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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.
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.
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.
On July 21, 2024, the world experienced its hottest day on record. Remarkably, just 24 hours later, this record was surpassed, making July 22 likely the hottest day in thousands of years. Such extreme temperature readings, though seemingly extraordinary, are confirmed through advanced scientific techniques developed to handle the challenges of global climate monitoring.
Traffic restrictions have been imposed in Bengaluru for the Town Hall festival on Wednesday. The Bengaluru Traffic Police have set specific limits for heavy goods vehicles in the areas of Gunjur, Balagere, Gunjur Palya, and Vinayaka Nagar to facilitate smooth vehicular movement during the Deepotsava and Pallakki events.
Estonian badminton player Kristin Kubba is gearing up for her maiden clash against PV Sindhu at the Paris Olympics 2024, driven by the belief that she has nothing to lose. Ranked 74th in the world, Kubba is set to face Sindhu, a two-time Indian Olympic medallist and former world No. 1, on Wednesday. The match is part of Group M, where Kubba also competes alongside Maldives' FN Abdul Razzaq.
Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu recently lauded Dhanush’s second directorial venture, 'Raayan,' calling it "brilliantly directed and performed" and a "must-watch." Babu praised the film's entire cast, including S.J. Suryah, Prakash Raj, and Sundeep Kishan, and described A.R. Rahman’s score as "electrifying."
aartavaraayan, aka Raayan (Dhanush), lives a peaceful life in Anjanaouram with his siblings, Muthuvelaraayan (Sundeep Kishan), Maanikyaraayan (Kalidas Jayaram), and Durga (Dushara Vijayan), until Muthu's clash with local don Dorai (Saravanan) ignites a dangerous rivalry. Gangster Sethuram (SJ Suryah) enters the scene with a deadly plan to kill Raayan.
At least two people are feared trapped under the rubble following the collapse of a three-storey building in Shahbaz village, Navi Mumbai, on Saturday morning. The building, a G+3 structure with 13 flats, collapsed around 5 a.m. The local authorities, including the police, fire brigade, and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), are on-site conducting a rescue operation.
Zimbabwe wicketkeeper Clive Madande set a new and unwanted record by conceding 42 byes in a Test innings against Ireland on Friday, marking the highest number of byes ever given away by a wicketkeeper in Test cricket. The 24-year-old, enduring a challenging debut, had also been dismissed for a duck on the first day of the match at Stormont.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the 9th NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting on Saturday, focusing on the vision of making India a developed nation by 2047. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, according to an official release from the government think tank. This year’s theme is ‘Viksit […]
Google is celebrating the start of the Summer Olympic Games 2024 with a special Doodle that highlights the occasion. The vibrant and interactive Doodle, featuring animals engaged in summer sports, replaces the usual Google logo on the homepage. The artwork will be visible throughout Friday, marking the commencement of the Games hosted in Paris from July 26 to August 11.
OpenAI announced its latest initiative to challenge Google's dominance in the search engine market. The company behind ChatGPT unveiled a new prototype named "SearchGPT," designed to leverage its advanced AI models to enhance online query responses. This new tool aims to integrate the strengths of OpenAI's AI with up-to-date web information to deliver swift and relevant search results.