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Amid tensions in West Asia, Danish police investigate explosions near Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen

2 explosions occurred in Strandagervej/Lundevangsvej area. While no casualties were reported, police say 'possible connection to Israeli Embassy located in the area' being investigated.

Fire breaks out in Surat chemical plant after explosion, 24 injured

The blaze erupted at the factory after an explosion in a large tank when inflammable chemicals leaked out.

Two killed in vehicle ‘explosion’ near US-Canada border, FBI investigating

Car was coming from the US side, and exploded near the Rainbow Bridge at the US-Canada crossing. Cause for explosion and the nationalities of the 2 people who died are still unknown.

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.

‘Wish I’d spoken up’: James Cameron found the hull design of submersible Titan risky

Other experts in industry and whistle-blowing employee raised alarms in 2018, criticizing OceanGate for opting against seeking certification and operating as experimental vessel.

Russia repels Ukrainian drone attack on Druzhba oil pipeline site claims region’s governor

Drone strikes on Russian energy facilities have increased in recent weeks. Russia blames Ukraine, but Kyiv doesn't publicly take responsibility for them

Several police officers, firefighters hurt in explosion at apartment building in Germany

Police and firefighters were called to aid a helpless person, and when they arrived, there was an explosion at the door to the apartment, said a police spokesperson.

Blasts reported at strategic Russian airbases far from Ukraine, three killed

State-owned RIA news agency said six others were injured in the tanker explosion in Ryazan, 185 km southeast of Moscow.

Man wounded in Mangaluru blast is the main suspect with Islamic State links

The suspect, Mohammed Shariq, was one of two people wounded in the Saturday evening blast. Police suspect the IED he was carrying exploded before reaching its intended target.

50 injured in Bihar’s Aurangabad fire after gas cylinder burst

At least 50 people sustained injuries after a fire at a general store in the Shahganj Teli area of Bihar’s Aurangabad on Saturday, causing a gas cylinder & refrigerator to explode.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

Yudh Seva Medal for Major General SS Sharda, who led Indian Army’s info war during Op Sindoor

Independence Day honours for ADG Strat Comm team behind Op Sindoor’s strategic messaging, including the logo designer, for real-time narrative control & countering misinfo.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.