Tokyo: A powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the northern coast of Japan on Thursday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The earthquake occurred off the eastern coast of Iwate Prefecture at a depth of around 50 kilometres. The JMA upgraded the quake’s magnitude from an initial estimate of 6.9 to 7.2. Despite the strong Read More…
Kolkata: Rescue teams pulled five more people alive from the debris of the under-construction warehouse that collapsed in Kolkata’s Taratala area on Thursday, officials said. The death toll in the incident remains at five, while 25 injured persons are undergoing treatment at various hospitals. Rescue operations have been continuing for more than 18 hours since Read More…
Mumbai: The season’s first major spell of rain caused widespread disruption across Mumbai on Wednesday, affecting both road and rail traffic and leaving thousands of commuters stranded during peak morning hours. According to officials, several parts of the city recorded more than 300 mm of rainfall in the 24-hour period ending at 8 a.m. The Read More…
New Delhi: Award-winning Australian rapper and songwriter Jamaica Moana is set to visit India this week as part of a three-city tour celebrating Pride Month. The tour, which includes a stop in New Delhi, aims to showcase contemporary artistic expression while strengthening cultural connections through music and storytelling. Described as one of Australia’s most promising Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: As part of efforts to intensify “Operation Toofan,” the Kerala Government’s statewide campaign against drug trafficking and substance abuse, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has written to the Chief Ministers of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry seeking stronger inter-state cooperation. In his letter, the Chief Minister highlighted that Kerala has strengthened intelligence-based enforcement measures under Read More…
Shimla: In a major relief for commuters across Himachal Pradesh, the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) Drivers and Conductors Union has withdrawn its proposed indefinite strike following successful discussions with the state government over its pending demands. The union had earlier announced a statewide “chakka jam” beginning midnight on Wednesday, accusing the government of failing Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed concern over the growing misuse of digital platforms to cheat and defraud people, stressing the need for coordinated, sensitive and time-bound action by all agencies involved in tackling cyber crimes. The Prime Minister made these observations while reviewing public grievances related to cyber crime, particularly cases Read More…
Kolkata: At least five workers were killed and around 20 others rescued and admitted to hospitals after a three-storey under-construction warehouse collapsed in Kolkata’s Taratala area on Wednesday. Following the incident, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari ordered a suspension of all construction projects approved under the previous Trinamool Congress (TMC) administration within the Kolkata Municipal Corporation Read More…
THRISSUR: Gold prices witnessed a slight decline on Wednesday, with the rate of 916 hallmark gold dropping by ₹25 per gram. According to the latest market rates, 916 gold is priced at ₹13,230 per gram, while the price for 8 grams stands at ₹1,05,840. The rate of 18-carat gold is ₹10,930 per gram and ₹87,440 Read More…
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala Forest Minister Shibu Baby John has said that the state government will take up with the Centre the practical difficulties involved in dealing with dangerous wild animals and will formulate a comprehensive, multi-layered strategy to address the increasing incidents of human-wildlife conflict. Replying to a question in the Kerala Assembly on Wednesday, the Read More…