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Rescue workers search through the rubble after an earthquake in Caracas, Venezuela (AP Photo)
Venezuela has declared a state of emergency after two powerful, back-to-back earthquakes struck the country, with the largest quake since 1900 collapsing buildings in the capital Caracas and several people feared dead. Videos showed buildings crumbling and residents fleeing onto the streets as the scale of destruction became clear. In an unrelated development, a third earthquake, this time of magnitude 7, hit Japan, jolting Hashikami Town in Aomori Prefecture, with its epicentre off the coast of Iwate Prefecture.
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NIA: Pahalgam Plot Was In Motion A Week Before Attack
A chargesheet filed by the NIA reveals that the Pahalgam terror plot was already in motion a week before the attack, with an app used to log coordinates and data analysis of two cellphones uncovering photos of the terrorists and chats with a Pakistan-based handler.
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UPSC Rejects 569 Applications At Prelims Stage
The UPSC has rejected 569 applications for the Civil Services Exam 2026 at the Prelims stage, using AI-based screening to flag multiple entries and attempts beyond the permitted maximum.
Ram Temple Donation Row: VHP Says Grounds Exist For FIR
The Ram Mandir donation controversy continued to escalate as the VHP said there were enough grounds to file an FIR in the donation case, adding pressure on authorities following the Express investigation into the trust’s record-keeping lapses.
World Cup: Vinicius Shines, Neymar Returns
Vinicius showed he is Brazil’s figurehead with minimalism, speed and a string of sharp touches against Scotland, as Neymar made his much-awaited return to the tournament, while Morocco survived a scare and Messi celebrated his birthday at the World Cup.
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