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"People Living In Fear": Ex Minister's Friendly Fire Over Bihar Murders
A day after BJP ally Chirag Paswan targeted the Nitish Kumar government over the string of murders in Bihar, the JDU-BJP ruling alliance has drawn friendly fire from senior BJP leader and former Union Minister Ram Kripal Yadav.
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31 Workers Raced In Dark To Escape Being Trapped After LA Tunnel Collapse
Fire Department Chief Ronnie Villanueva said the workers had to make it through the most treacherous part themselves, climbing over more than 12 feet (3.6 meters) of loose dirt before rescuers could reach them and drive them to the only opening.
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Volcano Tourism Can Kill You. So Why Do Some Travellers Like Playing With Fire?
The death of a 26-year-old Brazilian publicist and trekker has raised concerns about the safety of volcano tourism
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Fireworks Facility Explosion In California Sparks Massive Fires
A fireworks facility in the Yolo County town of Esparto, California, has exploded and caught fire, prompting widespread panic, road closures, and emergency response operations.
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Indian Navy Contains Fire On Board Vessel With 14 Indian Crew
The Indian Navy contained a fire on board a Palau-flagged tanker in the North Arabian Sea and ensured safety of 14 of the vessel's Indian crew members.
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Days After Stampede, Bengaluru Stadium's Power Cut For Violating Safety Norms
The power supply to M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru was cut Monday for failing to comply with safety norms, NDTV has learnt.
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ONGC Well In Assam Capped After 16 Days Of Leakage: Hardeep Singh Puri
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday said ONGC has successfully capped the blowout of its crude oil well in Assam's Sivasagar district after 16 days of gas leakage from there.
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Video: Man Upset Over Divorce Sets Fire To Moving Train In Seoul, Faces Trial
A 67-year-old man has been indicted for setting a fire on a Seoul subway train, injuring dozens. Prosecutors say he committed the act in protest over a divorce ruling.
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SpaceX Starship Rocket Explodes During Ground Test at Texas Launch Pad
A SpaceX Starship rocket exploded during a static fire test at the Starbase facility in Texas, causing significant damage but no injuries. Preliminary findings suggest a pressurised tank failure in the rocket’s nosecone. Despite recent setbacks, SpaceX remains committed to its Mars mission, backed by NASA and a newly approved expansion in Starshi...
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Axiom-4 Mission Carrying Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Reportedly Delayed Due to LOx Leak
A liquid oxygen (LOx) leak detected in SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket has led to the fourth delay of the Axiom-4 mission, which includes Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla. Identified during a static fire test, the leak has paused launch plans as engineers work on repairs and safety checks, with a new launch date yet to be confirmed.
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Fire Erupts On Singapore-Flagged Container Vessel Off Kerala Coast, 4 Missing
A major fire broke out on board a Singapore-flagged ship after a container explosion off the Kerala coast on Monday, defence sources said.
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Astronauts Track Massive Dust Clouds over Canada and the US from ISS in June 2025
While conducting microgravity experiments and preparing for the Ax-4 crew, ISS astronauts documented massive wildfire smoke clouds drifting over Canada and the U.S., highlighting the station’s role in monitoring Earth-based environmental events from orbit. The smoke, seen from space, resulted from wildfires that triggered evacuations and impacted...
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TikTok's 'Chromebook Challenge' Sparks School Laptop Fires In US, Prompting Safety Concerns
A viral TikTok challenge known as the "#ChromebookChallenge" is prompting students to insert metal objects into their school-issued Chromebooks' USB ports.
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Pilot Dead, Houses Damaged As Small Plane Crashes In California
About 40 firefighters were on scene. With the flames out, they began working on overhaul and salvage operations.
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Kolkata Fire: Hotel Violated Every Possible Safety Norm, Say Officials
What started as a minor blaze inside a virtual tinderbox of a hotel - operating without even basic firefighting provisions - quickly escalated into one of the worst fire tragedies in Kolkata in recent memory, claiming the lives of at least 14 people.
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"People Living In Fear": Ex Minister's Friendly Fire Over Bihar Murders
A day after BJP ally Chirag Paswan targeted the Nitish Kumar government over the string of murders in Bihar, the JDU-BJP ruling alliance has drawn friendly fire from senior BJP leader and former Union Minister Ram Kripal Yadav.
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31 Workers Raced In Dark To Escape Being Trapped After LA Tunnel Collapse
Fire Department Chief Ronnie Villanueva said the workers had to make it through the most treacherous part themselves, climbing over more than 12 feet (3.6 meters) of loose dirt before rescuers could reach them and drive them to the only opening.
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Volcano Tourism Can Kill You. So Why Do Some Travellers Like Playing With Fire?
The death of a 26-year-old Brazilian publicist and trekker has raised concerns about the safety of volcano tourism
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Fireworks Facility Explosion In California Sparks Massive Fires
A fireworks facility in the Yolo County town of Esparto, California, has exploded and caught fire, prompting widespread panic, road closures, and emergency response operations.
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Indian Navy Contains Fire On Board Vessel With 14 Indian Crew
The Indian Navy contained a fire on board a Palau-flagged tanker in the North Arabian Sea and ensured safety of 14 of the vessel's Indian crew members.
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Days After Stampede, Bengaluru Stadium's Power Cut For Violating Safety Norms
The power supply to M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru was cut Monday for failing to comply with safety norms, NDTV has learnt.
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ONGC Well In Assam Capped After 16 Days Of Leakage: Hardeep Singh Puri
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday said ONGC has successfully capped the blowout of its crude oil well in Assam's Sivasagar district after 16 days of gas leakage from there.
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Video: Man Upset Over Divorce Sets Fire To Moving Train In Seoul, Faces Trial
A 67-year-old man has been indicted for setting a fire on a Seoul subway train, injuring dozens. Prosecutors say he committed the act in protest over a divorce ruling.
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SpaceX Starship Rocket Explodes During Ground Test at Texas Launch Pad
A SpaceX Starship rocket exploded during a static fire test at the Starbase facility in Texas, causing significant damage but no injuries. Preliminary findings suggest a pressurised tank failure in the rocket’s nosecone. Despite recent setbacks, SpaceX remains committed to its Mars mission, backed by NASA and a newly approved expansion in Starshi...
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Axiom-4 Mission Carrying Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Reportedly Delayed Due to LOx Leak
A liquid oxygen (LOx) leak detected in SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket has led to the fourth delay of the Axiom-4 mission, which includes Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla. Identified during a static fire test, the leak has paused launch plans as engineers work on repairs and safety checks, with a new launch date yet to be confirmed.
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Fire Erupts On Singapore-Flagged Container Vessel Off Kerala Coast, 4 Missing
A major fire broke out on board a Singapore-flagged ship after a container explosion off the Kerala coast on Monday, defence sources said.
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Astronauts Track Massive Dust Clouds over Canada and the US from ISS in June 2025
While conducting microgravity experiments and preparing for the Ax-4 crew, ISS astronauts documented massive wildfire smoke clouds drifting over Canada and the U.S., highlighting the station’s role in monitoring Earth-based environmental events from orbit. The smoke, seen from space, resulted from wildfires that triggered evacuations and impacted...
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TikTok's 'Chromebook Challenge' Sparks School Laptop Fires In US, Prompting Safety Concerns
A viral TikTok challenge known as the "#ChromebookChallenge" is prompting students to insert metal objects into their school-issued Chromebooks' USB ports.
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Pilot Dead, Houses Damaged As Small Plane Crashes In California
About 40 firefighters were on scene. With the flames out, they began working on overhaul and salvage operations.
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Kolkata Fire: Hotel Violated Every Possible Safety Norm, Say Officials
What started as a minor blaze inside a virtual tinderbox of a hotel - operating without even basic firefighting provisions - quickly escalated into one of the worst fire tragedies in Kolkata in recent memory, claiming the lives of at least 14 people.
