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A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nanded, Maharashtra, on Tuesday morning at 6:52 AM, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The epicenter was located at 19.38° N latitude and 77.46° E longitude, with a depth of 5 km. So far, there have been no reports of damage or casualties related to the quake.
Schools in Ganjam, Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Bhadrak, Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Angul, Khurda, Nayagarh, and Cuttack districts will remain closed from October 23 to 25 due to the approaching cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal. President Droupadi Murmu’s planned visit to Odisha on Wednesday has been postponed because of the approaching cyclone.
In a joint operation in Manipur, the Indian Army, Assam Rifles, and Manipur Police recovered a significant cache of weapons and ammunition. Over the past week, 12 weapons, including rifles, a pistol, and grenades, were seized in various operations across the hill and valley regions. The recovered items have been handed over to the Manipur […]
Israeli Cabinet ministers have been informed that a significant counter-attack against Iran will occur very soon, according to reports. PM Benjamin Netanyahu had previously promised retaliation after Iran fired over 180 ballistic missiles toward Israel. The announcement coincided with US deploying the THAAD anti-ballistic missile defense system in Israel, along with 100 American troops.
Three people were killed, and two others injured when their car collided with a truck in Mathura on Monday. The victims, identified as Pankaj Verma, Bhavesh, and Rohit, were traveling from Varanasi to Delhi. Their car rammed into a truck ahead, resulting in three deaths at the scene and injuries to two others. The injured […]
Amid tensions with Canada, India quietly launched its fourth SSBN submarine at Visakhapatnam’s Ship Building Center to bolster nuclear deterrence. With 75% indigenous content, the S4* submarine is armed with 3,500 km-range K-4 missiles. India plans to commission INS Aridhaman next year, while nuclear-powered attack submarines are being developed to strengthen Indo-Pacific security.
The Supreme Court has issued important remarks regarding the safety of students in coaching centers across the country. On Monday, the bench reviewed the drowning of three students at a coaching center in Delhi in July 2024. It emphasized that instead of responding only after incidents occur, there is a need to adhere to safety […]
As winter approaches, Delhi’s air quality is set to decline significantly, remaining in the ‘very poor’ category from Oct 22-24. Calm winds and pollution from stubble burning and waste disposal will worsen conditions. In response, authorities will implement Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan, banning diesel generators and construction activities to combat hazardous [&...
The US warned that North Korea sending troops to support Russia in Ukraine would be a “dangerous” development. Robert Wood, US ambassador to the UN, expressed concern over reports of a large-scale troop deployment, with South Korea estimating around 12,000 soldiers could be sent. The US is consulting allies about the implications, while France’s UN […]
Israel on Monday declassified intelligence revealing a secret Hezbollah financial hub beneath Beirut’s Al-Sahel Hospital, allegedly holding cash and gold worth $500 million. IDF spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari stated that despite airstrikes targeting Hezbollah’s assets, this bunker remains untouched. He said the funds could potentially support Lebanon’s reconstruction.
PM Modi will visit Russia for BRICS Summit in Kazan, focusing on strengthening multilateralism for global development and security. During the 2-day event, he is expected to hold bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Ahead of his visit, the govt said India’s vital role in BRICS, particularly in economic […]
Israeli air strikes near Hariri Hospital in south Beirut killed 4 people, including a child, and injured 24. The strikes caused significant damage to the hospital, which remains operational. The ministry refuted Israeli claims of Hezbollah storing funds under the hospital. Reports indicated multiple Israeli strikes on the Ouzai district, which had not previously been […]
The BJP has named 40 star campaigners for the November 13 Bihar Assembly by-elections. Key leaders include Bihar BJP chief Dilip Jaiswal, Deputy CMs Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, and Union Ministers Giriraj Singh and Nityanand Rai. The party will contest Tarari and Ramgarh seats while supporting allies in Imamganj and Belaganj constituencies.
85 Indian nationals have been discharged from the Russian military, with efforts underway to secure the release of 20 more, according to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. Prime Minister Modi is expected to discuss the remaining discharges with Russian President Vladimir Putin during their bilateral meeting at the BRICS Summit in Kazan. Nine Indians have died […]
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken departed for the Middle East to push for a Gaza ceasefire, following Israel’s killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. This marks Blinken’s 11th trip since the conflict began a year ago. President Biden expressed renewed hope and congratulated Prime Minister Netanyahu on this significant development, indicating a potential shift […]