A massive explosion at a Sigachi Industries chemical plant in Telangana's Medak district has claimed 35 lives, with fears the toll may rise. A dryer malfunction is suspected to have triggered the blast, which reduced the facility to rubble. Rescue operations are ongoing, complicated by a lack of information on the number of workers present.
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India successfully evacuated over 1,100 citizens from Iran and Israel. This evacuation was amidst rising tensions. Operation Sindhu brought back a total of 3,170 Indians. Evacuees from Israel were transported via Jordan and Egypt. Chartered flights from Amman and special flights from Mashhad facilitated the return. The conflict between Israel and Iran prompted this swift action by India.
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Renowned Hindi poet and former politician Kumar Vishwas recently addressed the rising criticism surrounding Diljit Dosanjh-starrer 'Sardaar Ji 3'. The film has drawn flak for featuring Pakistani actress Hania Aamir, particularly in the aftermath of the India-Pak tensions since April 2025.
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Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav recently underwent surgery in Munich, Germany, for a sports hernia. Yadav, who last represented India in a T20I series against England in February, shared news of his successful surgery on social media. He expressed optimism about his recovery and eagerness to return to cricket.
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