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  PM Modi receives call from Qatar Amir after 12 Indians killed in gas plant explosion

  India | June 23, 2026 23:14 IST

  Twelve 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 | June 22, 2026 23:44 IST

  A 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 | June 07, 2026 23:26 IST

  A 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 14:41 IST

  The 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 | April 25, 2026 17:19 IST

  A 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 | April 21, 2026 16:42 IST

  The 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 | April 15, 2026 15:34 IST

  At 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 | April 14, 2026 23:40 IST

  Sakti 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 | March 24, 2026 10:51 IST

  During 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 | March 18, 2026 13:47 IST

  Indore 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 | March 08, 2026 8:49 IST

  Norwegian 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 | February 28, 2026 17:15 IST

  The 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 | February 18, 2026 22:09 IST

  Iranian 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 | February 18, 2026 6:53 IST

  According 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 | February 06, 2026 22:24 IST

  Islamabad 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 | February 06, 2026 17:36 IST

  Suicide 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 | February 01, 2026 7:00 IST

  State 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 | January 20, 2026 6:37 IST

  Kallakurichi 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.

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  Two dead, 84 others hospitalised in factory explosion in China's Inner Mongolia region

  World | January 19, 2026 8:53 IST

  A rescue team was searching for the eight people who are missing, said a representative of the Baotou city's Information Office at a news conference on Monday morning. Baogang United Steel is a major state-owned company, according to state media.

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  Hyderabad blast scare: Washing machine explodes near Jain Temple | VIDEO

  January 18, 2026 14:17 IST

  Hyderabad: Experts' initial probe fingers a short circuit or internal malfunction as the prime suspect. Typical washing machine explosion causes- electrical surges, circuit overloads, or factory flaws- mirror this case and fuel recurring blasts across India.