Venezuela earthquake today: Tsunami alert issued for U. S territory islands as strongest quakes in more than 100 years rattle capital city Caracas, other parts. Why is this unusual natural calamity?Earthquake in Venezuela: Strong earthquakes are unusual in Venezuela. While the country sits near multiple fault lines, its position stradd...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.19 AM IST
Awakening Buddha through truth, compassion and reflectionThe Buddha's teachings, rooted in truth and deep contemplation, transformed spirituality into a rational pursuit. He emphasized the immense...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
India always spread peace in world: PresidentPresident Murmu emphasized India's commitment to peace through dialogue, contrasting it with global conflict. She lauded PM Modi's leadersh...
20 Jun, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
Tenant or landlord: Who is responsible for repairs in a rented home? Here's what the law sayWho pays for repairs in a rented home? A leaking tap, damaged wall or broken fitting can quickly turn into a dispute between tenants and la...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
Can DigiLocker replace your bank locker? What you need to know about storing important documentsIndians face a choice between traditional bank lockers and the government's DigiLocker for important documents. While DigiLocker offers con...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Lakhs of farmers committed suicide between 2005-14, situation changed under Modi regime: UP CM YogiUttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday highlighted a transformation in agriculture over the past 12 years. He also stated that farme...
03 Jun, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
In 1986, a drought lowered a lake in Galilee, uncovering a 2,000-year-old boat that led to one of Israel’s most famous discoveriesA severe drought in 1986 dramatically lowered the Sea of Galilee's water levels, revealing a remarkable archaeological find: a 2,000-year-o...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
CM Yogi Adityanath orders faster relief, calls for vigilance as storms hit UPUttar Pradesh is experiencing storms and heavy rainfall. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered officials to be vigilant and speed up r...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
Onion farmers seek Rs 10,000 crore revival package, stable export policy from CentreMaharashtra onion farmers are facing a severe financial crisis. They are urging the central government for a special Rs 10,000 crore reviva...
31 May, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
7 killed as storm batters West Bengal districtsSeven people died in West Bengal on Friday after severe storms and squalls hit Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, South 24 Parganas and other distri...
29 May, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
2025 landslide in Shimla Act of God, NHAI tells NGT, rejects compensation claimThe National Highways Authority of India has told the National Green Tribunal that it is not liable for compensation for agricultural land ...
22 May, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
India will ensure zero casualty during heat waves: Amit ShahHome Minister Amit Shah revealed a plan to eliminate heat wave deaths in India in the coming years. The focus is on proactive disaster mana...
14 May, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
From Tawang to Bumla: Border Roads Organisation Project VARTAK marks 66th raising dayBorder Roads Organisation's Project VARTAK celebrated its 66th Raising Day, marking over six decades of vital infrastructure development in...
07 May, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
Banks allowed to offer natural calamity relief suo motu from July 1The Reserve Bank of India is enabling banks to provide immediate relief to borrowers impacted by natural disasters. Banks can now offer res...
30 Apr, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
RBI allows banks to extend relief measures to borrowers without their requests in disaster-hit areasNew Reserve Bank of India guidelines empower banks to offer relief to all borrowers in calamity-hit regions. These measures, effective July...
29 Apr, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
Follow relief norms during natural calamities: RBI to banksThe banks' contribution in providing relief to rescheduling of existing loans and sanctioning of fresh loans as per the emerging requiremen...
02 Jun, 2016, 08.20 PM IST
15 times more deaths due to human error-induced accidents than natural calamities in 2014Latest data from NCRB show that while 20,000 people died in natural calamities across the country in 2014, human error claimed 3,16,828 liv...
21 Jul, 2015, 01.23 PM IST