan on high alert

Terror threat has Pakistan on high alert

Rediff.com29 Jul 2007

Most of these suicide bombers were believed to be those who went missing after the crackdown on Lal Masjid and the boys and girls madrasas attached to it.

Student killings & suicides: Your responses

Student killings & suicides: Your responses

Rediff.com2 Jan 2008

We publish reader comments on the recent spate of student deaths.

Anonymous letter threatens attacks

Anonymous letter threatens attacks

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

The writer claims to be a member of the Lashkar-e-Tayiba.

Pakistan on alert for suicide attacks

Pakistan on alert for suicide attacks

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

Islambad has already experienced two suicide attacks, one on January 26 at Marriot Hotel and later on the airport on February six.

UP: 2 ISI agents nabbed

UP: 2 ISI agents nabbed

Rediff.com23 Jun 2007

STF sleuths recovered one AK-47 rifle, a Chinese pistol, about 9 kg of RDX, besides a large quantity of ammunition from their possession.

Security stepped up at Pakistan airports

Security stepped up at Pakistan airports

Rediff.com13 Nov 2006

A senior official of the Airport Security Force said the 'high vigilance' level was between the levels of 'red and high alert'.

Assam: 4 ULFA militants killed

Assam: 4 ULFA militants killed

Rediff.com2 Apr 2007

The banned ULFA was formed on April 7, 1979, in Sivasagar district of Upper Assam.

Air passenger traffic back to normal

Air passenger traffic back to normal

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

High alert after 6 Lashkar terrorists enter Tamil Nadu

High alert after 6 Lashkar terrorists enter Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The reports suggested six members of the terror outfit infiltrated into the state by sea from Sri Lanka and moved to different cities, including Coimbatore, according to the police.

People are risking their lives to take selfies with Hawaii volcano

People are risking their lives to take selfies with Hawaii volcano

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Is it even an official disaster if you don't document it on social media? That seems to be the problem in Hawaii as officials are frustrated with people risking their lives all for a selfie. Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has been spewing lava ever since it started erupting on May 3. More than 1,700 local residents have been evacuated from the volcano's East Rift Zone on the Big Island of Hawaii, where lava from 20 fissure vents has destroyed 26 homes. And even now, people can't stop taking selfies with the dangerous volcano and posting them on social media.