Belagavi: In an incident reported on Tuesday a boiler exploded at Priya Exports, a factory jointly owned by former Deputy Chief Minister Laxman Savadi, on the outskirts of Chikkatti near Athani. The explosion resulted in the death of a woman and left two others critically injured.

The deceased has been identified as Shobha Theli. The explosion, which is believed to have been caused by high pressure in the boiler, was severe enough to cause the walls of the factory to collapse.

Priya Exports, which polishes maize for export, is co-owned by Athani MLA Laxman Savadi and a businessman from Sangli. The injured individuals were taken to hospitals in Athani and Miraj, Maharashtra for treatment.

Local authorities, including the Athani police, have inspected the site, and a case has been registered in connection with the incident.

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The American leader issued the stark threat Tuesday, about 12 hours ahead of his deadline for Iran to agree to a deal that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz or face punishing strikes.

Iran rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposal and said it wants a permanent end to the war as Trump's ultimatum to make a deal ticked closer with an expanded threat of strikes against the Islamic Republic to include all power plants and bridges.

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