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Ahmedabad plane crash: ‘Mahadev was excited to go to London for the first time,’ recalls victim’s cousin from Solapur • June 12, 2025, 10:14 PM ET (The Indian Express)

‘Two more minutes and all four of us would have died’: Solapur fire chief on rescue operation after MIDC factory blaze • May 20, 2025, 11:14 AM ET (The Indian Express)

8 killed in Solapur fire: Factory residence likely illegal, no fire NOC, says MIDC officials • May 19, 2025, 11:06 AM ET (The Indian Express)

8 killed in Solapur factory fire: Fire brigade was inadequately equipped, lives could have been saved, say victims’ kin • May 19, 2025, 8:44 AM ET (The Indian Express)

Textile factory owner among 8 killed in fire in Solapur • May 18, 2025, 8:52 AM ET (The Indian Express)

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