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Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 strikes Tajikistan
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The country faces the threat of rare but potentially devastating earthquakes, with more than 60 per cent of the country located in high-seismic-risk zones.
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Hong Kong police arrest mainland Chinese man in 6.4 million dollar money e
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The rainfall ended a long dry spell in the Quetta valley and surrounding areas, offering some hope to farmers who have been struggling with near-drought conditions. However, the showers quickly turned into a crisis, disrupting daily life across towns and cities and highlighting long-standing
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Pakistan's infrastructure fails as winter rain paralyzes Balochistan, two
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The rainfall ended a long dry spell in the Quetta valley and surrounding areas, offering some hope to farmers who have been struggling with near-drought conditions. However, the showers quickly turned into a crisis, disrupting daily life across towns and cities and highlighting long-standing
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Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis deepens as millions face acute food inse
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis is worsening due to deportations, drought and earthquakes, with 17.4 million people facing acute food insecurity, the Norwegian Refugee Council said. Residents report rising prices and fuel shortages, while authorities and aid agencies call for increased int
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"He doesn't make runs, the pressure will pile because Samson is benched":
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan believes Shubman Gill is facing pressure to perform, given his recent struggles with form. Pathan emphasised that Gill needs to score runs to cement his spot in the T20I side, especially with the World Cup just around the corner and Sanju Samson is waitin
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Karnataka: BJP holds protest in Belagavi; Vijayendra accuses Karnataka gov
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Led by BJP state president B.Y. Vijayendra, several party MLAs staged a demonstration outside the legislature building during the ongoing winter session, demanding immediate intervention for drought-hit farmers.
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Trump threatens 5% tariff increase on Mexico over "unfair" water shortfall
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
US President Donald Trump threatened an additional 5% tariff on Mexico if it does not release water owed under a treaty, saying the shortage is hurting Texas farmers. He claimed Mexico has ignored requests and must deliver part of the water by December 31 or face penalties.
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Water woes: Below-normal rainfall threatens drought in several parts of Ba
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Balochistan recorded 41.9pc below-normal rainfall in the period of the last three months, which has heightened drought threats in Quetta and six other districts according to a report by Dawn.
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Crawley hails "champion bloke" Root after veteran breaks Test century drou
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Root, who had gone 15 Tests and 29 innings without a Test century in Australia, finally got the monkey off his back and registered a century that could do wonders to his Test legacy as the years roll on. Already the second-highest run-getter of all time chasing Indian icon Sachin Tendulkar's
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Joe Root finally breaks century drought in Australia, scores legacy-defini
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Root finally reached the three-figure mark in Australia during the pink-ball Test match against the Aussies and the second Test of the five-match series. 13 years after his Test debut, Root finally achieved the elusive three-figure mark at the Brisbane Cricket Ground in 181 balls, with 11 fo
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Ireland snaps 14-month win drought, defends 181 to beat Bangladesh in T20I
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Ireland broke a drought of almost 14 months, defeating Bangladesh by 10 runs in the opening T20I of their three-match series in Chattogram on Thursday.
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President Murmu highlights Sri Satya Sai Baba's legacy in education, healt
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Murmu praised the Sri Satya Sai Central Trust for its initiatives in education and healthcare. She said the Trust provides high-quality free education, combining academic excellence with character-building, and also offers free medical care to communities in need. Highlighting Baba's cont
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