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Indian-Origin Man Among 4 Killed in South Africa Temple Collapse: Rescue Operations Ongoing
Dec 14, 2025 12:28 pm CST
A four-storey Hindu temple under construction collapsed in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province, killing four people including a 52-year-old Indian-origin man named Vickey Jairaj Panday. The New Ahobilam Temple of Protection was being built without approved plans, and rescue operations continue despite challenging weather conditions. The exact number of people still trapped remains unknown.
Tragic Accident in Arunachal Pradesh: 21 Assam Laborers Feared Dead After Truck Plunges into Gorge
Dec 11, 2025 07:08 pm CST
A devastating accident in Arunachal Pradesh has claimed the lives of at least 21 laborers from Assam's Tinsukia district when their truck plunged into a deep gorge near the China border. Despite the remote location delaying rescue efforts, authorities have recovered 18 bodies with operations continuing. The sole survivor, Buddheswar Deep, managed to climb back to safety despite serious injuries.
Man Gets Trapped in Leopard Cage After Entering Baited Wildlife Trap in Uttar Pradesh
Nov 28, 2025 08:31 pm CST
In a bizarre incident in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district, a local man named Pradeep accidentally got trapped in a metal cage meant for capturing a leopard that had killed a villager. The drunk man entered the trap that contained a goat as bait, triggering the automatic door mechanism. Forest officials and police spent two hours rescuing him from the cage, with the entire incident becoming viral on social media.
Fatal Stone Quarry Collapse in Sonbhadra: Ongoing Rescue Efforts as Multiple Workers Remain Trapped
Nov 16, 2025 03:18 pm CST
A stone quarry collapse in Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra district has claimed one life, with approximately a dozen workers feared trapped under debris. Rescue teams are working carefully to remove large fallen stones as authorities investigate the circumstances leading to the disaster at Krishna Mines.
Fatal Bus Accident in Madhya Pradesh Claims One Life and Injures 55 Pilgrims on Narmada Parikrama Journey
Oct 31, 2025 08:20 pm CST
A tragic accident occurred in Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh, when a bus carrying 56 pilgrims on a Narmada Parikrama journey overturned near Baigur village on Friday morning. The crash resulted in one woman's death and injuries to 55 others, with 15 requiring specialized care at Barwani District Hospital. Local authorities, SDERF teams, and community members collaborated in rescue efforts that took several hours.
Tragic Drowning During Chhath Puja: 17-Year-Old Boy Dies in Ganga River, Another Teen Missing
Oct 28, 2025 04:02 am CST
A tragic accident during Chhath Puja celebrations in Uttar Pradesh has claimed the life of a 17-year-old boy who drowned in the Ganga river at Nifra village in Vindhyachal. Three others were rescued by a local boatman, while search operations continue for a missing 16-year-old. The incident highlights water safety concerns during religious festivities.
Tragic Death of Canadian Paraglider: Megan Elizabeth Roberts Found After Crash in Himachal's Dhauladhar Mountains
Oct 21, 2025 08:39 pm CST
A 27-year-old Canadian paraglider, Megan Elizabeth Roberts, was found dead after crashing in the Dhauladhar mountain ranges of Himachal Pradesh. Search teams located her body at 13,000 feet elevation following her solo flight from Bir-Billing. This incident joins other recent paragliding fatalities in the Kangra region, raising concerns about adventure sports safety in the area.
Dramatic 90-Minute Rescue Operation Frees Tamil Nadu Toddler's Finger from Idli Tray
Oct 20, 2025 08:56 pm CST
A frightening kitchen incident in Tamil Nadu led to an intense 90-minute rescue operation when a 1.5-year-old girl got her finger stuck in an idli tray. Fire brigade officials carefully freed the child's finger using specialized equipment and distraction techniques, successfully completing the delicate procedure without causing any injury to the toddler.
Tragic Drowning of 16-Year-Old During Durga Idol Immersion Ceremony in Ayodhya
Oct 03, 2025 09:26 pm CST
A tragic accident occurred in Ayodhya district where 16-year-old Sandeep drowned after slipping into a pond during a Durga idol immersion ceremony. Despite a five-hour rescue operation by police and divers, the teenager from Salhipur Parsipur village was pronounced dead upon arrival at the local health center.
Indonesia School Collapse: 5 Survivors Rescued as Search Continues for 91 Trapped Students
Oct 02, 2025 01:19 am CST
Rescue teams in Indonesia have extracted five survivors from a collapsed boarding school in Sidoarjo, Java, as they race against time to locate approximately 91 students still trapped in the rubble. The multi-story building collapsed during afternoon prayers, with preliminary investigations pointing to structural failures and substandard construction practices. As the critical 72-hour survival window narrows, rescuers are utilizing thermal-sensing drones and specialized tunneling techniques in their complex recovery operation.