Explosives

Congress Demands Probe By Sitting High Court Judge In Shivamogga Blast

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Saturday January 23, 2021

Opposition Congress in Karnataka on Saturday demanded a probe by a sitting High Court Judge into the explosion at a stone quarry near Shivamogga.

"Quarry Owner, 2 Others Arrested Over Karnataka Explosion": BS Yediyurappa

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Friday January 22, 2021

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Friday said five people were killed in the powerful explosion of a truckload of gelatin sticks at a stone crushing unit in Shivamogga district and assured action against unlawful mining and those responsible for the mishap.

5 Dead In Explosion At Quarry In Karnataka's Shivamogga, Area Sealed

Karnataka News | Reported by Nehal Kidwai, Maya Sharma, Edited by Debanish Achom | Friday January 22, 2021

Four people were killed in an explosion at a stone mining quarry in Karnataka's Shivamogga district, the police control room said. The possibility of subsequent explosions at the quarry at Hunasondi near village Abbalagere has not been ruled out by the police since some dynamite sticks are still live, the police said. Bomb disposal squads have been...

Madhya Pradesh Assembly Session Cancelled. Covid Blamed, But...

India News | Written by Anurag Dwary | Thursday January 21, 2021

The Shivraj Singh government in Madhya Pradesh had called off the winter session of the assembly citing coronavirus, weeks after conducting a successful campaign for by-elections. The Vidhan Sabha was scheduled to be held from December 28 and the decision to call it off was taken at the all party meeting. The reason cited was a sudden explosion in ...

Fire Breaks Out At A Residence In Hyderabad, 13 Injured: Official

Hyderabad News | ANI | Thursday January 21, 2021

Thirteen people were injured after a cylinder explosion triggered a major fire in Hyderabad last night.

At Least 3 Dead, Several Injured In Madrid Building Explosion: Mayor

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday January 20, 2021

At least two people died and several were seriously injured on Wednesday when an explosion ripped through a building in central Madrid, the Spanish capital's mayor said.

Strong Explosion Rocks Building In Central Madrid

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday January 20, 2021

A strong explosion rocked a building in central Madrid on Wednesday, witnesses said, with images from Spanish television and the emergency services showing the street covered in debris.

Motorcycle Planted With Explosive Found In J&K's Poonch: Police

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday January 10, 2021

A major tragedy was averted with the timely detection of a 2.4 kg Improvised Explosive Device (IED) fitted on a motorcycle in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, a police officer said on Sunday.

26 Killed In Yemen Airport Blasts After Arrival Of New Government

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday December 30, 2020

At least 26 people were killed Wednesday as explosions rocked Yemen's Aden airport moments after a new unity government flew in, in what some officials charged was a "cowardly" attack by Iran-backed Huthi rebels.

Nashville Blast Suspect Died In Explosion, Police Say

World News | Reuters | Monday December 28, 2020

The 63-year-old suspect in the bombing that rocked Nashville on Christmas Day morning was killed in the blast that destroyed his motor home and damaged more than 40 businesses, authorities said on Sunday.

Five Maoists Arrested In Chhattisgarh: Police

Cities | Press Trust of India | Saturday December 26, 2020

Five Maoists allegedly involved in planting improvised explosive devices (IEDs) to target security forces have been arrested from Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, the police said on Saturday.

"Bomb Is In This Vehicle": Blast In US' Nashville After Chilling Warning

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday December 26, 2020

A huge blast tore through a section of downtown Nashville early Friday, after police responding to reports of gunfire discovered a parked motorhome reportedly blaring a warning that it carried a bomb.

Vehicle Explosion In US' Nashville On Christmas An "Intentional Act", Say Police

World News | Reuters | Friday December 25, 2020

A parked motor home exploded in downtown Nashville on Christmas morning in what police described as an "intentional act," and fire officials reported taking three people to hospital but none were critically injured.

Two Killed In House Collapse As Pipeline Explodes In Gujarat's Gandhinagar

India News | ANI | Tuesday December 22, 2020

At least two people were killed and one injured after a gas pipeline exploded in Gandhinagar on Tuesday, causing a house to collapse.

Afghan Blast Kills 15, All Children: Officials

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday December 18, 2020

At least 15 children were killed when a motorbike laden with explosives blew up near a religious gathering in eastern Afghanistan on Friday, officials said.