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Odisha boat capsize toll rises to 8, search op ends

Odisha boat capsize toll rises to 8, search op ends

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

The incident took place when around 50 passengers hailing from Kharsia area in the neighbouring Chhattisgarh were returning in the boat after visiting a temple in Patharseni Kuda in Odisha's Bargarh district.

5 Reasons Why LSG Are Struggling In IPL 2025

5 Reasons Why LSG Are Struggling In IPL 2025

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

LSG were outplayed with both bat and ball by Mumbai Indians as some of their biggest names failed once again to deliver under pressure.

India foils Pak's drone strikes at 26 sites; Punjab family hurt

India foils Pak's drone strikes at 26 sites; Punjab family hurt

Rediff.com10 May 2025

Meanwhile, a precautionary blackout has been enforfced in the multiple areas amid the esclating tensions between India and Pakistan.

Pak used 300-400 Turkish drones to target 36 places from Leh to Sir Creek

Pak used 300-400 Turkish drones to target 36 places from Leh to Sir Creek

Rediff.com9 May 2025

Colonel Sofiya Qureshi revealed that 300 to 400 drones were deployed across 36 locations, with several being shot down by Indian forces using both kinetic and non-kinetic methods.

Will the Royals spoil Knights' party at Eden?

Will the Royals spoil Knights' party at Eden?

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Riding high on their new-found confidence, defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders will be hoping to finally get it right at home and keep their play-off hopes alive when they take on a struggling Rajasthan Royals in their IPL match in Kolkata on Sunday.

Housing Sales Drop 28%

Housing Sales Drop 28%

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Average residential property prices in seven cities increased 10% to 34% due to new supplies in the luxury and ultra-luxury segments and overall demand.

Mumbai hoarding crash: 2 more bodies found under debris, toll may rise to 16

Mumbai hoarding crash: 2 more bodies found under debris, toll may rise to 16

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Two more bodies have been located under the debris at the site of a giant hoarding collapse in Mumbai as the search and rescue operation continued more than 40 hours after the incident, officials said on Wednesday.

From Struggle to Sparkle: Padikkal's Gritty Comeback

From Struggle to Sparkle: Padikkal's Gritty Comeback

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Padikkal's innings against Punjab Kings wasn't just a return to form -- it was a powerful reminder of his talent, timing, and temperament.

Anti-terror op in Kathua extended to new areas

Anti-terror op in Kathua extended to new areas

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Security forces on Saturday extended the ongoing search operation to new areas after the body of the fourth policeman and two slain terrorists were recovered from the scene of a gunfight in a remote forested area in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

Wipro Q4 PAT up 26%; sees up to 3.5% drop in revenue for Q1FY26

Wipro Q4 PAT up 26%; sees up to 3.5% drop in revenue for Q1FY26

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Wipro on Wednesday reported a 25.9 per cent year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit for the March quarter to Rs 3,569.6 crore, but warned of a weak quarter ahead with up to 3.5 per cent expected drop in IT services revenue for Q1FY26, amid global uncertainties. CEO and Managing Director Srini Pallia said clients remain cautious in the face of macroeconomic uncertainty.

Watching Reels Can BADLY HARM Your Eyes!

Watching Reels Can BADLY HARM Your Eyes!

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

'Reels may be short, but their impact on eye health can last a lifetime.'

Mysterious illness: J-K village declared 'containment zone'

Mysterious illness: J-K village declared 'containment zone'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

In view of the 'unidentified illness' in Rajouri's Badhal village, the village has been declared a containment zone, and the affected families' homes sealed; a few patients brought to Government Medical College (GMC) in Rajouri on Thursday.

Smile, Nod, Suffer: Are You Too Nice At Work?

Smile, Nod, Suffer: Are You Too Nice At Work?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Organisations that reward constant optimism and penalise negativity create environments where employees feel pressured to hide their struggles, notes Sonica Aron, founder of HR consultancy firm Marching Sheep.

10 Gut-Friendly Foods To Include In Your Diet

10 Gut-Friendly Foods To Include In Your Diet

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Dr Rajeshwari Panda, head of the dietetics department at Medicover Hospital, shares a list of foods that promote gut health.

Dhoni The Finisher Rises Again!

Dhoni The Finisher Rises Again!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

The CSK captain's vintage finishing act powered his side to a five wicket win, snapping a five match losing streak.

When Cricket Legends Walked Away Without A Roar

When Cricket Legends Walked Away Without A Roar

Rediff.com15 May 2025

While Sachin Tendulkar's 2013 farewell became a national pilgrimage, a vibrant celebration befitting a cricketing deity, the exits of many other Indian icons this century have been quieter journeys into the twilight.

'Toll on Mumbai trans-harbour bridge should be Rs 500, not Rs 250'

'Toll on Mumbai trans-harbour bridge should be Rs 500, not Rs 250'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'You need to have enough funds to maintain the primacy of public transport and it should not suffer because of lack of funds.'

CBI team visits train crash site, railways revises toll

CBI team visits train crash site, railways revises toll

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

A 10-member Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team on Monday visited the Balasore train accident site and began its probe into the triple train crash, a Railway official said.

21 killed in firecracker warehouse blast in Gujarat

21 killed in firecracker warehouse blast in Gujarat

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Eighteen people were killed and five others injured after a firecracker warehouse exploded and collapsed in Gujarat's Banaskantha district on Tuesday. The incident occurred in an industrial area near Deesa town around 9:45 a.m., killing workers from Madhya Pradesh and their family members. The warehouse was used to store firecrackers, but there is no evidence that firecrackers were being manufactured there. The Gujarat government has announced financial assistance for the victims' families.

Mumbai hoarding collapse: Toll rises to 14, rescue ops on

Mumbai hoarding collapse: Toll rises to 14, rescue ops on

Rediff.com15 May 2024

The 100-foot-tall illegal billboard fell at a petrol pump in Ghatkopar during dust storms and unseasonal rains that lashed Mumbai on Monday.

Boat owner family made Rs 30 cr profit during Kumbh: Yogi

Boat owner family made Rs 30 cr profit during Kumbh: Yogi

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath defended the Maha Kumbh, claiming it generated Rs 3 lakh crore in business and provided significant economic benefits to the region. He also highlighted the "flawless" law-and-order management during the event, citing no crime reports despite the participation of 66 crore devotees and tourists. Adityanath countered opposition criticism of the event, stating that a family with 130 boats made a profit of Rs 30 crore during the 45-day congregation.

Squeezed like sugarcane: Bhajji slams Bumrah's overwork

Squeezed like sugarcane: Bhajji slams Bumrah's overwork

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Harbhajan Singh has strongly criticised the Indian team management for their handling of pacer Jasprit Bumrah

Odisha train tragedy toll revised to 275

Odisha train tragedy toll revised to 275

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

According to Chief Secretary P K Jena, some bodies were counted twice.

Another Indian dies in Ukraine war, MEA asks Russia to...

Another Indian dies in Ukraine war, MEA asks Russia to...

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

India on Tuesday pressed Russia to release all the Indians recruited by the Russian military, following the death of another Indian national in the Russia-Ukraine conflict zone, taking the death toll to 10.

'May Allah bless them': Indian rescuers win hearts in Myanmar

'May Allah bless them': Indian rescuers win hearts in Myanmar

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Indian rescue personnel are being lauded for their compassion and expertise in assisting with the recovery efforts in earthquake-stricken Mandalay, Myanmar. The story of a Muslim family resisting initial attempts to recover a deceased loved one from the rubble, ultimately accepting the help of Indian rescuers who preserved the dignity of the woman's final posture in prayer, highlights the sensitivity and skill of the Indian team. The NDRF has rescued around 30 bodies and is working tirelessly in different locations, including the historic U Hla Thein monastery and Ganga Ghat Hindu Temple, where many are still missing. The Indian Army has also set up a field hospital, treating over 200 patients, and providing food to earthquake victims.

Kohli Revolts Against BCCI Family Rule

Kohli Revolts Against BCCI Family Rule

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

'Players can apply for permission if they want their families to stay longer on tours.' 'The BCCI will make a decision as it sees fit.'

Women We Admire: Anandibai Gopal Joshi

Women We Admire: Anandibai Gopal Joshi

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

This Women's Day week, we salute India's first female doctor, Anandibai Gopal Joshi. Her achievement opened the gates of freedom and liberty for India's women.

'As Tunnels Increase We See More Incidents'

'As Tunnels Increase We See More Incidents'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

'Balancing tunnel developments with ecological realities is a major challenge and, when overlooked, can contribute to mishaps.'

Hooch tragedy rocks TN assembly as toll rises to 48; HC slams govt

Hooch tragedy rocks TN assembly as toll rises to 48; HC slams govt

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The mortal remains of 29 people who died till Thursday were handed over to their relatives and the bodies were either buried or cremated, Kallakurichi District Collector Prasanth M S said.

'I Am Tired Of Seeing Dead Bodies'

'I Am Tired Of Seeing Dead Bodies'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

'Many of them are mutilated beyond recognition. Every day an encounter takes place.' 'Bastar has been burnt to ash.'

'No intention to...': Odisha govt on train crash death toll

'No intention to...': Odisha govt on train crash death toll

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee questioned the death figures, stating that 61 people from her state were dead and 182 were still missing.

Hathras stampede: 'Bhole Baba' not named in FIR; death toll rises to 121

Hathras stampede: 'Bhole Baba' not named in FIR; death toll rises to 121

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

The victims were part of the crowd of thousands that had gathered near Phulrai village in the Sikandrarau area for the 'satsang' by religious preacher Bhole Baba.

Sarpanch murder: Assailants recorded 15 videos, took 8 photos of brutality

Sarpanch murder: Assailants recorded 15 videos, took 8 photos of brutality

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

The chargesheet in the murder case of Santosh Deshmukh, sarpanch of Massajog village in Beed district, reveals horrific details of the torture he endured at the hands of his abductors. The accused recorded 15 videos, clicked eight photos, and even made two video calls, documenting the brutality. Deshmukh was abducted and killed in December for attempting to foil an extortion bid on an energy company. Seven men, including a close aide of state minister Dhananjay Munde, have been arrested so far.

Several killed in Guinea soccer stadium stampede

Several killed in Guinea soccer stadium stampede

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Unverified images also showed fans scrambling over the walls of the stadium.

YouTuber Elvish Yadav booked for 'fake video' of getting police escort

YouTuber Elvish Yadav booked for 'fake video' of getting police escort

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

YouTuber Elvish Yadav has been booked for posting a misleading video claiming he was escorted by the Rajasthan Police during a music video shoot in Jaipur. The police have denied providing any official security to Yadav and have registered a case against him for attempting to damage the reputation of the Rajasthan Police. The controversy erupted after Yadav uploaded a video on social media showing him traveling in a car with a police vehicle moving ahead of him. While Yadav claimed the police were escorting them, the Rajasthan Police has refuted this claim, stating that no such escort was provided. The matter is currently under investigation.

Covid Fading But Still Claims Lives

Covid Fading But Still Claims Lives

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

There have been 41 cases of Covid in the most recent four-week period ending mid-January, with three deaths.

Cow Hospitals And Wah Taj! in Agra

Cow Hospitals And Wah Taj! in Agra

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

'Be it tourist guides, hotels, rickshaw drivers, all have a livelihood thanks to Shah Jahan.'

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.

Panama ends US Nations League reign

Panama ends US Nations League reign

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

The United States' bid for a fourth consecutive CONCACAF Nations League title came to a stunning end

Traffic flow normal on routes to Kumbh: UP Police

Traffic flow normal on routes to Kumbh: UP Police

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Traffic flow is smooth on all major routes to the Maha Kumbh and vehicular movement in Prayagraj city is also normal ahead of the Maghi Purnima, police said on Tuesday.