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Ludhiana: Rights panel seeks police report in Verka blast case

The explosion claimed the life of 43-year-old Kunal Jain, in-charge of the air heater sections. (HT File)
Published on Jul 15, 2026 08:36 am IST

Karnataka man plans to die together with ex-girlfriend; she escapes, he dies

The vehicle was said to be operating with a commercial yellow number plate, indicating it was a hired taxi.
Updated on Jun 28, 2026 04:07 pm IST

6 terrorists killed after Pakistan army base attack in Karachi, 4 soldiers dead

Paramilitary soldiers cordon off the streets around the Mosamiat Chowrangi area after a militant attack on Pakistan's Security Rangers compound in Karachi on June 27, 2026. Heavy gunfire was heard in Pakistan's southern megacity Karachi on June 27 evening, according to AFP journalists, following reports of an explosion. (Photo by Rizwan TABSSUM / AFP)
Updated on Jun 28, 2026 12:00 pm IST

San Francisco ‘explosion’ sounds worry residents: ‘Booms in Chinatown’

A view of San Francisco's Chinatown. Image for representational purposes.
Updated on Jun 27, 2026 01:52 pm IST

Whidbey Island house explosion video: Watch exact moment blast occurred

A view of the house after the Whidbey Island explosion.
Published on Jun 26, 2026 01:37 pm IST

Two injured in blast at Agartala apartment complex, PNG leak suspected: Police

Police suspect the blast was triggered by a chemical reaction or a Piped Natural Gas (PNG) leak.
Published on Jun 25, 2026 08:40 pm IST

Indians among injured in blast that killed 13 in Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG complex

This satellite image from Planet Labs PBC shows the Ras Laffan industrial area in Qatar on March 6, 2026. (Planet Labs PBC via AP) (Planet Labs PBC via AP)
Published on Jun 22, 2026 08:07 pm IST

India expresses ‘deep concern’ over explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG facility

The incident occurred at the Barzan local gas supply facility during the start-up of operations.
Updated on Jun 22, 2026 06:26 pm IST

54 injured, 18 missing after explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan natural gas hub

This picture shows the Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar's principal site for production of liquefied natural gas and gas-to-liquid, administrated by Qatar Petroleum, some 80 kilometers (50 miles) north of the capital Doha.
Updated on Jun 22, 2026 03:00 pm IST

Qatar factory explosion: Videos show blast at Ras Laffan industrial area

An explosion caused by a technical malfunction hit a factory in Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial Area.
Published on Jun 22, 2026 11:02 am IST

Explosion at factory in Qatar's Ras Laffan, several injured

The ministry did not give the exact location of the explosion.
Updated on Jun 22, 2026 11:02 am IST

Toll rises to 9 in Vizag steel plant accident

Toll rises to 9 in Vizag steel plant accident
Published on Jun 11, 2026 08:28 am IST

Woman, 2 grandchildren killed in Telangana house fire; cylinder blast suspected

Representational image.
Published on Jun 05, 2026 11:45 am IST

Ludhiana: Gas leak triggers explosion in house, 3 suffer serious burns

The impact of the blast damaged household belongings, electronic appliances and parts of the building. (HT File)
Published on Jun 05, 2026 03:36 am IST

As heavy as elephant, 5-feet wide: Stunning details about meteor blast over US

This satellite image handout from the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere at Colorado State University and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Published on Jun 02, 2026 09:01 am IST

At least five killed in fire and explosion at defence company in South Korea

A vehicle of Korea Electric Power Corporation enters the main gate at the Hanwha Aerospace plant in Daejeon on June 1, 2026, after a reported explosion.
Updated on Jun 01, 2026 11:38 am IST

Double boom, equivalent to 300 tons of TNT: All about US meteor explosion

A loud boom was heard in Massachusetts and parts of Rhode Island
Updated on May 31, 2026 02:12 pm IST

What is a bolide? Dashcam videos show bright flash as meteor triggers boom

The explosions and the boom sounds heard by the residents could be the result of “a rather significant bolide/meteor entering the atmosphere.”
Updated on May 31, 2026 02:12 pm IST

Boston meteor explosion update: Expert explains what happened in Massachusetts

A loud boom was heard in Massachusetts and parts of Rhode Island
Updated on May 31, 2026 02:12 pm IST

Boston explosion update: What happened in Massachusetts today? Details emerge

An explosion was reported across Boston on Saturday
Updated on May 31, 2026 02:12 pm IST

Blue Origin rocket explodes at launch pad in Cape Canaveral: ‘Wild footage'

The explosion took place while Blue Origin was attempting a static fire test of its New Glenn rocket at Launch Complex-36 in Cape Canaveral.
Updated on May 29, 2026 11:59 am IST

Columbia, South Carolina: Earthquake, explosion or thunder? Loud boom heard

A loud boom was heard in Columbia, South Carolina, leaving many confused. Image for representational purposes.
Updated on May 29, 2026 03:12 pm IST

Multiple suffer chemical burns, one dead as tank ruptures in Washington facility

A fire official said first responders had decontaminated patients and rushed them to nearby hospitals.
Published on May 27, 2026 06:23 am IST

Three LPG cylinders explode in Chandigarh house, 4 injured

Locals alleged that LPG was being illegally refilled into smaller cylinders.
Updated on May 26, 2026 02:22 am IST

Temperature rising in chemical tank at risk of exploding in California

Temperature rising in chemical tank at risk of exploding in California
Published on May 24, 2026 12:23 am IST

Amritsar: Woman killed in blast at illegal firecracker unit

Local residents at the blast site in Amritsar on Thursday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)
Published on May 22, 2026 07:56 am IST

Searsmont lumber mill explosion: What happened in Maine today? Scary videos out

An explosion was reported at Searsmont lumber mill on Friday
Updated on May 15, 2026 10:01 pm IST

Explosion at suspected illegal firecracker unit in MP, several feared dead

Blast erupted in a factory in Madhya Pradesh.
Updated on May 14, 2026 01:48 pm IST