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Short circuit may have triggered blaze, building lacked fire safety equipment, says fire dept; losses pegged at Rs 2.5 crore

Iran has responded to a US ceasefire proposal through Pakistani mediators, seeking a permanent end to regional conflicts and guarantees for maritime security. President Trump rejected Tehran's position, calling it "TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!" amid rising tensions and drone incidents in the Gulf.

Merchant sailor Rex Perreira endured a harrowing month at sea, stranded in Iraq without documents amidst bombings. After a ship engine explosion and dire conditions, he and other Indians were left abandoned. Following sustained efforts and emergency document issuance, Perreira finally returned to Mumbai after a perilous journey.

Oil prices surged Tuesday as Middle East tensions escalated. US President Trump issued a stern warning to Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively closed. Disruptions to this vital shipping lane are impacting global crude markets, with refiners scrambling for alternatives. Regional conflicts also continue to fuel instability.

Western allies face a formidable challenge in securing the Strait of Hormuz, mirroring the costly and ultimately unsuccessful Red Sea operation against the Houthis. Iran's advanced military capabilities, including missiles and drones, pose a significantly greater threat than the Houthis, potentially leading to prolonged disruptions and soaring energy prices worldwide.

Military installations on the island near the Iran mainland were bombarded by the US and President Donald Trump has threatened to target oil infrastructure on the island next.

A devastating fire in Indore claimed the lives of eight family members, including children and visiting relatives, and critically injured three others. The blaze, believed to have originated from an electric vehicle charging point, rapidly engulfed the three-storey building, exacerbated by exploding LPG cylinders and electronic locks trapping residents.

The Strait of Hormuz crisis highlights global maritime vulnerabilities. For China, the Strait of Malacca presents a similar, long-term strategic risk. India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands offer proximity and surveillance capabilities, providing significant leverage. This geographical advantage allows India to create uncertainty and pressure, impacting China's vital trade and energy lifelines.

The state labour commissioner on Friday said lack of safety drills at the Tata Steel factory is one of the reasons why so many workers were injured in the gas tanker explosion on Thursday.

Two people, who suffered serious burn injuries in the gas tanker explosion at Chala near Kannur town, died here on Tuesday.

A Jaipur mechanic, Radheyshyam Choudhary, became a victim of a horrific gas tanker explosion. Engulfed in flames, he stumbled 600 meters, crying for help while bystanders filmed. Despite recounting the ordeal to his brother, he succumbed to 85% burns at SMS Hospital.

A man was burnt alive while another was seriously injured in a collision between a gas tanker and a freight truck loaded with cars near Kaya village on the Udaipur-Ahmedabad highway on Monday morning.

Four persons were arrested by the Vanrai police in connection with the explosion of CNG cylinders, fitted in a water tanker, while refuelling at a gas station at Goregaon East on Friday.

Escalating conflict in the Middle East has disrupted global commodity markets beyond oil and gas, impacting aluminium, fertilisers, ethanol, and helium. Tanker movement through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed, with significant implications for essential goods and food exports. Authorities are working to ensure food supply stability amidst rising logistics costs.

A gas tanker caught fire and exploded after being hit by a truck on a highway near Beelpur village, 35 kms from Jaipur, late on Saturday night.

Iran vows revenge after top security officials were killed in Israeli strikes, escalating the 19-day conflict. Energy infrastructure is hit, oil prices surge, and the war expands regionally with attacks in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. US intelligence notes Iran's government remains intact despite leadership losses, while global powers discuss securing the Strait of Hormuz.

A Jaipur gas tanker explosion left motor mechanic Radheyshyam Choudhary with 85% burns. He bravely walked 600 meters while engulfed in flames, even calling his brother before succumbing to his injuries at SMS Hospital. Bystanders filmed his suffering rather than offering aid.

The Saturday night inferno at a petrol pump in Subhash Nagar raises questions about safety measures taken by the owners.

A coordinated US-Israel strike on Iran has ignited a full-blown regional crisis. Following Ayatollah Khamenei's death and his son's succession, Iran has intensified attacks on US and Israeli targets, expanding the conflict to the UAE and Bahrain. Hezbollah has also joined the fray, escalating regional instability and impacting global trade.

Trump side-stepped diplomacy on way to war in Iran. Now, he wants all to help. But even if even if he can assemble a major coalition, although unlikely, it could prove very hard to end Iran's blockade. Here's why