5.7 magnitude at Richter scale in Delhi and adjoining areas

August 29, 2024 1:39 PM

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5.7 magnitude at Richter scale in Delhi and adjoining areas

A tremor of 5.7 magnitude at the Richter scale was felt in Delhi and adjoining areas this morning. According to the National Center of Seismology The epicenter of the earthquake was in Afghanistan. There is no report of any damage or casualty so far.

Nepal: Vehicular movement disrupted at several places due to landslides

August 29, 2024 1:25 PM

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Nepal: Vehicular movement disrupted at several places due to landslides

In Nepal, vehicular movement has been obstructed in several places due to landslides triggered by incessant rains. At Budhabagar in the Western region, the Sanfebagar-Martadi road has been blocked, and passenger buses plying from Dhangadhi to Bajura are stranded. The Karnali Highway at Gagnekhola of...

Relief and rescue operation underway in Gujarat after floods wreak havoc; PM Narendra Modi speaks with CM Bhupendra Patel and assures all possible support from Centre

August 29, 2024 2:12 PM

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Relief and rescue operation underway in Gujarat after floods wreak havoc; PM Narendra Modi speaks with CM Bhupendra Patel and assures all possible support from Centre

In Gujarat, the intensity of rain has been reduced significantly in the Central and Southern regions, but the Saurashtra and Kutch regions continue to witness light to moderate rain. Relief and rescue operations are underway in full swing in flood-affected districts.     Prime Minister Narendra Modi...

US Open: Novak Djokovic advances to 3rd round after Laslo Djere retires injured

August 29, 2024 1:09 PM

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US Open: Novak Djokovic advances to 3rd round after Laslo Djere retires injured

In the US Open, Novak Djokovic advanced to the third round when his compatriot Laslo Djere retired early in the third set. Djokovic was leading 6-4, 6-4, 2-0 before Djere retired at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. The world number 109, Laslo Djere, required a medical time-out to treat an injury after dropp...

Why prostate cancer raises risk of Alzheimer’s

August 29, 2024 11:34 AM

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Why prostate cancer raises risk of Alzheimer’s

Standard hormone therapy treatment used for prostate cancer may be adversely raising the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in men with the cancer, according to a study on Thursday. Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is used to treat prostate cancer. It reduces testosterone (the most common androgen), whic...