A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Dodecanese Islands in Greece near the Turkish border, as reported by EMSC. Simultaneously, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit Marmaris, Turkey, injuring seven as residents fled, according to Governor Idris Akbiyik. Centered in the Mediterranean Sea, the quake was felt in Rhodes, Greece. Turkey, prone to earthquakes, experienced a devastating 7.
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The Indian government is actively working to maintain strong FDI inflows by streamlining regulations and offering tailored investment packages to global corporations. Efforts include easing regulatory frameworks at the state level, simplifying sectoral FDI regulations, and addressing investor concerns regarding land availability.
Bengaluru celebrated Royal Challengers Bengaluru's first IPL victory. Thousands of fans gathered, expressing joy after the team beat Punjab Kings. Celebrations started at Vidhana Soudha, where the Karnataka government held a felicitation. The team paraded to Chinnaswamy Stadium in an open-top bus. Over ten thousand fans joined the celebrations at the stadium.
The Union finance ministry, RBI, and NPCI have implemented measures to protect digital financial transactions and combat fraud. I4C was established in 2020 to coordinate responses to cybercrimes. Between 2014-15 and Dec 2024, 63,315 digital payment frauds involving amounts above Rs 1 lakh were reported, resulting in a financial loss of Rs 733.26 crore.
A gas cylinder ignited outside a shop near Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday morning, just hours before the IPL 2025 final match. Local residents and the fire brigade responded swiftly, extinguishing the flames and preventing any injuries. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, which raised safety concerns given the large crowd expected for the evening's event.
A celebratory parade for Royal Challengers Bengaluru turned tragic as a massive crowd surge led to chaos and fatalities. Among the victims were a young girl, a tech worker, and a student, all caught in the crush. Families are now grappling with the sudden loss of their loved ones, highlighting the devastating consequences of the uncontrolled event.
Punjab Kings bowler Yuzvendra Chahal, who is nursing a wrist injury, and Mumbai Indians' seamer Deepak Chahar, who didn't play the Eliminator against Gujarat Titans due to a hamstring niggle, are likely to play for their respective teams in Qualifier 2 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Mumbai grappled with waterlogging following heavy rainfall, prompting the IMD to issue orange to red alerts for the city and surrounding areas. Severe traffic jams were reported in Thane district due to rain-damaged roads. Meanwhile, Odisha's Koraput district experienced its highest rainfall in 24 years, with widespread rainfall expected across the state in the coming days, according to IMD.
A political firestorm erupted after Congress leader Jairam Ramesh likened the free movement of Pahalgam terrorists to Indian MPs traveling abroad, drawing sharp BJP criticism. Ramesh accused the government of targeting Congress while terrorists remain at large. The BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla accused Congress of echoing Pakistan's narrative and insulting India's army and diplomatic efforts.
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick anticipates a swift trade agreement between the US and India, crediting the strong relationship between President Trump and Prime Minister Modi. He emphasized the desire for increased market access for US businesses in India.