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A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Indonesia’s Flores region, killing at least 40 people and injuring dozens. The quake triggered landslides and tsunami waves up to 1.61 metres, damaged buildings and cut roads. Rescue operations continued amid communication and access challenges

An Indonesian ferry carrying 271 people caught fire near Java, killing at least five and leaving dozens missing. Rescue teams and nearby vessels evacuated hundreds of passengers and crew as authorities investigated the cause of the blaze, reportedly spreading from the vehicle deck

Three people were killed and seven others injured in a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho. Police found the suspected gunman dead nearby and said the community threat was over. Authorities are investigating the motive and circumstances

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook part of Indonesia on Tuesday and was followed by strong aftershocks. The initial temblor caused strong shaking lasting more than a minute

The Ministry of External Affairs said 13 foreign nationals were among the 21 victims of the Delhi hotel fire in Malviya Nagar. India is coordinating with concerned embassies, assisting with documentation and medical support for the injured and victims’ families

A deadly explosion at a fireworks factory in Liuyang killed 21 and injured 61. Massive destruction prompted large-scale rescue efforts, evacuations, and investigations, with authorities detaining company officials and deploying emergency teams to prevent further accidents

Six dead in fireworks unit blast in Thrissur during Thrissur Pooram prep; dozens injured, several critical. Massive explosion triggered by stored explosives, rescue operations ongoing, authorities probe safety lapses as area cordoned off, investigation underway, medical emergency continues, officials monitoring

A bus accident in Udhampur killed 21 and injured 61, with Jitendra Singh confirming casualties. Authorities, including Manoj Sinha, have ordered urgent rescue, treatment, and support for victims after the tragic incident

In Hyderabad’s Nampally, a fire in a four-storey furniture shop killed five, including two children and an elderly woman, likely due to asphyxiation. Rescue teams faced blocked basements. Authorities registered a case against the shop owner for safety violations

At least 12 people were killed after a construction crane collapsed onto a passenger train in northeastern Thailand, causing it to derail and catch fire. The train was travelling from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani; rescue operations are ongoing 

Hong Kong authorities confirmed the death toll from the apartment complex fire has climbed to 151 after additional bodies were recovered. Search teams continue operations, with 104 people still missing after the massive blaze that burned from Wednesday until Friday morning

The attack came as senior U.S. diplomats were in the region to push for cease-fires in Lebanon and Gaza, hoping to wind down the wars in the Middle East in the Biden administration’s final months.

The death toll is expected to rise as search efforts continue with officials removing bodies from vehicles and an unknown number of people still missing.

The admission by Pakistan on Kargil offers diplomatic leverage for India to expose its neighbour’s duplicity

National capital has been battling searing heatwave conditions over the last few days

A massive fire broke out at Delhi's Azadpur vegetable market, known locally as the Azadpur Mandi, an official said on Friday.

Hyderabad: A fire broke out in a building in Himayatnagar on Monday morning. No casualties were reported. According to officials, the fire broke out in a building on Himayatnagar Road No.2 on the third floor of a multi-storied building around 5.30 am. A fire tender rushed to the spot after being alerted by the police […]

Hyderabad: A major fire broke out in a paper manufacturing unit at Katedan industrial area in Mailardevpally on Friday night. No casualties were reported. Officials are suspecting that a short circuit in the paper manufacturing unit might have caused the fire. Local residents noticed the fire emanating from the paper manufacturing unit and alerted the […]

Fire broke out in EP Foam Sheets Company on Wednesday evening and five fire tenders from Gajwel and other parts of the district were rushed to the industry to douse the fire