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Massive Firecracker Warehouse Explosion in Gujarat Claims 18 Lives

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A tragic explosion at a firecracker storage unit in Gujarat's Banaskantha district has left 18 workers dead and five others injured. The blast, which occurred around 9:45 a.m. in an industrial zone near Deesa town, caused the building to collapse, trapping several workers under the debris. Superintendent of Police Akshayraj Makwana confirmed that all the victims were laborers from Madhya Pradesh. Initial reports had misidentified the facility as a firecracker manufacturing unit, but authorities later clarified that it was used solely for storage. In response to the disaster, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel expressed deep condolences and announced financial assistance for the families of the deceased. Additionally, the Madhya Pradesh government has assured aid for the affected ...

Nuclear Detonation Above Asteroids Could Be Earth’s Best Defense Against Space Rocks

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A new laboratory experiment conducted by an international team of researchers has reinforced the idea that a nuclear detonation above an incoming asteroid could effectively prevent a catastrophic impact on Earth. The study confirmed that X-rays emitted by a suitably-sized nuclear blast could deflect asteroids as large as 3 to 5 kilometers (around 2 to 3 miles) wide, potentially steering them off a collision course with our planet. While there is no immediate threat from hazardous near-Earth asteroids, the catastrophic potential of an unexpected impact makes it crucial to develop reliable strategies for planetary defense. Nuclear Option: Our Best Bet for Large Asteroids Recent success in asteroid deflection was demonstrated by NASA’s DART mission, which successfully altered the orb...

Tragic Explosion in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalle Leaves 17 Dead, 41 Injured

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A devastating explosion at a pharmaceutical plant in the Achutapuram Special Economic Zone claimed the lives of at least 17 people and left 41 others injured on Monday. The incident occurred at the Escientia Company, a pharma firm specializing in intermediate chemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. The explosion took place around 2:15 pm during lunchtime, preventing what could have been an even greater tragedy, as most of the 380 employees who work in two shifts were not in the immediate vicinity. Despite initial fears of a reactor blast, district officials suspect the explosion was caused by an electricity-related fire. Thick smoke was seen billowing from the plant, engulfing surrounding villages, as rescue operations commenced. Six fire engines were dispatched to control t...