CONTROLLED EXPLOSION
US embassy in London reopens after suspicious 'hoax' item found A suspicious package discovered outside the U.S. embassy in London prompted a controlled explosion by British police. Initial assessments suggest the package was a hoax device. The embassy, situated in Nine Elms, resumed normal operations after the ...
22 Nov, 2024, 08.18 PM ISTLondon police carry out controlled explosion near U.S. embassy British police conducted a controlled detonation of a suspicious package discovered near the U.S. embassy in south London. Authorities established cordons and are actively investigating the incident. The U.S. embassy confirmed the road closure as a ...
22 Nov, 2024, 04.05 PM ISTDeath toll in IOCL refinery fire rises to 2; blaze extinguished after nearly 12 hours A fire at the Indian Oil Corp refinery near Vadodara city killed two people. The fire started in a benzene storage tank and spread to two other tanks. The fire was extinguished after 12 hours. The refinery management will pay compensation to the fam...
12 Nov, 2024, 10.23 PM IST
One worker dies in fire at IOCL refinery in Vadodara An explosion at the Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) refinery in Vadodara, Gujarat, sparked a fire on Monday afternoon. Smoke was visible from a distance as firefighters worked to contain the blaze. While rescue operations are ongoing, early reports in...
11 Nov, 2024, 10.05 PM IST2 more terrorists killed in Jammu encounter; Army says their intention of 'major strike' thwarted A fresh gunfight erupted in Jogwan village, Akhnoor sector, as security forces killed three terrorists holed up in the area. One terrorist was killed, while an Army dog named Phantom died in action. Combat vehicles, helicopters, and drones were empl...
29 Oct, 2024, 09.59 PM ISTWild bear dies after eating bomb coated with corn flour in Madhya Pradesh's Balaghat forest A sloth bear succumbed to injuries after consuming a makeshift bomb disguised with corn flour, intended to control wild boar populations in Balaghat's Bijora village. Forest officials have intensified patrols and initiated investigations to locate t...
28 Oct, 2024, 01.32 PM ISTPakistan: Eight including four policemen killed in suicide blast in North Waziristan A suicide bombing in Pakistan's North Waziristan resulted in the deaths of eight people, including four police officers. The attack targeted a police post, and since the Taliban took control in Afghanistan, terrorist activity in Pakistan has surged....
27 Oct, 2024, 06.42 AM ISTBlast near Rohini school sends city on high alert; NIA, NSG teams on site A blast occurred at a CRPF school in Rohini's Prashant Vihar area, causing alarm in Delhi but resulting in no injuries. Initial investigations suggest it was a low-intensity IED, likely set off remotely, aimed to send a message rather than cause har...
20 Oct, 2024, 10.50 PM ISTBlast outside CRPF school in Delhi: Investigation reveals traces of low explosives at site A major explosion near Rohini, New Delhi, caused damage but no injuries, involving crude, low-explosive materials. Authorities, including NIA and NSG, are investigating the incident as a potential terror threat, collecting forensic samples and revie...
20 Oct, 2024, 10.28 PM ISTWest Bengal: At least 7 dead in coal mine blast A blast at a coal mine in West Bengal's Birbhum district killed seven workers and injured several on Monday. The state government announced compensation for the affected families and a job as a home guard for one member of each. An investigation is ...
08 Oct, 2024, 12.33 AM ISTJapan's Miyazaki Airport reopens after WWII bomb explodes near runway; What you need to know Japanese airport bomb explosion: Miyazaki Airport in Japan resumed operations on Thursday after a World War II-era bomb exploded near the runway, creating a crater and forcing the cancellation of 87 flights. The blast, believed to be from an America...
03 Oct, 2024, 12.07 PM ISTTamil Nadu: Explosion at firecracker manufacturing factory in Virudhunagar An explosion occurred at a firecracker factory in Sattur, Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu, with the blaze still ongoing. Fire and Rescue officials are unable to approach due to continuous explosions. No casualties have been reported so far. The ca...
28 Sep, 2024, 09.27 AM ISTPager Blasts: Are mobile phones vulnerable, too? The explosion of pagers used by Hezbollah members in Lebanon and Syria has raised concerns about the security of smartphones. Experts explain that while such attacks on smartphones are theoretically possible, the sophisticated security measures and ...
19 Sep, 2024, 11.07 PM ISTHow Israel built a modern-day Trojan horse: Exploding pagers and walkie-talkies In Lebanon, a series of explosions triggered by booby-trapped pagers and walkie-talkies left dozens dead and thousands wounded. The devices, distributed by a shell company linked to Israeli intel, targeted Hezbollah operatives but also affected civi...
19 Sep, 2024, 09.58 PM ISTLebanon bans pagers, walkie-talkies from flights Lebanese authorities have banned walkie-talkies and pagers on flights from Beirut airport after thousands of such devices exploded during a deadly attack on Hezbollah. The ban extends to air shipments. At least 37 people were killed and over 3,000 w...
19 Sep, 2024, 06.20 PM ISTWalkie-talkies yesterday, fridges tomorrow? Lebanon residents face new fears of exploding devices Lebanon Explosion: Lebanon is facing a crisis after a series of explosions targeting electronic devices used by Hezbollah, believed to be orchestrated by Israel. The attacks have caused numerous casualties and heightened fears of an all-out war. The...
19 Sep, 2024, 02.05 PM ISTPager blasts: Will the dramatic attacks trigger a bigger war? Pager explosions: Hezbollah has accused Israel of a coordinated attack after pagers used by its members exploded in Lebanon and Syria, killing nine and injuring thousands. The incident, involving devices modified by Mossad, has escalated tensions be...
18 Sep, 2024, 02.14 PM ISTPager Explosions in Lebanon kill 8 leaving over 2,700 injured. What are Pagers? Here¡¯s what happened Pager explosions in Lebanon claimed the lives of many innocent people. Authorities of Lebanon are still in a grey area that what actually triggered the explosion which resulted in numerous serious injuries and fatalities.
18 Sep, 2024, 01.00 AM ISTMaharashtra: Death toll climbs to 10 in Dombivali boiler blast, rescue operations underway A boiler blast at a chemical factory in Dombivli has killed 10 people, with two still missing. Rescue operations continue amidst hazardous conditions. Chairman Siddhesh Kadam, under Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's directive, reviewed the site and emp...
24 May, 2024, 01.45 PM ISTDrats, there's a rat problem! but hold on to your hats NYC's rodent infestation prompts unconventional solutions, including a proposed birth control plan using ContraPest. The city's battle against the Malthusian rat population explosion faces scrutiny from animal rights groups and the Chinese zodiac's ...
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