In Maharashtra's Bhandara district, a blast at an Ordnance factory has resulted in one fatality, with ten others feared trapped. Rescue operations are ongoing, with medical and firefighting teams on-site. Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis confirmed that five workers have been rescued and additional assistance is being provided. The cause of the explosion is under investigation.
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