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6.2 Magnitude Quake Hits Russia's Kuril Islands Days After Massive Tremor
An Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 was recorded on the east of the Kuril Islands late on Friday, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) on Saturday.
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Indian Consulate In San Francisco Is "Monitoring" Tsunami Threat Post 8.8 Magnitude Earthquake
The Consulate General of India in San Francisco on Wednesday said that it was monitoring the potential tsunami threat following the 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.
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"Big Heart...": Eye On Past Storm, Ex- Maldives Minister Praises India, PM
A year on from the India-Maldives diplomatic storm - precipitated by comments about Prime Minister Modi by three Maldivian ministers, and red flags after the island nation turned towards China - ties between the nations seem to have become better.
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"Will Boost Indian Tourist Arrivals": Ex Maldives President On PM Modi's Visit
Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to the island nation will significantly boost tourism from India and reaffirm bilateral ties.
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2 US Citizens, Stranded Near Nicobar Islands, Rescued By Indian Coast Guard
The Indian Coast Guard rescued two United States nationals stranded about 53 miles south of the Nicobar Islands, officials said on Friday.
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Indian-Origin Entrepreneur Acquires Island Near Singapore To Build A New Country For Techies, Founders
His ultimate goal is to establish a "Network State," a decentralised, digital-first nation for technologists and innovators
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Captain Cook's Long-Lost Ship Found After 250 Years. Here's Where It Was Finally Discovered
After 250 years, Captain James Cook's long-lost ship, HMS Endeavour, has been confirmed found off the coast of Newport Harbour, Rhode Island, through 25 years of archaeological research and meticulous study by the Australian National Maritime Museum.
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US Tourist Arrested For Entering North Sentinel Island Granted Bail
A US national, arrested in Andaman and Nicobar Islands for allegedly entering a prohibited tribal reserve area of the North Sentinel Island on March 31, was on Friday granted bail by the sessions court here.
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Tuvalu's Cashless Leap: Disappearing Island Nation Unveils 1st ATM Amid Climate Threat
The Pacific island nation of Tuvalu has unveiled its first ATMs, marking a significant step towards financial modernization, despite facing existential threats from climate change. The country is also working on creating a digital replica of itself t
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PM Narendra Modi Meets Members Of Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup-Winning Side On Visit To Island Nation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday interacted with members of the 1996 World Cup-winning Sri Lankan cricket team and said the triumph captured the imagination of countless sports lovers.
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Special Team Inspects North Sentinel Island After US National Arrested
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted to investigate the case of a US national allegedly entering the prohibited tribal reserve area of the North Sentinel Island.
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US Man Arrested For Entering Restricted North Sentinel Island In Andamans: Cops
A US national was arrested in Andaman and Nicobar Islands for allegedly entering the prohibited tribal reserve area of the North Sentinel Island, police said on Wednesday.
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Where Is Mehul Choksi? Antigua Foreign Minister Says "Not On Island"
Mehul Choksi - wanted in the alleged defrauding of the Punjab National Bank of Rs 13,850 crore - is not currently on the Caribbean island of Antigua, that country's Foreign Minister, EP Chet Greene told news agency ANI Wednesday evening.
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Why PM Modi's Mauritius Visit Is Important And How It Has A China Link
Mauritius, strategically located in the western Indian Ocean, is home to a significant population of Indian origin, accounting for nearly 70% of the island's 1.2 million residents.
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Lalit Modi's "Truly Heavenly" Post For Vanuatu After Passport Cancelled
A day after Vanuatu cancelled his passport, Lalit Modi, the former chief of the Indian Premier League (IPL), described the island nation as "truly heavenly."
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6.2 Magnitude Quake Hits Russia's Kuril Islands Days After Massive Tremor
An Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 was recorded on the east of the Kuril Islands late on Friday, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) on Saturday.
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Indian Consulate In San Francisco Is "Monitoring" Tsunami Threat Post 8.8 Magnitude Earthquake
The Consulate General of India in San Francisco on Wednesday said that it was monitoring the potential tsunami threat following the 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.
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"Big Heart...": Eye On Past Storm, Ex- Maldives Minister Praises India, PM
A year on from the India-Maldives diplomatic storm - precipitated by comments about Prime Minister Modi by three Maldivian ministers, and red flags after the island nation turned towards China - ties between the nations seem to have become better.
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"Will Boost Indian Tourist Arrivals": Ex Maldives President On PM Modi's Visit
Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to the island nation will significantly boost tourism from India and reaffirm bilateral ties.
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2 US Citizens, Stranded Near Nicobar Islands, Rescued By Indian Coast Guard
The Indian Coast Guard rescued two United States nationals stranded about 53 miles south of the Nicobar Islands, officials said on Friday.
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Indian-Origin Entrepreneur Acquires Island Near Singapore To Build A New Country For Techies, Founders
His ultimate goal is to establish a "Network State," a decentralised, digital-first nation for technologists and innovators
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Captain Cook's Long-Lost Ship Found After 250 Years. Here's Where It Was Finally Discovered
After 250 years, Captain James Cook's long-lost ship, HMS Endeavour, has been confirmed found off the coast of Newport Harbour, Rhode Island, through 25 years of archaeological research and meticulous study by the Australian National Maritime Museum.
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US Tourist Arrested For Entering North Sentinel Island Granted Bail
A US national, arrested in Andaman and Nicobar Islands for allegedly entering a prohibited tribal reserve area of the North Sentinel Island on March 31, was on Friday granted bail by the sessions court here.
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Tuvalu's Cashless Leap: Disappearing Island Nation Unveils 1st ATM Amid Climate Threat
The Pacific island nation of Tuvalu has unveiled its first ATMs, marking a significant step towards financial modernization, despite facing existential threats from climate change. The country is also working on creating a digital replica of itself t
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PM Narendra Modi Meets Members Of Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup-Winning Side On Visit To Island Nation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday interacted with members of the 1996 World Cup-winning Sri Lankan cricket team and said the triumph captured the imagination of countless sports lovers.
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Special Team Inspects North Sentinel Island After US National Arrested
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted to investigate the case of a US national allegedly entering the prohibited tribal reserve area of the North Sentinel Island.
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US Man Arrested For Entering Restricted North Sentinel Island In Andamans: Cops
A US national was arrested in Andaman and Nicobar Islands for allegedly entering the prohibited tribal reserve area of the North Sentinel Island, police said on Wednesday.
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Where Is Mehul Choksi? Antigua Foreign Minister Says "Not On Island"
Mehul Choksi - wanted in the alleged defrauding of the Punjab National Bank of Rs 13,850 crore - is not currently on the Caribbean island of Antigua, that country's Foreign Minister, EP Chet Greene told news agency ANI Wednesday evening.
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Why PM Modi's Mauritius Visit Is Important And How It Has A China Link
Mauritius, strategically located in the western Indian Ocean, is home to a significant population of Indian origin, accounting for nearly 70% of the island's 1.2 million residents.
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Lalit Modi's "Truly Heavenly" Post For Vanuatu After Passport Cancelled
A day after Vanuatu cancelled his passport, Lalit Modi, the former chief of the Indian Premier League (IPL), described the island nation as "truly heavenly."
