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A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Wednesday, with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) locating the tremor southwest of Sarangani Island.According to USGS data cited by Singapore-based CNA, the earthquake struck 32km southwest of Sarangani at 12:14 pm local time. The tremor did not trigger a tsunami warning. There were also…

A number of heritage schools have set up base in India. But the central question is rarely asked: How much of the British school will actually travel? The Indian branch may carry the same name but without reproducing the same institution MUMBAI: In Gurgaon, a school carrying the name of Queen Elizabeth is preparing to…

Washington says Brazil is deliberately dragging its feet until the country’s October presidential election (AP) The TOI correspondent from Washington: If you think ties between the US and India are shaky, the diplomatic world is shuddering at developments between Washington and Brasília. In a profession where glad-handling and bear hugs, pomp and ceremony, communiques and…

Harsh Dubey and Vipraj Nigam NEW DELHI: Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Tanush Kotian and Vipraj Nigam have linked up with the Indian team as net bowlers ahead of the two-Test series against Sri Lanka, which begins on August 15. The four players will assist the Shubman Gill-led side during its preparations in Sri Lanka.India have…

The US military has used up nearly 80% of its interceptors for the THAAD missile defence system, according to several reports. The US military has used nearly 80 per cent of its Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (Thaad) interceptors since the start of the war with Iran. Senior military commanders have warned that Pentagon munitions…

Security forces have increased vigilance across Jammu region ahead of planned protests. (File photo) JAMMU/SRINAGAR: Security has been tightened across Jammu and Kashmir, with a heavy deployment of police, Army and CRPF personnel ahead of separate protests by the National Conference (NC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Congress to mark August 5 as…

The Centre’s flagship PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has crossed a major milestone, with more than 50.06 lakh households across India now benefiting from rooftop solar installations.The target has been achieved in just over two years since the scheme’s launch, marking a sharp acceleration in India’s clean energy transition, according to the ministry of…

West Bengal government has approved land acquisition for a new railway line. This project aims to improve connectivity to the India-China-Bhutan tri-junction area. The new rail link will boost tourism in the Jhaldhaka-Bindu-Todey Tangta region. Railways and the forest department will conduct a joint survey after the monsoon. This strategically important project was previously stalled…

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren NEW DELHI: Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday said the state government was treating allegations of irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) with “utmost seriousness and sensitivity,” assuring students that justice would be delivered within the constitutional…

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and starring Tom Holland in the lead, continued its phenomenal run at the Indian box office, showing no signs of slowing down.Spider-Man: Brand New Day Movie ReviewOn Day 6, the Marvel blockbuster collected an estimated Rs 21.50 crore net, taking its total India net collections to…