At least 132 people are dead and a state of emergency has been declared after Colombia was hit by one of its largest earthquakes in years. The death toll is likely to rise, with more feared trapped under collapsed buildings. The magnitude 7.4 quake struck at 07:34 (12:34 GMT) at a depth of 103km (64…
A Chinese rocket, the Long March 7A, failed and exploded on its 10 August launch in Wenchang, Hainan, China. State media reported that the failure occurred due to an “in-flight anomaly”. This was the rocket’s first failure since its maiden flight in March 2020, according to Reuters. Source link
For a lot of Indian homeowners, the dream is a dog that’s genuinely loyal, sharp enough to notice when something’s off, and doesn’t demand hours of grooming or specialised care every single day. The good news is that plenty of breeds tick all three boxes without needing a dedicated grooming budget or a professional trainer…
A panel of Republican officials in North Carolina selected a state lawmaker on Monday as the GOP nominee for a House race after embattled Rep. Chuck Edwards dropped his re-election bid following sexual harassment allegations. Jennifer Balkcom, who represents a state legislative district in Henderson County, will face Jamie Ager, who won the Democratic primary…
Just months into the marriage, debt collectors started calling, alleging she owed them money. Wang grew suspicious and wanted to know what else she had kept hidden. He checked her phone and found details of her former life, her birth certificate and former marriage documents. When he confronted her, she offered him a divorce, but…
In a bid to boost tourism, Ladakh is all set to add new experiences to its already spectacular adventure and nature tourism portfolio. As per official website, Ladakh will launch India’s first high-altitude wildlife safari allowing wildlife adventures to witness snow leopards and many rare birds. The Union Territory administration has approved guided wildlife safaris…
A recount in a contested Indiana state Senate primary in May has put Republican Paula Copenhaver, who was backed by President Donald Trump, ahead of incumbent Spencer Deery. Deery was one of seven GOP members of the state Senate who faced primary challengers this spring after having voted down a redrawn congressional map that Trump…
Quote of the day by Adi Shankaracharya (Photo via Canva) Adi Shankaracharya was an 8th-century Indian philosopher, saint, and teacher who traveled across India, wrote commentaries on the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and Brahma Sutras, and established four monastic centers (mathas) to preserve this teaching. In just about 32 years, he reshaped Hindu philosophy and left…
The captain of an allegedly unlicensed boat that capsized in New York Harbor near Liberty Island over the weekend, killing a young woman and her baby, has been charged in their deaths. Manuel Hernandez, 46, was charged Monday with two counts of misconduct and neglect of a ship officer resulting in death, according to a…
A line of cities near the epicenter sustained major damage, images show. The Colombian capital appeared largely spared. Source link