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7 killed as six-storey building collapses in Surat

7 killed as six-storey building collapses in Surat

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

Seven bodies have been recovered in the operation that continued through the night, Sachin GIDC police station inspector Jignesh Chaudhari said.

7 dead, 9 injured in major fire at Indore building

7 dead, 9 injured in major fire at Indore building

Rediff.com7 May 2022

As per the preliminary information, the deceased included a woman, a senior police official said.

16 injured in fire after cylinder blast in Mumbai building

16 injured in fire after cylinder blast in Mumbai building

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

The condition of four people, including a minor girl and a woman, is reported to be critical as they received 70 per cent to 95 per cent burns, a fire official said.

Russian Attack Marks 3rd War Anniversary

Russian Attack Marks 3rd War Anniversary

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

In 2024, Russia made only modest territorial gains, controlling about 18% of Ukraine, while suffering massive casualties and equipment losses.

VIDEO: Major fire at building in South Mumbai

VIDEO: Major fire at building in South Mumbai

Rediff.com2 Dec 2012

Fire broke out in a residential building at Cuffe Parade in south Mumbai early on Sunday, fire brigade officials said.

Myanmar Shattered By The Quake

Myanmar Shattered By The Quake

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Rescue teams from multiple countries are working amidst the ruins of collapsed buildings and bridges in Myanmar after the devastating March 31, 2025 earthquake.

Mumbai: Fire breaks out in MTNL building; 84 rescued

Mumbai: Fire breaks out in MTNL building; 84 rescued

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

There have been more than 49,000 fire incidents in Mumbai in the last one decade, killing over 600 people, the Maharashtra government had told the assembly in November 2018.

Trump calls Putin 'crazy', says needlessly killing a lot of people

Trump calls Putin 'crazy', says needlessly killing a lot of people

Rediff.com26 May 2025

The US President reiterated his long-held view that Putin wants "ALL of Ukraine, not just a piece of it," and warned that such ambitions could lead to "the downfall of Russia."

'Fire Is Always A Concern In Mumbai'

'Fire Is Always A Concern In Mumbai'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

'As the city grows, so do its fire incidents.'

1 killed as fire erupts in Mumbai building; 14 rescued

1 killed as fire erupts in Mumbai building; 14 rescued

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

The flames were put out completely around 4 pm with the help of four fire engines and as many water tankers, the fire official said, adding that the rescue operation is over now.

Plane crash: Charred bodies, debris at medical college complex

Plane crash: Charred bodies, debris at medical college complex

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

The area around the crash site is densely populated.

India's Tejas crashes during Dubai airshow, pilot dead

India's Tejas crashes during Dubai airshow, pilot dead

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

According to an international media report, the jet crashed in the afternoon local time while flying a demonstration flight at the prestigious air show.

Bhiwandi fire: Three building owners booked

Bhiwandi fire: Three building owners booked

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Three persons have been booked in connection with the devastating fire in a residential building in the powerloom town of Bhiwandi here that gutted two of its floors and left several residents stranded for hours.

PIX: Air India plane crashes into medical college hostel

PIX: Air India plane crashes into medical college hostel

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

The Tata-owned airlines said that 169 Indians, 53 British, 1 Canadian and 7 Portuguese were on board the Boeing 787-8 aircraft.

70 year old woman dies in fire in Mumbai highrise

70 year old woman dies in fire in Mumbai highrise

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

A 70-year-old woman died and eight other people suffered from suffocation after a fire broke out in a 13-storey residential building in Kurla area of Mumbai on Wednesday, officials said.

5 killed after blast in 3-storey apartment building in Netherlands

5 killed after blast in 3-storey apartment building in Netherlands

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

The Hague mayor, Jan van Zanen, said that the search started as a rescue operation by Saturday afternoon.

What Happened After The Crash

What Happened After The Crash

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

It is India's worst aviation disaster since the 2020 Kozhikode crash.

Kapil Sharma's Canada cafe comes under gunfire again; none hurt

Kapil Sharma's Canada cafe comes under gunfire again; none hurt

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

The incident occurred early Thursday at Kap's Cafe, located at 85 Avenue and Scott Road.

Russia's Cruel Attacks In Zaporizhzhia

Russia's Cruel Attacks In Zaporizhzhia

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

After Ukraine made significant military gains in the east and south of the country, taking back areas held by Russia during the nearly eighth month-long war, Russia struck back on Sunday with a brutal flurry of missile strikes at residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia.

2 children among 4 killed in fire at building in Mumbai's Marol

2 children among 4 killed in fire at building in Mumbai's Marol

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

Five people have received burn injuries and are admitted in Holy Spirit hospital.

Trump to dial Putin as European leaders plan US visit

Trump to dial Putin as European leaders plan US visit

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

As Russia continues to escalate its strikes on Ukraine, United States President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) said that he has plans to speak with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in the coming days, as several European leaders are expected to visit the United States for what he described as 'very interesting discussions' aimed at resolving the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

162 students trapped in flooded Jharkhand school rescued

162 students trapped in flooded Jharkhand school rescued

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

The students were trapped in the school located at Pandarsoli on the Haldipokhar-Kowali Road in Kowali police station area since Saturday night after the premises got flooded due to heavy rain.

Iranian missile hits largest hospital in southern Israel

Iranian missile hits largest hospital in southern Israel

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Amid the ongoing conflict with Iran, Israel's foreign ministry said on Thursday that Soroka Hospital in Beersheba in the southern part of Israel has suffered a direct hit in a missile attack.

Massive fire at Mumbai highrise, guard falls to death from 19th floor

Massive fire at Mumbai highrise, guard falls to death from 19th floor

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

The fire erupted on the 19th floor of the One Avighna Park building on Currey Road shortly before noon, the official said, adding search and rescue operations are underway.

Mumbai fire: A family wanted to jump out of window

Mumbai fire: A family wanted to jump out of window

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

As rising flames and a blanket of thick smoke enveloped the Jay Sandesh building in Mumbai's Goregaon in the early hours of Friday, a family struggled to breathe and even contemplated jumping out of a window.

5 killed as major fire breaks out in Mumbai high-rise building

5 killed as major fire breaks out in Mumbai high-rise building

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

"The blaze started on the 10th floor of the building, Sargam Society (G+16), located near Ganesh Garden in Tilak Nagar.

Israel-Iran: What Are Trump's Options?

Israel-Iran: What Are Trump's Options?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Trump has a major decision to take in coming days -- specifically, how to rescue Israel from the attritional war that lies ahead, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Air India crash: 8-month-old suffered 28% burns

Air India crash: 8-month-old suffered 28% burns

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

When the Air India 171 plane plunged into the BJ Medical College's residential complex Ahmedabad last week, Manisha Kachhadiya and her 8-month-old son Dhyaansh were in one of the buildings affected by the crash.

Putin's Iranian Drones Cause Havoc in Kyiv

Putin's Iranian Drones Cause Havoc in Kyiv

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

The Russians struck the Ukrainian capital with Iranian-made unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), the Shahed-136.

Height of...: Sonia slams Modi's 'shameful silence' on Gaza 'genocide'

Height of...: Sonia slams Modi's 'shameful silence' on Gaza 'genocide'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Gandhi urged the prime minister to speak out "clearly, boldly and forthrightly" on behalf of the legacy that India has long represented.

Bengal gas cylinder blast toll rises to 8; BJP demands NIA probe

Bengal gas cylinder blast toll rises to 8; BJP demands NIA probe

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

A gas cylinder blast in a house at Dholahat in West Bengal's Pathar Pratima has claimed eight lives, including four children. The explosion, which occurred on Monday night, triggered a massive fire, intensified by the presence of stacked firecrackers inside the house. The incident has sparked a political controversy, with the BJP demanding a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe and the TMC maintaining that the police are already investigating and that the state government has a "zero-tolerance " policy towards such incidents. The blast has also raised concerns about the safety of illegal firecracker manufacturing units, which have been linked to several recent accidents in the state.

10-yr-old girl killed, 2 hurt in Mumbai building collapse

10-yr-old girl killed, 2 hurt in Mumbai building collapse

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

The incident took place around 2.20 pm when a part of Bohala Apartment, a residential complex near Khar Gymkhana, caved in.

Hell Rains On Kyiv From The Skies

Hell Rains On Kyiv From The Skies

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Soon after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the G20 summit by video, Russia fired an estimated 100 missiles at residential buildings in Kyiv and other strategic locations.

Demanding house, Odisha man keeps school under siege for 5 days

Demanding house, Odisha man keeps school under siege for 5 days

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

The authorities needed 60 personnel of the police, fire brigade and district voluntary force, besides a drone camera and an iron mesh to capture him on Wednesday evening.

Chennai shop fire put out, building to be razed down

Chennai shop fire put out, building to be razed down

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

12 persons were rescued from the seven storied building.

'Tehran will burn' if Iran...: Israeli Defence Minister

'Tehran will burn' if Iran...: Israeli Defence Minister

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

The IDF said that all of its bases, including air bases, are operating as usual with no harm to their functionality.

Massive fire engulfs 4-storey building in Bhiwandi, 170 residents rescued

Massive fire engulfs 4-storey building in Bhiwandi, 170 residents rescued

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

The fire broke out at around 7.30 am in the godown and spread in other rooms on the ground floor, he said.

Devastation Continues in Ukraine...

Devastation Continues in Ukraine...

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Glimpses of the devastation caused by Putin's War.

Air India crash: Nagpur man clueless about daughter, grandson

Air India crash: Nagpur man clueless about daughter, grandson

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Neither anyone from the airline (Air India), nor from the government has contacted them so far, he said.

Video shows BJMC residents leaping from balconies after AI crash

Video shows BJMC residents leaping from balconies after AI crash

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

In one of the frames of the chilling video, a woman is seen trying to climb down from the balcony with the support of mere railings with huge flames emanating from the crash site just metres away.