Kanpur New Year panic sparked by firecrackers, not bombs
A Kanpur trader's car was damaged by a stray firecracker on New Year's night, causing initial bomb scare. Police investigation clarifies incident, detains youths. Read the full story.
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Assam Teens Die in Illegal Sattur Firecracker Factory Fire
Two minor boys from Assam were charred to death in a fire at an illegal firecracker fuse manufacturing unit in Virudhunagar. The owners had permission for a water plant but ran a hazardous unit employing minors. Read the full investigation details.
Illegal fertiliser unit busted in Amethi college campus
A joint raid in Amethi exposed an illegal fertiliser and insecticide repacking unit operating from a college room. FIR filed for violations of FCO, Insecticides Act. Details inside.
Bhopal New Year violence: 6 injured in firecracker dispute
A New Year's celebration in Bhopal's Kamla Nagar turned violent after a dispute over firecrackers. Six youths were injured, one critically. Police have arrested the accused. Read the full details.
Pune: Fire at Kalewadi Firecracker Shop, No Injuries
A major fire erupted at a licensed firecracker shop in Pune's Kalewadi. 10 fire tenders battled for an hour to control it. All patients from a nearby hospital were safely evacuated. Read the full report.
Boy injured by illegal firecrackers in Chennai, one arrested
A 9-year-old boy suffered leg burns from illegal firecrackers near Adyar river. Chennai police arrested a man from MGR Nagar and seized 200 crude crackers. Details inside.
Short Circuit Triggers Major Fire in Kundapur Building Complex
A major fire near Venkataramana temple in Kundapur gutted three shops. SP Hariram Shankar cited a short circuit. No casualties. Illegal firecracker storage found.
Adani's Rs 2,900 Crore Cement Expansion in Madhya Pradesh
Adani Cement is investing Rs 2,900 crore to set up two new grinding units in Guna and Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, creating over 3,000 jobs. This marks a major expansion of the group's cement footprint in central India.
Illegal property razed in Delhi's Amar Colony, 5 booked
South Delhi Municipal Corporation demolishes an illegally constructed property in Amar Colony. Five individuals, including the property owner, have been booked for obstruction. Read the full report.
Pune drug racket: Rs 4.5 crore traced in crypto wallets
Pune police uncover Rs 4.5 crore in 25 crypto wallets linked to a hydroponic weed racket. International help sought from Bhutan and Thailand to nab suspects. Read the full investigation details.
Firecracker use in Kolkata on Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve in Kolkata saw firecracker celebrations with high compliance but violations in some areas. Police intervened as environmentalists warn of pollution. Read the full report.
Surat developer arrested for firecracker stunt on road
Dipak Ijardar apologises after arrest for causing traffic jam by bursting firecrackers on a public road for son's birthday in Surat. Details on the viral incident and past controversies.
Surat developer booked for violating firecracker ban
Surat police book land developer Dipak Ijardar for bursting firecrackers in a public place during his son's birthday, violating prohibitory orders. Read the full details of the case.
Sangli Illegal Firecracker Factory Blast Kills 2
Two workers died after an explosion at an illegal firecracker unit in Sangli's Bhalavani village. Police have filed a case against the landowner for negligence. Read the full details.
Ahmedabad: 35-min firecracker window for Xmas, NYE
Ahmedabad police restrict firecracker bursting to 35 minutes on Christmas & New Year's Eve. Only green crackers allowed; strict bans near silent zones. Full details inside.
HC Slams Tamil Nadu Over Poor Illegal Mining Prosecution
Madras High Court directs Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary to act as only 135 criminal cases were filed for 1,439 illegal mining incidents detected since 2020. Read the shocking details.
Coimbatore shuts illegal quarry crusher unit in Pollachi
Coimbatore district administration locks and seals a private illegal quarry crusher unit at Thalakkarai near Pollachi. The unit operated with severe violations, facing a Rs 4.7 lakh penalty. Read the full details of the crackdown.
Worker killed in firecracker unit explosion in Bijnor, UP
A tragic explosion at a licensed firecracker manufacturing unit in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor district claims a worker's life. Police investigation underway to determine the cause. Read the full report.
Goa Nightclub Fire: 25 Dead, Owners Wanted
A tragic fire at a Goa nightclub in Arpora killed 25 people. Officials arrested staff and seek owners for culpable homicide. Read the full investigation details.
Illegal Firecracker Unit Blast Injures Man in Ghaziabad
A 25-year-old man was injured in Ghaziabad's Masuri after a blast at his illegal home-based firecracker unit. Police have registered an FIR against three individuals. Read the full details.
Van Overturns Near Srivilliputhur, Claims One Life
A van carrying factory workers to a Sivakasi firecracker unit overturned in Virudhunagar district. One worker died on the spot, five were injured. Police have registered a case against the driver.
20 Vehicles Seized in Panchkula Illegal Mining Crackdown
Haryana police seized 20 vehicles for illegal mining violations in Panchkula. The crackdown follows a high-level order and involves survey teams for compliance checks. Read more.
Police Stop Firecracker Nuisance at Goa Turtle Nesting Site
Police intervened at Vagator beach to stop a group bursting firecrackers near an Olive Ridley turtle nesting site. Locals warn of repeated threats to the eco-sensitive zone. Read more.
Jhansi plastic godown fire: No injuries reported
Massive fire erupts at plastic recycling godown in Jhansi's Rai Vihar Colony. 12 fire tenders, including Army units, control blaze. No casualties reported. Read full details.
Afghan Ex-CIA Unit Member Arrested in DC Shooting
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, former CIA-trained Afghan soldier, arrested for Washington DC shooting. Trump administration suspends Afghan visas and asylum decisions. Details inside.
KGMU ICU Reduces Mortality Rate to 18% with Innovation
Lucknow's KGMU achieves breakthrough in critical care, reducing ICU mortality from 26% to 18% through precision medicine. Learn how genetic profiling saves lives.
Human trafficking accomplice arrested in Banda bride sale case
Banda police arrest Balram, accomplice in human trafficking case where woman was sold for Rs 1.38 lakh and forced into marriage. Key details and ongoing investigation revealed.
Newborn stolen from Kushinagar hospital, rescued within 24 hours
A 30-year-old widow abducted a one-day-old baby boy from Kushinagar hospital seeking a son. Police rescued the infant after intense 24-hour search operation. Read the full story.
New Glazing Unit for Artisans in Jashpur Announced
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai announces glazing unit in Jashpur to empower tribal artisans. This initiative will create jobs and preserve traditional crafts. Read more about this development.
Ex-CIA Kandahar Unit Member in Washington Shooting
Former Kandahar Strike Force member involved in Washington shooting. Learn about this secret CIA-backed unit and its controversial operations in Afghanistan.
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