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Scientist explains cause behind Delhi earthquake

The temblor that jolted the national capital early Monday was a result of naturally occurring variation in the geological features of the region and not due to plate tectonics, a senior scientist......

14-yr-old, out on morning run, hit by speeding Jaguar in Noida

A 14-year-old boy sustained serious injuries after being hit by a car while jogging on a service road in Noida Extension, with the police arresting the driver of the luxury vehicle, according to......

'Everything was shaking, felt as if bridge was collapsing'

Many Delhi residents were startled by strong jolts after a 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck the national capital and adjoining regions on Monday morning. Kindly note that this image has been posted......

What worked for BJP, what didn't for AAP

The BJP swept to power in the national capital after a gap of more than 26 years, trouncing the formidable challenge from the AAP, led by Arvind Kejriwal. AAP leaders Manish Sisodia, Saurabh......

4.0 magnitude quake hits Delhi, strong tremors rock NCR

Strong tremors were felt in the national capital and adjoining regions as an earthquake of 4.0 magnitude struck the region early on Monday. IMAGE: The National Center for Seismology said the......

Budget plans to complete 1 lakh homes in stalled projects

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced a fresh Rs 15,000 crore 'SWAMIH Fund' for completion of 1 lakh units in stalled housing projects across various cities, a move aimed......

India's VC funding rises 43% to $13.7 bn in 2024

India's Venture Capital (VC) ecosystem exhibited robust growth in 2024, with funding surging 43 per cent year-on-year to $13.7 billion, according to a report. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com......

Gold demand in India saw 5% rise at 802.8 tonnes in 2024

Gold demand in India witnessed a 5 per cent on-year rise at 802.8 tonnes in 2024 supported by reduction in import duty, and purchases related to weddings and festivals, and going ahead consumption......

IITs, IIMs Lose Grip on Unicorn Growth

BITS has produced 10 startup unicorn founders in the US. Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind courtesy IIM-Calcutta If you thought that......

Why is India Inc not speaking about investment?: Sitharaman

'The answer is not for me to give. The answer either way has to be heard from the industry itself. Tell us why not if you are not doing it; tell us if you are doing it -- why should this question......

National winter games in Kashmir postponed

IMAGE: Skiers ski after a traning session in a snow-covered field in Gulmarg, a ski resort and one of the main tourist attractions in the Kashmir region, on January 7, 2025. A similar lack of......

Legends praise Harmanpreet's team as 'Best in the World'

Impression that Indian hockey team concedes late goals has changed: Zafar Iqbal IMAGE: Legendary Indian hockey captain Zafar Iqbal hopes for a resurgence of the sport's popularity in India......

'Playing in Delhi will be special for us'

IMAGE: India will host Germany in a two-match series in New Delhi in October. Photograph: Hockey India India hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh says he is looking forward to the two-match bilateral......

Tour for Champions Trophy commences in Pakistan

IMAGE: Pakistan had beaten India in 2017 to win the Champions Trophy. Photograph: Kind courtesy ICC/X The Champions Trophy tour unveiled by the ICC on Saturday, will be held in Karachi,......

SEE: PM Modi meets cricketing stars in Guyana

IMAGE: PM Modi's visit to Guyana, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in over five decades, marked the third and final leg of his three-nation tour. Photograph and video: ANI Photo Prime......

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