Explosion at Nagpur Explosives Factory Kills 15-17, Injures Dozens

A powerful explosion at the detonator packing unit of SBL Energy Limited, an explosives manufacturing factory in Raulgaon, Katol tehsil near Nagpur, Maharashtra, killed between 15 and 17 people and injured around 18 others on Sunday morning. Rescue operations involving local authorities, the National Disaster Response Force, and fire services are ongoing. The exact cause of the blast remains under investigation. Maharashtra's Chief Minister has ordered a detailed inquiry and expressed condolences to the victims and their families.