Japan earthquake: 23 injured after magnitude 7.5 quake; tsunami warning lifted

Spread the love       At least 23 people were injured after a powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday and triggered a tsunami in Pacific coast communities, officials said.Authorities warned of possible aftershocks and an increased risk of a megaquake.The quake hit at about 11:15 p.m. in the Pacific Ocean, around 80 kilometres off the coast of Aomori,...

After 30 years, SC says it’s time to let HCs look into state-related green issues

Spread the love       SC had began its journey as a protector of environment in a petition filed by retired forest officer T N Godavarman Thirumalpad in 1995 seeking protection of the Nilgiri forests from illegal felling of trees, and in the span of three decades, it has protected northeastern forests, Kashmir Khair trees, Aravalli hills, Western Ghats, Saranda forest, sanctuaries...

‘India shouldn’t be dumping rice’: Trump signals fresh tariffs as US farmers decry cheap imports

Spread the love       US President Donald Trump may impose new tariffs on agricultural imports, including Indian rice and Canadian fertilizers, after hearing farmers’ complaints about cheap foreign goods that are undercutting US producers.The remarks came at a White House meeting where he unveiled $12 billion in fresh support for American farmers. He said imports were challenging domestic producers and reiterated...

Civil aviation minister vows ‘very, very strict action’ against IndiGO

Spread the love       NEW DELHI: Under fire for its handling of the IndiGo crisis, govt said on Monday it would set an “example” for other airlines with “very, very strict action” against the budget carrier once the probe into the massive flight disruptions is complete. The unprecedented disruption was caused by an “internal crisis” in the airline, Union aviation minister...

Supreme Court allows SC certificate for girl based on caste of mom, not non-SC dad

Spread the love       NEW DELHI: In a rare decision aimed at facilitating the education of a minor girl, Supreme Court on Monday approved issuance of an SC certificate based on the ‘Adi Dravida’ caste of her mother, who is married to a non-SC person, even though it is yet to adjudicate a bunch of petitions challenging the norm that a...

Goa nightclub inferno: Owners Saurabh, Gaurav Luthra flee to Thailand within hours

Spread the love       PANAJI: Absconding Goa nightclub owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra reached Delhi airport within 3 hours of the weekend blaze that killed 25 at their party place Birch by Romeo Lane and flew out to Thailand’s Phuket by a Sunday 5.30am IndiGo flight, DGP Alok Kumar revealed on Monday as the focus of the probe shifted to multiple...

IND vs SA: Bumrah on the cusp of historic milestone; a first by Indian bowler

Spread the love       Jasprit Bumrah (ANI) Jasprit Bumrah is heading into the T20I series against South Africa with several major records within touching distance, adding extra intrigue as India resume white-ball action on Tuesday in Cuttack. India arrive at the five-match contest after a mixed fortnight in international cricket. A bruising 0–2 Test defeat at home was followed by a...

Wedding called off: ‘Calm isn’t silence’ – Smriti Mandhana’s latest post goes viral

Spread the love       Smriti Mandhana calls off wedding with Palash Muchhal India women’s cricket team vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has announced the cancellation of her wedding with Bollywood composer Palash Muchhal. She has requested privacy while dealing with this personal matter.Following her announcement, Mandhana shared a video on Instagram featuring herself in a mobile phone advertisement. Her caption read: “For me,...

Govt may give 5% of IndiGo flight share to other airlines

Spread the love       Amidst ongoing flight disruptions, the government is weighing the option of cutting IndiGo’s flight schedule by 5%, with plans to redistribute these time slots to other carriers. IndiGo has acknowledged the issues, attributing them to recent duty requirements and changes in their winter travel timetable. NEW DELHI: IndiGo may have its schedule cut by 5% and the...

Tatas to make chips, laptops for Intel in Gujarat, Assam

Spread the love       Tata Electronics is set to manufacture Intel’s advanced AI laptop chips and employ cutting-edge packaging technologies at its new Gujarat and Assam facilities. This significant collaboration aims to boost India’s semiconductor ambitions, enhance cost-effectiveness, and accelerate market entry for Intel, tapping into the nation’s burgeoning AI PC demand. MUMBAI: Tata Electronics will manufacture chips and laptops for...

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