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Seven explosions rock area near US military base in Iraq's Irbil, fires erupt, smoke seen rising
World | Jul 24, 2026, 02:27 PM ISTAt least seven explosions were heard near a military base hosting US forces in Iraq's Irbil, with thick smoke seen rising from the area. Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the blasts or reported any casualties.
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Massive blasts reported in Damascus as Macron visits Syria, casualties feared
World | Jul 07, 2026, 04:51 PM ISTNotably, Macron entered the presidential palace to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa when the explosions happened near the Four Seasons Hotel. However, the Syrian authorities did not immediately comment on the incident.
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PM Modi receives call from Qatar Amir after 12 Indians killed in gas plant explosion
India | Jun 23, 2026, 11:14 PM ISTTwelve Indians were among 13 people killed in an explosion at an LNG facility in the Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar Sunday night.
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12 Indians among 13 killed in Qatar gas plant explosion; Embassy issues helpline numbers
World | Jun 22, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTA massive explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG complex killed 13 people, including Indians, and injured 66 others. The blast occurred during efforts to restart operations at the strategic gas facility.
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Massive Sun explosion set to hit Earth tomorrow; auroras may be visible in parts of India
Science | Jun 07, 2026, 11:26 PM ISTA solar storm traveling at 1,400 kilometers per second is set to strike Earth on Monday. NASA has issued an alert for a strong G3-class geomagnetic storm. This event is likely to produce colorful auroras in the skies over northern India, Europe, and Australia.
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Jalandhar BSF camp IED blast: Accused used own SIM to trigger explosion, arrested
India | May 14, 2026, 02:41 PM ISTThe mastermind behind the IED blast is Pakistani terrorist Shahzad Bhatti. According to sources, the accused procured the explosives used in the IED from an individual located in the border area.
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One dead, three injured in explosion at firecracker unit in Tamil Nadu's Theni
India | Apr 25, 2026, 05:19 PM ISTA powerful explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Theni district of Tamil Nadu resulted in one death and left three workers critically injured. The blast occurred during chemical mixing, a highly sensitive process.
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Two killed, four injured in explosion at firecracker unit in Maharashtra's Palghar
Maharashtra | Apr 21, 2026, 04:42 PM ISTThe explosion occurred around 12 pm at a makeshift firecracker manufacturing unit operating out of a tin shed in an old farmhouse in Konsai village of Wada taluka.
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At least three people killed, two houses damaged in gas cylinder explosion in Andhra Pradesh
India | Apr 15, 2026, 03:34 PM ISTAt least three people died when a gas cylinder exploded in a house at Kammaravaripalli village in Kadiri mandal at around 12.30 pm. Workers from Telangana were living in that house where the explosion occurred.
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11 dead, 22 injured in boiler explosion at Vedanta Power Plant in Chhattisgarh's Singhitarai
India | Apr 14, 2026, 11:40 PM ISTSakti district SP Praful Thakur said, "11 people died and 22 injured in a boiler blast at Vedanta Power Plant in Singhi Tarai area of Sakti district. The injured have been taken to hospital in Raigarh."
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Iran strikes Kiryat Shmona in Israel, President Isaac Herzog forced to take cover
World | Mar 24, 2026, 10:51 AM ISTDuring his speech, Herzog said Israel could not return to last year’s ceasefire, and must secure “strategic depth inside Lebanon”.
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Video: Eight dead as massive fire breaks out inside house in MP's Indore, rescue operation on
Madhya Pradesh | Mar 18, 2026, 01:47 PM ISTIndore fire: Residents described seeing dense black smoke coming from the house, soon overtaken by raging flames that raced through several floors and killed eight residents in Brijeshwari Annexe Colony.
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Loud explosion heard near US embassy in Norway's Oslo amid Iran conflict | Video
World | Mar 08, 2026, 08:49 AM ISTNorwegian Police said a loud explosion was heard near the US embassy in Norway's capital, Oslo. However, it was not immediately clear what caused the blast or who was involved, the police said in a statement.
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At least 40 girl students killed in Israeli attack on elementary school in Iran's Minab
World | Feb 28, 2026, 05:15 PM ISTThe first strikes of the attack appeared to target the compound home to Iran's 86-year-old Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in downtown Tehran. It wasn't immediately clear if he was there at the time. Smoke could be seen rising from the Iranian capital.
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Smoke, explosions near Tehran spark alarm amid US-Iran nuclear tensions
World | Feb 18, 2026, 10:09 PM ISTIranian officials promptly attributed the smoke to reeds catching fire along the adjacent riverbank, ruling out any building explosion. The Parand Fire Department reported that firefighters were on the scene tackling the flames, with containment efforts in full swing.
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New York upstate church rocked by explosion; five in critical condition
World | Feb 18, 2026, 06:53 AM ISTAccording to New York State Police, four people were in the church basement when the furnace switched on. That is when the explosion occurred.
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Islamabad suicide blast: Over 70 dead after Friday prayers at Tarlai Imambargh, emergency declared
World | Feb 06, 2026, 10:24 PM ISTIslamabad suicide blast: Emergency services were quickly mobilised, with an emergency imposed at major medical facilities in Islamabad, including Polyclinic, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences and CDA Hospital, to manage a potential influx of casualties.
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Islamabad blast: Over 70 killed in suicide bombing at Shia shrine in Pakistan's capital
World | Feb 06, 2026, 05:36 PM ISTSuicide bombing in Pakistan's Islamabad: The blast, which happened at Tarlai Imambargah, left more than 70 people dead. A rescue operation is underway now.
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Massive blast in Iran port city kills 1, injures 14: Here's what we know so far
World | Feb 01, 2026, 07:00 AM ISTState television quoted a local fire official as blaming the blast on a gas leak. Media reported at least 14 others injured in the explosion.
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Tamil Nadu: One dead, 18 injured after helium cylinder explodes in Kallakurichi, probe underway
Chennai | Jan 20, 2026, 06:37 AM ISTKallakurichi District Collector Prashant also arrived at the scene. The police have registered a case and are investigating the incident, and a forensic team is examining the site where the cylinder exploded.