Rescue Operation
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Four dead, two rescued after tragic drowning incident in Rajasthan's Dungarpur
Rajasthan | Jul 12, 2026, 07:42 PM ISTAccording to preliminary information, children from Likhi Badi village, along with some relatives visiting from Gujarat, had gone to the river for bathing. While enjoying their time in the water, they reportedly entered a deeper section of the river and began struggling to stay afloat.
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At least 28 killed after major fire tears through shoe factory in China; harrowing videos surface
World | Jul 09, 2026, 09:15 PM ISTChina's Ministry of Emergency Management said it had sent a joint working team to the scene to oversee rescue operations and support the emergency response. Firefighters and rescue teams were deployed to search for victims and bring the situation under control.
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Wayanad landslide death count rises to six; rescue op underway for two missing workers
India | Jul 09, 2026, 08:35 PM ISTMeanwhile, 57 families living in landslide-prone areas have been shifted to two relief camps set up at Meppadi Polytechnic College and the Government UP School in Cheeral village.
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Five dead, 18 injured as portion of temple collapses in Maharashtra's Parbhani, rescue ops underway
Maharashtra | Jun 20, 2026, 11:40 PM ISTPreliminary reports suggest that 30 to 40 people are feared trapped, eight have been rescued, five are in critical condition and work is underway to rescue the remaining people.
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Bihar: At least 1 dead as boat carrying 13 capsizes in Kosi River in Darbhanga, rescue operation on
Bihar | Jun 10, 2026, 01:20 PM ISTAccording to preliminary information, the vessel overturned while crossing the river, throwing all occupants into the water. One body has been recovered so far, while efforts are underway to trace and rescue the remaining passengers.
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Delhi: 2 puppies die after fire engulfs house in New Friends Colony; several rescued | VIDEO
Delhi | Jun 07, 2026, 05:27 PM ISTAccording to initial information, all those rescued were brought out safely. However, one dog was reported to have suffered injuries in the incident. The injured pet was evacuated and taken to a veterinary hospital for treatment.
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Bihar: Three dead, four missing after boat capsizes in Samastipur; search operation on
Bihar | May 28, 2026, 07:27 PM ISTAccording to officials, strong winds caused the small boat to lose balance and overturn in the water. The vessel was a dinghy fitted with a motor, which had reportedly stopped working properly before the incident.
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MP tragedy: Five killed as soil caves in during well construction in Panna; bodies recovered
Madhya Pradesh | May 26, 2026, 06:08 PM ISTAccording to local officials, the workers were engaged in digging and reinforcement work inside the under-construction well when loose soil from the surrounding area suddenly caved in, trapping them beneath heavy debris.
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Major disaster averted in J-K's Gulmarg: 300 tourists rescued after cable car develops mid-air snag
Jammu and Kashmir | May 25, 2026, 04:20 PM ISTFollowing the incident, gondola services on both the upward and downward routes have been suspended until the technical issue is fully resolved. Officials assured visitors that restoration work is already underway and services will resume only after comprehensive safety checks are completed.
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Karnataka: Eight die, two missing as river current sweeps away mussel collectors in Uttara Kannada
Karnataka | May 24, 2026, 07:20 PM ISTThe incident took place in the Tatte Hakkalu river near Shirali village in Bhatkal taluk. Around 14 people had gone into the river to collect freshwater mussels, a seasonal activity commonly carried out by local communities living along riverbanks and coastal areas.
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UP: Boy dies after water tank stairs collapse in Siddharthnagar; two rescued by Army helicopter
Uttar Pradesh | May 03, 2026, 02:50 PM ISTTwo children, Pavan (14) and Shaban (12), were left stranded at the top of the tank after the collapse. Rescue efforts continued overnight, but heavy rain made access difficult and delayed operations.
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Fire breaks out at Crossings Republik market area, Ajnara Society in Ghaziabad; dousing ops on
Uttar Pradesh | Apr 21, 2026, 12:47 PM ISTFire breaks out at Crossings Republik market area, Ajnara Society in Ghaziabad; dousing ops on
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UP: Six killed, several injured in bus-truck collision on Dhaulana-Gulawati road in Hapur
Uttar Pradesh | Apr 13, 2026, 06:54 AM ISTPolice teams rushed to the scene immediately after the alert was raised, and a rescue operation was swiftly launched. The injured were promptly taken to a hospital for treatment.
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Odisha: 12-foot king cobra rescued amid panic in crowded Ganjam locality
India | Apr 02, 2026, 08:31 PM ISTQuick-thinking locals immediately alerted the Snake Helpline, prompting a swift response. Two helpline members arrived at the scene, first informing the forest department before cautiously beginning the challenging task of capturing the enormous snake.
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Colombian Air Force plane crash: Death toll rises to 66, over 77 people rescued from crash site
World | Mar 24, 2026, 09:44 AM ISTThe C-130 Hercules aircraft went down soon after departing from Puerto Leguízamo, near Colombia’s southern border with Ecuador and Peru, leaving burning wreckage scattered across the jungle.
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Hyderabad HYDRA DRF's midnight heroics: 9 workers saved from crocodile-infested Mir Alam reservoir
Telangana | Jan 26, 2026, 10:15 AM ISTHyderabad: HYDRA Station Fire Officer Jameel and Rescue Team In-Charge Swami quickly reached out to the stranded workers, easing their panic with steadfast assurances: "We'll launch a boat and pull you to safety, whatever the hour."
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Uttarakhand: At least 7 feared dead after bus falls into gorge in Almora; rescue ops on
India | Dec 30, 2025, 11:19 AM ISTRescue teams from the SDRF were immediately dispatched to the accident site following the distress call. The injured have been rushed to the Government Hospital in Bhikiyasain for medical treatment.
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Video: Leopard captured after terrorising Maharashtra residents, several injured in rescue operation
Maharashtra | Dec 19, 2025, 04:16 PM ISTMaharashtra leopard attack: Forest teams cornered the leopard in a first-floor flat, trapping it safely away from residents and averting more attacks. They cordoned off the building and nearby areas as a precaution, urging everyone to stay inside, the official added.
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36 killed, 279 missing after massive fire engulfs high-rise building in Hong Kong
World | Nov 26, 2025, 11:37 PM ISTThe fire, which began in the afternoon, quickly climbed up bamboo scaffolding and construction netting surrounding the buildings. By night, flames and thick smoke were seen pouring from multiple apartment windows, prompting officials to raise the alarm to level 5, the highest severity.
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Delhi Airport fire: Blaze engulfs Air India bus near aircraft at IGI Terminal 3 | Video
Delhi | Oct 28, 2025, 02:50 PM ISTEarlier in the day, a massive fire engulfed the Customs officials’ room at Gannavaram International Airport in Andhra Pradesh’s Vijayawada. The blaze destroyed software equipment, a split air conditioner in the immigration room and luggage bags belonging to Customs officials.