Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 hits Japan

July 8, 2024 9:29 AM

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Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 hits Japan

In Japan, an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 struck off the western Ogasawara Islands today. The local weather agency said that the temblor occurred at 1:32 AM, IST. The epicentre was located off western Ogasawara Islands at a depth of 530 km, at a latitude of 27.1 degrees north and a...

Heavy rain creates flood-like situations in low-lying areas of Uttar Pradesh

July 8, 2024 8:58 AM

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Heavy rain creates flood-like situations in low-lying areas of Uttar Pradesh

In Uttar Pradesh, heavy rain in many parts of the state and water released into rivers from various dams and barrages have created flood-like situations in low-lying areas. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered officials to provide compensation to flood victims within 24 hours.    Akashvan...

Fire kills 10 at a nursing home in Uruguay

July 8, 2024 8:38 AM

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Fire kills 10 at a nursing home in Uruguay

In Uruguay, a fire that occurred in a nursing home in the city of Treinta y Tres, last evening caused 10 deaths. The official statement said that the victims were eight women and two men. Firefighters and experts from the Montevideo Casualty Investigation Department were dispatched to assist and inv...

T20I: India and South Africa match called off due to rain

July 8, 2024 8:26 AM

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T20I: India and South Africa match called off due to rain

In Women's Cricket, the match between India and South Africa has been called off due to rain, at the MA Chidambaram stadium in Chennai. Earlier, put into bat, South Africa posted 177 runs for the loss of six wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. Tazmin Brits was the top scorer with 52 runs in 39 balls...

PM Narendra Modi to embark on 3 day official visit to Russia & Austria

July 8, 2024 8:37 AM

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PM Narendra Modi to embark on 3 day official visit to Russia & Austria

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a three-day official visit to Russia and Austria today, July 8. In the first leg of his visit, Mr. Modi will be in Moscow for the 22nd Annual Summit between India and Russia.    The annual summit would provide an opportunity for Prime Minister Modi and Rus...