Authorities said there was no risk of a tsunami and no immediate reports of damage or casualties. A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck off the coast of Japan’s Iwate Prefecture early on Sunday, prompting fresh warnings for residents already coping with a series of recent tremors in the region.Authorities said there was no risk…
BHOPAL: A video of villagers carrying a pregnant woman on a cot across a river in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara district has gone viral, highlighting the lack of a bridge in the area and delays in emergency medical care.The woman later delivered her baby while being transported after an ambulance could not reach her village in…
Lionel Messi made history once again after becoming the first player to score in seven consecutive FIFA World Cup matches during Argentina’s 3-1 win over Jordan on Saturday.The Argentina captain came off the bench in the second half and scored from a free-kick in the 80th minute. After being fouled just outside the penalty area,…
Your guide to buying agricultural land in India Buying agricultural land in India is governed by laws and regulations that differ from State to State. Unlike regular property transactions, agricultural land purchases are subject to eligibility criteria, legal documentation and State-specific restrictions. Here are some frequently asked questions about the process.Who can buy agricultural land…
Image quality improved by AI New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani revived a long-dormant City Hall tradition on Saturday by diving into a public pool in East Harlem to mark the opening of the city’s 2026 outdoor pool season while dressed in a full suit and tie.Mamdani’s suit-clad dive kicked off New York City’s summer…
Kentucky floods leave four dead; (AP image) At least four people have died after widespread flooding swept across Kentucky, inundating homes, washing away bridges and forcing dozens of rescue operations as authorities warned that another round of heavy rain could worsen the crisis.Governor Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency, saying parts of the…
MUMBAI: Byculla police have arrested a 39-year-old Pune resident after they caught him distributing capsules mixed with zinc phosphide, a highly toxic acute rodenticide to control rats and mice, to devotees participating in a Moharram procession at Byculla late on Friday.Police recovered 1,400 capsule from Faiyyaz Premji, a resident of Viman Nagar in Pune.One of…
Karachi rangers HQ, Pakistan NEW DELHI: Pakistani security forces said they foiled a militant attack on a Sindh Rangers compound in Karachi on Saturday night, killing six terrorists and arresting another. The assault claimed the lives of four rangers personnel and was the first major terrorist attack in the city since October 2024.According to a…
Rescue efforts underway as death toll keeps rising The death toll from Venezuela’s twin earthquakes has risen to 1,430, with more than 3,200 injured and over 50,000 people missing, as rescue crews raced against time on Saturday to find survivors days after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes struck the nation.Experts say the first 72…
The latest activity follows similar Chinese military movements recorded in recent days Taiwan’s ministry of national defence (MND) on Sunday said it detected six Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels operating around the island over the previous 24 hours, as Beijing continued its regular military activity near Taiwan.In a post on X, the MND…