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Ten labourers were killed, and at least five others were injured in an explosive blast at Solar Industries at Bazargaon in Maharashtra’s Nagpur district on Sunday morning, company officials said. Satyanarayan Nuwal, the chairman of Solar Industries, confirmed the incident, stating that it took place on Sunday morning while labourers were packaging defence products. Preliminary reports indicate that the incident occurred during the packing process at the cast booster plant within Solar Explosive, a facility that manufactures defence products, including bombs and missiles. Dig Deeper
A shocking poll revealed that most young Americans think Israel should cease to exist and be handed over to Hamas, the militant group that controls Gaza. The Harvard-Harris poll, conducted this week, showed that 51% of Americans aged 18 to 24 supported the radical solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict, which would entail the end of the Jewish state and its replacement by a Palestinian entity under Hamas rule. Only 32% of the same age group favored a two-state solution, which would create an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel, and a mere 17% suggested that other Arab countries should take in the Palestinians. Dig Deeper
The Latest News
PM Modi inaugurates Surat Diamond Bourse - world's largest workspace surpassing US Pentagon. Dig Deeper
Nine killed after blast at solar explosive company in Maharashtra's Nagpur. Dig Deeper
Govt blocked over 1.32L mobile phones for financial fraud, cybercrime: Vaishnaw. Dig Deeper
India News
Kiren Rijiju slams Congress' crowdfunding drive, calls it ‘donate for dynasty’ scheme. Dig Deeper
Phone parts of all Parliament security breach accused found from Rajasthan: Report. Dig Deeper
Hijacked tanker proceeds to Mogadishu, INS Kochi monitors the Malta vessel. Dig Deeper
Global Matters
51% young Americans vote for Hamas rule, propose Israel's dissolution: Harvard-Harris poll. Dig Deeper
At least 13 people killed after storm strikes coastal city in Argentina. Dig Deeper
Art becomes life in Palestinian film about the hunted and a hostage. Dig Deeper
Entertainment Focus
Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan have seemingly left for their Christmas holiday. On Sunday, the couple was seen arriving at the Mumbai airport with their sons, Taimur Ali Khan and Jehangir Ali Khan aka Jeh. While they are regular with their winter holiday in Switzerland, it is not known yet where the family is heading this year. Kareena and Saif opted for stylish winter wear for their airport look. Kareena wore a white top, denim pants and a red puffer vest. Saif looked casual in a T-shirt paired with blue jeans and a jacket. However, upon reaching the airport, it was their little ones, who stole the limelight. Jeh got down from the vehicle and held onto big brother Taimur. The two brothers held hands and walked towards the airport gate as paparazzi surrounded them. Dig Deeper
Lifestyle and Health
When we are brought up in dysfunctional homes, we grow up with fear of abandonment, rejection and childhood trauma. Childhood trauma can show up in our adult relationships as well in different forms. The way we behave in our adult relationships, our attachment style and our thought patterns are impacted by the way we were brought up in childhood. Childhood trauma also shows up as triggers in adult life. "My triggers allowed me to look directly into my hidden world, showing me my unmet needs while teaching me where I needed healing. Triggers can be powerful messengers, pointing us toward the areas where we need to do some personal healing work," wrote Therapist Emmylou Antonieth Seaman. Here are a few invisible triggers from childhood trauma that can hugely impact us. Dig Deeper