Secret power grab, shadowy deals - how Florida built the infamous Alligator Alcatraz detention campAlligator Alcatraz is a controversial Florida detention facility founded under Governor Ron DeSantis to tackle illegal immigration. Created...
10 Oct, 2025, 12.38 AM IST
US agency halts emergency funds, demands state population data reflecting deportationsFEMA has halted emergency preparedness grants to states, demanding updated population data that excludes migrants deported under the Trump ...
04 Oct, 2025, 12.18 PM IST
Is New York earthquake prone? Recent quake and flood woes highlight city’s complex natural risk profileNew York City is experiencing more earthquake tremors. Recent quake was felt near Newark. Experts are concerned about the city's vulnerabil...
03 Aug, 2025, 09.36 AM IST
1st or 3rd world, no discrimination hereDevastating flash floods in Texas and Himachal Pradesh highlight the universal impact of climate change, revealing similar vulnerabilities ...
08 Jul, 2025, 10.29 PM IST
White House says Texas flood 'act of God' as officials dodge questions whether alert officer was awake or notTexas flooding: Catastrophic flooding in central Texas has claimed at least 108 lives, including 30 children at Camp Mystic in Kerr County....
08 Jul, 2025, 10.23 PM IST
Texas flood death toll rises to 82 — What went wrong and why the Guadalupe River overflowedThe death toll from the devastating floods in Texas rose to at least 82 on Monday, with 28 children confirmed among the victims, as rescue ...
07 Jul, 2025, 08.36 PM IST
“I didn’t know the US had a hurricane season”: FEMA chief David Richardson’s offhand remark fuels alarm over readiness as storm season beginsFEMA faces turmoil as acting Administrator David Richardson, lacking disaster response experience, raises concerns with an apparent joke ab...
03 Jun, 2025, 06.49 AM IST
FEMA chief was set to be fired before public break with TrumpCameron Hamilton's dismissal as FEMA's acting administrator followed clashes over the agency's direction and his congressional testimony co...
25 May, 2025, 03.51 PM IST
Midnight tornado watch stuns Southeast Michigan as storms rip through stateA sudden tornado watch sent shockwaves across Southeast Michigan late Thursday, May 15, as multiple tornado warnings and severe thunderstor...
16 May, 2025, 12.21 PM IST
Trump signs order to shift disaster preparations from FEMA to states, local governmentsUS President Trump signed an executive order to shift disaster preparation responsibilities to state and local governments. The order aims ...
19 Mar, 2025, 07.16 AM IST
As fears of World War III spread, U.S government shares tips on how to survive a nuclear attackIn a recent development it has been known that while the fear of a Third World War is already brewing in the minds of a lot of people throu...
26 Nov, 2024, 08.59 PM IST
Hurricane Milton tracker: Monstrous storm could be worst in 100 years, second-strongest in Gulf of MexicoResidents in Florida are preparing for the impact of Category 5 Hurricane Milton, which is set to hit Tampa soon. This comes just two weeks...
09 Oct, 2024, 11.36 AM IST
Plans afoot to digitalise KYC, curb illegal online lendingThe Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC), led by Nirmala Sitharaman, plans to digitalize the KYC process and curb unauthorise...
22 Feb, 2024, 12.26 AM IST
Emergency Alert test in US: Date, time, what will happen?An Emergency Alert test will be conducted by the US Federal government. The test is scheduled to be held on October 4. We have all details ...
03 Oct, 2023, 08.15 PM IST
Probe NPAs of over Rs 50 crore; make plans to combat risks: Finmin to PSBsThe direction comes amid state-owned lender PNB reporting Rs 12,700 crore fraud through alleged fraudulent misuse of LoUs by billionaire je...
28 Feb, 2018, 06.31 AM IST
- Hurricane Irene hit North Carolina; Barack Obama declares emergency in seven states
Barack Obama has declared a state of emergency in seven States including New York, Virginia, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island as...
27 Aug, 2011, 11.31 PM IST
- Several banks warned by RBI
Many banks including Bank of Baroda, Dena Bank, HSBC Bank and Centurion Bank of Punjab Ltd were issued letters of displeasure by the RBI fo...
24 Jul, 2009, 05.53 PM IST