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Blast after alleged illegal firecracker factory explosion rocks Dewas Madhya Pradesh with casualties feared

Blast after alleged illegal firecracker factory explosion rocks Dewas Madhya Pradesh with casualties feared

A blast rocked an alleged illegal firecracker factory in Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh, on Thursday, with multiple casualties feared. Relief and rescue operations are underway as injured people are being treated in hospitals. Senior officials have reached the scene, but the exact nature of the operation and what the facility produced is yet to be confirmed.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
Deadly storm slams Uttar Pradesh torrential rain kills 31 across multiple districts

Deadly storm slams Uttar Pradesh torrential rain kills 31 across multiple districts

A catastrophic storm with torrential rain struck multiple districts of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, killing at least 31 people, including children. Fatehpur, Bhadohi, Budaun, Prayagraj and Sonbhadra were hit hardest, with severe weather damaging homes and infrastructure. Rescue operations are underway as officials assess the full extent of destruction.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 13 May 2026

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21 killed as violent storm rains batter UP districts uprooting trees and wrecking homes

21 killed as violent storm rains batter UP districts uprooting trees and wrecking homes

A severe storm and heavy rains struck several Uttar Pradesh districts on Wednesday, killing at least 21 people across Bhadohi, Budaun, Fatehpur and Sonbhadra. Uprooted trees and damaged homes were reported, while rescue efforts were hampered by disrupted mobile networks. Officials are now assessing the full scale of damage and casualties.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026
21 Dead After China Fireworks Plant Explosion With 60 Injured, Authorities Evacuate Hundreds

21 Dead After China Fireworks Plant Explosion With 60 Injured, Authorities Evacuate Hundreds

A massive explosion at a fireworks plant in Changsha, Hunan province, has killed at least 21 people and injured 61 others, according to China’s state media. Xinhua reports nearly 500 rescuers were sent to the scene and residents in danger zones were evacuated, citing the heightened risk posed by two black powder warehouses near the blast site.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 5 May 2026
China fireworks factory blast kills 21 and injures 61 as residents are evacuated

China fireworks factory blast kills 21 and injures 61 as residents are evacuated

A blast at a fireworks factory in China’s Hunan province has killed 21 people and injured 61 others, according to reports. The explosion struck the Huasheng fireworks manufacturing plant in Liuyang, causing extensive damage. Authorities have deployed more than 480 rescuers and rescue robots, while nearby residents were evacuated to reduce further risk.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 5 May 2026
Delhi Vivek Vihar fire kills nine as bodies found on staircase after early morning blaze

Delhi Vivek Vihar fire kills nine as bodies found on staircase after early morning blaze

A deadly fire broke out early Sunday in a four-storey residential building in Vivek Vihar, East Delhi, gutting parts of the stairwell and trapping residents. Nine people died, including a one-year-old child, while 15 others were rescued by the Delhi Fire Services. Authorities are investigating how the blaze started and why it spread so quickly.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 3 May 2026

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Delhi Shahdara fire leaves bodies found as rescue teams search trapped families

Delhi Shahdara fire leaves bodies found as rescue teams search trapped families

A devastating early Sunday fire tore through a four-storey building in Delhi’s Shahdara area, with officials reporting 3 to 4 deaths. Rescue teams are still searching for possible additional victims as residents claim an air-conditioner blast triggered the blaze. Multiple people were rescued, but some families are feared trapped, while fire tenders worked to bring the flames under control.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 3 May 2026
Delhi Vivek Vihar fire kills residents fears rise as AC blast suspected and rescues continue

Delhi Vivek Vihar fire kills residents fears rise as AC blast suspected and rescues continue

A major fire erupted in a four-storey residential building in Vivek Vihar, East Delhi, in the early hours of Sunday. Firefighters and emergency responders rescued around 12 to 15 people, but reports indicate at least four to five residents remain missing. Officials suspect the blaze may have been triggered by an AC blast as search-and-rescue operations continue.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 3 May 2026
Under Construction Bridge Collapses in J and K Bantalab 5 to 7 Workers Feared Trapped

Under Construction Bridge Collapses in J and K Bantalab 5 to 7 Workers Feared Trapped

A bridge under construction in Bantalab, Jammu and Kashmir, collapsed on Friday, triggering fears that 5 to 7 laborers may be trapped under debris. Emergency teams, including the Army and local police, have rushed to the site to carry out search and rescue operations amid ongoing efforts to reach the workers.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 1 May 2026
Jabalpur cruise capsizes at Bargi Dam as winds shake boat and warnings ignored

Jabalpur cruise capsizes at Bargi Dam as winds shake boat and warnings ignored

A cruise boat capsized at Bargi Dam in Jabalpur on Thursday, killing four people. Officials said 15 survivors were rescued and searches are ongoing for any remaining missing persons. Eyewitnesses reported unusually strong winds that left the boat shaking, while authorities allege the operator overlooked warnings to return to shore.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 1 May 2026

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Cruise boat sinks in Narmada River killing four tourists as rescue teams scramble in Jabalpur

Cruise boat sinks in Narmada River killing four tourists as rescue teams scramble in Jabalpur

A cruise boat carrying 31 people sank in the Narmada River near the Bargi dam area in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, killing at least four tourists, including three women. Rescue operations are underway as authorities respond to the incident. The full circumstances behind the sinking are still being investigated.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 30 Apr 2026
Indonesia Train Collision Near Jakarta Kills 7 and Injures 81 as Trapped Survivors Rescued

Indonesia Train Collision Near Jakarta Kills 7 and Injures 81 as Trapped Survivors Rescued

A commuter train and a long-distance train collided near Jakarta, Indonesia, leaving seven dead and 81 injured, a railway official said. Rescue teams are working to free survivors trapped in the wreckage. The operator PT KAI said a taxi on the tracks was struck by the commuter train, which was then followed by a further impact involving a women-only carriage.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 28 Apr 2026
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