Explosives
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Six Karnataka policemen suspended after gelatin sticks found on PM Modi's convoy route in Bengaluru
India | May 25, 2026, 06:43 AM ISTGelatin sticks were recovered ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Art of Living Centre on the outskirts of the city on May 10. Following the information, the National Investigation Agency swung into action and joined the probe.
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Over 100 boxes of explosives seized from pickup van near Kerala's Palakkad Medical College
India | Feb 05, 2026, 01:18 PM ISTKerala Police seized more than 100 boxes of gelatin sticks and detonators hidden under a watermelon load in a pickup van near Palakkad. The driver attempted to flee but was caught and is now facing charges under the Explosive Substances Act.
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Threat averted in Rajasthan on New Year's Eve, car with 150 kg explosives seized in Tonk; 2 arrested
Rajasthan | Dec 31, 2025, 05:42 PM ISTTwo men were arrested in Tonk after police seized 150 kg of ammonium nitrate, along with 200 cartridges and 1100 metres of safety fuse wire, from their car. The explosives were allegedly being transported for illegal supply, and an investigation is underway to determine the source and intended use.
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Chhattisgarh: Nine IEDs seized from Maoist dumps in Dhamtari district
chhattisgarh | Apr 27, 2025, 04:34 PM ISTChhattisgarh: Maoists often plant IEDs along the road and dirt tracks in forests to target security personnel during patrolling.
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Jammu and Kashmir: Security forces conduct search operation in Sidhra after reports of explosives
Jammu and Kashmir | Nov 24, 2024, 01:03 PM ISTJammu and Kashmir: Earlier on Satuday, Baramulla Police, in a joint operation with security forces, busted a terror hideout in the Kunzer area of Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Manipur Police, Army conduct search operations, recover explosives in Churachandpur
Manipur | Sep 22, 2024, 02:49 PM ISTThe operation led to the recovery of a substantial cache of arms, including a 5.5 feet rocket, 9 mm SMG Carbines and other explosives.
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False reports of explosives found in car near Trump rally spread online
World | Sep 18, 2024, 11:20 PM ISTA spokesperson for the county police, said in follow-up messages that the person, who police have not yet identified, was a civilian and not a member of a law enforcement agency. He also said the person was not working at or affiliated with the event.
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Israel planted explosives in 5,000 Taiwan-made pagers ordered by Hezbollah: Reports
World | Sep 18, 2024, 09:51 AM ISTAround 3,000 of the pagers used in Lebanon exploded when Israel reportedly sent a "cryptic message", killing nine people and wounding thousands. This could be one of the most advanced warfare against Hezbollah, which has sworn punishment against Israel.
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Delhi-NCR malls including Select Citywalk and Ambience receive bomb threat, probe on
Delhi | Aug 20, 2024, 02:35 PM ISTSeveral major shopping malls in Delhi, including Select CityWalk and Ambience Mall, received bomb threat emails on Tuesday, claiming explosives were set to detonate within hours. Delhi Police responded by deploying Bomb Disposal Squads and fire tenders to the locations.
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SEBEX 2: Know everything about India's one of the most powerful and lethal explosives
India | Jul 02, 2024, 01:50 PM ISTThis achievement has been significantly propelled by the Ministry of Defence's push towards Atmanirbharta, or self-reliance, in the defence sector. Additionally, the Directorate General of Naval Armament Inspection of the Indian Navy has provided crucial guidance and support throughout the process.
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'Suspicious' bag triggers bomb scare at New Delhi Railway Station
Delhi | May 31, 2024, 11:53 PM ISTThe suspicious objects were found in the garbage area on the Paharganj side of the New Delhi Railway Station. No explosives were found in the suspicious objects, the Delhi Police informed.
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Chhattisgarh: One dead, six injured after blast at explosives factory in Bemetara
chhattisgarh | May 25, 2024, 12:05 PM ISTChhattisgarh news: The explosion occurred in the unit located near Pirda village in Berla development block, a district administration official said.
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Mizoram: Heroin, explosives valued over Rs 47 crore seized, three held
Mizoram | Mar 09, 2024, 07:08 AM ISTMizoram news: In a separate joint operation by Assam Rifles and the police, heroin weighing 1,376 gm valued at Rs 9.6 crore was recovered from the same Zokhawthar area on Thursday.
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Iraq: 11 people killed in attack by unknown assailants with guns, explosives in Diyala
World | Dec 01, 2023, 05:32 PM ISTA roadside bomb exploded in Diyala and gunmen opened fire on rescuers and bystanders present at the scene, according to two security officials. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack that killed 11 civilians.
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Russia: Blast at explosives manufacturing plant claims 6 lives, 2 injured
World | Jul 07, 2023, 06:24 PM ISTThe accident occurred when workers were dismantling equipment at a workshop in the Promsintez explosives manufacturing plant in Samara region.
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Explosives in huge quantity found in Rajasthan's Dausa ahead of PM Modi's visit on Feb 12
Feb 10, 2023, 12:00 AM ISTRajasthan: According to reports, police have seized 1000 kg (approx) of explosives, including 65 detonators, and 40 boxes with 360 gelatin sticks which are used for blasting. One gelatin stick weighs around 2.78 kg.
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Government exempts ISRO from provisions of explosives rule
India | Nov 29, 2022, 01:16 PM ISTAs per the conditions, ISRO has to follow the guidelines of the Storage and Transportation of Explosives Committee (STEC) for the construction of buildings for the manufacture, storage, transportation and use of explosives.
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Kerala explosive haul: 8,000 gelatin sticks found abandoned in Palakkad
India | Aug 04, 2022, 02:01 PM ISTKerala news: A case has been registered in this connection and an investigation has been launched, said police.
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17 killed in fire at Russian industrial explosives factory
World | Oct 23, 2021, 07:55 AM ISTThe fire that covered an area of 160 square meters has been extinguished. The factory building was completely destroyed in the blast.
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Army foils terror bid, detects explosive material hidden in village near Kupwara
India | Aug 09, 2021, 10:37 PM ISTAs per the operating procedures, the area was cordoned off by Army personal and J&K Police and soon the specialist Bomb Disposal Squad sanitized the area around to avert any tragedy.