At least 10 dead, around 20 trapped in Sikkim tunnel collapse
Rescue efforts continue after landslide triggers collapse of under-construction tunnel in Sikkim's Namchi district, with 12 rescued and 18-20 still trapped.
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UN Agencies Fear Over 500 Rohingya Refugees Missing After Two Boats Reportedly Sink Off Myanmar Coast
IOM and UNHCR express deep concern over reports of two boats carrying over 500 Rohingya refugees capsizing off Myanmar's coast, with fears of a major tragedy.
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Gujarat Floods: Muslim Volunteers, Institutions Lead Relief and Rescue Operations
As Gujarat battles severe floods, Muslim youths, institutions, and social organizations are at the forefront of rescue and relief efforts, working alongside government agencies to help thousands of affected families.
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Miracle Rescue: Venezuelan Security Guard Survives 8 Days Under Rubble
After 8 days, a man was rescued alive from Venezuelan mall rubble, following earthquakes.
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Venezuela Quakes: UNICEF Warns of Growing Crisis for 680,000 Children
Over 680,000 children among 1.8M in need after Venezuela earthquakes, UNICEF reports.
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International Rescue Teams Join Search for Survivors in Venezuela as Death Toll Surpasses 1,400
Over 2,000 rescue workers from 27 countries aid Venezuela after twin earthquakes, with death toll exceeding 1,400 and damage estimated at $6.7 billion.
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Kolkata Warehouse Collage Death Toll Rises to 15
The death toll from the Taratala warehouse collapse in south Kolkata reached 15 on Friday after more bodies were recovered and injured workers died, as rescue operations continued.
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Venezuela Declares Emergency as Powerful Quakes Kill Dozens, Injure Hundreds
Two magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes struck west of Caracas, Venezuela, leaving at least 32 dead and 700 injured.
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Kolkata's Taratala Under-Construction Warehouse Collapse Leaves 5 Dead and Multiple Workers Trapped
A roof collapse at an under-construction godown in Kolkata's Taratala area trapped dozens of workers. At least 5 died, while rescue teams, including the NDRF and Army, worked to free survivors.
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Blaze Engulfs Delhi Labour Camp; AICCTU Seeks Probe
Over 1,000 workers affected as fire sweeps through camp; labour group alleges negligence.
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Lucknow: 15 Dead, Several Trapped in Aliganj Blaze
At least 15 people died and several are feared trapped after a fire broke out in a three-storey building in Lucknow's Aliganj area on Monday.
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7 Dead, 40 Hospitalized After Ammonia Gas Leak at Tamil Nadu Seafood Factory
Seven migrant workers died and over 40 were hospitalized after an ammonia gas leak at a Tamil Nadu seafood export unit.
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JHARKHAND: Palamu's Vegetable Market Engulfed in Inferno, Multiple Shops Destroyed; Losses in Lakhs
Palamu's bustling vegetable market in Medininagar was devastated by a sudden fire on Friday, leaving shopkeepers and locals in a state of panic. The fire spread rapidly, destroying several shops and causing property damage worth lakhs.
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Gaza's Lost Generation: Childhood Amidst Blood, Rubble, Starvation, and Enduring Trauma
Over 17,400 children dead in Gaza. WCNSF cases rise as kids face starvation, trauma, and collapsed hospitals. A generation's future shattered.
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Lakshadweep's Emergency Evacuation Crisis: A Race Against Time and Bureaucracy
Residents of Lakshadweep face a desperate struggle for timely medical evacuation, with outdated policies and lack of infrastructure costing lives.
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Air India crash: Grieving families continue seeking justice and closure a year after tragedy
A year after Air India Flight 171 crashed in Ahmedabad killing 259 people, grieving families demand justice and closure. From A grieving mother to a father facing deportation, the emotional and financial scars remain deep.
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Potka: Lightning Strike Claims Life of Woman in Henslabill Village
In Potka's Henslabill village, a sudden change in weather on a Wednesday led to a tragic loss of life. A 23-year-old woman, Muskan Hansda, died after being struck by lightning.
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Tragedy in Chandil: 24-Hour Search Ends in Recovery of Drowning Victim
After a 24-hour search, the body of a young man who drowned in the Swarnarekha River near the Jaiada Temple in Chandil has been recovered. The victim, identified as 23-year-old Prem Kumar of Sonari, Jamshhedpur, had gone missing while bathing in the river with a friend. The incident has left the family and locals grief-stricken.
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Jamshedpur Tragedy: 23-Year-Old Drowns in Swarnarekha River; Search Halts at Dusk
A 23-year-old from Sonari police station's Panchvati Nagar, Sidho-Kanho Basti, Jamshedpur, drowned in the Swarnarekha River near the famous Jayada Temple in Chaibasa. Despite rescue efforts, the search was called off at dusk, leaving the family and locals in mourning.
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Powerful 7.8-Magnitude Quake in Philippines Kills 15, Triggers Tsunami Warnings
At least 15 killed after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Mindanao, Philippines, causing widespread destruction and prompting tsunami warnings across Asia.