The death toll due to the blast at Iran's Shahed Rajaei port on Saturday has risen to 65, while over 1,200 suffered injuries two days after the explosion at Iran's strategically most important port. The fire has not yet been fully extinguished, this despite a rescue team from Moscow aiding in the firefighting operations. Watch in for more details!

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday (Apr 27) visited those injured in a massive port blast as the fire still blazes after more than 24 hours of the incident. At least 40 people were killed in the incident, while more than 1,000 were wounded, according to state TV.
The blast occurred on Saturday (Apr 26) at southern <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/iran">Iran</a>&rsquo;s Shahid Rajaee Port near the Strait of Hormuz. It is Iran&rsquo;s most advanced container terminal and a key gateway for goods into the country.
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All schools and offices in Bandar Abbas, the nearby capital of Hormozgan province, were ordered to be closed on Sunday as thick smoke from the fire resulted in air pollution throughout the area.
The health ministry has urged residents to avoid going outside &ldquo;until further notice&rdquo; and use protective masks.&nbsp;
Pezeshkian expressed his appreciation to first responders in Bandar Abbas, adding that &ldquo;we have come to see first-hand if there is anything or any issue that the government can follow up on.&rdquo;
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&ldquo;We will try to take care of the families who lost their loved ones, and we will definitely take care of the dear people who got injured,&rdquo; he said.
The Iranian president had earlier ordered an investigation into the cause of the blast.
<h2>Russia sends assistance</h2>
The Russian embassy said that Moscow was sending multiple &ldquo;aircraft carrying specialists&rdquo; to assist in fighting the blaze. One of the aircraft is a specialised firefighting plane, said Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations.
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<h2>What led to explosion?</h2>
According to a New York Times report citing a source linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, perchlorate &ndash; a chemical used in missile solid fuel &ndash; exploded.
However, Defence Ministry spokesman Reza Talaei-Nik later told state TV that &ldquo;there has been no imported or exported cargo for military fuel or military use in the area.&rdquo;
Meanwhile, the port&rsquo;s customs office said that the explosion was probably caused due to a fire that broke out at the hazardous and chemical materials storage depot.&nbsp;
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According to Fars news agency, the explosion was felt and heard about 50 kilometres away. The authorities have closed off the roads leading to the site of the incident.
Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni on Sunday said &ldquo;the situation has stabilised in the main areas&rdquo; of the port, and loading containers and customs clearance have been resumed by workers.

The blast occurred on Saturday (Apr 26) at southern Iran’s Shahid Rajaee Port near the Strait of Hormuz. It is Iran’s most advanced container terminal and a key gateway for goods into the country. World

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday (Apr 27) visited those injured in a massive port blast as the fire still blazes after more than 24 hours of the incident. At least 40 people were killed in the incident, while more than 1,000 were wounded, according to state TV. The blast occurred on Saturday (Apr 26) at southern Iran’s Shahid Rajaee Port near the Strait of Hormuz. It is Iran’s most advanced container terminal and a key gateway for goods into the country. Also read | In Pics: Harrowing scenes from Iran's Shahid Rajaee Port explosion All schools and offices in Bandar Abbas, the nearby capital of Hormozgan province, were ordered to be closed on Sunday as thick smoke from the fire resulted in air pollution throughout the area. The health ministry has urged residents to avoid going outside “until further notice” and use protective masks. Pezeshkian expressed his appreciation to first responders in Bandar Abbas, adding that “we have come to see first-hand if there is anything or any issue that the government can follow up on.” Also read | Iran port explosion: Death toll rises to 25, at least 800 injured; fire yet to be extinguished “We will try to take care of the families who lost their loved ones, and we will definitely take care of the dear people who got injured,” he said. The Iranian president had earlier ordered an investigation into the cause of the blast. Russia sends assistance The Russian embassy said that Moscow was sending multiple “aircraft carrying specialists” to assist in fighting the blaze. One of the aircraft is a specialised firefighting plane, said Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations. Also read | Massive explosion at port city of Bandar Abbas in Iran, four killed, over 500 injured - Video What led to explosion? According to a New York Times report citing a source linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, perchlorate – a chemical used in missile solid fuel – exploded. However, Defence Ministry spokesman Reza Talaei-Nik later told state TV that “there has been no imported or exported cargo for military fuel or military use in the area.” Meanwhile, the port’s customs office said that the explosion was probably caused due to a fire that broke out at the hazardous and chemical materials storage depot. Watch | Iran port blast: 25 dead, 1000 injured in high-intensity explosion According to Fars news agency, the explosion was felt and heard about 50 kilometres away. The authorities have closed off the roads leading to the site of the incident. Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni on Sunday said “the situation has stabilised in the main areas” of the port, and loading containers and customs clearance have been resumed by workers.

Iran port explosion: At least 40 dead, over 1,000 injured; Iran’s president visits blast site

At least 28 people have been killed and 1,000 were injured after a powerful explosion rocked the port at Iran's Bandar Abbas city. The port authorities said in a statement that the blast resulted from a fire in a chemical materials depot. Watch this for more details!

Iran port blast: 25 dead, 1000 injured in high-intensity explosion

At least 25 people have been killed and 800 were injured after a powerful explosion rocked the port at Iran's Bandar Abbas city. The port authorities said in a statement that the blast resulted from a fire in a chemical materials depot. Watch in for more details!

Iran port blast: 25 dead, 800 injured in high-intensity blast

At least 14 people have been killed and 750 were injured after a powerful explosion rocked Rajaei port at Iran's  Iran's Ponder Abas city.

Iran blast: 14 dead, 750 injured in high-intensity blast

Iran's President orders investigation into massive gas tank explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port, leaving a trail of destruction. Details on the blast's cause and impact are emerging. Hundreds of people have been injured following a massive explosion and fire at the Iranian port.

Iran port explosion: Iran's President launches probe into the blast

According to reports, three people have been killed in an improvised explosive device attack that has left at least 21 others critically injured in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan. Watch in for more details!

Blast in Quetta: 3 killed, 21 injured in IED blast in Pakistan

A suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack killed three people and critically injured at least 21 others in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on Thursday. Watch in for more details!

Pakistan: 3 dead, 21 critically injured in IED blast in Quetta

A powerful explosion took place on Friday night at a temple in India's Amritsar City in the state of Punjab, shattering the window panes and also damaging its walls. CCTV images of the moment of the attack that have gone viral on social media showed two bike-borne masked men stopping briefly and then lobbing an object towards the temple before fleeing from the spot.

Amritsar temple: Blast outside Amritsar temple, police launch manhunt for suspects

Pakistan has arrested a key terror suspect after a CIA intelligence tip-off, confirming President Donald Trump's statement. The mastermind behind a deadly blast has been detained in a counterterrorism operation. This arrest highlights the growing security cooperation between the US and Pakistan in tackling global terrorism. Watch for more details.

Trump says blast mastermind arrested in Pakistan

At least 5 dead and 20 people were injured after a blast ripped through a mosque located in Pakistan's Nowshera, which is in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Watch this report for more details!

Pakistan: Blast at a mosque in KPK province; 5 killed, 20 injured

An explosion in a Moscow apartment block has killed the leader of a pro-Russian paramilitary leader Armen Sarkisian and his bodyguard. Watch this report for more details!

Explosion in luxury Moscow building in Moscow kills 2, injures 4

The death toll in the blast that took place at the ordnance factory in the Jawahar Nagar area of Bhandara district in the western state of India's Maharashtra on Friday (Jan 24) has risen to eight, confirmed Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.
"A big blast has occurred in the Ordnance Factory in Bhandara. In the incident, eight people have died and seven are injured, as per preliminary information," Gadkari said, as reported by news agency ANI.
Rescue teams including firefighters and ambulances have been deployed to the site. The explosion caused the roof of the factory to collapse, and earthmovers are currently working to remove the debris.
According to Collector Bhandara Sanjay Kolte, a total of fourteen people have been rescued so far.
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<h2 dir="ltr">CM Devendra Fadnavis reacts</h2>
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis paid his heartfelt tributes to the person who lost his life in the incident.
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&ldquo;There are reports that 13 to 14 workers were trapped after the roof collapsed in the explosion in Ordanace factory in Bhandara district. According to the preliminary information received so far, unfortunately, one worker has died. 5 workers have been safely evacuated,&rdquo; Fadnavis posted on X.
The state CM said that the district administration is involved in rescue operations in coordination with the defence forces.
&ldquo;The District Collector and the Superintendent of Police are at the spot and all kinds of help are being provided. SDRF and Nagpur Municipal Corporation teams have also been called for rescue operations and they will arrive soon. The district administration is involved in rescue operations in coordination with the defence forces. Teams have also been kept ready for medical assistance. I pay my heartfelt tributes to the one person who has lost his life in the incident,&rdquo; he wrote on X.
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<h2 dir="ltr">Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says rescue efforts are underway&nbsp;</h2>
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also expressed his anguish over the incident saying that efforts are underway to assist those who are affected.
"Deeply saddened to know about the blast at Ordnance Factory at Bhandara, Maharashtra...The rescue teams are deployed at the site. All efforts are being made to assist those who are affected,&rdquo; Singh wrote on X.
(With inputs from agencies)

India: A tragic blast at Maharashtra's Bhandara ordnance factory claims eight life and leaves several trapped, highlighting urgent safety concerns in industrial areas.

The death toll in the blast that took place at the ordnance factory in the Jawahar Nagar area of Bhandara district in the western state of India's Maharashtra on Friday (Jan 24) has risen to eight, confirmed Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. "A big blast has occurred in the Ordnance Factory in Bhandara. In the incident, eight people have died and seven are injured, as per preliminary information," Gadkari said, as reported by news agency ANI. Rescue teams including firefighters and ambulances have been deployed to the site. The explosion caused the roof of the factory to collapse, and earthmovers are currently working to remove the debris. According to Collector Bhandara Sanjay Kolte, a total of fourteen people have been rescued so far. VIDEO | Maharashtra: One person was killed in a blast at the ordnance factory in #Bhandara district. Search and rescue efforts are underway for 10 employees, police said. (Source: Third Party) (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/lvqyayeWDp — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) January 24, 2025 CM Devendra Fadnavis reacts Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis paid his heartfelt tributes to the person who lost his life in the incident. Also read | ‘Incident occurred due to rumour of fire,’ says Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar on Jalgaon train accident “There are reports that 13 to 14 workers were trapped after the roof collapsed in the explosion in Ordanace factory in Bhandara district. According to the preliminary information received so far, unfortunately, one worker has died. 5 workers have been safely evacuated,” Fadnavis posted on X. The state CM said that the district administration is involved in rescue operations in coordination with the defence forces. “The District Collector and the Superintendent of Police are at the spot and all kinds of help are being provided. SDRF and Nagpur Municipal Corporation teams have also been called for rescue operations and they will arrive soon. The district administration is involved in rescue operations in coordination with the defence forces. Teams have also been kept ready for medical assistance. I pay my heartfelt tributes to the one person who has lost his life in the incident,” he wrote on X. Also read | Hyderabad murder mystery: No body part recovered despite ex-Armyman confessing to killing wife Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says rescue efforts are underway Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also expressed his anguish over the incident saying that efforts are underway to assist those who are affected. "Deeply saddened to know about the blast at Ordnance Factory at Bhandara, Maharashtra...The rescue teams are deployed at the site. All efforts are being made to assist those who are affected,” Singh wrote on X. (With inputs from agencies)

India | Eight killed, several injured in explosion at ordnance factory in Bhandara district of Maharashtra

Turkey
A blast ripped through an explosives factory in northwest Turkey on Tuesday, killing 12 people and injuring four, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said, adding that an investigation had been launched.
CNN Turk broadcast photographs showing a fireball and smoke rising from the factory building at the time of the blast, while the subsequent video showed the mangled metal framework of the building destroyed in the blast.
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The explosion occurred at a factory in the village of Kavakli in Balikesir province and CNN Turk cited the local governor as saying there was no suspicion of sabotage.
Many fire crews were sent to deal with the blaze, and health and security units were dispatched to the area while an investigation was launched, the government's communications directorate said.
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The explosion occurred at a factory in the village of Kavakli in Balikesir province, and CNN Turk cited the local governor as saying there was no suspicion of sabotage.



Turkey A blast ripped through an explosives factory in northwest Turkey on Tuesday, killing 12 people and injuring four, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said, adding that an investigation had been launched. CNN Turk broadcast photographs showing a fireball and smoke rising from the factory building at the time of the blast, while the subsequent video showed the mangled metal framework of the building destroyed in the blast. Also read: Video: Ambulance helicopter slams into hospital in Turkey, killing all 4 onboard The explosion occurred at a factory in the village of Kavakli in Balikesir province and CNN Turk cited the local governor as saying there was no suspicion of sabotage. Many fire crews were sent to deal with the blaze, and health and security units were dispatched to the area while an investigation was launched, the government's communications directorate said. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Turkey factory explosion: 12 killed, four injured in blast at explosives unit

A blast ripped through an explosives factory in northwest Turkey on Tuesday, killing 12 people and injuring four, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said, adding that an investigation had been launched.

CNN Turk broadcast photographs showing a fireball and smoke rising from the factory building at the time of the blast, while the subsequent video showed the mangled metal framework of the building destroyed in the blast.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/video-ambulance-helicopter-slams-into-hospital-in-turkey-killing-all-4-onboard-785984">Also read:&nbsp;Video: Ambulance helicopter slams into hospital in Turkey, killing all 4 onboard</a>

The explosion occurred at a factory in the village of Kavakli in Balikesir province and CNN Turk cited the local governor as saying there was no suspicion of sabotage.

Many fire crews were sent to deal with the blaze, and health and security units were dispatched to the area while an investigation was launched, the government's communications directorate said.

Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION&nbsp;audience.

A blast ripped through an explosives factory in northwest Turkey on Tuesday, killing 12 people and injuring four, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said, adding that an investigation had been launched.

A blast ripped through an explosives factory in northwest Turkey on Tuesday, killing 12 people and injuring four, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said, adding that an investigation had been launched. CNN Turk broadcast photographs showing a fireball and smoke rising from the factory building at the time of the blast, while the subsequent video showed the mangled metal framework of the building destroyed in the blast. Also read: Video: Ambulance helicopter slams into hospital in Turkey, killing all 4 onboard The explosion occurred at a factory in the village of Kavakli in Balikesir province and CNN Turk cited the local governor as saying there was no suspicion of sabotage. Many fire crews were sent to deal with the blaze, and health and security units were dispatched to the area while an investigation was launched, the government's communications directorate said. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

An explosion was heard in Delhi's Prashant Vihar near the PVR multiplex on Thursday (Nov 28).&nbsp;

Police said the blast occurred around 11:48 am and a white powdery substance was found at the site, according to India Today.

The explosion occurred near the boundary of a park adjacent to a sweet shop named Bansi Wala.&nbsp;

Police and fire fighting vehicles immediately reached the spot after the explosion was reported.&nbsp;

The cause of the blast is under investigation, police said.&nbsp;

Verification is also underway regarding the call reporting the explosion.&nbsp;

One person sustained minor injuries in the blast and an investigation is underway to find the cause of the explosion.

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Speaking to ANI, Delhi Police Public Relations Officer (PRO) and Additional Commissioner of Police, Sanjay Kumar Tyagi said that as of now there is no suspect.

"One person sustained minor injuries. Police teams and other specialised staff - special cell, forensics and other units are at the spot. The cause of the explosion is being ascertained... As of now, there is no suspect...The person with minor injuries was discharged after treatment," he said.

The National Security Guards (NSG) has set up a counter of Bomb Disposal Unit on the spot.

According to the sources, Delhi Police has seized more than 10 DVRs near the spot and is scanning the CCTV of the nearby area.

The sources also mentioned that the suspect used a garbage area to place explosives. The police have not found any kind of particles yet, though white powder residue was there near the spot.

"Chemical quantity which was used this time was less compared to last month's incident," they said.

Notably, this comes a month after a blast was reported in Prashant Vihar outside a CRPF school.

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Police sources revealed that the explosive device was wrapped in a polythene bag and buried in a half to one-foot-deep pit, which was then covered with garbage. While there were no reported injuries, nearby vehicles and properties were damaged due to the blast.

Following a preliminary investigation, Delhi Police filed a First Information Report (FIR) under Section 4 of the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, Section 3 of the Indian Explosives Act, and other relevant sections to continue the probe.&nbsp;

Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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An explosion was heard in Delhi's Prashant Vihar near the PVR multiplex on Thursday (Nov 28). Police said the blast occurred around 11:48 am and a white powdery substance was found at the site, according to India Today.

An explosion was heard in Delhi's Prashant Vihar near the PVR multiplex on Thursday (Nov 28). Police said the blast occurred around 11:48 am and a white powdery substance was found at the site, according to India Today. The explosion occurred near the boundary of a park adjacent to a sweet shop named Bansi Wala. Police and fire fighting vehicles immediately reached the spot after the explosion was reported. The cause of the blast is under investigation, police said. Verification is also underway regarding the call reporting the explosion. One person sustained minor injuries in the blast and an investigation is underway to find the cause of the explosion. Also read | ED team gets attacked, officer suffers injury amid raid in cyber fraud case in Delhi Speaking to ANI, Delhi Police Public Relations Officer (PRO) and Additional Commissioner of Police, Sanjay Kumar Tyagi said that as of now there is no suspect. "One person sustained minor injuries. Police teams and other specialised staff - special cell, forensics and other units are at the spot. The cause of the explosion is being ascertained... As of now, there is no suspect...The person with minor injuries was discharged after treatment," he said. The National Security Guards (NSG) has set up a counter of Bomb Disposal Unit on the spot. According to the sources, Delhi Police has seized more than 10 DVRs near the spot and is scanning the CCTV of the nearby area. The sources also mentioned that the suspect used a garbage area to place explosives. The police have not found any kind of particles yet, though white powder residue was there near the spot. "Chemical quantity which was used this time was less compared to last month's incident," they said. Notably, this comes a month after a blast was reported in Prashant Vihar outside a CRPF school. Also read | TRIGGER WARNING: Jharkhand shocker | Live-in partner rapes and kills woman, chops her body into 40 pieces Police sources revealed that the explosive device was wrapped in a polythene bag and buried in a half to one-foot-deep pit, which was then covered with garbage. While there were no reported injuries, nearby vehicles and properties were damaged due to the blast. Following a preliminary investigation, Delhi Police filed a First Information Report (FIR) under Section 4 of the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, Section 3 of the Indian Explosives Act, and other relevant sections to continue the probe. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

One person injured in explosion near Delhi's Prashant Vihar, investigation underway

On late Sunday night, an attack outside Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport killed at least three people including two Chinese engineers. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the attack that intentionally targeted Chinese nationals.

Gravitas: BLA Targets Chinese Nationals in Pakistan Attack

A massive blast outside Karachi Airport in Pakistan on Sunday killed two people and injured several. BLA has claimed responsibility for the explosion. Watch in for more details!

Blast Outside Pakistan's Karachi's Airport

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A Lebanese journalist was captured losing his balance and getting thrown off during a live broadcast from his home when he was allegedly hit by an Israeli missile in Lebanon's Baalbek.

The shocking video was captured when Miraya International Network's editor-in-chief Fadi Boudiya was&nbsp; preparing for an interview with the Inews network and the blast happened. It was later reported that he had suffered injuries.

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<h2>Israel's largest airstrike in Lebanon</h2>

The Lebanese Health Ministry stated that Israel carried out the largest airstrike on Monday (September 21) since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war.

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In the strike, at least 356 people were killed and more than 1,246 others were injured.

Israel has been widening its aerial assault campaign because it believes that southern and eastern Lebanon is hosting Hezbollah's weapon sites.&nbsp;

According to an Israeli military official, the aim of the campaign is to degrade the military capability of the group.&nbsp;

In these airstrikes, nearly 500 people have lost their lives and more than 1000 have been injured. European foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has said that this escalation is pushing the region into an “all-out war”.

<h2>Journalists' threatening security amid an escalating war</h2>

In a report, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has emphasised how journalists face the risk of losing their lives while reporting in such conflict zones.&nbsp;

It added that journalists continue to do their work without having adequate communication or protection.&nbsp;

Watch:&nbsp;Israel-Hezbollah War: US To Discuss 'Concrete Ideas' On Lebanon

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“Every time a journalist is killed, injured, arrested, or forced to go to exile, we lose fragments of the truth. Those responsible for these casualties face dual trials: one under international law and another before history’s unforgiving gaze,” said CPJ Programme Director Carlos Martinez de la Serna in the report.

According to the United Nations, more than 122 journalists have lost their lives since the start of the Gaza war till February 2024.

Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

(With inputs from agencies)

Disclaimer: Some readers may find the story disturbing. Discretion is advised. A Lebanese journalist was captured losing his balance and getting thrown off during a live broadcast from his home when he was allegedly hit by an Israeli missile in Lebanon's Baalbek.

Disclaimer: Some readers may find the story disturbing. Discretion is advised. A Lebanese journalist was captured losing his balance and getting thrown off during a live broadcast from his home when he was allegedly hit by an Israeli missile in Lebanon's Baalbek. The shocking video was captured when Miraya International Network's editor-in-chief Fadi Boudiya was preparing for an interview with the Inews network and the blast happened. It was later reported that he had suffered injuries. Disclaimer: WION could not independently verify the authenticity of the video. 🚨🇱🇧BREAKING: EDITOR-IN-CHIEF INJURED LIVE ON AIR IN LEBANON Fadi Boudia, the editor-in-chief of Miraya International Network, was injured while broadcasting live in Lebanon. IDF targeted over 1,000 locations across Lebanon today in what they claim were precision attacks of… https://t.co/WhUBtjSWoP pic.twitter.com/sOlIsuNGEK — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) September 23, 2024 × Israel's largest airstrike in Lebanon The Lebanese Health Ministry stated that Israel carried out the largest airstrike on Monday (September 21) since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war. Also Read: 'Israel wants to drag Middle East into full-blown war by...': Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian In the strike, at least 356 people were killed and more than 1,246 others were injured. Israel has been widening its aerial assault campaign because it believes that southern and eastern Lebanon is hosting Hezbollah's weapon sites. According to an Israeli military official, the aim of the campaign is to degrade the military capability of the group. In these airstrikes, nearly 500 people have lost their lives and more than 1000 have been injured. European foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has said that this escalation is pushing the region into an “all-out war”. Journalists' threatening security amid an escalating war In a report, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has emphasised how journalists face the risk of losing their lives while reporting in such conflict zones. It added that journalists continue to do their work without having adequate communication or protection. Watch: Israel-Hezbollah War: US To Discuss 'Concrete Ideas' On Lebanon “Every time a journalist is killed, injured, arrested, or forced to go to exile, we lose fragments of the truth. Those responsible for these casualties face dual trials: one under international law and another before history’s unforgiving gaze,” said CPJ Programme Director Carlos Martinez de la Serna in the report. According to the United Nations, more than 122 journalists have lost their lives since the start of the Gaza war till February 2024. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel's missile hits Lebanese journalist during live reporting, horrific moment gets captured

Lebanon's Hezbollah was still handing its members new Gold Apollo branded pagers hours before thousands blew up this week, two security sources said, indicating the group was confident the devices were safe despite an ongoing sweep of electronic kits to identify threats.

One member of the Iranian-backed militia received a new pager on Monday that exploded the next day while it was still in its box, said one of the sources.

A pager given to a senior member just days earlier injured a subordinate when it detonated, the second source said.

In an apparently coordinated attack, the Gold Apollo branded devices detonated on Tuesday across Hezbollah's strongholds of south Lebanon, Beirut's suburbs, and the eastern Bekaa valley.

On Wednesday, hundreds of Hezbollah walkie-talkies exploded. The consecutive attacks killed 37 people, including at least two children, and injured more than 3,000 people.

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The batteries of the walkie-talkies were laced with a highly explosive compound known as PETN, another Lebanese source familiar with the device's components told Reuters on Friday. Up to three grams of explosives hidden in the pagers had gone undetected for months by Hezbollah, Reuters reported earlier this week.

One of the security sources said it was very hard to detect the explosives "with any device or scanner." The source did not specify what type of scanners Hezbollah had run the pagers through.

Hezbollah examined the pagers after they were delivered to Lebanon, starting in 2022, including by travelling through airports with them to ensure they would not trigger alarms, two additional sources told Reuters. In total, Reuters spoke to six sources familiar with the details of the exploding devices for this story.

The sources did not specify the names of the airports where they conducted the tests.

Lebanon and Hezbollah say Israel was behind the attacks. Israel's secretive military intelligence Unit 8200 was involved in the planning, a Western security source told Reuters this week. Israel, which has since stepped up airstrikes on Lebanon, has neither denied nor confirmed involvement.

Rather than a specific suspicion of the pagers, the checks had been part of a routine "sweep" of its equipment, including communications devices, to find any indications that they were laced with explosives or surveillance mechanisms, one of the security sources said.

The attacks, and the distribution of the devices despite the routine sweep and checks for breaches, have struck at Hezbollah's reputation as the most formidable of Iran's allied 'Axis of Resistance' umbrella of anti-Israel irregular forces across the Middle East.

In a televised speech on Thursday, Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah said the attacks were "unprecedented in the history" of the group.

Hezbollah's media office and Israel's armed forces did not immediately respond to requests for comment for this story.

Taiwan-based Gold Apollo has said it did not manufacture the devices used in the attack, saying they were made by a company in Europe licensed to use the firm's brand. Reuters has not been able to establish where they were made or at what point they were tampered with.&nbsp;

A batch of 5,000 of the pagers were brought into Lebanon earlier this year. Reuters previously reported that Hezbollah turned to pagers in an attempt to evade Israeli surveillance of its mobile phones, following the killing of senior commanders in targeted airstrikes over the past year.

Hezbollah's conflict with Israel dates back decades but has flared up in the past year in parallel with the Gaza war, heightening worries of a full-blown regional war.

<h2>Too little, too late&nbsp;</h2>

After the pagers detonated on Tuesday, Hezbollah suspected more of its devices may have been compromised, two of the security sources, as well as an intelligence source, told Reuters.

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In response, it intensified the sweep of its communications systems, carrying out careful examinations of all devices. It also began investigating the supply chains through which the pagers were brought in, the two security sources said.

But the review had not been concluded by Wednesday afternoon when the hand-held radios exploded.&nbsp;

Hezbollah believes that Israel opted to detonate the group's hand-held radios because it feared Hezbollah would soon find that the walkie-talkies were also rigged with explosives, one of the sources told Reuters.

The walkie-talkie explosions left 25 people dead and at least 650 injured, according to Lebanon's health ministry - a much higher fatality rate than the previous day's pager blasts, which killed 12 and wounded nearly 3,000.&nbsp;

That is because they carried a higher payload of explosives than the beepers, one of the security sources and the intelligence source said.&nbsp;

The group's probe into precisely where, when and how the devices were laced with explosives is ongoing, three of the sources said. Nasrallah later said the same in the speech on Thursday.

One of the security sources said Hezbollah had foiled previous Israeli operations targeting devices imported from abroad by the group - from its private landline telephones to ventilation units in the group's offices.&nbsp;

That includes suspected breaches in the past year.&nbsp;

"There are several electronic issues that we were able to discover - but not the pagers," the source said. "They tricked us, hats off to the enemy."

Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION&nbsp;audience.

Lebanon's Hezbollah was still handing its members new Gold Apollo branded pagers hours before thousands blew up this week, two security sources said, indicating the group was confident the devices were safe despite an ongoing sweep of electronic kits to identify threats.

Lebanon's Hezbollah was still handing its members new Gold Apollo branded pagers hours before thousands blew up this week, two security sources said, indicating the group was confident the devices were safe despite an ongoing sweep of electronic kits to identify threats. One member of the Iranian-backed militia received a new pager on Monday that exploded the next day while it was still in its box, said one of the sources. A pager given to a senior member just days earlier injured a subordinate when it detonated, the second source said. In an apparently coordinated attack, the Gold Apollo branded devices detonated on Tuesday across Hezbollah's strongholds of south Lebanon, Beirut's suburbs, and the eastern Bekaa valley. On Wednesday, hundreds of Hezbollah walkie-talkies exploded. The consecutive attacks killed 37 people, including at least two children, and injured more than 3,000 people. Also Read | Here's what we know about Budapest-based company linked to Hezbollah pagers The batteries of the walkie-talkies were laced with a highly explosive compound known as PETN, another Lebanese source familiar with the device's components told Reuters on Friday. Up to three grams of explosives hidden in the pagers had gone undetected for months by Hezbollah, Reuters reported earlier this week. One of the security sources said it was very hard to detect the explosives "with any device or scanner." The source did not specify what type of scanners Hezbollah had run the pagers through. Hezbollah examined the pagers after they were delivered to Lebanon, starting in 2022, including by travelling through airports with them to ensure they would not trigger alarms, two additional sources told Reuters. In total, Reuters spoke to six sources familiar with the details of the exploding devices for this story. The sources did not specify the names of the airports where they conducted the tests. Lebanon and Hezbollah say Israel was behind the attacks. Israel's secretive military intelligence Unit 8200 was involved in the planning, a Western security source told Reuters this week. Israel, which has since stepped up airstrikes on Lebanon, has neither denied nor confirmed involvement. Rather than a specific suspicion of the pagers, the checks had been part of a routine "sweep" of its equipment, including communications devices, to find any indications that they were laced with explosives or surveillance mechanisms, one of the security sources said. The attacks, and the distribution of the devices despite the routine sweep and checks for breaches, have struck at Hezbollah's reputation as the most formidable of Iran's allied 'Axis of Resistance' umbrella of anti-Israel irregular forces across the Middle East. In a televised speech on Thursday, Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah said the attacks were "unprecedented in the history" of the group. Hezbollah's media office and Israel's armed forces did not immediately respond to requests for comment for this story. Taiwan-based Gold Apollo has said it did not manufacture the devices used in the attack, saying they were made by a company in Europe licensed to use the firm's brand. Reuters has not been able to establish where they were made or at what point they were tampered with. A batch of 5,000 of the pagers were brought into Lebanon earlier this year. Reuters previously reported that Hezbollah turned to pagers in an attempt to evade Israeli surveillance of its mobile phones, following the killing of senior commanders in targeted airstrikes over the past year. Hezbollah's conflict with Israel dates back decades but has flared up in the past year in parallel with the Gaza war, heightening worries of a full-blown regional war. Too little, too late After the pagers detonated on Tuesday, Hezbollah suspected more of its devices may have been compromised, two of the security sources, as well as an intelligence source, told Reuters. Also Read | Lebanese envoy warns Israeli ground incursion will lead to 'doomsday' regional war In response, it intensified the sweep of its communications systems, carrying out careful examinations of all devices. It also began investigating the supply chains through which the pagers were brought in, the two security sources said. But the review had not been concluded by Wednesday afternoon when the hand-held radios exploded. Hezbollah believes that Israel opted to detonate the group's hand-held radios because it feared Hezbollah would soon find that the walkie-talkies were also rigged with explosives, one of the sources told Reuters. The walkie-talkie explosions left 25 people dead and at least 650 injured, according to Lebanon's health ministry - a much higher fatality rate than the previous day's pager blasts, which killed 12 and wounded nearly 3,000. That is because they carried a higher payload of explosives than the beepers, one of the security sources and the intelligence source said. The group's probe into precisely where, when and how the devices were laced with explosives is ongoing, three of the sources said. Nasrallah later said the same in the speech on Thursday. One of the security sources said Hezbollah had foiled previous Israeli operations targeting devices imported from abroad by the group - from its private landline telephones to ventilation units in the group's offices. That includes suspected breaches in the past year. "There are several electronic issues that we were able to discover - but not the pagers," the source said. "They tricked us, hats off to the enemy." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Hezbollah handed out pagers to its members hours before blasts

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah delivered his first speech on Thursday, after the pagers blast, blaming Israel for it, and called the attacks "a terrorist act" and that it was a "declaration of war" against the people of Lebanon and the country’s sovereignty. In other news,&nbsp;Khalistani terrorist, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, filed a civil lawsuit in a US federal district court against the Government of India. New Delhi&nbsp;slammed Pannun's lawsuit, labelling it as "completely unwarranted". Pannun has been seeking damages for an alleged plot to assassinate him on US soil last year.&nbsp;

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Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah delivered his first speech on Thursday, after the pagers blast, blaming Israel for it, and called the attacks "a terrorist act" and that it was a "declaration of war" against the people of Lebanon and the country’s sovereignty.

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah delivered his first speech on Thursday, after the pagers blast, blaming Israel for it, and called the attacks "a terrorist act" and that it was a "declaration of war" against the people of Lebanon and the country’s sovereignty. In other news, Khalistani terrorist, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, filed a civil lawsuit in a US federal district court against the Government of India. New Delhi slammed Pannun's lawsuit, labelling it as "completely unwarranted". Pannun has been seeking damages for an alleged plot to assassinate him on US soil last year. Click on the headlines to read more: Hezbollah chief Nasrallah blames Israel for Lebanon blasts, calls it 'declaration of war' A day after deadly pager and walkie-talkie attacks across Lebanon, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah gave his first speech and called the attacks "a terrorist act" and that it was a "declaration of war" against the people of Lebanon and the country’s sovereignty. Khalistani terrorist Pannun sues India over alleged assassination plot, ‘completely unwarranted,’ says GOI Khalistani terrorist, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, has filed a civil lawsuit in a US federal district court against the Government of India. Pannun, the general counsel for pro-Khalistani group Sikhs for Justice, is seeking damages for an alleged plot to assassinate him on US soil last year. Israel launches fresh strikes in Lebanon after Hezbollah chief's speech, jets break sound barrier over Beirut Minutes after Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah delivered his first speech in the aftermath of pager explosions, Israel launched a full-scale attack in Lebanon by targeting the militant group's targets. India: Private lab test report confirms use of animal fat in making Tirupati laddoos In a shocking revelation, the latest test reports have confirmed that beef tallow, fish oil, and palm oil were used to make laddoos, distributed as religious food offerings (prasad) at the popular Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirupati, a sacred Hindu pilgrimage. Israel proposes new deal seeking release of all hostages, ending war in Gaza: Report \ Israel has proposed a framework for a new deal with the Hamas militants saying that it would end fighting in the Gaza Strip and offer safe passage out of the Palestinian enclave for the group's leader Yahya Sinwar and his associates if they release all hostages at once, according to a report by KAN, the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (IPBC). Israeli cops arrest citizen recruited by Iranian intelligence to plot Benjamin Netanyahu assassination Authorities in Israel said on Thursday (Sep 19) that the police arrested an Israeli citizen last month who was recruited by Iranian intelligence to plot the assassinations of top Israeli officials including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Kolkata: Protesting junior doctors allege 'external pressure' after tents, fans removed from stir site As the protest in front of Swasthya Bhawan, the West Bengal health department’s headquarters in Kolkata, intensified, junior doctors alleged that "external pressure" forced the decorators to remove tens, fans, and bamboo sticks from their protest site. J&K polls: Pakistan and Congress-NC have same agenda on Article 370, says Indian Home Minister Amit Shah Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif has said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's government was on the same page with the poll alliance of Congress and National Conference in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir on the issue of restoration of Article 370. IND vs BAN, 1st Test: Ravi Ashwin ton steers India's comeback after Mahmud's four-fer; Jadeja unbeaten on 86 India made a solid comeback in the first innings of the opening Test match against Bangladesh as Ravichandran Ashwin scored his sixth ton in the red-ball format on Thursday (Sep 19). Ashwin, playing in his hometown of Chennai at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, is unbeaten on 102 at the close of play on Day 1, while Ravindra Jadeja is unbeaten on 86. India closed the day at 339/6 with Jadeja-Ashwin putting up an unbeaten stand of 195 runs, while Hasan Mahmud was the pick of the bowlers in the opening two sessions with four wickets for Bangladesh. Cannes winner All We Imagine As Light to release in India to qualify for Oscars All We Imagine As Light is ready for its premiere in India. Story of two nurses from southern India, Kerala, the film takes a look at the complexities of relationships. Written and directed by Payal Kapadia made a lot of name for itself as it ran in several film festivals, most importantly the Cannes Film Festival.

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A day after deadly pager and walkie-talkie attacks across Lebanon, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah gave his first speech and called&nbsp;the attacks "a terrorist act" and that it was a "declaration of war" against the people of Lebanon and the country’s sovereignty.

The two waves of attacks with pagers and walkie-talkies&nbsp;that jolted Lebanon, killed 37 people, injuring 287 others, Lebanon’s Health Minister Firass Abiad said.&nbsp;

Further calling the attack a "massacre", Nasrallah said that these two attacks in the past two days, prompted him to deliver this speech, adding that he was planning to present his analysis and report of one year of fighting on October 7, but what unfolded in the past 48 hours “demanded this message”.

<h2>Israel crossed 'all red lines'</h2>

He said that the "Israeli enemy” had “crossed over all the red lines”&nbsp;in Lebanon.

The explosions happened in hospitals because some medics were carrying them, he said, adding that the blasts also occurred in pharmacies, hospitals, markets, shops, houses, cars, and in the streets, where many civilians were present.&nbsp;

He continued that Israel 'willfully' intended to kill thousands of people.&nbsp;

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Israel started its attack by targeting paging devices, knowing that there were more than 4,000 of them in use, he claimed. Nasrallah alleged that these devices were donated and Israel tried to kill 4000 people simultaneously as well as those in their vicinity.&nbsp;

The Hezbollah chief said the group has been dealt a “very hard” blow, describing the attacks as “unprecedented” in Lebanon.&nbsp;

Nasrallah also blamed the United States and said that his group knows that Israel has a technological edge as it is backed by Washington&nbsp;and other tech superpowers.&nbsp;

“We cannot be broken by this blow, no matter how big or strong it is. And I can assure you faithfully and with confidence, this hard, unprecedented blow did not bring us to our knees – and it will not,” he said.&nbsp;

He promised&nbsp;that the group would become more robust, the Hezbollah leader said, “These are lessons to learn.”

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He further said that the group has formed several investigation committees examining various scenarios, adding that they will not jump to any conclusions.&nbsp;

However, even as Nasrallah was giving the speech, multiple huge sonic booms from Israeli jets were reportedly heard over Beirut.

<h2>Lebanon bans&nbsp;walkie-talkies, pagers&nbsp;from flights&nbsp;</h2>

Following the two-day attack, Lebanon authorities banned walkie-talkies and pagers from being taken on flights from Beirut airport, the National News Agency reported.&nbsp;

The Lebanese civilian aviation directorate asked airlines operating from Beirut to tell passengers that walkie-talkies and pagers are banned until further notice. Moreover, such devices are also banned from being shipped by air, the Lebanese state news agency reported.

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(With inputs from agencies)

A day after deadly pager and walkie-talkie attacks across Lebanon, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah gave his first speech and called the attacks "a terrorist act" and that it was a "declaration of war" against the people of Lebanon and the country’s sovereignty.

A day after deadly pager and walkie-talkie attacks across Lebanon, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah gave his first speech and called the attacks "a terrorist act" and that it was a "declaration of war" against the people of Lebanon and the country’s sovereignty. The two waves of attacks with pagers and walkie-talkies that jolted Lebanon, killed 37 people, injuring 287 others, Lebanon’s Health Minister Firass Abiad said. Further calling the attack a "massacre", Nasrallah said that these two attacks in the past two days, prompted him to deliver this speech, adding that he was planning to present his analysis and report of one year of fighting on October 7, but what unfolded in the past 48 hours “demanded this message”. Israel crossed 'all red lines' He said that the "Israeli enemy” had “crossed over all the red lines” in Lebanon. The explosions happened in hospitals because some medics were carrying them, he said, adding that the blasts also occurred in pharmacies, hospitals, markets, shops, houses, cars, and in the streets, where many civilians were present. He continued that Israel 'willfully' intended to kill thousands of people. Also read: Hezbollah pager explosions: Israel wanted to detonate devices later but was forced to act earlier. Know why Israel started its attack by targeting paging devices, knowing that there were more than 4,000 of them in use, he claimed. Nasrallah alleged that these devices were donated and Israel tried to kill 4000 people simultaneously as well as those in their vicinity. The Hezbollah chief said the group has been dealt a “very hard” blow, describing the attacks as “unprecedented” in Lebanon. Nasrallah also blamed the United States and said that his group knows that Israel has a technological edge as it is backed by Washington and other tech superpowers. “We cannot be broken by this blow, no matter how big or strong it is. And I can assure you faithfully and with confidence, this hard, unprecedented blow did not bring us to our knees – and it will not,” he said. He promised that the group would become more robust, the Hezbollah leader said, “These are lessons to learn.” Watch | Lebanon walkie-talkie blasts: Hamas blames Israel for new wave of device explosions in Lebanon × He further said that the group has formed several investigation committees examining various scenarios, adding that they will not jump to any conclusions. However, even as Nasrallah was giving the speech, multiple huge sonic booms from Israeli jets were reportedly heard over Beirut. Lebanon bans walkie-talkies, pagers from flights Following the two-day attack, Lebanon authorities banned walkie-talkies and pagers from being taken on flights from Beirut airport, the National News Agency reported. The Lebanese civilian aviation directorate asked airlines operating from Beirut to tell passengers that walkie-talkies and pagers are banned until further notice. Moreover, such devices are also banned from being shipped by air, the Lebanese state news agency reported. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Hezbollah chief Nasrallah blames Israel for Lebanon blasts, calls it ‘declaration of war’

A ragpicker was injured in a blast at the intersection of Blochmann Street and SN Banerjee Road in central Kolkata on Saturday afternoon.

The injured man was identified as Bapi Das (58).

According to Kolkata police, "At around 1:45 PM, police received reports of a blast at the intersection of Blochmann Street and SN Banerjee Road. A ragpicker was injured in the explosion."

The officer-in-charge of Taltala police station arrived at the scene and discovered that the injured person had been taken to NRS Hospital with a wrist injury.

Police said that a plastic gunny bag was also found at the scene.

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The area was cordoned off with police tape, and the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) was called in.

Accordingly, a team of BDDS arrived and checked the bag and the vicinity. After their clearance, traffic was allowed.

After examining the gunny bag and surrounding area and after ensuring it was safe, BDDS cleared the site for traffic.

Police said the injured ragpicker disclosed his name as Bapi Das at the hospital and revealed that he had no place to stay and had been residing on the footpath of SN Banerjee Road.

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Police further said that the injured is undergoing treatment, adding that a statement has not yet been recorded as the patient needs some time.

Further details on the matter is awaited.&nbsp;

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A ragpicker was injured in a blast at the intersection of Blochmann Street and SN Banerjee Road in central Kolkata on Saturday afternoon. The injured man was identified as Bapi Das (58).

A ragpicker was injured in a blast at the intersection of Blochmann Street and SN Banerjee Road in central Kolkata on Saturday afternoon. The injured man was identified as Bapi Das (58). According to Kolkata police, "At around 1:45 PM, police received reports of a blast at the intersection of Blochmann Street and SN Banerjee Road. A ragpicker was injured in the explosion." The officer-in-charge of Taltala police station arrived at the scene and discovered that the injured person had been taken to NRS Hospital with a wrist injury. Police said that a plastic gunny bag was also found at the scene. Also read: Rameshwaram Cafe attack: Terrorists planned to bomb BJP office on Ram Mandir inauguration day The area was cordoned off with police tape, and the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) was called in. Accordingly, a team of BDDS arrived and checked the bag and the vicinity. After their clearance, traffic was allowed. After examining the gunny bag and surrounding area and after ensuring it was safe, BDDS cleared the site for traffic. Police said the injured ragpicker disclosed his name as Bapi Das at the hospital and revealed that he had no place to stay and had been residing on the footpath of SN Banerjee Road. Watch | Fresh Violence in Manipur: Rocket-propelled bomb attack escalates conflict × Police further said that the injured is undergoing treatment, adding that a statement has not yet been recorded as the patient needs some time. Further details on the matter is awaited. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Kolkata blast: Ragpicker injured; bomb disposal squad probe scene

A space scare occurred when a defunct Russian satellite broke up into more than 100 pieces of debris within its orbit which led to the astronauts taking shelter on the&nbsp;International Space Station for about an hour, stated the US space agencies.

They added that the mass of space junk is already present in orbit. No information was provided on what led to the breaking of the Resurs-P1 Russian Earth observation satellite. This satellite was declared dead by Russia in 2022.

While tracking the swarming debris, US Space Command said that other satellites did not face any other immediate threat.

The satellite blasted at 10 am mountain time (1600 GMT) on Wednesday (June 26), stated Space Command.

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NASA’s Space Station office said that it happened in an orbit which was close to the space station after US astronauts onboard hid themselves in their spacecraft for nearly an hour, said NASA's Space Station office.&nbsp;

<h2>Is Russia behind the satellite blast?</h2>

The satellite broke at an altitude of nearly 355 km in low-Earth orbit, which is a popular region where thousands of satellites - ranging from small to large - operate.&nbsp;

"Due to the low orbit of this debris cloud, we estimate it’ll be weeks to months before the hazard has passed," said LeoLabs, in a statement to Reuters.

Nearly, 25,000 pieces of debris are bigger by four inches in comparison to others in the space. The formation of debris due to satellite explosions or collisions raised concerns regarding the chances of the Kessler effect.

Kessler effect is a phenomenon in which satellite collisions with debris lead to the formation of a field of more hazardous junk and also increase crash risks.

Watch:&nbsp;Russian satellite breaks up in space, forces ISS astronauts to shelter

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In the nearly 88-minute time frame of RESURS-P1's initial break-up, the Plesetsk site emerged among those locations over which it passed on Earth.&nbsp;However, a lack of maritime alerts or indication from airspace suggested that no missile had been launched by Russia to strike the satellite, said space-tracker and Harvard astronomer Jonathan McDowell.

"I find it hard to believe they would use such a big satellite as an ASAT target. But, with the Russians these days, who knows," said McDowell.

He, along with other analysts, said that the break-up more likely happened because the satellite encountered a problem, like the leftover fuel onboard leading to an explosion.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

A space scare occurred when a defunct Russian satellite broke up into more than 100 pieces of debris within its orbit which led to the astronauts taking shelter on the International Space Station for about an hour, stated the US space agencies.

A space scare occurred when a defunct Russian satellite broke up into more than 100 pieces of debris within its orbit which led to the astronauts taking shelter on the International Space Station for about an hour, stated the US space agencies. They added that the mass of space junk is already present in orbit. No information was provided on what led to the breaking of the Resurs-P1 Russian Earth observation satellite. This satellite was declared dead by Russia in 2022. While tracking the swarming debris, US Space Command said that other satellites did not face any other immediate threat. The satellite blasted at 10 am mountain time (1600 GMT) on Wednesday (June 26), stated Space Command. Also Read: NASA ignored helium leak before Starliner launch, leaving astronauts now stuck in space NASA’s Space Station office said that it happened in an orbit which was close to the space station after US astronauts onboard hid themselves in their spacecraft for nearly an hour, said NASA's Space Station office. Is Russia behind the satellite blast? The satellite broke at an altitude of nearly 355 km in low-Earth orbit, which is a popular region where thousands of satellites - ranging from small to large - operate. "Due to the low orbit of this debris cloud, we estimate it’ll be weeks to months before the hazard has passed," said LeoLabs, in a statement to Reuters. Nearly, 25,000 pieces of debris are bigger by four inches in comparison to others in the space. The formation of debris due to satellite explosions or collisions raised concerns regarding the chances of the Kessler effect. Kessler effect is a phenomenon in which satellite collisions with debris lead to the formation of a field of more hazardous junk and also increase crash risks. Watch: Russian satellite breaks up in space, forces ISS astronauts to shelter In the nearly 88-minute time frame of RESURS-P1's initial break-up, the Plesetsk site emerged among those locations over which it passed on Earth. However, a lack of maritime alerts or indication from airspace suggested that no missile had been launched by Russia to strike the satellite, said space-tracker and Harvard astronomer Jonathan McDowell. "I find it hard to believe they would use such a big satellite as an ASAT target. But, with the Russians these days, who knows," said McDowell. He, along with other analysts, said that the break-up more likely happened because the satellite encountered a problem, like the leftover fuel onboard leading to an explosion. (With inputs from agencies)

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