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August 29, 2024 4:48 PM

Millions told to evacuate as typhoon pummels Japan

Millions of people were ordered to evacuate their homes as Typhoon Shanshan lashed southwest Japan with strong winds and torrential rain on Thursday, knocking out power, snarling air traffic and forcing major factories to close. At least three peopl...

August 28, 2024 9:28 PM

Scientists in Chile question if Antarctica has hit a point of no return

Nearly 1,500 academics, researchers and scientists specializing in Antarctica gathered in southern Chile for the 11th Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research conference this week to share the most cutting-edge research from the vast white continen...

August 27, 2024 11:20 AM

UN chief issues ‘SOS’ for Pacific Islands worst hit by warming ocean

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Tuesday ocean temperatures are rising in the Pacific Islands at three times the rate worldwide, and its population was "uniquely exposed" to the impact of rising sea levels. Speaking to repor...

August 26, 2024 1:21 PM

Centre announces five new districts in Ladakh

The Central govt has announced the creation of five new districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh. These new districts are Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the people of Ladakh on this decision...

August 24, 2024 11:16 AM

India launches its 1st reusable hybrid rocket ‘RHUMI-1’

India launched its first reusable hybrid rocket 'RHUMI- 1', developed by the Tamil Nadu-based start-up Space Zone India with Martin Group, from Thiruvidandhai in Chennai on Saturday. The rocket, carrying 3 Cube Satellites and 50 PICO Satelli...

August 23, 2024 11:48 AM

47,928 illegal immigrants detected in state between 1971 and 2014: Assam government

The Assam government said on Thursday that between 1971 and 2014, a total of 47,928 individuals were declared illegal immigrants in the state. This group includes 20,613 Hindus, 27,309 Muslims, and six people of other religions. The data was provide...

August 22, 2024 5:51 PM

PM Modi calls for dialogue to end Ukraine and West Asia conflicts, highlights strengthened India-Poland ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed deep concern over the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia, saying that India firmly believes no issue can be resolved on the battlefield. Speaking at a press conference alongside Poland's Pri...

August 21, 2024 2:52 PM

Japanese woman, 116, to be named world’s oldest person

A 116-year-old Japanese woman who used to be a mountaineer is set to be named the world's oldest person by Guinness World Records, a research group said on Wednesday, following the death of a 117-year-old Spanish woman earlier this week. Tomiko Itoo...

August 20, 2024 5:38 PM

Egypt’s Sisi, Blinken discuss ways to move forward in Gaza ceasefire negotiations

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met in Cairo on Tuesday to discuss ways to move forward in negotiations on a ceasefire in Gaza, the Egyptian presidency said. Sisi warned of the risk of the Gaza war ...

August 19, 2024 2:52 PM

Ernesto becomes a hurricane again, causing dangerous rip currents

Ernesto regained hurricane strength on Sunday and the storm was causing dangerous rip currents on beaches along the U.S. East Coast and Canada, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. The forecaster also said that additional intensification is expe...

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