Friday, March 13
A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes near the Tibet-Nepal border, killing at least nine people. It causes building collapses and shakes regions across Bihar and North India. The quake's epicentre is in Tibet, about 93 km from Lobuche, Nepal. Two aftershocks were also recorded.
Patna Police detained Jan Suraaj chief Prashant Kishor during an indefinite hunger strike protesting the alleged Bihar Public Service Commission exam paper leak. He joined students at Gandhi Maidan demanding exam cancellation. Kishor plans to submit a petition to the High Court on January 7 regarding the issue.
The US is set to remove longstanding regulations to enable civil nuclear cooperation between Indian nuclear entities and US companies. National security advisor Jake Sullivan announced this during his visit to India, describing it as a significant step in advancing the bilateral partnership. This move allows restricted Indian entities to collaborate with the American private sector, scientists, and technologists.
Three cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) have been detected in India, with two cases in Karnataka and one in Gujarat. Authorities in Delhi and at the national level are monitoring the situation closely and enhancing laboratory testing, with no significant surge noted so far.
Several individuals are feared to be trapped in a coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district, officials say. The exact number of people affected is unknown. Rescue operations are underway with assistance from the army, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).
Several individuals are feared to be trapped in a coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district, officials say. The exact number of people affected is unknown. Rescue operations are underway with assistance from the army, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).
Delhi health officials released guidelines for tackling Human MetaPneumoVirus (HMPV) and other respiratory ailments, highlighting the necessity of isolating suspected cases, reporting through the IHIP Portal, and ensuring availability of essential medications. These measures come in response to heightened respiratory concerns in China.
BJP candidate Ramesh Bidhuri was criticized by AAP's Arvind Kejriwal for derogatory remarks against Delhi Chief Minister Atishi. Kejriwal condemned the statements, emphasizing the people's disapproval. AAP also highlighted the BJP's desperation and improper conduct towards women. Bidhuri had previously apologized for inappropriate comments about Priyanka Gandhi, expressing regret and retracting his words.
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh announced that 26 Myanmarese nationals, who had entered India through the state's border, were deported to Myanmar. He emphasized the state's commitment to humanitarian aid for war refugees while maintaining a strict stance against illegal immigration. The deportation was executed by state police and central forces in the Moreh border town.
