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The epicentre of the quake was Rudraprayag district in Uttarakhand, said J L Gautam, Operations head at the National Seismological Bureau, a unit of Ministry of Earth Sciences. (Representational image)

At least 6 die in southern Mexico earthquake; small tsunami triggered

The quake triggered waves as high as 2.3 ft (0.7 m) in Mexico, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.

8 Sept 2017 2:43 PM IST

Donald Trump Jr. (Photo: AP/File)

Trump Jr tells senators 'no collusion' with Russians during US prez...

Trump Jr. spoke to the committee for about five hours, leaving midafternoon out of view of reporters.

8 Sept 2017 2:21 PM IST

The communication is in line with the decision announced by President Donald Trump recently, which was one of his key electoral promises. (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump hails Kuwait mediation in Qatar crisis; offers own...

Trump said all the countries involved are 'essential partners' with the United States in efforts to crack down on...

8 Sept 2017 2:14 PM IST

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has classified different regions in the country into zones II to V, taking into consideration earthquake records, tectonic activities and damage caused. (Photo: Representational/AP)

Magnitude-8 earthquake hits Mexico, buildings sway violently, people...

Even in distant Mexico City the quake was felt so strongly that frightened residents gathered in the streets in the...

8 Sept 2017 11:16 AM IST

This satellite image obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows Hurricane Irma at 1145 UTC on September 6, 2017 (Photo: AP)

Monstrous Hurricane Irma heads for Florida after killing 14 people in...

Across the Caribbean authorities rushed to evacuate tens of thousands of residents and tourists.

8 Sept 2017 10:53 AM IST

Korean Peoples Army soldiers cheer while watching fireworks during a mass celebration in Pyongyang on Wednesday for scientists involved in carrying out North Koreas largest nuclear blast to date. (Photo: AFP, AP)

US targets Kim Jong-un's assets, oil supply to North

Pyongyang pledges more powerful counter-measures to sanctions, pressure by Washington.

8 Sept 2017 6:56 AM IST

The official said that there was also a great meeting of the minds between Prime Minister Modi and President Trump on the terrorism issue. (Photo: File)

Trump regime supports sale of F-18, F-16 jets to India; to boost...

Trump admin official Wells said India is among America's most important strategic partners in the Indo-Pacific region.

7 Sept 2017 6:34 PM IST

This satellite image obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows Hurricane Irma at 1145 UTC on September 6, 2017 (Photo: AP)

All you need to know how mega-storms are named

The attentive reader might notice a pattern here: 'H', 'I', 'J', 'K'...

7 Sept 2017 3:56 PM IST

Irma, now packing 140 mph (220 kph) winds, also threatens the US East Coast and Florida (Photo: AFP)

At least 10 dead as Hurricane Irma rips through Caribbean islands

One of the most powerful Atlantic storms on record, the rare Category 5 hurricane churned westward off the northern...

7 Sept 2017 2:42 PM IST

US President Donald Trump. (Photo: AP)The announcement, which was anticipated for the past few days, was greeted with protests from across the country. (Photo: AP)

15 states, including DC sue Trump administration over repealing...

Attorney General Jeff Sessions said a program will end in six months to give Congress time to find a legislative...

7 Sept 2017 2:24 PM IST

Washingtons UN ambassador Nikki Haley said North Koreas missile test is unacceptable. (Photo: PTI)

US pushes oil embargo on North Korea, takes aim at Kim Jong-Un

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un would be added to a UN sanctions blacklist that would subject him to a global travel...

7 Sept 2017 12:17 PM IST

US President Donald Trump with Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Photo: File)

Facebook reveals fake accounts from Russia bought ads during 2016 US...

Facebook has turned over its findings to federal authorities investigating Russian interference in the US presidential...

7 Sept 2017 11:56 AM IST