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5 Killed In Bengaluru Building Fire, Owners Arrested For Safety Violations
A fire broke out in a building in the Nagarathpete area of Bengaluru on Saturday, killing five people, officials said.
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Italy Shuts Down Mount Vesuvius To Tourists As Wildfire Rages
Italian firefighters on Sunday tackled a wildfire on the flanks of Mount Vesuvius, with all hiking routes up the volcano near Naples closed to tourists.
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Video Shows Smoke Filling Plane Cabin After Phone Charger Catches Fire
The incident occurred while most passengers were sleeping, about four hours before landing.
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2 Killed In Helicopter Crash While Working On Power Lines Near Mississippi River
Two people working on powerlines near the Mississippi River died Thursday when their helicopter hit the lines, crashed into a barge and sparked a fire that belched plumes of black smoke, officials said.
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Video: Small Plane Crashes Into Ocean Near North Carolina, Pilot Survives
A small, single-engine aircraft made an emergency water landing in the ocean near Oak Island Pier late Saturday evening, prompting immediate rescue attempts that saved the only person on board - the pilot.
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Migrant Workers Face Evictions As Dubai Cracks Down On Shared Crowded Apartments
Lights flicker, doors hang off their hinges and holes in the walls expose pipes in the apartment building where Hesham, an Egyptian migrant worker, lives in Dubai, an emirate better known for its flashy skyscrapers and penthouses.
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7-Year-Old Runs After Ball, Falls Into Open Fire Safety Tank In Assam, Dies
A 7-year-old boy was found dead after falling into a deep uncovered fire safety tank in a housing complex in Assam's Dibrugarh today.
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New Report Reveals Jeju Air Jet Had Working Engine At The Time Of Crash
A Jeju Air plane that crashed in December during an emergency landing after a bird strike could have kept flying on the damaged engine that was still working after pilots shut down the other one, according to an update from South Korean investigators
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Siren Ban Order Issued Across Karnataka During VIP Movement
In a significant move to enhance public safety and reduce noise pollution, Karnataka Director General of Police Dr. M.A. Saleem has issued a statewide order prohibiting the use of sirens during VIP movement.
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PM Modi Launches 5 New Amrit Bharat Trains In Bihar, Highest Among States
The inauguration of four non-AC Amrit Bharat trains by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday has led to Bihar becoming the originating point of five such high-tech trains meant for the economically weaker sections.
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"5 Seconds Saved My Life": Brother Of Man Killed In Delhi Factory Fire
Just five seconds stood between life and death for 25-year-old Musharaf. As a lithium battery exploded and flames engulfed a small-scale factory in east Delhi's Old Govindpura area, he leapt from the first floor in a desperate attempt and saved himse
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"Whoever Fires A Bullet Will Get Shot": Bihar Minister Warns Criminals
Amid concerns over the rise in incidents of crime in Bihar, Labour Resources Minister Santosh Singh on Monday issued a stern warning to criminals, stating that under the NDA government in the state, "whoever fires a bullet will get shot".
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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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5 Killed In Bengaluru Building Fire, Owners Arrested For Safety Violations
A fire broke out in a building in the Nagarathpete area of Bengaluru on Saturday, killing five people, officials said.
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Italy Shuts Down Mount Vesuvius To Tourists As Wildfire Rages
Italian firefighters on Sunday tackled a wildfire on the flanks of Mount Vesuvius, with all hiking routes up the volcano near Naples closed to tourists.
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Video Shows Smoke Filling Plane Cabin After Phone Charger Catches Fire
The incident occurred while most passengers were sleeping, about four hours before landing.
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2 Killed In Helicopter Crash While Working On Power Lines Near Mississippi River
Two people working on powerlines near the Mississippi River died Thursday when their helicopter hit the lines, crashed into a barge and sparked a fire that belched plumes of black smoke, officials said.
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Video: Small Plane Crashes Into Ocean Near North Carolina, Pilot Survives
A small, single-engine aircraft made an emergency water landing in the ocean near Oak Island Pier late Saturday evening, prompting immediate rescue attempts that saved the only person on board - the pilot.
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Migrant Workers Face Evictions As Dubai Cracks Down On Shared Crowded Apartments
Lights flicker, doors hang off their hinges and holes in the walls expose pipes in the apartment building where Hesham, an Egyptian migrant worker, lives in Dubai, an emirate better known for its flashy skyscrapers and penthouses.
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7-Year-Old Runs After Ball, Falls Into Open Fire Safety Tank In Assam, Dies
A 7-year-old boy was found dead after falling into a deep uncovered fire safety tank in a housing complex in Assam's Dibrugarh today.
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New Report Reveals Jeju Air Jet Had Working Engine At The Time Of Crash
A Jeju Air plane that crashed in December during an emergency landing after a bird strike could have kept flying on the damaged engine that was still working after pilots shut down the other one, according to an update from South Korean investigators
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Siren Ban Order Issued Across Karnataka During VIP Movement
In a significant move to enhance public safety and reduce noise pollution, Karnataka Director General of Police Dr. M.A. Saleem has issued a statewide order prohibiting the use of sirens during VIP movement.
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PM Modi Launches 5 New Amrit Bharat Trains In Bihar, Highest Among States
The inauguration of four non-AC Amrit Bharat trains by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday has led to Bihar becoming the originating point of five such high-tech trains meant for the economically weaker sections.
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"5 Seconds Saved My Life": Brother Of Man Killed In Delhi Factory Fire
Just five seconds stood between life and death for 25-year-old Musharaf. As a lithium battery exploded and flames engulfed a small-scale factory in east Delhi's Old Govindpura area, he leapt from the first floor in a desperate attempt and saved himse
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"Whoever Fires A Bullet Will Get Shot": Bihar Minister Warns Criminals
Amid concerns over the rise in incidents of crime in Bihar, Labour Resources Minister Santosh Singh on Monday issued a stern warning to criminals, stating that under the NDA government in the state, "whoever fires a bullet will get shot".
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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
