August 3, 2025 4:32 PM

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China’s Guangdong and South Korea Brace for Severe Storms, Flood Risks

Guangdong Province in southern China and South Korea are both facing severe weather conditions as heavy rain and strong winds threaten to cause widespread damage.   In Guangdong, the provincial government has activated a Level-IV emergency response due to anticipated torrential rain from today till ...

August 3, 2025 3:54 PM

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Krasheninnikov Volcano Erupts After 600 Years, Sends Ash 4 km High

The Krasheninnikov Volcano on Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula erupted for the first time in recorded history, its first in 600 years, today. Local authorities reported that the eruption began at 2:50 AM local time, sending ash clouds up to 4 km above sea level.         The volcano has been given an ora...

August 3, 2025 2:08 PM

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PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Gonda accident; announces ex-gratia from PMNRF

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed sadness over the loss of lives due to an accident in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh. In a social media post, Mr Modi expressed condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in the mishap. He hoped that the injured would recover soon. The Prime Minister said, an...

August 3, 2025 2:05 PM

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Fire at Sochi oil depot after Ukrainian drone strike

A big fire broke out at an oil depot near Russia's Black Sea resort of Sochi. Russian officials said it was caused by a Ukrainian drone attack. Sochi’s nearby airport has stopped flights. Krasnodar Region Governor Veniamin Kondratyev confirmed that drone debris had hit a fuel tank and 127 firefighte...

August 3, 2025 2:01 PM

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6.8-magnitude earthquake rattles Russia’s Kuril Islands

A powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s Kuril Islands this morning. The quake triggered a tsunami warning for parts of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. Russian officials said the tsunami could cause high waves. However, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre confirmed there was no tsunami threa...

August 3, 2025 1:56 PM

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India opens new Consular Centre in Dallas to serve growing diaspora

The Consulate General of India in Houston has announced the launch of a new Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) in Dallas, Texas, US. This centre will make it easier for the large Indian community in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to access consular services without travelling to Houston.   T...

August 3, 2025 1:43 PM

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Railway Minister flags off Bhavnagar-Ayodhya weekly train

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off the Bhavnagar-Ayodhya Cantt weekly train from Bhavnagar railway station today. The Minister also virtually flagged off two other trains between Rewa to Pune, and Jabalpur and Raipur.      The Minister said that with 34,000 kilometres of new railway ...

August 3, 2025 1:47 PM

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11 dead as vehicle plunges into canal in UP’s Gonda

In UP, at least 11 people lost their lives and four were injured in a road accident in Gonda this morning. According to police, a Bolero full of 15 devotees going to Prithvinath temple went out of control and fell into the canal near the Saryu canal bridge in Rehra village on the Parasarai Alaval De...

August 3, 2025 1:54 PM

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IMD warns of widespread heavy rain across India

Citizens in Delhi NCR woke up to a drizzle after rainfall lashed the National Capital early this morning.   The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted moderate rainfall with cloudy skies and lightning in the National Capital Region today.   IMD forecasts very heavy to extremely heavy ra...