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  Four workers die after inhaling toxic septic tank fumes in Jaipur, two in critical condition

  Rajasthan | May 27, 2025 16:14 IST

  Preliminary investigations suggest that the workers were initially hesitant to enter the tank due to extreme heat and the presence of hazardous gases.

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  Do you use scented wax melts? Study says it can release toxic particles in indoor air

  Lifestyle | February 23, 2025 12:56 IST

  A recent study published in the ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology Letters found that aroma compounds released from the scented wax melts can react with ozone in indoor air to form potentially toxic particles. Read on to know more.

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  Madhya Pradesh: Two die after inhaling toxic gas inside well in Anuppur

  Madhya Pradesh | August 25, 2024 18:27 IST

  Madhya Pradesh news: The Kotwali police station in-charge Arvind Jain said that labourers were working on a farm when two of them entered a well to resolve some problem with the motor pumps.

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  Uttar Pradesh: Four dead after inhaling toxic gas while cleaning septic tank in Chandauli

  Uttar Pradesh | May 09, 2024 14:02 IST

  Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath condoled the loss of lives and expressed his condolences to the bereaved families. He has directed officials to reach the spot at the earliest and expedite relief measures.

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  US accuses Russia of using 'chemical weapons' in Ukraine, violating international ban

  World | May 02, 2024 10:42 IST

  The US accused Russia of using the choking agent chloropicrin, which is banned by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), against Ukrainian troops. It also accused Moscow of scaling up attacks using riot control gas and sanctioned several entities.

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  Delhi: 6, including 4 of family die after inhaling fumes of coal braziers in 2 separate incidents

  Delhi | January 14, 2024 19:58 IST

  Delhi is reeling under severe cold conditions as the minimum temperature dropped to 3.5 degrees Celsius -- this winter's lowest -- on Sunday morning. The chilling weather compels people to use angithi for the heat.

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  Four workers hospitalised after inhaling toxic gas leaked from pipeline in Vadodara pharma factory

  Gujarat | December 27, 2023 0:02 IST

  At least four workers are hospitalised after inhaling toxic gas leaked from a pipeline in Vadodara-based pharma factory, police informed on Tuesday.

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  Tamil Nadu: Three dead after inhaling toxic fumes in septic tank in Cuddalore

  May 14, 2023 18:25 IST

  Tamil Nadu news: The incident which took place on Saturday, claimed the lives of three people who were identified as Krishnamoorthy (40), Balachandran (32) and Shakthivel (22).

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  Pakistan: Toxic gas leak kills 5, sickens dozens in Karachi port city

  World | February 17, 2020 13:13 IST

  The source of the leak, which occurred on Sunday night, and the type of gas that had leaked were not immediately known. There was no suspicion of sabotage.

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  4 dead, 15 hospitalised after inhaling toxic gasses coming out of vegetable container in Karachi

  World | February 17, 2020 8:01 IST

  At least four people died and 15 were hospitalised after inhaling toxic gases emanating from a vegetable container in Pakistan's port city Karachi, police said. The container was unloaded from a cargo ship in Kemari port area on Sunday night.

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  40 Hospitalised After Inhaling Toxic Gas In Navi Mumbai

  India | November 23, 2010 20:41 IST

  Mumbai, Nov 23: Over 40 people, including children, were today hospitalised with breathing problems after inhaling poisonous ammonia gas which leaked from a tank in a cold storage room of a company in neighbouring Navi

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