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At least 18 people died and dozens were feared trapped in rubble after a strong earthquake struck off Aceh province on Indonesias Sumatra Island. (Representational Image)

Afghanistan: Earthquake of 5.7 magnitude felt in Hindu Kush region

No loss of life or property has been reported so far.

29 Oct 2017 10:12 AM

Five people jumped into the water and rescued the woman. (Photo: Screengrab)

Bengaluru deluge: Woman rescued from car submerged in waist-deep water

The hood of the car was almost submerged when bystanders noticed the woman inside, shouting for help.

14 Oct 2017 12:46 PM

Residents who gathered at emergency shelters and grocery stores said they were shocked by the speed and ferocity of the flames. (Photo: AP)

California wine country ablaze; at least 10 dead, homes destroyed in...

Two hospitals in Santa Rosa, the largest city in the region with 1,75,000 people, were forced to evacuate patients.

10 Oct 2017 4:20 AM

Sanitation employees, left, assist a homeless person with his belongings during a homeless sweep in New Orleans, in advance of approaching Hurricane Nate, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. (Photo: AP)

Hurrican Nate slams into southern United States, leaves dozens dead

The storm was packing winds of 85 miles (140 kilometers) per hour as it was bearing north at 20 miles (31 kilometers)...

8 Oct 2017 6:41 AM

Although PTSD is primarily known to develop in individuals following a traumatic event such as a serious accident or natural disaster. (Photo: Pixabay)

One-fifth of cancer survivors suffer from PTSD: study

To these patients, seeking help for the emotional issues they face is akin to admitting weakness.

20 Nov 2017 11:14 AM

The western province of Kermanshah that was hit on Sunday by the 7.3-magnitude quake. (Photo: AFP)

Deadliest earthquake in Iran kills 530, injures more than 8000

Iran said on Tuesday that rescue operations had ended.

15 Nov 2017 8:47 AM

Many farmers switched to new genetically-engineered cotton seeds which are resistant to a deadly pest called bollworm and produced far higher yields and healthier crops with less use of pesticides.

Crop losses: Man gets Rs 4.70 as insurance in Madhya Pradesh

Uttam Singh, a farmer hailing from Tilaria village in the district, has received insurance claim of Rs 17 for his...

19 Sept 2017 9:05 PM

Delhi girl Shalini Singh had move to the US in August to pursue the two years Masters program after her degree in Dental Surgery from I T S Dental College in Greater Noida. (Photo: Facebook)

US: Indian student saved from Hurricane-hit Texas lake dies in...

Shalini Singh along with another Indian student Nikhil Bhatia, had gone swimming on last Saturday.

4 Sept 2017 4:11 AM

Traffic movement was affected after a massive landslide at Chandigarh-Shimla National Highway. (Photo: Screengrab | ANI)

Massive landslide on Chandigarh-Shimla NH buries vehicles

Traffic movement was affected after the natural calamity.

2 Sept 2017 12:42 PM

The government is considering converting GST Network- which is handling the IT infrastructure of the new indirect tax regime - into a state-owned company, an official source said.

1 per cent extra cess in calamity-hit Kerala okayed

Kerala had asked the GST Council for levying cess to fund rehabilitation work.

7 Jan 2019 12:47 AM

People wade through a waterlogged road after heavy rainfall owing to Cyclone Michaung, in Chennai. (Image: PTI)

AA Edit | Flood-prone metropolises need infra upgrade, care

A responsive government displayed an empathetic concern for citizens as bureaucrats, cops, army officials, the NDRF...

5 Dec 2023 6:30 PM

Bajaj Auto said its total commercial vehicle sales during the month under review stood at 28,555 units

Bajaj Auto announces Rs 2 crore contribution for Kerala flood relief

The contribution is in addition to the Rs 50 lakh already contributed by various Bajaj Trusts.

21 Aug 2018 8:15 AM