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A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of southern Philippines early Saturday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake, which occurred at a depth of 17 kilometers (10.5 miles), was centered about 20 kilometers from the village of Barcelona on Mindanao island.
According to the World Bank's 2024 World Development Report, titled "The Middle Income Trap," over 100 countries, including India, face significant challenges in transitioning to high-income status within the next few decades. The report underscores that achieving a high-income status is becoming increasingly difficult due to a variety of systemic issues.
With IPL 2025 player regulations and retention schemes still being finalized, MS Dhoni has said he will wait to see the rules before deciding on his IPL future with Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
The Supreme Court said on Friday that it did not cancel the NEET-UG 2024 exam amid concerns of a paper leak because there was no systemic breach of its sanctity.
In 2023, over 216,000 Indians renounced their citizenship, as reported to the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
The IMD also predicted gusty winds would blow at a speed of 30 to 40 km per hour.
★ In Golf, Men's Individual Finals (Round 2): Shubhankar Sharma and Gaganjeet Bhullar at 12.30 pm.
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Pietrapaola in the province of Cosenza, Italy, on the Ionian Sea, according to the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV). The quake’s epicenter was located three kilometers west of Pietrapaola. Despite initial concerns, fire officials reported no significant damage or emergency calls, though they continued to monitor the situation.
On August 1, 2024, Intel announced a major restructuring plan, revealing that it will cut over 15 percent of its workforce in a bid to streamline operations and cut costs. The move comes as the US-based semiconductor giant grapples with significant financial challenges, including a reported loss of $1.6 billion for the recently concluded quarter. This aggressive cost-cutting initiative aims to ...
On August 1, Day 6 of the Paris 2024 Olympics, shooter Swapnil Kusale emerged as the sole highlight for India amidst a generally disappointing day. Kusale secured the country’s only medal of the day, achieving a bronze in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions event with a final score of 451.4. This victory marked him as the first Indian to win an Olympic medal in this discipline.
Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair on Thursday took charge as Director General Medical Services (Army), becoming the first woman appointed to this prestigious role.
PM Modi is closely monitoring the situation in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, following heavy rains and cloudbursts.
The Supreme Court on Thursday issued a notice to Delhi Police regarding a bail plea by Bibhav Kumar, an aide of AAP leader and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
Nearly 200 pilgrims are stranded in Kedarnath following a cloudburst that triggered a landslide in the region. On Wednesday, the severe weather event caused significant damage to about 30 meters of the walkway leading to the Kedarnath shrine. The cloudburst also led to a sharp increase in the water level of the Mandakini River, raising […]
A seven-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court has delivered a landmark verdict approving the sub-classification of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) to ensure more effective reservation in jobs and education for the more marginalized groups within these categories. This significant decision, led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, was passed with a 6:1 majority.