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12 killed, over 100 injured as string of quakes strike China

12 killed, over 100 injured as string of quakes strike China

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

"As so far, 12 people died and another 125 were injured," China Daily reported.

There is only one victim in this case, and it is Israel

There is only one victim in this case, and it is Israel

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

There is only one perpetrator, Hamas. It is a terrorist organisation. It is obscene to argue that until the Palestinian question is solved, anybody has the right to use terrorism as an instrument of policy, argues Shekhar Gupta.

World Press Photo 2022 Winners!

World Press Photo 2022 Winners!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Discover some of the winners of 2022 World Press Photo Contest.

Ukraine's President speaks with Modi, seeks political support

Ukraine's President speaks with Modi, seeks political support

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

President Zelenskyy's telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Modi came hours after India abstained on a UN Security Council resolution by the United States that 'deplores in the strongest terms' Russia's 'aggression' against Ukraine.

And The Carnage Continues in Ukraine

And The Carnage Continues in Ukraine

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Despite winning control of Lysychansk after savage battles on Monday, July 4, 2022, which gives Russia effective control of eastern Ukraine, Vladimir Putin has not announced a ceasefire and ordered Russian soldiers to continue fighting.

Cyclone Michaung paralyses Chennai, revives fears of 2015 flood

Cyclone Michaung paralyses Chennai, revives fears of 2015 flood

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Heavy rains continued to pound Chennai and nearby districts on Monday under the impact of a cyclonic storm, which is likely to cross the coast in Andhra Pradesh on December 5.

Blaze at Mumbai mall doused after 56 hours

Blaze at Mumbai mall doused after 56 hours

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

This is probably one of the longest fire-fighting operations in Mumbai in recent times.

One killed after gunmen fire on plane landing in Peshawar

One killed after gunmen fire on plane landing in Peshawar

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

One woman passenger was killed and two fight stewards injured when unidentified gunmen opened fire at a Pakistan International Airlines flight while landing at the Peshawar airport late Tuesday night.

'Nobody's scared in Israel, they're the bravest race'

'Nobody's scared in Israel, they're the bravest race'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'IDF (the Israeli Defence Forces) soldiers, be it a girl or a boy, they may look very cute, but you cannot mess with them.' 'People are serving their country at 95 years of age. That's the greatest example of patriotism.'

Hospitals have become like huge real estate industries: SC

Hospitals have become like huge real estate industries: SC

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The apex court also pulled up the Gujarat government for extending the deadline till July next year for hospitals to rectify the building by-laws violations, and said the "carte blanche" notification was in teeth of its order of December 18 last year and people will continue to die in fire incidents.

Man jailed for sharing photo of London fire victim on Facebook

Man jailed for sharing photo of London fire victim on Facebook

Rediff.com18 Jun 2017

Omega Mwaikambo posted one video and two pictures of the body bag with the man inside and then later five pictures of the victim's face and body after opening it to look inside.

'Sheikh Hasina is better than the others. But is that good enough?'

'Sheikh Hasina is better than the others. But is that good enough?'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'Are we supposed to look the other way as Islamists go on a rampage against Hindus and the Hasina government pay lip service to secularism?' A revealing excerpt from Avishek Biswas and Deep Halder's book, Being Hindu In Bangladesh: The Untold Story.

Mumbai's 'Bhendi Bazaar' ready for a multi-million makeover

Mumbai's 'Bhendi Bazaar' ready for a multi-million makeover

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

South Mumbai's Bhendi Bazaar is all set for a much-needed transformation.

'Hamas is not stupid'

'Hamas is not stupid'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'The Israeli government is saying, "OK, leave northern Gaza, because we're going to fight Hamas there".' 'But Hamas is not stupid. They are going to put militants in southern Gaza too. And then what's Israel going to do?' 'At some point are they going to say, 'Leave southern Gaza too because we want to fight Hamas there? Go across the border to Egypt"'? 'That's what people are worried about. Because they fear that once they cross the border into Egypt there will be no coming back.'

Ukraine Prez ready for 'compromise' to end war as Kyiv burns

Ukraine Prez ready for 'compromise' to end war as Kyiv burns

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Reiterating his stance of not surrendering, Zelenskyy said, "Let's say they demand to get Kharkiv, or Mariupol, or Kyiv. People in these cities won't let them do it. The only way they can seize the cities is to kill everyone, and take the empty city."

London inferno: Death toll at 17, 'miracle' if anymore survivors

London inferno: Death toll at 17, 'miracle' if anymore survivors

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

London Fire Brigade fire fighters worked through the night to try and account for whole families that are still missing in the huge fire at the Grenfell Tower on the Lancaster West Estate in Latimer Road.

The Many Faces of War in Ukraine

The Many Faces of War in Ukraine

Rediff.com26 May 2022

The Ukrainian military continues to collect the bodies of Russian troops killed in battle zones outside of Kharkiv for identification and the eventuality of possible repatriation.

Nepal earthquake a lesson: Insure your property NOW!

Nepal earthquake a lesson: Insure your property NOW!

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

The cover will pay only for the construction cost of the building.

Srinagar encounter ends after 32 hrs, 2 terrorists gunned down

Srinagar encounter ends after 32 hrs, 2 terrorists gunned down

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Mopping up operations were underway at the building.

What If India Was Invaded Like Ukraine?

What If India Was Invaded Like Ukraine?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

'What would we feel if we found the world behaving the way it has?' 'Forced to fight our own prolonged battle; nobody from outside really demanding that the war end or actively working to make it end, and above all, a completely toothless United Nations reduced to pleading for a halt to the violence,' notes Shyam G Menon, exactly a month after Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine.

China defends Covid policy, downplays protests as country logs 40K fresh cases

China defends Covid policy, downplays protests as country logs 40K fresh cases

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

China's national health commission said 39,452 new cases were reported on Monday, including 36,304 local asymptomatic cases, as authorities scrambled to contain the fresh surge in infections.

2 killed as portion of Gurugram apartment collapses, builder booked

2 killed as portion of Gurugram apartment collapses, builder booked

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

While Ekta Bhardwaj, 31, died Thursday night, the body of Sunita Srivastava was recovered on Friday, officials said, adding that operations by rescue personnel at the incident site are still on.

'Never imagined our families will be ripped apart'

'Never imagined our families will be ripped apart'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Residents and families of the building collapse in Mumbai tell of their grief.

Jammu drone attack: Cops conduct house-to-house verification drive

Jammu drone attack: Cops conduct house-to-house verification drive

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

In the drive that began from Peer Baba in the Chatta area, police personnel collected details of residents, including their contact numbers.

'The Russians Are Like Demons'

'The Russians Are Like Demons'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

'Another friend told me that the Russians had come to their homes, killed their neighbours and raped his neighbour's wife, and they killed even children in Bucha.'

36 dead in Manila casino attack

36 dead in Manila casino attack

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Police confirmed the gunman had committed suicide by setting himself on fire in one of the hotel guest rooms.

Central Vista: PM's residence to be ready by Dec 2022

Central Vista: PM's residence to be ready by Dec 2022

Rediff.com3 May 2021

The redevelopment project of the Central Vista -- the power corridor of the country -- envisages a new triangular Parliament building, a Common Central Secretariat and the revamping of the three-km-long Rajpath from the Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate and new residences for the prime minister and the vice president.

London highrise residents had warned officials of 'firetrap'

London highrise residents had warned officials of 'firetrap'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Police expect that toll to rise significantly as the building is searched.

Why Russia Captured Ukraine's Nuclear Reactors

Why Russia Captured Ukraine's Nuclear Reactors

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

'By taking over these reactors, it will ensure Ukraine's supply of electricity is cut off.'

In 5 hours, Bengaluru receives highest rain in 127 years

In 5 hours, Bengaluru receives highest rain in 127 years

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Rains from Monday night to Tuesday morning flooded major roads and drainage water entered houses in low-lying areas.

58 missing in London blaze, presumed dead: UK police

58 missing in London blaze, presumed dead: UK police

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

Metropolitan Police Commander Stuart Cundy said that number 'may increase' further and that the 'significant' recovery operation is likely to take weeks.

PHOTOS: Towering inferno rips through skyscraper in UAE

PHOTOS: Towering inferno rips through skyscraper in UAE

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

A towering inferno has ripped through a residential skyscraper in the United Arab Emirates -- the third such incident in just over a year.

23 killed, 27 injured in Punjab cracker factory blast

23 killed, 27 injured in Punjab cracker factory blast

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Several people were feared trapped under the debris, police said, adding that the rescue operation was underway.

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.

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.

As India watches, China grows powerful in Sri Lanka

As India watches, China grows powerful in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Xi Jinping is winning the war without firing a shot in Sri Lanka, observes Colonel R Hariharan (retd).

'Lockdown-like' restrictions come into force in Maharashtra

'Lockdown-like' restrictions come into force in Maharashtra

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Section 144 of CrPC, prohibiting assembly of five or more people at one spot, will be in force during the period, Thackeray had said, but refrained from terming the new curbs as a lockdown.

Godrej Properties buys a piece of film history: RK Studios

Godrej Properties buys a piece of film history: RK Studios

Rediff.com4 May 2019

Swanky flats, mall to replace the iconic property.

Why it's good time to buy commercial property

Why it's good time to buy commercial property

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

With a stable government at the Centre and the a renewed sense of confidence among the industry, there is expectation that there will be more demand for office space.

Mumbai's Art Deco marvels

Mumbai's Art Deco marvels

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

'Art Deco was the last of the truly international styles.'