Noida (PTI): Seven people, including a child, were hospitalised with burn injuries after a small cooking gas cylinder exploded inside a house here, officials said on Saturday.

The incident took place around 11.30 am in Salarpur village under Sector-39 police station limits, they said.

"While making samosas, a small gas cylinder burst, due to which Gudiya (32), Maya (25), Malti (50), Vijay (32), Randhir (24), Saroj (22 years) and an 11-year-old boy present in the house got burnt," a police spokesperson said.

"Upon being alerted, police and fire department personnel reached the spot. Assistant Commissioner of Police (Noida 1) Rajneesh Verma and Chief Fire Officer Pradeep Choubey also reached the site. The injured were taken to a local hospital and from there referred to the Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi for treatment," the official said.

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New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday described his predecessor Manmohan Singh's death as a big loss to the nation, lauding his rise from a humble background to occupy some of the most important positions in the country.

Hailing him as a distinguished parliamentarian, Modi said Singh's life was a reflection of his honesty and simplicity.

His contribution to the country's development will always be remembered, the prime minister said, stressing on his commitment to reforms.

His life will always serve as a lesson for future generations on how someone can rise above deprivation and struggles to attain the heights of success, he said.