Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 rattles Chile
An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 rattled Chile at a depth of 58km, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 58km.…
Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 strikes Afghanistan
An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 struck Afghanistan on Wednesday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 35km. In a post…
Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 rattles Pacific Ocean
An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 rattled the Indian Ocean on Wednesday, as per a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 515km.…
IAF airlifts paralysed woman, after snowfall blocks Himachal roads
An Indian Air Force (IAF) Cheetah helicopter on Sunday carried out an emergency medical evacuation of an 85-year-old paralysed woman from the remote village of Dhanderwari in Himachal Pradesh to…
J-K: Fresh snowfall hits Bhaderwah; authorities issue advisory
Fresh snowfall in the Bhaderwah Valley on Sunday disrupted daily life after three days of sunshine, leading to a sharp drop in temperature and traffic disruptions. The sudden change in…
Arunachal Pradesh: IAF drops 12,000 litres of water to battle forest fires in Lohit Valley
The Indian Air Force (IAF) dropped at least 12,000 litres of water to combat forest fires in the Lohit Valley of Arunachal Pradesh, operating at nearly 9,500 feet in the…
Winter Storm to bring heavy snow and perilous cold to New York, New Jersey
While the bitter cold will be felt this weekend, it’s the heavy, widespread snowfall that is expected to dominate headlines across New York and New Jersey, CBS News reports. A…
India sends 30 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Philippines after Super Typhoon
India on Monday dispatched humanitarian assistance to the Philippines in the wake of the recent Super Typhoon, reiterating its commitment to support partner countries in times of need. In a…
Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 strikes Afghanistan
An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 struck Afghanistan on Friday, s statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it…
Delhi Environment Minister Sirsa conducts surprise inspections at petrol pumps; over 61,000 PUCCs issued in 24 hrs
The Delhi government has stepped up its fight against air pollution with the launch of the ‘No PUC, No Fuel’ campaign, issuing more than 61,000 Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCC)…
Air India warns of possible flight disruptions due to dense fog, urges passengers to check status
Air India cautioned passengers about potential disruptions to flight operations over the next few days due to dense fog, particularly at its primary hub in Delhi and at several airports…
Operation Sagar Bandhu: Indian Air Force C-17 airlifts a 65-ton Bailey Bridge from Hindan to Colombo, relief assistance continues
India continues its humanitarian assistance in Sri Lanka through coordinated rescue, medical, and relief operations under Operation Sagar Bandhu, following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, due to which more…
Cyclone Ditwah: India sends 53 tons of relief material to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu
India has sent 53 tons of relief material to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu as part of its emergency response to Cyclone Ditwah, which caused widespread damage across the…
Last batch of stranded Indian passengers in Sri Lanka evacuated under Operation Sagar Bandhu
The last group of Indian passengers stranded were evacuated under Operation Sagar Bandhu at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo following Cyclone Ditwah, the High Commission of India in Sri Lanka…
Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ triggers orange alert as storm moves toward TN, Puducherry coasts
With cyclonic storm Ditwah advancing towards the north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts, authorities have intensified preparedness measures as the weather system continues to move across coastal Sri Lanka and…
Hong Kong blaze kills at least 83; dozens missing as massive housing complex fire prompts criminal probe
At least 83 people have been killed and more than 100 injured so far after the massive fire swept through an extensive public housing complex in Hong Kong, marking one…
“Unexpected crowd came due to Ekadashi”: TDP’s Gouthu Sireesha on Srikakulam stampede
Amid chaos over the Srikakulam stampede incident, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MLA Gouthu Sireesha on Saturday said that the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Kasibugga opened only four months ago,…
Hurricane Melissa reaches Bahamas
Hurricane Melissa has reached the Bahamas, bringing destructive winds, torrential rain and a dangerous storm surge to the islands south-east of the US state of Florida, according to the US…
Cyclone Montha: Union Health Ministry reviews preparedness, assures necessary assistance to eastern coastal states
Union Health Ministry reviewed preparedness measures for Cyclone Montha with senior officials of the eastern coastal States, including Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Tamil Nadu, an official statement said. The Ministry…
Himachal monsoon death toll rises to 424; 242 rain-related, 182 in road accidents: SDMA
Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under one of its deadliest monsoon seasons, with the death toll climbing to 424 since June 20. Of these, 242 people lost their lives in…
“PM himself visited, assessed needs”: SP Singh Baghel defends Centre’s Rs 1600 Cr package for flood-hit Punjab
Union Minister SP Singh Baghel defended the Rs 1,600 crore relief package announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for flood-hit Punjab, saying the Centre had also directed the Aam Aadmi…
Himachal monsoon death toll rises to 380 as rains havoc continues
Heavy rains continue to wreak havoc in Himachal Pradesh, with the State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA) reporting widespread disruption to essential services and a rising death toll to 380 According…
Harbhajan Singh says Punjab’s situation is “very serious”, highlights challenges of removing sand
Former cricketer and AAP MP Harbhajan Singh on Thursday expressed deep concern over the devastating floods in Punjab, calling the situation “very serious” and appealing for widespread support to aid…
SAD chief Sukhbir Badal convenes emergency meeting on Punjab floods
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal has convened an emergency meeting of district presidents and all assembly in-charges on Monday at 2 pm at party headquarters in Chandigarh…
AAP MP Vikramjit Sahney announces Rs 5 cr for Punjab flood relief
Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP from Punjab Vikramjit Singh Sahney has committed Rs 5 crore towards Punjab flood relief, drawing from both his MPLAD funds and personal philanthropy,…