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Two killed in Gurugram fireball manufacturing factory explosion
Two people were killed in an explosion at a fireball manufacturing factory in Gurugram's Daulatabad Industrial Area. The incident occurred late at night on Friday, prompting the deployment of 24 fire tenders that managed to bring the fire under control. At least three to four individuals were injured and taken to the hospital. Nearby buildings suffered damage.
The Lyrids Meteor Shower 2024: Where and how to watch the celestial spectacle?
As the Lyrids meteor shower is set to grace the night sky, enthusiasts and stargazers are eagerly waiting for this awe-inspiring display. Here’s how you can watch the spectacle.
Three asteroids hurtling towards Earth. Will they collide with it and bring catastrophe? This is what NASA has said
The first asteroid is estimated to have a 1-in-11 million chance of hitting the Earth on October 3, 2024. It is around 340 meters in size and so can not create havoc. The other asteroid has a bigger collision probability. But it is just like a small rock, around three meters or 10 feet in size.
Intense Israeli bombardment hits southern Gaza, calls for more aid grow
The southern Gaza Strip faced heavy Israeli bombardment despite calls for a ceasefire. Famine looms as aid is desperately needed. A fireball lights up Rafah, the last unattacked urban center. Casualties rise, hospitals under siege, and UN urges immediate ceasefire. Talks continue for peace.
SpaceX launches its eighth long-duration crew to orbit for NASA
A SpaceX rocket launched carrying a crew of three U.S. astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut for a six-month science mission on the International Space Station. The crew is designated as Crew 8 and will conduct experiments in the microgravity environment of the football field-sized ISS.
Massive gas explosion in Kenya's capital injures more than 200 with toll expected to rise
A truck with an unknown registration number and loaded with gas exploded, igniting a huge fireball, the spokesman said. A flying gas cylinder hit Oriental Godown, burning down the warehouse that deals with garments and textiles. The Kenya Red Cross reported three deaths. The toll may rise after daybreak, Wesley Kimeto, the Embakasi police chief said.
Russia accuses Ukraine of killing 74 of its own POWs by shooting down plane
Russian state media said six Russian crew members and three guards were on the Ilyushin Il-76 military transport plane which was shot down near the Russian city of Belgorod near the Ukrainian border. "It was absolutely deliberate. They knew very well that the plane was en route, where it was going and the operators of (Ukrainian) surface-to-air missile systems cannot mistake transport planes for military planes or helicopters as targets," Andrei Kartapolov, a lawmaker in Russia's parliament and a retired general, said in a TV interview with the SHOT outlet.
"What we saw was a fireball:" Eyewitness accounts detail horror of Kerala prayer convention blast
A tragic explosion at a convention center during a gathering of the Jehovah's Witnesses in Kalamassery, Kerala, has left one person dead and over 36 others injured. Eyewitnesses described the horrifying scene, with some recounting the terrifying moments when the blast occurred.
Over 2,000 UFO sightings in Maryland over two decades spark Government interest
Over the past two decades, around 2,000 people in Maryland have reported witnessing UFO sightings, prompting investigations by NASA and the US government. The National UFO Reporting Centre has documented 1,923 reports of UFOs in Maryland, describing various shapes and forms. These sightings are not limited to the US, with reports coming from around the world.
Oxfordshire explosion: Lightning strike causes massive explosion at food waste recycling plant; residents advised to stay at home
In response to the explosion, local authorities have issued safety instructions for residents in the affected areas.
Intriguing lights on Venus revealed: Meteors, not lightning
A recent study challenges the belief that lightning is responsible for the mesmerizing light shows on Venus. Instead, researchers propose that the flashes of light are caused by meteors disintegrating in the planet's atmosphere. The study, conducted by scientists from Arizona State University, analyzed the luminous occurrences observed at the Steward Observatory and Japan's Akatsuki orbiter.
Meteor fireball mesmerizes people in US. Details here
Fireball was witnessed by people in the US. It blazed northwestward across the sky at a breathtaking speed of 36,000 miles per hour.
ICC unveils mascot duo for Men's Cricket World Cup 2023
Enthusiasts from all corners of the globe will be allowed to participate in naming the mascots for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023. Emerging from a distant cricket realm known as the Crictoverse, these mascots, embodying both male and female representations, signify distinctive qualities that serve as emblems of gender parity and inclusivity.
Perseid Meteor Shower set to peak: How, where, and when to witness this dazzling display
Stargazers should be ready Prepare to get mesmerized by this celestial dance of shooting stars, as the Perseid meteor shower unveils its captivating beauty in the night skies. Here’s how to watch nature’s brilliance.
Scientist discovers mysterious metal pieces in Pacific Ocean, potentially of extraterrestrial origin
Metal fragments found in the Pacific Ocean may have originated from outer space, according to Avi Loeb, a leading astrophysicist. The components, discovered at great depths, do not resemble any known earthly materials and bear a remarkable resemblance to an unidentified object that crash-landed on Earth in 2014.
'Shooting star' asteroid enters Earth's atmosphere, ESA confirms. Watch video
European Space Agency (ESA) announced a one-meter-asteroid via Twitter on Monday morning.
Russia’s St Petersburg witnesses huge fireball after explosion
Early this morning, the city of St. Petersburg, which is the second largest in Russia, was completely engulfed in flames, sending thick plumes of poisonous smoke into the sky while locals questioned the reason on Twitter.
Mysterious fireball' spotted in night sky across Scotland. Details here
A mysterious, brightly lit meteor was spotted in the Scottish sky. Social media was filled with footage of this natural phenomenon while experts tried to find out where it might have landed. The UK Meteor Network received hundreds of reports about this mystery meteor and determined its location.
Bangladesh depot accused over blast that killed at least 49
The toll from the giant blast, which followed a fire at the B.M Container Depot in Sitakunda and sent fireballs into the sky, was expected to rise further.
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