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  California: Explosion inside courtroom after suspect throws bag during arraignment process

  World | September 26, 2024 0:01 IST

  A suspect was inside the court building and threw a bag in an arraignment courtroom that then exploded, reported the Noozhawk, a local online news outlet in Santa Barbara County, citing Superior Court Executive Officer Darrel Parker.

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  Iran: 51 killed, over 20 injured after methane gas leak causes massive explosion at coal mine

  World | September 22, 2024 14:28 IST

  A methane leak sparked an explosion at a coal mine in eastern Iran, killing at least 51 people and injuring 20 others, Iranian state media reported Sunday. The rescue operation in block B has been completed.

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  Can your smartphone be used as explosive like pager? Here's what experts say

  Technology | September 20, 2024 18:53 IST

  Recent explosion of a pager in Lebanon sent shockwaves globally, leaving people wondering if their smartphones could also be used as explosives. Here's what the experts have to say.

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  VIDEO: Explosion during funeral of Hezbollah member killed in pager blast

  World | September 18, 2024 21:42 IST

  Hundreds of people were wounded in fresh blasts involving communication devices used by Lebanon's Hezbollah group, a security source said. Many of the wounds were to the stomach and hands, the source said.

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  How did Hezbollah's pagers explode, and could your smartphone also be at risk?

  Technology | September 18, 2024 6:54 IST

  Pager displays brief text messages for users, which are sent by a central operator through telephone. Unlike mobile phones, pagers use radio waves for communication. The operator sends messages using radio frequency unique to the recipient's device, rather than the internet.

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  What is a pager, and why are Hezbollah militants still using such outdated device?

  World | September 18, 2024 0:01 IST

  The long-forgotten communication device has recently resurfaced in the spotlight following a series of explosions that injured over a thousand people in Lebanon.

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  What is Hezbollah, the Lebanese group hit by most advanced pagers explosion?

  World | September 17, 2024 21:19 IST

  Hezbollah is a powerful part of the "Axis of Resistance", an alliance of Iran-backed groups across the Middle East that also includes the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas, which ignited the Gaza war by attacking Israel on October 7.

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  Iran's ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, injured in mysterious pager explosion

  World | September 17, 2024 22:28 IST

  "Amani has a superficial injury and is currently under observation in a hospital," Fars quoted a source as saying. More than 1,000 people across Lebanon, including Hezbollah fighters and medics, were wounded on Tuesday when the pagers they use to communicate exploded.

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  Andhra: 14 injured in explosion at illegal firecracker factory operating in residential building

  India | September 16, 2024 16:49 IST

  Police sealed the illegal firecracker factory running in a residential building in Ambedkar Konaseema district. A probe into the matter has been launched, the police said.

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  Germany: Massive explosion at Cologne restaurant entry point, police launch major operation | VIDEO

  World | September 16, 2024 14:14 IST

  A building was badly damaged due to the explosion, media outlets reported. The area is known for its nightlife, and is full of bars and restaurants.

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  Chandigarh explosion: Punjab Police arrests second suspect in grenade attack

  India | September 15, 2024 9:20 IST

  Chandigarh explosion: A low-intensity blast occurred at a house in Sector 10 area on September 11 with its owner claiming that two persons in an auto-rickshaw had hurled a grenade.

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  Raigad: Two workers dead, four injured after blast at chemical factory

  Maharashtra | September 12, 2024 15:51 IST

  The blast created chaos at the factory. People present at the company took all affected persons to a local hospital. Police and fire brigade officials controlled the situation in the factory.

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  Tamil Nadu: Two killed in explosion at firecracker manufacturing factory

  Chennai | August 25, 2024 12:06 IST

  The exact reason behind what caused the explosion is not clear.

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  Pakistan: Two children, woman killed in blast in Balochistan province's Pishin

  World | August 25, 2024 7:12 IST

  The attack comes days after two pedestrians were injured in a roadside explosion in the Noshki district, which according to the police occurred when a convoy of paramilitary forces Frontier Corps was passing by.

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  Maharashtra: 22 workers injured in boiler explosion at steel factory in Jalna

  Maharashtra | August 24, 2024 17:22 IST

  Maharashtra news: The police official said that the explosion at Gaj Kesari Steel Mill, which occurred around noon, resulted in molten iron falling on workers.

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  Andhra Pradesh: 15 killed, several injured in reactor explosion at pharma company in Anakapalle

  India | August 21, 2024 21:27 IST

  The accident occurred due to a reactor explosion at Essensia Company in Achutapuram SEZ. Authorities are working to ensure the safety of the area and to prevent any further incidents.

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  Mexico: Five killed after explosion, fire rips through tequila plant; tourists evacuated | VIDEO

  World | July 24, 2024 14:21 IST

  The blast reportedly occurred in a 500,000-litre tank at the plant, which caused a fire that spread to three other tanks. Five workers were confirmed killed and several others were injured in the explosion.

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  Blast in Bihar Sampark Kranti train at Samastipur Junction creates chaos | Details

  Bihar | July 21, 2024 20:39 IST

  Bihar Sampark Kranti train was on platform number one of Samastipur Junction in Bihar. There was a sudden stampede due to an explosion in the general compartment of the train.

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  Tamil Nadu: Two killed, two others injured in explosion at fireworks unit, CM announces ex gratia

  Chennai | July 09, 2024 20:48 IST

  The explosion occurred at a firecracker manufacturing factory at Kalayarkurichi village near Sivakasi. Chief Minister MK Stalin announced Rs 3 lakh ex gratia to the next of the kin of deceased.

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  Haryana: Two killed in multiple blasts at fireball factory in Gurugram | VIDEO

  India | June 22, 2024 11:09 IST

  A series of blasts happened at a fireball factory in the Daulatabad Industrial area of Gurugram. The fire tenders rushed to the spot and doused the fire.