The death toll from the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria earlier this week is now at least 16,035, CNN reported citing the authorities.
A US-based daily reported that Turkey has a long history of restricting social media platforms during national emergencies, terrorist attacks or political incidents, arguing that the government is safeguarding national security or preventing the spread of disinformation.
There have been several precedents in the recenT past of India mobilising emergency relief and assistance to countries struck by natural disasters. And, responding to Turkey's desperate call for assistance, New Delhi has dispatched four medical assistants to the country. Further, six airc
New Delhi [India], February 8 (ANI/SRV): Ace investor Ravi Agrawal, Chairman of the L7 Group, has recently emerged as the highest bidder in the E-Auction of Antrix Diamond Exports Pvt Ltd, a company, that specializes in manufacturing unassembled jewellery parts, which sought to liquidate it
Several videos dubbed "sushi terrorism" have emerged on social media including Twitter and TikTok in recent days sparking disgust, legal action and even a social media campaign to help one of the affected companies.
The quake was reported around 8:31 am at a depth of 10 km, 15 km south of Nurdagi at the location, 37.032°N 36.721°E, reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
As the biggest club rugby tournament in the country, the event was also a huge opportunity for upcoming players to get scouted for the 15s format, both for the men and the women's national teams. A pool of 40 players was shortlisted at the end of this tournament by Naas Botha, South African
Delhi Police in its charge sheet has disclosed gory details of the murder of Shraddha Walkar and how Aaftab Poonawala, the accused in the case, committed the crime. The police have also detailed Aaftab's activities after the murder.
While addressing the State Information Coordination Center in the capital Ankara, Erdogan said, "Based on the authority given to us by Article 119 of the Constitution, we decided to declare a state of emergency."
The United Nations (UN) and World Health Organisation (WHO) in a humanitarian effort have dispatched emergency response teams and Medical Teams to Turkey for rescue and relief after a deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake claimed numerous lives.