News for 'rescue attempt'

Indian Navy responds as Houthis attack British tanker

Indian Navy responds as Houthis attack British tanker

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

The Indian Navy on Saturday said its guided missile destroyer INS Visakhapatnam has deployed a team to help fire-fighting efforts on board British oil tanker MV Marlin Luanda which has got 22 Indian and one Bangladeshi crew members.

PIX: Lewandowski wins it for Barca; Mbappe rescues PSG

PIX: Lewandowski wins it for Barca; Mbappe rescues PSG

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

A round-up of Saturday's action in LaLiga, Ligue 1 and Serie A.

The Pune-Porsche Horror

The Pune-Porsche Horror

Rediff.com27 May 2024

This, asserts Minnie Vaid, is hardly a new phenomenon-- entitled minors getting behind the wheel of super expensive cars mowing down innocent victims in a drunken stupor and getting away with it scot-free!

Nuh violence: How a judge, her 3-year-old daughter escaped narrowly

Nuh violence: How a judge, her 3-year-old daughter escaped narrowly

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

When they were returning from the medical college, about 100-150 rioters attacked them near the old bus stand on Delhi-Alwar road

Sikkim flood: 62 missing people found alive; toll rises to 30

Sikkim flood: 62 missing people found alive; toll rises to 30

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

The flash flood affected 25,065 people in four districts - Mangan, Gangtok, Pakyong and Namchi, the report said.

Navy detects body of one of 15 miners trapped in mine in Meghalaya

Navy detects body of one of 15 miners trapped in mine in Meghalaya

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

The officials said the body was spotted at a depth of more than 200 feet inside the "rat-hole" mine and naval divers brought it to its mouth.

KKR Vs LSG: Who Took The Best Catch? Vote!

KKR Vs LSG: Who Took The Best Catch? Vote!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Kolkata Knight Riders cruised to a comfortable win over Lucknow Super Giants in the first match of the Sunday double-header.

CRPF jawan, civilian killed in J-K, 3-yr-old rescued

CRPF jawan, civilian killed in J-K, 3-yr-old rescued

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

The terrorists opened firing on a naka party of security forces in Sopore, resulting in injuries to three CRPF jawans and a civilian, the officials said.

MI Vs PBKS: Who Took The Best Catch? VOTE!

MI Vs PBKS: Who Took The Best Catch? VOTE!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Pick Your Most Dazzling Catch Of The Night!

Germany seeks forgiveness 50 years after Munich Games attacks

Germany seeks forgiveness 50 years after Munich Games attacks

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Members of the Israeli Olympic team were taken hostage on September 5, 1972 at the athletes' village by Palestinians from the Black September group.

'Israel Will Engineer A Broader War'

'Israel Will Engineer A Broader War'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'Israel is counting on the United States to enter the fray on their behalf and perform destructive strikes against these targets that are beyond Israel's conventional capabilities.' 'They may well get their way if they start a war, because the United States is still committed to Israel's security, and it won't matter whether it is Trump or Harris in the White House.'

EPL: Foden's hat-trick secures win vs Brentford

EPL: Foden's hat-trick secures win vs Brentford

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Liverpool, beaten by Arsenal on Sunday, lead the table on 51 points from 23 games but City are up to 49 from 22 and Arsenal on 49 from 23.

Upset over ticket denial, Sadananda Gowda to join Cong?

Upset over ticket denial, Sadananda Gowda to join Cong?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

The BJP shifted Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shobha Karandlaje, who is currently representing Udupi Chikmagalur Lok Sabha segment, to contest from Bangalore North.

Sikkim floods toll rises to 26, including 7 soldiers; 142 missing

Sikkim floods toll rises to 26, including 7 soldiers; 142 missing

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

On day three after a flash flood wreaked havoc in Sikkim's Teesta basin, the number of bodies recovered from the river and mud embankments downstream rose to 22, including seven army men.

Indian-origin man held in US for driving car off cliff

Indian-origin man held in US for driving car off cliff

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Dharmesh A Patel of Pasadena, California, will be booked into San Mateo County Jail after he is released from a hospital, the highway patrol said in a statement.

4 boys rescued from Thai cave, op to resume in 10-20 hours

4 boys rescued from Thai cave, op to resume in 10-20 hours

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

The rescued boys have been taken to a hospital by ambulances for medical treatment.

6 African nationals rescued in Delhi after rumours of cannibalism

6 African nationals rescued in Delhi after rumours of cannibalism

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

When police teams reached there, they found that a crowd had gathered in front of the women's house and allegations were floating around that they had killed a child and eaten his flesh.

Maj Unnikrishnan's uncle attempts self-immolation

Maj Unnikrishnan's uncle attempts self-immolation

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

K Mohanan, a native of Kozhikode in Kerala, poured kerosene on his body and set himself afire outside Gate No 4 of Parliament House near Vijay Chowk at around 6 pm.

16 children electrocuted during Shivratri procession in Kota

16 children electrocuted during Shivratri procession in Kota

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

The children, aged 10-16 years, were electrocuted from a high-tension power line passing overhead in the Sakatoura area under the Kunhari police station.

MUST READ: How not to deal with Naxalite terror!

MUST READ: How not to deal with Naxalite terror!

Rediff.com3 May 2012

'In over three decades of terrorist violence, India does not have many instances of hostages being rescued by special forces. Our special forces are competent enough to do it, but the administration lacks the guts to use them,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Shop vandalised near home of man killed in Nuh violence

Shop vandalised near home of man killed in Nuh violence

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Some unidentified people allegedly vandalised a shop in Haryana's Panipat which was located near the house of a man killed in the Nuh communal clashes, the police said on Friday.

Delhi factory fire: Death toll climbs to 11, 4 injured

Delhi factory fire: Death toll climbs to 11, 4 injured

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

The fire was preceded by a blast and soon it spread to nearby buildings, including a drug rehabilitation centre and eight shops.

Ishant Sharma Is Not Done Yet!

Ishant Sharma Is Not Done Yet!

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Ishant Sharma dazzled with a three wicket haul to power DC to a 19 run win over LSG.

Navy responds to drone attack on vessel in Gulf of Aden

Navy responds to drone attack on vessel in Gulf of Aden

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

The Indian Navy's 'mission deployed' guided missile destroyer INS Visakhapatnam responded to the attack within an hour of receiving a distress call from the vessel Genco Picardy, they said.

How Police Saved A Man From Suicide

How Police Saved A Man From Suicide

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

'The nylon noose was around his neck; a suicide note was in his hands.'

Doctors revive Indian climber after 3-hr effort, condition critical, says kin

Doctors revive Indian climber after 3-hr effort, condition critical, says kin

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Anurag is undergoing treatment at a Kathmandu hospital and has shown signs of improvement, his brother Ashish Maloo said on Sunday.

Aid from Odisha flies in as rescue ops at Meghalaya mine enters third week

Aid from Odisha flies in as rescue ops at Meghalaya mine enters third week

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

An Indian Air Force transport carrier 'C-130J Super Hercules' with 20 Odisha Fire Services personnel onboard will provide help to the authorities in the East Jaintia Hills.

Flyover collapse tragedy: Rescue operations commence

Flyover collapse tragedy: Rescue operations commence

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

The NDRF has engaged all its resources for rescue of those trapped under the debris of an under-construction bridge which collapsed in Kolkata.

Army rescues Russian team in Dehradun

Army rescues Russian team in Dehradun

Rediff.com29 Sep 2007

Army helicopters on Saturday rescued four Russian trekkers and four porters and guides who were trapped for some days at a height of 14,000 feet at Arbataal area near Gangotri in the Himalayas.

Padolski late goal rescues Germany

Padolski late goal rescues Germany

Rediff.com19 Nov 2009

An injury time goal from Lukas Podolski rescued a 2-2 friendly draw for Germany against Ivory Coast on Wednesday, the home team's first game since last week's suicide of keeper Robert Enke.

IPL PIX: Samson, Jurel shine as Royals trounce LSG

IPL PIX: Samson, Jurel shine as Royals trounce LSG

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel struck unbeaten half-centuries to power Rajasthan Royals to an emphatic seven-wicket victory against Lucknow Super Giants.

EPL PIX: Manchester City rout Luton; Newcastle crush Spurs

EPL PIX: Manchester City rout Luton; Newcastle crush Spurs

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday, April 13.

Army rescues 3 men from rumour-driven mob attack in Assam

Army rescues 3 men from rumour-driven mob attack in Assam

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

The belongings of the 'sadhus' were thrown open by the mob, videographed and shared on social media, further fuelling the hearsay.

Prohibitory orders in Uttarakhand town ahead of Hindu mahapanchayat

Prohibitory orders in Uttarakhand town ahead of Hindu mahapanchayat

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Communal tension has been brewing in Purola and some other towns of Uttarkashi district after two men, one of them Muslim, allegedly tried to abduct a Hindu girl on May 26.

Salman, Spies, Soup, Superheroes on OTT

Salman, Spies, Soup, Superheroes on OTT

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Sukanya Verma lists her this week's OTT recommendations.

ABVP, Left-backed groups clash at JNU

ABVP, Left-backed groups clash at JNU

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Some students of Jawaharlal Nehru University were injured in a clash between two groups over the selection of election committee members, following which Vice-Chancellor Santishree D Pandit on Friday said strict action will be taken against those involved irrespective of their political affiliation.

What's Modi Up To?

What's Modi Up To?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

No government in the past initiated the process of policy making for its next tenure even before going in for elections. Once the Model Code of Conduct is enforced by the Election Commission, should the government of the day refrain from taking an active interest in policy making for the next five years and let that be the function of the new government?, asks A K Bhattacharya.

Fed Cup: Sharapova rescues Russia

Fed Cup: Sharapova rescues Russia

Rediff.com3 Feb 2008

Maria Sharapova came to Russia's rescue on her Fed Cup debut to pull the holders level at 1-1 in their world group first-round tie against Israel.

'It was full of danger and we knew we were playing with our lives'

'It was full of danger and we knew we were playing with our lives'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

'Me and my boys had never ever thought in our wildest dreams that we would be taking part in a rescue mission of this kind.' IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe, a helicopter pilot himself, reports on how the air force rescued those trapped in the Deoghar cable cars disaster last fortnight.