60 h. ago India factory blast death toll rises to 40 as search continues

BENGALURU – The death toll from the devastating explosion at a chemical components factory in Sangareddy, Telangana has reached 40, confirmed factory owner Sigachi Industries on Wednesday. Rescuers are working through debris on the third day of operations. Earlier reports had put the number at 36, but ongoing efforts recovered more bodies as the site […]

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3 d. ago India chemical factory blast kills 36, triggers shutdown of Sigachi plant

At least 36 people have died and 36 others were injured after a massive fire broke out at a Sigachi Industries chemical factory in Telangana, India, following a powerful explosion. The incident occurred on Monday and has left the facility in ruins, according to emergency officials. GV Narayana Rao, Director of the Telangana Fire Disaster […]

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4 d. ago Chemical factory blast in India kills 12, rescue operation underway

A deadly explosion at a chemical factory in India’s Telangana state killed at least 12 people on Monday, with rescue teams continuing to search through the rubble for more victims. The blast occurred in Sangareddy city, turning large sections of the building into debris. “We have recovered 12 bodies so far,” said B. Nageshwara Rao, […]

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5 d. ago Ziarat dam rescue: Two women saved, one missing; flash flood in Zhob kills four

Two women were rescued after falling into a dam in the Killi Zazagi area of Ziarat, Balochistan, while a third woman remains missing. Rescue teams acted quickly and shifted the survivors to the District Headquarters Hospital for treatment, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). The incident has raised serious concerns about safety at […]

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6 d. ago Tarar assails KP admin as 11 bodies recovered from Swat River

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Saturday slammed the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government for its failure to address the Swat River flash flood a day prior, as 11 bodies have been dredged from the waterway by rescuers. At least 19 people have been killed and six others injured in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid heavy rains and the consequent […]

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9 d. ago Hunza’s Lexus hotel flooded after flash flood; rescue operations underway

Hunza — A sudden and powerful flood surge caused by heavy rains in the Aeenabad nullah has severely affected residents and tourists in Hunza. The floodwaters rushed into the well-known “Lexus” hotel, completely submerging its premises. Due to the seriousness of the situation, all tourists inside the hotel were quickly evacuated to safe locations by […]

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2 w. ago Punjab Police rescues one hostage, operation underway for other in RY Khan Katcha area

451 combing operations conducted during the past 24 hours, 100 suspects taken into custody: Spokesperson LAHORE/RAHIM YAR KHAN: Punjab Police Rahim Yar Khan conducted an operation in the Katcha area and safely rescued one abductee who had been kidnapped yesterday. Sharing details of the operation, a spokesperson for the Punjab Police stated that two employees […]

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2 w. ago Torrential monsoon rains kill 18 in Gujarat, rescue ops underway

Heavy monsoon rains in India’s Gujarat state have claimed at least 18 lives due to weather-related incidents. According to AFP, torrential rainfall began on Monday across several parts of the state, with the southern districts facing the worst impact. State authorities confirmed on Tuesday night that 18 people had died in incidents linked to the […]

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2 w. ago Israeli attack near Gaza aid site kills over 50, say rescuers

Israeli forces killed at least 50 people and injured more than 200 near an aid centre in southern Gaza on Tuesday. Gaza’s civil defence agency reported that the victims had gathered in Khan Yunis to receive flour at a charity distribution site. The situation turned deadly when gunfire and shelling hit the crowd. According to […]

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