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"Because Of SIR?" Trinamool Vs BJP After Earthquake Tremors Felt In Kolkata
The SIR of electoral rolls in Bengal has sparked a fierce political clash, with the BJP and the state's ruling Trinamool accusing each other of voter manipulation.
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'Very Intense Earthquake, Building Shook For 30 Seconds': Kolkata Residents On Tremors
An earthquake of magnitude 5.7struck Bangladesh's Narsingdi on Friday morning, with the tremors being felt in parts of West Bengal, including Kolkata.
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6 Dead In Bangladesh After 5.7-Magnitude Earthquake, Tremors Felt In Kolkata
Mild tremors were felt in Kolkata on Friday after a 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Bangladesh's Ghorashal area.
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Earthquake Of Magnitude 5.2 Hits Pakistan
An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 on the Richter scale jolted Pakistan in the early hours of Friday morning, as per the National Centre for Seismology.
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5.4 Magnitude Earthquake Recorded In Andaman Sea: Seismology Centre
An earthquake of 5.4 magnitude was recorded in the Andaman Sea on Sunday, the National Center for Seismology said.
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iOS 26.2 Beta 1 Rolled Out to Developers With Enhanced Safety Alerts, Reminder Alarms
Apple's iOS 26.2 beta, released on Tuesday, introduces a new Enhanced Safety Alerts feature, available in the iPhone's Settings app under Notifications. For users in supported regions, tapping this option reveals toggles for Earthquake Alerts and Imminent Threat Alerts. The settings also allow users to share their approximate location with Apple to...
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Heartbreaking Videos Show Child's Body Dug Out Of Rubble After Afghan Quake
At least 20 people, including women and children, were killed, and over 320 others were injured after a powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake shook northern Afghanistan before dawn on Monday.
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Explained: Why Is Afghanistan Prone To Earthquakes
Eastern and northeastern Afghanistan, especially regions along its borders with Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Pakistan, are particularly prone to earthquakes.
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20 Killed, 320 Injured As 6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Afghanistan
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near the northern Afghan city of Mazar-e Sharif early on Monday, killing at least 20 people, injuring hundreds and damaging the city's historic Blue Mosque, authorities said, with the death count likely to rise.
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6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Turkey, Damaging Buildings
A strong earthquake shook western Turkey on Monday, the country's emergency response agency said. Media reports said some buildings sustained damage, but there were no immediate reports of casualties.
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5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Afghanistan's Hindu Kush Region
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region on Tuesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said. The quake was at a depth of 244 kilometers (152 miles), the EMSC said.
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Scientists Discover New Seismic Clue to Predict Mount Etna Eruptions
Scientists studying Mount Etna have found that changes in the “b-value” ratio of earthquakes can signal magma movement before eruptions. Using nearly 20 years of data, this discovery could enhance volcanic early warning systems globally, potentially saving lives in regions near active volcanoes.
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The Rise of 'Sonic Boom' Quakes: What Scientists Learned from Myanmar
The warning came while studying past earthquakes that struck California. These are called supershear, a rare phenomenon, that move faster than seismic waves.
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Video: Students Take Shelter Under Chairs As Earthquake Hits Philippines
A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake shook the southern coast of the Philippines on Friday morning. A video from what appears to be a university class has emerged, showing the moment the earthquake hit Davao City.
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2 Dead As 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Philippines, Tsunami Warnings Lifted
The earthquake, in waters off the town of Manay in the province of Davao Oriental, triggered a tsunami alert for coasts within 300 km of the epicentre.
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"Because Of SIR?" Trinamool Vs BJP After Earthquake Tremors Felt In Kolkata
The SIR of electoral rolls in Bengal has sparked a fierce political clash, with the BJP and the state's ruling Trinamool accusing each other of voter manipulation.
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'Very Intense Earthquake, Building Shook For 30 Seconds': Kolkata Residents On Tremors
An earthquake of magnitude 5.7struck Bangladesh's Narsingdi on Friday morning, with the tremors being felt in parts of West Bengal, including Kolkata.
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6 Dead In Bangladesh After 5.7-Magnitude Earthquake, Tremors Felt In Kolkata
Mild tremors were felt in Kolkata on Friday after a 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Bangladesh's Ghorashal area.
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Earthquake Of Magnitude 5.2 Hits Pakistan
An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 on the Richter scale jolted Pakistan in the early hours of Friday morning, as per the National Centre for Seismology.
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5.4 Magnitude Earthquake Recorded In Andaman Sea: Seismology Centre
An earthquake of 5.4 magnitude was recorded in the Andaman Sea on Sunday, the National Center for Seismology said.
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iOS 26.2 Beta 1 Rolled Out to Developers With Enhanced Safety Alerts, Reminder Alarms
Apple's iOS 26.2 beta, released on Tuesday, introduces a new Enhanced Safety Alerts feature, available in the iPhone's Settings app under Notifications. For users in supported regions, tapping this option reveals toggles for Earthquake Alerts and Imminent Threat Alerts. The settings also allow users to share their approximate location with Apple to...
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Heartbreaking Videos Show Child's Body Dug Out Of Rubble After Afghan Quake
At least 20 people, including women and children, were killed, and over 320 others were injured after a powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake shook northern Afghanistan before dawn on Monday.
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Explained: Why Is Afghanistan Prone To Earthquakes
Eastern and northeastern Afghanistan, especially regions along its borders with Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Pakistan, are particularly prone to earthquakes.
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20 Killed, 320 Injured As 6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Afghanistan
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near the northern Afghan city of Mazar-e Sharif early on Monday, killing at least 20 people, injuring hundreds and damaging the city's historic Blue Mosque, authorities said, with the death count likely to rise.
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6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Turkey, Damaging Buildings
A strong earthquake shook western Turkey on Monday, the country's emergency response agency said. Media reports said some buildings sustained damage, but there were no immediate reports of casualties.
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5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Afghanistan's Hindu Kush Region
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region on Tuesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said. The quake was at a depth of 244 kilometers (152 miles), the EMSC said.
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Scientists Discover New Seismic Clue to Predict Mount Etna Eruptions
Scientists studying Mount Etna have found that changes in the “b-value” ratio of earthquakes can signal magma movement before eruptions. Using nearly 20 years of data, this discovery could enhance volcanic early warning systems globally, potentially saving lives in regions near active volcanoes.
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The Rise of 'Sonic Boom' Quakes: What Scientists Learned from Myanmar
The warning came while studying past earthquakes that struck California. These are called supershear, a rare phenomenon, that move faster than seismic waves.
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Video: Students Take Shelter Under Chairs As Earthquake Hits Philippines
A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake shook the southern coast of the Philippines on Friday morning. A video from what appears to be a university class has emerged, showing the moment the earthquake hit Davao City.
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2 Dead As 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Philippines, Tsunami Warnings Lifted
The earthquake, in waters off the town of Manay in the province of Davao Oriental, triggered a tsunami alert for coasts within 300 km of the epicentre.
