India has quake warning system for Himalayan region (Photo credit: AP) NEW DELHI: India, like any other country, does not have scientifically proven earthquake prediction technology, but it does have seismic monitoring networks and regional earthquake early warning (EEW) systems in the Himalayan region that can provide a few seconds of advance notice just after…
NEW DELHI: Voting in the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026 was marred by fresh violence on Thursday after a video surfaced showing BJP candidate Subhendu Sarkar being chased through fields and allegedly assaulted by a mob in Kumarganj.Bengal polls phase 1: Follow live updatesThe footage showed Sarkar running across open fields…
NEW DELHI: BJP’s successful “double engine” configuration in Bengal will rid the Centre of state-level encumbrances it found difficult to navigate in ties with Bangladesh, opening space for more robust cooperation in areas like water management, border, trade, connectivity and security.Aseismic political shift in Bengal brought the Mamata Banerjee era in the state to an…
British police on Wednesday recovered the bodies of three women from the sea off Brighton in southern England, triggering a major emergency response and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.According to Sussex Police, emergency services were alerted at around 5.45am local time after concerns were raised about three women in the water near…
Forensic laboratories in Kalina have found that rat poison in the watermelon killed four members of the Dokadia family in Bhendi Bazaar’s Pydhonie area. MUMBAI: Eleven days and 54 tests later, forensic laboratories in Kalina have found that rat poison in the watermelon killed four members of the Dokadia family in Bhendi Bazaar’s Pydhonie area.Senior…
Almost everyone gets criticised at some point, whether at work, at school, or just from strangers online. Some of it helps you improve. Some of it just stings. John Cena, the wrestler and actor, found a simple way to deal with the part that stings. “When I hear people boo, that just makes me want…
Jordan Cox feels sorry for Virat Kohli (Image: X) England batter Jordan Cox has expressed disappointment over the lack of privacy afforded to Virat Kohli, revealing that the former India captain was secretly photographed during what was meant to be a quiet catch-up in London. Cox, who met his Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) teammate and…
Sometimes, understanding something fully requires more than just a glance. Many situations demand detailed examination and close attention to every aspect before forming a conclusion. The act of inspecting or analysing something thoroughly and critically is described as “scrutinising.”The word scrutinise reflects the importance of precision and attentiveness in both thought and action. This word…
KANPUR: Social media influencer Manasi was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Kanpur, with her family alleging dowry-related harassment and murder, claiming it was later projected as a suicide.The family has accused her husband Sagar Rajput and in-laws of torture and murder, alleging that she was repeatedly harassed over dowry demands.A protest was staged in…
King’s College London and Cranfield University have signed an agreement to merge in a move expected to create one of the UK’s largest centres for research, engineering and advanced technology studies, according to the BBC.The merger is scheduled to take effect from August 2027, although the name of the combined organisation has not yet been…