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UP Toddler Rescued After Kidnapping Following Car Accident

UP Toddler Rescued After Kidnapping Following Car Accident

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A one-year-old boy was kidnapped in Uttar Pradesh after his mother was hit by a car. Police swiftly rescued the child and detained two suspects.

Delhi Police Rescue Kidnapped Toddler, Arrest Suspect After Manhunt

Delhi Police Rescue Kidnapped Toddler, Arrest Suspect After Manhunt

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A one-and-a-half-year-old boy kidnapped from Chandni Chowk market in Delhi has been rescued, and a suspect arrested after a five-day search.

How Firefighters Rescued a Toddler and Four Adults from Delhi Building Blaze

How Firefighters Rescued a Toddler and Four Adults from Delhi Building Blaze

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

A toddler and four adults were rescued from a fire in a four-story building in Shalimar Bagh, northwest Delhi. The fire, believed to have started due to an electrical fault, was brought under control by Delhi Fire Services.

Jharkhand Police Offer Reward To Find Missing Toddler

Jharkhand Police Offer Reward To Find Missing Toddler

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Jharkhand Police have announced a reward of Rs 50,000 for information leading to the recovery of an 18-month-old girl who went missing from her home in Ranchi. Police are investigating various leads, including the possibility that she fell into a nearby drain, while the BJP has alleged abduction.

Jharkhand Police Offer Reward To Find Missing Toddler

Jharkhand Police Offer Reward To Find Missing Toddler

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Jharkhand Police have announced a reward of Rs 50,000 for information regarding the whereabouts of an 18-month-old girl who went missing from her home in Khorha Colony, Ranchi. Police are investigating various leads, including the possibility of the child falling into a nearby drain, while the family claims to have received a ransom call.

Toddler among 9 killed in massive Delhi fire as locked door blocks exit

Toddler among 9 killed in massive Delhi fire as locked door blocks exit

Rediff.com3 May 2026

A fire in a residential building in Delhi's Vivek Vihar area resulted in the deaths of nine people. Rescue operations were carried out, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

Bareilly Police Rescue Abducted Child After Encounter

Bareilly Police Rescue Abducted Child After Encounter

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A one-year-old boy, abducted from a temple complex in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, was rescued by police after an encounter. The accused, who planned to sell the child, sustained bullet injuries during the operation.

Nurse Allegedly Masterminded Bareilly Child Trafficking Ring

Nurse Allegedly Masterminded Bareilly Child Trafficking Ring

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Police in Bareilly have uncovered a sophisticated child trafficking ring, allegedly kingpinned by a nurse, that targeted vulnerable women and arranged illegal sales of newborns. The racket was exposed after the abduction of a toddler, leading to multiple arrests and the identification of a wider network involving fake medical practitioners and links to private hospitals and IVF centres.

Why Delhi Saw A Sharp Rise In Fire Emergencies In April

Why Delhi Saw A Sharp Rise In Fire Emergencies In April

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Fire-related emergencies in Delhi surged by 73% in April compared to March, with 32 deaths reported in fire accidents between January and April, according to official data from the Delhi Fire Services.

3 kids among 9 killed in fire at Delhi's Palam area

3 kids among 9 killed in fire at Delhi's Palam area

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

A tragic fire in a Delhi residential building near Palam Metro Station claimed the lives of seven family members, including three children, prompting a large-scale rescue operation by the Delhi Fire Service.

14 killed in massive fire at Kolkata hotel, safety lapses exposed

14 killed in massive fire at Kolkata hotel, safety lapses exposed

Rediff.com1 May 2025

A massive fire that tore through a budget hotel in the congested Mechuapatti area of Burrabazar in central Kolkata on Tuesday night claimed at least 14 lives and left 13 injured, triggering a political blame game and calls for accountability.

Kerala landslide survivors recount harrowing narrow escapes

Kerala landslide survivors recount harrowing narrow escapes

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The couple, whose house was destroyed in the landslide, fled their home at 11 pm after noticing muddy water flowing through their area.

Saudi Doctor Behind German Car Attack

Saudi Doctor Behind German Car Attack

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

The suspect is a 50-year-old Saudi doctor who moved to Germany in 2006, Tamara Zieschang, the interior minister for the state of Saxony-Anhalt, said at a news conference. He has been practicing medicine in Bernburg, about 40 km south of Magdeburg.

16 killed in Maharashtra landslide, bad weather hits rescue ops

16 killed in Maharashtra landslide, bad weather hits rescue ops

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Four National Disaster Response Force teams are engaged in rescue work, he added. The village has around 50 houses, of which 17 were buried under the landslide, the official said.

2 killed, 68 hurt as car rams into German Christmas market, driver held

2 killed, 68 hurt as car rams into German Christmas market, driver held

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

The attack occurred when a car deliberately rammed into a crowd of people at the market, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries.

Toddler kidnapped in Delhi rescued in Orissa

Toddler kidnapped in Delhi rescued in Orissa

Rediff.com5 Feb 2005

One-and-half-year-old Arpit Diwan, who was kidnapped in Delhi on January 31, was rescued on Saturday in Sundergarh district of Orissa.

Yemeni plane crashes: 152 dead, toddler survives

Yemeni plane crashes: 152 dead, toddler survives

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

A toddler has been plucked alive from the waters of the Indian Ocean by rescue boats searching for survivors of a Yemenia Air flight from Paris that crashed off the Comoros Islands, says a report in Telegraph.

Toddler, family among 9 killed in Noida twin-building collapse; 5 arrested

Toddler, family among 9 killed in Noida twin-building collapse; 5 arrested

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

The National Disaster Response Force has mounted the rescue operation along with the police and the fire department.

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.

Several efforts were made to rescue Sujith: TN CM

Several efforts were made to rescue Sujith: TN CM

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Rescuers early on Tuesday pulled out the decomposed and mangled body of Sujith Wilson from deep inside the unused borewell, after a futile 80-hour attempt to save the child who had fallen in while playing near his house in Nadukattupatti in Tiruchirappalli.

What Makes This Film So Special For Sharmila Tagore

What Makes This Film So Special For Sharmila Tagore

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

'Paap Aur Punya was not a success but I recall it with fondness because we had so much fun.' 'In one sequence, Shashi gets beaten by goons.' 'Saif toddled into the frame to rescue his Shashi Uncle from these bad people since no one else was doing the needful!'

It was dark, could hear only screams of people: Maha landslide survivor

It was dark, could hear only screams of people: Maha landslide survivor

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

At least 12 persons died in the landslide that took place late Wednesday night in remote Irshalwadi, reaching which takes more than an hour from the nearest motorable road.

Kerala train arson: Cops nab Bengal native, attribute crime to lack of money

Kerala train arson: Cops nab Bengal native, attribute crime to lack of money

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

North Zone IG Neeraj Kumar Gupta said the man, who was a beggar, is suspected to have done the act "due to mental trauma", as he could not get any money from begging in the state.

Train coach set afire in Kerala, police detain 1; NIA, IB join probe

Train coach set afire in Kerala, police detain 1; NIA, IB join probe

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

The incident occurred on the Alappuzha-Kannur Executive Express train in which two months ago a man had set fire to his co-passengers, which resulted in three deaths including a toddler, leading to speculation that it might be a case of sabotage and connected to the earlier one.

Toddler's kidnappers wanted Rs 1 crore as ransom

Toddler's kidnappers wanted Rs 1 crore as ransom

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

The 18-month-old boy, who was kidnapped allegedly by a domestic help from his Delhi home three days ago, has been rescued from neighbouring Faridabad with arrest of four persons, including two women, police said on Wednesday.

How Young Doctors Fought For A Child's Life Mid-Air

How Young Doctors Fought For A Child's Life Mid-Air

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The child's mom continued to sob and pray. The Vistara staff was valiantly standing by offering as much assistance as they were capable of.

73 killed in massive building fire in S. Africa's Johannesburg

73 killed in massive building fire in S. Africa's Johannesburg

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Authorities said it was unclear what sparked the blaze at the five-storey building in the city centre.

2-yr-old Tamil boy trapped in borewell for over 40 hrs

2-yr-old Tamil boy trapped in borewell for over 40 hrs

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

The rescue personnel had launched an operation to reach Sujith Wilson and pull him out of the borewell into which he had fallen on Friday evening while he was out playing nearby. More than six crews of the National Disaster Response Force as well as the State Disaster Response Force have been working to rescue the two-year-old but are yet to reach him.

10 kids died after falling into borewells in 15 yrs

10 kids died after falling into borewells in 15 yrs

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

The toddler's death brought to the fore the lack of awareness on sealing unused borewells and public apathy towards taking safety measures.

Raigad tragedy: Excavator operator praised for non-stop work

Raigad tragedy: Excavator operator praised for non-stop work

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

The operator, Kishore Bhagwat Lokhande, 24, who stays with his parents and two siblings near the bus stand in Mahad, said he got a call on Monday evening from his office, asking him to rush to Kajalpura area as a five-storey building has collapsed.

1 dead as 5-storey under-construction building collapses in Ghaziabad

1 dead as 5-storey under-construction building collapses in Ghaziabad

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

The National Disaster Response Force personnel were pressed into service soon after the incident and rescue and search operations were underway, police said.

Death toll in Bhiwandi building collapse rises to 39

Death toll in Bhiwandi building collapse rises to 39

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

The dead include 18 children in the age group of two to 15, including three toddlers, an official said.

6 killed in building collapse in Mumbai

6 killed in building collapse in Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

A five-storey structure in Behrampada slum, Bandra East collapsed killing six people on Thursday afternoon.

Telangana: 14-month-old girl stuck in borewell dies

Telangana: 14-month-old girl stuck in borewell dies

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

After about 58 hours of rescue operation involving different agencies, the child, daughter of a farm labourer, was found dead.

Monsoon fury throws life out of gear in Hyderabad

Monsoon fury throws life out of gear in Hyderabad

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

The state government has declared a holiday on Wednesday and Thursday for all private institutions, offices, non-essential services within Outer Ring Road here in view of rains.

India has excellent diplomatic service, they know what to do: German envoy

India has excellent diplomatic service, they know what to do: German envoy

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

Putin's idea was to attack his neighbouring country, he has to stop and then only we can find a solution, said the German ambassador.

Kerala: Amid gloom and despair, they bring hope

Kerala: Amid gloom and despair, they bring hope

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

The visual of a man kneeling down in muddy waters to help women step on to him to get into rescue boats went viral on Sunday.

5 killed in Malaysia floods, PM cuts short holiday in US

5 killed in Malaysia floods, PM cuts short holiday in US

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Five people, including a toddler, have been killed and over 100,000 people evacuated in Malaysia after one of the country's worst floods hit 4 states, forcing Prime Minister Najib Razak to cut short his holiday in the US.

Why RSS-BJP Have Abandoned West Bengal

Why RSS-BJP Have Abandoned West Bengal

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

'The RSS-BJP fight against TMC excesses seem to have been limited to fighting the assembly poll, not coming to the defence of ordinary Bengalis who are being crushed daily by Trinamool goons,' points out Virendra Kapoor.

Quad Is Not In A Quandary

Quad Is Not In A Quandary

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

More than India's alignment with the Quad, India's defence cooperation and partnership with the USA is of critical importance, notes Rup Narayan Das.