Firecracker factory blast kills 11, including eight children, in Uttar Pradesh
A firecracker factory explosion in northern India's Uttar Pradesh state has killed 11 people and injured several others, according to local authorities. The blast on Monday also destroyed several nearby houses, leaving rescue teams searching through rubble for survivors. Officials said the cause of the explosion was not immediately clear.Local police said the dead included three adults and eight children, with the youngest victim reported to be four years old. Several injured people were taken to hospital for treatment. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said local authorities had been directed to the scene to ensure proper treatment for the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 20:30 LONDON
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Nepal flood death toll rises above 900 as remote areas remain cut off
Aid groups say some of the hardest-hit regions in Nepal remain inaccessible after flash flooding and mudslides that have devastated parts of the country near the border with Tibet. The disaster authority has now reported more than 900 deaths, while the number of missing people has risen to 4,247. Rescue efforts are still under way, with the main focus on workers believed trapped in hydropower project tunnels blocked by mud and rock debris.Action Aid said persistent rain and damaged roads are making it difficult to reach affected areas, with one of the worst-hit regions still not accessible by road. Its... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 10:00 LONDON
