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At least 23 killed in explosion at firecracker unit in Tamil Nadu’s Virudhunagar

More than 30 workers were present when the explosion took place in Vanaja firecracker factory. Toll is likely to rise further as many feared trapped in debris.

Low-intensity explosion outside BJP’s Chandigarh office, none hurt. NIA probe underway

A low-intensity blast outside the BJP Chandigarh office, a scooter and car damaged. NIA, FSL, Chandigarh Police, crime branch and crime cell teams investigating.

IED wires, detonators found: Deadly blast in illegal rat-hole mine in Meghalaya raises glaring questions

It has been three days since blast in Thangsko region of East Jaintia Hills. While 27 mine workers are dead, nine are in hospital and more bodies are believed buried in illegal mines.

Swiss Alps bar fire: What we know & what we don’t about blaze that killed 40

The fire broke out on 1 January at a bar called Le Constellation in the luxury Alpine ski resort town of Crans-Montana.

Delhi blast: White i20 car that exploded near Red Fort belongs to doctor from Pulwama

Home Minister Amit Shah directs multi-agency probe. UP, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana issue precautionary alerts.

‘Real-time, all-climate’ explosives detector could enhance airport & border security—no dogs, no swabs

Bengaluru-based CeNS designs accurate, portable, and cheap sensor using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy. It could significantly reduce risks at vulnerable choke points. 

Explosion reported near a PVR complex in Delhi’s Rohini, police & fire tenders at the spot

According to the owner of a shop near the PVR, the explosion was not very loud & a 'white powder was found' at the spot. Police are investigating the possible cause of the blast.

Ukraine strikes deep in Russia with US ATACMS missiles on 1000th day of war

Russia claims to have intercepted 5 of 6 ATACMS missiles fired at Bryansk, while Ukraine says it struck an arms depot 110 km inside Russia, causing secondary explosions.

2 Chinese nationals killed in blast near Karachi airport, Baloch Liberation Army claims responsibility

The Sunday attack allegedly targeted convoy of Chinese nationals employed by Port Qasim Electric Power Company. China has demanded a thorough probe & strict punishment for perpetrators.

Trucks with aid for Gaza Strip arrive at Rafah crossing, yet to pass through

Around 160 trucks reportedly left al-Arish in Egypt's Sinai peninsula in the early hours of Tuesday, where hundreds of tonnes of aid has been awaiting an agreement on aid delivery.

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Buddha comes home to Ladakh exposition: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

The Government of India recognises Ladakh as one of the most important living centres of Buddhist culture in the world. We are committed to safeguarding its unique cultural traditions.

Lesson for India from the West: AI is hollowing out white-collar jobs & birthing a new middle-class elite

Post-2022 as AI has spread in developed economies, it is leading to another round of polarisation—the middle class jobs are being lost in offices rather than in factories.

Fourth S-400 sets sail for India, to arrive by mid-May; likely to be deployed along Pakistan border

The fifth S-400 air defence system is undergoing various stages of production trials, and will be delivered by November-December this year, it is learnt.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.