MASSIVE DAMAGE
Heavy rain continues to lash Gujarat, causing road closures, flooding in cities
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted that on July 2, parts of south Gujarat and Saurashtra may receive very heavy rains in isolated places, while heavy rain will lash several parts of north Gujarat, central Gujarat, and the Saurashtra region.
Israel-Hamas War: Defense minister says Israel doesn't want war but warns Hezbollah
Israel-Hamas War: Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, during a visit to Washington, emphasized Israel's reluctance for war with Lebanon but warned of severe consequences for Hezbollah if diplomacy fails. He stated Israel's readiness for all scenarios amidst escalating tensions, following clashes sparked by Hamas' October 7 attack. Gallant reported over 400 Hezbollah fighters killed recently, highlighting ongoing hostilities along the border.
Govt trying to do 'damage control': Congress on implementation of law to curb exam irregularities
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has defended the implementation of a law to prevent unfair means in competitive examinations, stating it is "damage control". The law, which aims to curb malpractices and irregularities in competitive exams, was operationalised on June 21, 2024, following protests over alleged irregularities in medical entrance exams. The law entails provisions for a maximum jail term of 10 years and a fine of up to Rs 1 crore for offenders.
Russia launches 'massive' attack on Ukraine power infrastructure
Ukraine reported a "massive" overnight attack by Russia on energy infrastructure in the west and south. The attacks damaged Ukrenergo facilities, injured two employees, and marked the eighth such attack in three months. The ongoing Russian invasion has severely impacted Ukraine's electricity generation, leading to blackouts and the need to import energy. President Zelensky called for urgent measures to equip hospitals and schools with solar panels to counter Russian attempts at blackmail.
Kolkata: Massive fire breaks out at a cafe located at Park Street-Camac Street intersection
A fire broke out at a café on the third floor of Park Centre, at the intersection of Park Street and Camac Street in Kolkata. The blaze, starting around 10:35 am, saw no casualties reported. 14 fire tenders and a disaster management team are on site, regulating traffic and evacuating nearby buildings. Panic ensued among office-goers awaiting clearance from authorities.
Massive Ukrainian drone attack on Crimea leaves Sevastopol without power
In a retaliatory move, Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on Crimea, causing a power outage in Sevastopol and setting a refinery ablaze in southern Russia. Russian authorities reported downing 101 drones and repelling Ukrainian advances in northeastern Ukraine. The conflict continues with both sides strategizing and testing defenses along the front line.
Tornado alert: Nearly 60 million residents in tornado zone. Check full list of states
Around 57 million people will be affected by tornado storms and flash flooding in different regions of the United States as destructive winds and flash flooding may engulf these areas.
Iran's supreme leader tacitly acknowledges Tehran hit little in its massive attack on Israel
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei avoids discussing the effectiveness of Tehran's attack on Israel, omitting details on the Israeli retaliatory strike, air defenses, impact on commercial flights, conflict with Hamas, and the use of Scud missiles.
Massive avalanche triggers overflow in Birendra lake, prompts precautionary measures in northern Nepal
The Home Ministry has issued a precautionary notice to residents living near downstream areas of the river an also issued a warning to the people residing in the vicinity of Budhigandaki River in Gorkha to remain alert due to the potential ramifications of heightened water flow, he said.
After the deluge, resilience, recovery, and damage assessment in Dubai
Dubai recovers slowly after rains. Flight cancellations, relief efforts, and heroic deeds unfolded. UAE's tourism sector impacted. Indian embassy advises rescheduling travel. Emirates Airline halts local check-in to support operations recovery.
Dubai faces massive clean up after deluge swamps glitzy desert city
Dubai copes with aftermath of record storm with flooded roads and homes. Heaviest rains in 75 years caused traffic disruptions and significant damage. Abu Dhabi faces product shortages. Delivery services resume as global warming blamed for extreme weather events.
Dubai flood: Watch time lapse video of the massive storm that caused a record flood in one of the world's most arid region
Severe thunderstorms struck the UAE, flooding Dubai with a year and a half's worth of rain in hours. Traffic chaos and airport disruptions ensued. Overcrowded terminals led to turned-away passengers. Metro services halted, schools closed, and homes flooded. While no official damage report is available, a tragic incident occurred in Ras al-Khaimah. Neighboring Oman faced casualties. Remote work continued as the region grapples with unaccustomed heavy rainfall, revealing infrastructure vulnerabilities.
Solar eclipse 2024: Here's where you can expect massive traffic congestion ahead of the celestial event
According to reports, traffic jams are expected across more than 30 interstates ahead of the incoming solar eclipse on April 8, say reports.
Ukraine says Russian drone, missile attacks damage power facilities
Russian missile and drone strikes targeted thermal and hydro power plants in central and western Ukraine, causing damage to the already vulnerable power infrastructure, as confirmed by Ukrenergo. Regional officials reported attacks in Kamianske near Dnipro, with injuries reported. Ukrainian energy minister German Galushchenko confirmed attacks in Dnipropetrovsk, Poltava, and Cherkasy regions.
Russia launches massive strike on Ukraine; One missile enters Polish airspace
Russia and Ukraine have been engaged in a series of deadly aerial attacks, with Sunday's strikes also coming a day after the Russian military said it had seized the Ukrainian village of Ivanivske, west of Bakhmut. A militant attack on a Moscow concert hall on Friday that killed at least 133 people also became a new flashpoint between the two arch-rivals. "Explosions in the capital. Air defence is working. Do not leave shelters," Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko posted on Telegram early Sunday.
Mumbai: 15 commercial units, some houses damaged in fire in Govandi
The fire brigade received a call at 3.55 am, which alerted it about the blaze, he said. "Around 15 galas (commercial units) on the ground floor and some houses on the first floor were damaged in the fire that broke out in a chawl at Bainganwadi in Adarsh Nagar area of Govandi," the fire brigade official said.
Taylor Swift, Joe Biden: massive deepfakes tsunami floods the internet
Pornographic images of singer Taylor Swift, robocalls of US President Joe Biden’s voice, and videos of dead children and teenagers detailing their own deaths all have gone viral — but not one of them was real. Misleading audio and visuals created using artificial intelligence aren’t new, but recent advancements in AI technology have made them easier to create and harder to detect.
Earthquake of 4.0 magnitude hits Gujarat's Kutch; no casualties
A 4.0 magnitude earthquake hit Gujarat's Kutch district, with its epicentre near Bhachau. No damage was reported to property or life. Kutch is in a high-risk seismic zone, with lower-intensity tremors being common. In 2001, a massive earthquake killed 13,800 people and injured 1.67 lakh.
Top UN court stops short of ordering cease-fire in Gaza and demands Israel contain deaths
The top UN court has decided not to throw out genocide charges against Israel for its military offensive in Gaza, as part of a preliminary decision. South Africa, which brought the case, had asked for the court to order Israel to halt its operation in the coastal enclave. The International Court of Justice decided not to throw out the case, and the reading of the ruling is ongoing.
Load More
