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Putin's Scary Sunday Message To Ukraine

Putin's Scary Sunday Message To Ukraine

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

As the G-7 leaders convened in Munich, Germany on Sunday, June 26, 2022, Vladmir Putin sent them a terrifying message as Russian forces rained missiles on Kyiv, Bakhmut, Kharkiv and Donetsk in the Ukraine.

86 vehicles set on fire in Pune's Sun city

86 vehicles set on fire in Pune's Sun city

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

The miscreants reportedly unplugged the petrol tube of the vehicles and set them on fire between 3 and 4 am, the police said.

Hamas attack: 'Our house was completely destroyed'

Hamas attack: 'Our house was completely destroyed'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

As the Israel-Hamas conflict intensifies it continues to wreak havoc on the lives of Israeli citizens, a lot of whom lost their houses in the barbaric rocket attack by Hamas.

4 killed, 20 injured in fire at Mumbai high-rise

4 killed, 20 injured in fire at Mumbai high-rise

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

The building did not have the mandatory Occupation Certificate granted by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, but it was already occupied by around 58 flat owners, according to the civic body.

DLF freezes projects, fires staff

DLF freezes projects, fires staff

Rediff.com18 Nov 2008

The liquidity squeeze-induced slump in demand has forced real estate leader DLF to fire some employees, put a number of hotel and housing projects on hold and yearn for 7 per cent home loan rates.

Fire guts paintings, artworks inside Jaipur's City Palace

Fire guts paintings, artworks inside Jaipur's City Palace

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

A fire broke out in a museum inside the City Palace on Sunday. No one was injured in the incident.

When Russia Blasted Ukraine's New Year

When Russia Blasted Ukraine's New Year

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Glimpses of Russian ruthlessness during the New Year...

Major fire at Amla Air Force depot

Major fire at Amla Air Force depot

Rediff.com10 Jul 2004

An accidental blast triggered off a major fire at the Amla Air Force depot, about 30 km from Betul in Madhya Pradesh, early Saturday morning, an IAF spokesman said.

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.

California blazin': 95,000 acres, 874 structures razed in deadly fires

California blazin': 95,000 acres, 874 structures razed in deadly fires

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Here's a view of the unbelievable destruction the fire has brought on.

2 dead, 11 rescued after fire breaks out in Mumbai's Cuffe Parade

2 dead, 11 rescued after fire breaks out in Mumbai's Cuffe Parade

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

The fire broke out in a flat on the 20th floor.

'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.

Ukraine: Know What Black Tulip Does?

Ukraine: Know What Black Tulip Does?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine entered its 46th week.

Huge fire erupts at Dubai hotel shortly before New Year celebrations

Huge fire erupts at Dubai hotel shortly before New Year celebrations

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

Dubai-based Al-Arabiya television quoted the chief of the Emirates' civil defence forces, Rached al-Matruchi, as saying that the blaze did not cause any casualties.

London fire: Manslaughter charges could be filed

London fire: Manslaughter charges could be filed

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

The British government has also ordered an examination of Hotpoint's Fridge Freezer units following the Scotland Yard's statement

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.

How Long Will Ukraine Suffer?

How Long Will Ukraine Suffer?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Ukrainians from the eastern and central parts of the country have increasingly fled to the country's western cities, that have so far been considered safer, as Russian forces advance toward Kyiv from three sides.

China protests over Covid lockdowns; demand Xi's resignation

China protests over Covid lockdowns; demand Xi's resignation

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Crowds carrying lighted candles in memory of those killed in the fire at an apartment block reported under COVID-19 lockdown in Urumqi in Xinjiang shouted slogans against the arbitrary lockdowns by the government to curb the spread of the virus and in solidarity with the weekend protests in Shanghai.

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.

1 dead as ceiling slabs of multiple flats collapse in Navi Mumbai

1 dead as ceiling slabs of multiple flats collapse in Navi Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

According to civic officials, some drilling work was in progress on the sixth floor.

Cop's killer among 2 Jaish terrorists gunned down in Pulwama encounter

Cop's killer among 2 Jaish terrorists gunned down in Pulwama encounter

Rediff.com30 May 2022

One of the slain terrorists was involved in the killing of police constable Reyaz Ahmad earlier this month, a police spokesman said.

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.

Pak protests to US over border firing

Pak protests to US over border firing

Rediff.com10 Jan 2006

Reports said helicopters attacked a residential compound in Saidgi area near the Pakistan-Afghan border.

'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.'

Over 20,000 Russian fighters killed since Dec 2022: US

Over 20,000 Russian fighters killed since Dec 2022: US

Rediff.com2 May 2023

More than 20,000 Russian soldiers were killed and over 100,000 were wounded since December 2022, White House official John Kirby said, according to CNN.

'They killed my mum and dad'

'They killed my mum and dad'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

'2,665 children killed. 2,665 cheeky smiles, 2,665 dreams of tomorrow, 2,665 favourite cartoon characters, 2,665 favourite meals, 2,665 someone's everything.'

Putin's Army Suffers Setback in Kharkiv

Putin's Army Suffers Setback in Kharkiv

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Russia suffered a serious military setback when its forces had to withdraw from the Kharkiv region.

Blast in AC led to Mumbai high rise fire, say investigators

Blast in AC led to Mumbai high rise fire, say investigators

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

The massive blaze in a high rise in Mumbai that killed seven people and injured 18 others was caused apparently by a blast in an air-conditioner.

2,500 cops deployed in Thoothukudi for Sterlite firing anniversary

2,500 cops deployed in Thoothukudi for Sterlite firing anniversary

Rediff.com22 May 2019

To mark the first anniversary of the Sterlite firing anniversary -- 13 people died and several were injured when the Tamil Nadu police fired on a large crowd protesting -- various organisations will hold rallies and meetings in the port city.

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.

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.

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.

Deonar fire aftermath: Infant dies, parents blame it on smog

Deonar fire aftermath: Infant dies, parents blame it on smog

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

The infant, Mohammad Sarfaraz, who lived with his parents in Shivaji Nagar located near the dumping ground, died early morning on Tuesday.

HC halts Nuh demolitions, asks if it was ethnic cleansing

HC halts Nuh demolitions, asks if it was ethnic cleansing

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Monday ordered a halt to the demolition drive in violence-hit Nuh and asked if it was an "exercise of ethnic cleansing".

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.

Mr Putin, When Will You Stop This Carnage?

Mr Putin, When Will You Stop This Carnage?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

The Russian bombardment of Kremenchuk, Kharkiv, Odesa and Sloviansk continues.

Rain fury kills 6 in Gujarat, over 27,000 evacuated

Rain fury kills 6 in Gujarat, over 27,000 evacuated

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Heavy downpour continued in various parts of Gujarat on Tuesday and six people died in rain-related incidents in the last 24 hours, raising the toll to 69 since June 1, officials said.

Beijing reports first Covid deaths after lifting pandemic curbs

Beijing reports first Covid deaths after lifting pandemic curbs

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Chinese President Xi Jinping's strict adherence to a 'zero COVID' policy had led to widespread civilian protests across the country.

Russia bombs theatre sheltering hundreds of Ukrainian civilians

Russia bombs theatre sheltering hundreds of Ukrainian civilians

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Mariupol City Council, who shared an image of the destroyed building, said Russian forces had 'purposefully and cynically destroyed the Drama Theater in the heart of Mariupol', CNN reported.

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.