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Dia Mirza's 'Kaafir' returns to the screen as a powerful feature film
Mumbai, April 2: As a treat for the fans of the heart-wrenching web series, 'Kaafir', ZEE5 has brought back the beloved story that captured hearts in 2019 but this time as a powerful feature film.
Manchu Manoj pens adorable post for daughter on her first birthday
Chennai, April 2: Telugu actor Manchu Manoj has penned an adorable post for his daughter on the occasion of her first birthday on Wednesday.
Radical group founder wanted in Jaipur serial blast plot apprehended in Ratlam
Bhopal, April 2: The Madhya Pradesh Police in Ratlam achieved a significant breakthrough in apprehending Firoz, also known as Sabji, a fugitive implicated in a conspiracy to execute serial blasts aimed at creating panic and terrorising the Rajasthan capital city of Jaipur.
Thoothukudi Thermal Power station likely to resume power generation today after March 15 blaze
Chennai, April 2: Unit III of the Thoothukudi Thermal Power Station (TTPS) is expected to resume power generation on Wednesday following the fire that had forced the shutdown of three units on March 15.
MP sends minister-led team to Gujarat explosion site, ex-gratia announced
Bhopal, April 1: In the wake of the devastating explosion at a firecracker factory in Deesa of Banaskantha district, Gujarat, which claimed several human lives, the Madhya Pradesh government has declared financial support for the affected families.
Madhya Pradesh CM Yadav announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia to families of workers killed in Gujarat factory fire
Bhopal, April 2: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday announced Rs 2 Lakh ex-gratia to to the families of the workers killed in the firecracker factory fire in Gujarat's Banaskantha district. He also announced Rs 50,000 to the injured.
Gujarat: PM Modi expresses grief over Banaskantha firecracker godown accident, announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia
New Delhi, April 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed grief over a firecracker explosion in the Banaskantha region of Gujarat that claimed 18 lives and announced the ex-gratia of 2 lakh rupees to the next of kin of each deceased.
West Bengal: Fire at firecracker factory kills family of eight, including four children
Kolkata, April 1: A massive fire at a firecracker factory and godown in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district claimed the lives of eight members of a family, including four children, after the blaze spread to their nearby house, police said on Tuesday.
Rahul Gandhi condoles demise of workers in Gujarat's factory fire; urges for strict enforcement of safety rules
New Delhi, April 1: Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday condoled the demise and injuries of several workers in a firecracker factory in Banskantha, Gujarat, urging for "strict enforcement of safety rules and clear accountability of those responsible."
Over 100 injured in fire after gas pipeline explosion in Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, April 1: More than 100 people were injured in a fire that broke out following a gas pipeline leak on the outskirts of Myanmar's capital, Kuala Lumpur, on Tuesday, Al Jazeera reported.
Blast at firecracker factory in Gujarat kills 18, Rahul Gandhi calls for thorough probe
Deesa: , April 1 (IANS) At least 18 workers were killed following an explosion at a firecracker factory located on Dhunwa Road in Deesa town of Gujarat’s Banaskantha district. The death toll may further rise as rescue operations are underway.
MP CM Mohan Yadav expresses grief over labourers' death in Gujarat firecracker godown blast
Bhopal, April 1: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has expressed deep sorrow over the death of labourers from the state in a blast incident at a firecracker godown in Gujarat's Banaskantha district on Tuesday.
MP CM expresses grief over untimely death of workers in Gujarat firecracker factory
Bhopal, April 1: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has expressed profound grief over the untimely death of workers hailing from Madhya Pradesh due to the explosion in a firecracker factory in Banaskantha, Gujarat.
7 killed in firecracker factory explosion in Gujarat's Deesa, rescue operations underway
Deesa, April 1: At least seven workers were killed and several injured in an explosion at a firecracker factory and godown on Dhunwa Road in the Deesa town of Gujarat's Banaskantha district on Tuesday.
Massive fire in commercial building in Noida, several injured
Noida, April 1: A massive fire broke out in a commercial building located in Sector-18 of Noida, Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday, causing panic in the entire area.
Gulshan Grover: 'First Copy' takes us back to an era when line between crime, cinema was razor-thin
Mumbai, April 1: The makers of “First Copy” starring Munawar Faruqui have dropped its gripping teaser and actor Gulshan Grover said that the series takes us back to an era when the line between crime and cinema was razor-thin.
Bengal illegal factory blast: Death toll rises to 8, owners absconding
Kolkata, April 1: The death toll in the blast at an illegal firecracker factory in West Bengal's Patharpratima has risen to eight.
Six killed in illegal firecracker factory blast in Bengal
Kolkata, April 1: At least six persons, including three children, have been reportedly killed following a major blast at an illegal firecracker factory at Patharpratima in South 24 Parganas district in West Bengal on Monday night.
Telangana: Fire breaks out at scrap godown in Injapur, none hurt
Rangareddy, March 31: A fire broke out at a scrap godown at Injapur in Telangana's Rangareddy district on Monday evening, police said.
Delhi: Fire breaks out at slipper and shoe-cutting waste godown in Zakhira
New Delhi, March 31: A major fire was reported from New Delhi's Zakhira area on Monday. A slipper and shoe-cutting waste godown caught fire near the railway line in an area of approximately 1000 sq yards.
Unprecedented militancy: Deadly Ramadan in Pakistan with record attacks
New Delhi, March 31: During this year's (2025) Ramadan, Pakistan experienced a surge in militant violence, marking the highest number of attacks in a decade. This was disclosed in a new report released by a think tank on Monday.
Gujarat: Massive blaze breaks out near wood company and petrol pump in Kutch
Kutch, March 31: A massive fire broke out near a wood company at a petrol pump on the Gandhidham-Bhachau Highway in Gujarat's Kutch district.
$6.8 billion extra budget aimed at addressing 'pressing issues': South Korea
Seoul, March 31: The finance ministry here said on Monday that its proposal of a supplementary budget of 10 trillion won ($6.8 billion) aims to tackle the nation's most "pressing issues" rather than serve as an economic stimulus.
Noida: Massive blaze breaks out in Surajpur factory, firefighters attempt to control
Noida, March 31: A massive fire broke out at a factory in Noida's Surajpur on Monday. Fire tenders rushed to the spot and are currently working to bring the blaze under control.
On-site probe begins into point of ignition for South Korea's Uiseong wildfires
Seoul, March 31: South Korean police, firefighters and relevant authorities on Monday conducted their first joint on-site investigation at the original point of ignition for the nation's worst wildfires in history that charred vast areas of woodland in the southeastern province of North Gyeongsang last week.
Israel cancels independence day fireworks out of respect for war victims
Tel Aviv, March 31: Israel's Transportation Minister Miri Regev in charge of Independence Day celebrations, announced on Sunday that this year's festivities will not include fireworks, including silent displays, due to the ongoing war and in consideration of PTSD-affected veterans and the general public.
Delhi: Fire breaks out at multispeciality hospital in Laxmi Nagar
New Delhi, March 31: A fire broke out at a multispeciality hospital in Laxmi Nagar, Delhi, an official said.
7.0-magnitude quake hits Tonga
Suva, March 31: A 7.0-magnitude earthquake jolted 79 km SSE of Pangai, Tonga, at 1:18 local time on Monday, the US Geological Survey said.
South Korea proposes $6.8 billion extra budget to support economy
Seoul, March 30: The government here on Sunday proposed a supplementary budget worth at least 10 trillion won (US$6.8 billion) to support the economy hit by political uncertainties and destructive wildfires.
South Korea: Worst-ever wildfires contained in Gyeongsang provinces
Seoul, March 30: Massive wildfires that ravaged the provinces of North and South Gyeongsang for over a week have been fully contained, authorities said Sunday.
South Korea: Authorities confirm full containment of massive wildfires in Gyeongsang provinces
Seoul, March 30: South Korean authorities on Sunday confirmed that the massive wildfires that devastated the North and South Gyeongsang provinces of the country last week have now been fully contained, Yonhap News Agency reported.
US: No survivors expected as plane crashes in Minnesota
Los Angeles, March 30: A small plane crashed in a residential area in the US state of Minnesota, setting a house on fire, said the US Federal Aviation Administration.
Hamas agrees to Egyptian proposal for hostage release, ceasefire
Cairo, March 30: Hamas has accepted a new proposal put forward by Egypt to release five hostages, including American-Israeli Edan Alexander, in exchange for a renewed ceasefire, CNN reported, citing a Hamas source statement.
South Korea: Police book man suspected of starting worst-ever wildfires
Seoul, March 30: South Korea's Police authorities said on Sunday that they have booked a man suspected of starting massive wildfires that ravaged the southeastern part of the country.
Lebanese army investigates rocket fire into Israel, arrests suspects
Beirut, March 30: Lebanese Army Commander General Rodolph Haykal has said that the military is investigating the Friday rocket fire from southern Lebanon into Israel, with several suspects detained for questioning, media reported.
Hamas releases second propaganda video of Israeli hostage Elkana Bohbot pleading for release
Jerusalem, March 30: Hamas's armed wing has released a video showing an Israeli hostage, Elkana Bohbot, pleading for his release.
Hamas approves new truce proposal as Israel begins new ground operations in Gaza's Rafah
Gaza/Jerusalem, March 30: Hamas has said it had approved a proposal from mediators for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, which it received two days earlier.
Wildfires in South Korea reignited in southeast areas overnight; death toll rises to 30
Andong, March 29: Wildfires in South Korea reignited in the southeastern part of the country overnight, fire authorities said on Saturday, adding firefighting helicopters were dispatched to extinguish them.
Andhra Pradesh: Gas Tanker leak sparks massive fire after collision in Chittoor, one injured
Chittoor, March 29: A major accident was averted on Saturday morning when a gas tanker collided with a container vehicle. The tanker's leak caused a fire near Bodabandla Cross in the Chittoor district.
India has come to the assistance of Sri Lanka at critical moments: Foreign Secy Misri
New Delhi, March 28: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, during the special briefing on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Thailand and Sri Lanka, emphasised that Sri Lanka is an integral part of India's "Neighborhood First" policy and provided the help to the island nation at critical moments.