The tiny gas leaks that could help predict earthquakes earlierRocks are not silent. They emit chemical signals before breaking. Scientists are learning to understand these signals. This breakthrough al...
11 May, 2026, 03.37 AM IST
The great Bengal disconnect for Nifty bulls: 3 massive worries that are overshadowing the BJP election winDespite the BJP's electoral victory in West Bengal, the Indian stock market experienced a significant downturn. Surging crude oil prices an...
05 May, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
"Geopolitical Earthquake": UAE quits OPEC to defy Saudi energy dominance, says analysisThe UAE has exited OPEC and OPEC+, ending decades of Saudi economic influence. Analysts call it a "political rebellion" prioritizing market...
02 May, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
Japan lifts advisory a week after 7.7-magnitude quakeJapan has lifted a special advisory warning of major earthquakes following a 7.7-magnitude tremor that struck off its northern coast. While...
27 Apr, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
Japan issues advisory for northern coastal areas for slightly increased risk of mega-quakeJapan has issued an advisory for its northern coast. This follows a powerful earthquake earlier today. There is a small chance of a mega-qu...
20 Apr, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
Japan Earthquake: Major 7.4-magnitude quake hits off Japan, tsunami observedEarthquake Today in Japan: A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.4 has shaken northeastern Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported t...
20 Apr, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Assam hit by 3.8-magnitude earthquake; tremors felt in DarrangAn earthquake of magnitude 3.8 shook Assam's Darrang district on Saturday. This tremor occurred at a shallow depth of 5 km. Earlier, a 2.9 ...
20 Dec, 2025, 05.39 PM IST
Turkey earthquake: 6.2 magnitude quake in the Sea of Marmara shakes IstanbulA 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit Istanbul on Wednesday. The epicenter was in the Sea of Marmara. Aftershocks followed. Residents were asked t...
23 Apr, 2025, 04.29 PM IST
Delhi has survived nearly 500 tremors in 30 years but a specialist has a 8.0 magnitude warning for national capitalDelhi Earthquakes: The recent 4.0 magnitude tremor in Delhi-NCR highlights the potential threat of a major earthquake in the Himalayas, wit...
18 Feb, 2025, 12.05 PM IST
Ecuador earthquake: Death toll rises to 16, at least 381 injuredEcuador's government also reported damages to health care centers and schools. Lasso said he would travel on Saturday to El Oro. In Guayaqu...
19 Mar, 2023, 02.34 PM IST
Big quake coming, warn MHA expertsThey say quakes with higher intensity than the one that struck Manipur on Monday are likely to rock the region in future.
06 Jan, 2016, 12.54 PM IST
Afghanistan-Pakistan earthquake raises questions of India's preparedness for natural disastersSeismologists have been expecting a great earthquake for over 500 years now along the 400km faultline under the Himalayas, but are uncertai...
31 Oct, 2015, 03.00 AM IST
Entire Himalayan region vulnerable to earthquakesAn NIDM paper on the national disaster risk profile, referring to scientific assessments, warned that very severe earthquakes were likely t...
27 Apr, 2015, 11.06 AM IST
Scientists find different structural features in Uttarakhand hillsScientists have discovered a significantly different structural feature in Uttarakhand hills which may lead to a major earthquake.
28 Aug, 2013, 03.51 PM IST
- India favours immediate visa for disaster response teams
India today advocated an effective international coordination system to facilitate immediate visa and airport facilitation for disaster rel...
08 Nov, 2012, 02.28 PM IST
- Delhi drill good example for others to follow: UN official
A top UN official has lauded efforts by authorities in New Delhi for carrying out a mock drill to assess their preparedness in the event of...
17 Feb, 2012, 12.39 PM IST
- 38 Indian cities fall in moderate to high risk seismic zones
Top metros like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata fall under moderate to high risk seismic zones of the country, the National Disaster Man...
10 Apr, 2011, 10.36 AM IST