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National shooting coach booked under POCSO Act for assaulting minor

National shooting coach booked under POCSO Act for assaulting minor

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

A prominent member of India's shooting coaching staff, Ankush Bhardwaj, has been accused of sexual harassment by a minor shooter.

World Blitz: Erigaisi stuns Carlsen, shares lead

World Blitz: Erigaisi stuns Carlsen, shares lead

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

World Blitz: Erigaisi stuns Carlsen, Abdusattorov to emerge joint leader after 11 rounds

Two quakes in 2 days rattle Delhi, Haryana; no reports of damage, injuries

Two quakes in 2 days rattle Delhi, Haryana; no reports of damage, injuries

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

An earthquake of magnitude 3.7 struck near Jhajjar in Haryana, sending tremors across parts of Delhi-NCR for the second consecutive day, raising concerns among residents.

5.8-magnitude quake hits parts of northeast, Bengal

5.8-magnitude quake hits parts of northeast, Bengal

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake shook parts of northeast India and West Bengal. No immediate reports of casualties or significant damage were reported. The epicenter was in Udalguri district, Assam.

'Hatred And Bloodshed Can Only Give Birth To Love'

'Hatred And Bloodshed Can Only Give Birth To Love'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

'In a world that's loud and fractured, this is my small offering of softness. Of love.'

Did Al Falah doc linked to Delhi blast accused attend AIIMS interview?

Did Al Falah doc linked to Delhi blast accused attend AIIMS interview?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Delhi Police have detained three individuals, including two doctors, in connection with the car explosion near the Red Fort. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities questioning multiple people and examining potential links to a wider terror module.

'There was a car in front of my auto, something in it suddenly blasted'

'There was a car in front of my auto, something in it suddenly blasted'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Eyewitnesses described a deafening blast that rattled windows and left locals in a state of panic, with seven fire tenders rushing to the scene to battle the flames.

69 killed as massive 6.9-magnitude quake hits Philippines

69 killed as massive 6.9-magnitude quake hits Philippines

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

The city is a home to about 90,000 residents. The earthquake was followed by four earthquakes of magnitude 5 or higher in the area after the first tremor.

Will Xi Jinping's Enemies Stage A Coup?

Will Xi Jinping's Enemies Stage A Coup?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

If Xi Jinping is dethroned in the future, the instrument for that may well be embedded within the PLA, notes former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Strong tremors felt in north India after 6.4-magnitude quake jolts Nepal

Strong tremors felt in north India after 6.4-magnitude quake jolts Nepal

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

The latest earthquake was also felt in parts of Noida and Greater Noida, adjoining Delhi, prompting several people living in high-rises to rush out of their buildings.

6.1 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan, tremors in north India

6.1 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan, tremors in north India

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

The quake triggered panic among people, with many in Delhi and the National Capital Region reporting shaking of furniture.

Four quakes rock Nepal, one of 6.2 intensity; north India feels tremors

Four quakes rock Nepal, one of 6.2 intensity; north India feels tremors

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Four earthquakes, the strongest being of magnitude 6.2, jolted Nepal in quick succession with tremors reverberating through parts of north India including Delhi-NCR, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said on Tuesday.

5.5-earthquake in Nepal jolts Bihar districts

5.5-earthquake in Nepal jolts Bihar districts

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Several places in Bihar were jolted by a 5.5-magnitude earthquake that struck Nepal early on Friday, with tremors felt in Muzaffarpur, Samastipur and other bordering districts, officials said.

More than 800 killed as 6.0 earthquake rocks Afghanistan

More than 800 killed as 6.0 earthquake rocks Afghanistan

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

An earthquake in Afghanistan's east has killed at least 610 people and injured 1,300, a spokesman for the Taliban government said on Monday, PTI has reported quoting AP.

5.1 magnitude earthquake hits Bay of Bengal

5.1 magnitude earthquake hits Bay of Bengal

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

There was no report of any loss of properties or casualty so far, a senior official of the Odisha revenue department said, adding that the impact of the earthquake was "negligible" as its centre was in the Bay of Bengal.

Tremors felt in Delhi as 3.1-magnitude quake strikes Faridabad

Tremors felt in Delhi as 3.1-magnitude quake strikes Faridabad

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

An earthquake of magnitude 3.1 struck Faridabad in Haryana at 4.08 pm on Sunday, the National Centre for Seismology said.

Residents rush out of homes as strong tremors hit Delhi-NCR

Residents rush out of homes as strong tremors hit Delhi-NCR

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Bhalla's account was echoed by a cross-section of residents of Delhi-NCR after a 6.6 magnitude temblor on Tuesday night was felt across large swathes of northern India as the earthquake struck the Hindukush region in Afghanistan.

'Everything was shaking, felt as if bridge was collapsing'

'Everything was shaking, felt as if bridge was collapsing'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

'I have never felt such strong tremors of an earthquake'

How To Treat Frozen Shoulder, Slip Disc

How To Treat Frozen Shoulder, Slip Disc

Rediff.com21 May 2025

rediffGURU Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan, a senior consultant physiotherapist, guides you on how to identify and treat pain and injuries effectively.

2 strong earthquakes within an hour rock Manipur

2 strong earthquakes within an hour rock Manipur

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Cracks were seen in several buildings in Manipur following the quakes. Videos shared on social media showed cracks at a school building in Wangjing Lamding in Thoubal district where a relief camp for the ethnic strife hit people was being run.

Flat Tracks, Broadcast Blackout Mar Duleep Trophy

Flat Tracks, Broadcast Blackout Mar Duleep Trophy

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Under pressure, the BCCI announced that the final to be played from September 11-15 will be broadcast live.

From Gujarat To Global Stage: Modi's 25 Year Journey

From Gujarat To Global Stage: Modi's 25 Year Journey

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'I disagree with much of Modi's politics, but it cannot be denied that in these years in office, he has carved more than a niche for himself in history,' points out Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay, author, Narendra Modi: The Man, The Times.

5.4-magnitude quake hits J-K's Doda; tremors felt in parts of north India

5.4-magnitude quake hits J-K's Doda; tremors felt in parts of north India

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

In Doda's Bhaderwah town, a few buildings developed cracks due to the tremors.

5.4-magnitude quake hits Nepal; tremors felt in Delhi

5.4-magnitude quake hits Nepal; tremors felt in Delhi

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

This is the third earthquake to hit seismically-active Nepal in a week.

6 dead as earthquake jolts Nepal, tremors felt across north India

6 dead as earthquake jolts Nepal, tremors felt across north India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Th epicentre of the 6.3-magnitude earthquake, which struck at 1.57 am, was in Nepal, about 90 km east-southeast of Pithoragarh

Over 200 prisoners escape from Pak jail after earthquake

Over 200 prisoners escape from Pak jail after earthquake

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

ne inmate was killed, and three paramilitary Frontier Corps personnel and one jail staff were injured in the Monday night incident in Karachi's Malir jail, Geo News reported.

Strong tremors jolt Delhi, north India after quake in Afghanistan

Strong tremors jolt Delhi, north India after quake in Afghanistan

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Panic-stricken people rushed out of buildings as the earthquake struck around 10.20 pm and was also felt in Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan.

Evacuate us, say Indian students in Iran after Israeli strikes

Evacuate us, say Indian students in Iran after Israeli strikes

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Zahra said that while the university officials visited the students and advised them to remain calm, they did not offer clarity on which areas might be safer.

Myanmar earthquake toll rises to 1,644; over 3,000 injured

Myanmar earthquake toll rises to 1,644; over 3,000 injured

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

The death toll from a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar has risen to more than 1,000, as rescue workers continue to recover bodies from the ruins of collapsed buildings.

126 killed, about 200 hurt as massive quake hits Tibet

126 killed, about 200 hurt as massive quake hits Tibet

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

The epicentre was located in Tsogo Township of Dingri County, which has a population of approximately 6,900 people within a 20-km radius. There are 27 villages within this area.

More than 2000 killed, hundreds hurt as 6.3 magnitude tremor hits Afghanistan

More than 2000 killed, hundreds hurt as 6.3 magnitude tremor hits Afghanistan

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Local officials in Herat said that over 30 people have died and more than 600 others have been injured in several earthquakes in this province, reported the Pajhwok Afghan News.

Tremors felt in TN, AP after 5.1-magnitude quake in Bay of Bengal

Tremors felt in TN, AP after 5.1-magnitude quake in Bay of Bengal

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

The quake was at a depth of 10 km in the Bay of Bengal and was about 296 km south-south east of Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh and 320 km east north east of Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Rare Earth Magnet Shortage: Will China Play Ball?

Rare Earth Magnet Shortage: Will China Play Ball?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

The 17 rare earth elements that are at the centre of the current crisis are critical components of everyday products -- from cars to jet engines to electronics like smartphones and flat-screen TVs.

India-Pakistan Conflict Takes Toll On Punjab Trade

India-Pakistan Conflict Takes Toll On Punjab Trade

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

'Those who call for war from far-off places should realise the repercussions it has on the people who are actually affected.'

5.4 magnitude quake jolts Sikkim; tremors felt in Bengal, Bihar

5.4 magnitude quake jolts Sikkim; tremors felt in Bengal, Bihar

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took stock of the damage caused by the earthquake in eastern India and has spoken to the chief ministers of Bihar, Assam and Sikkim, government sources said.

Myanmar earthquake: ISRO reveals before and after images

Myanmar earthquake: ISRO reveals before and after images

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

ISRO's Cartosat-3 satellite captured images of the damage caused by the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar on March 28. The images show significant damage in Mandalay and Sagaing cities, including the complete collapse of the historic Ava (InnWa) Bridge near Inn Wa City. The earthquake also caused cracks and ground ruptures in the flood plains of the Irrawaddy River.

Operation Brahma: IAF Planes, IN Ships Head For Myanmar

Operation Brahma: IAF Planes, IN Ships Head For Myanmar

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Under the direction of the ministry of external affairs, the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) efforts are being progressed in conjunction with Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff, the Indian Army, the Indian Air Force and the National Disaster Response Force, the defence ministry stated.

At least 150 die as 7.7 strong quake rocks Myanmar, Thailand

At least 150 die as 7.7 strong quake rocks Myanmar, Thailand

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

The earthquake rocked many parts of Thailand including its capital Bangkok, the venue for next week's summit of BIMSTEC regional grouping that is scheduled to be attended by Modi among other leaders.

Don't equate victim, perpetrator of terror attacks: Misri in Tokyo

Don't equate victim, perpetrator of terror attacks: Misri in Tokyo

Rediff.com22 May 2025

India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has underscored the importance of not equating the victims and perpetrators of terror attacks, highlighting the need for global unity in combating terrorism. Speaking at Raisina Tokyo 2025, Misri expressed appreciation for Japan's support following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, India. He also cautioned against the trend of some Western countries hyphenating India and Pakistan in the context of their recent military confrontation. Misri further outlined India's economic aspirations and its commitment to becoming a factor of stability in a turbulent world.

Quake toll in Turkey, Syria tops 5,000 as fresh tremors felt

Quake toll in Turkey, Syria tops 5,000 as fresh tremors felt

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

The death toll in Turkey and Syria jolted by multiple earthquakes has reached more than 5,000, even as two fresh tremors hit eastern Turkey on Tuesday, reported the United States Geological Survey.