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India, other countries should replicate Taiwan’s strict building codes, high awareness and people’s preparedness: Indian research scholar

At least 10 people died and more than 1,000 were injured on Wednesday when the powerful quake, Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in 25 years, rattled the island.

Strongest earthquake in 25 years hits Taiwan; 7 dead, over 700 injured

According to Taiwan's Central Weather Administration, the quake was centered just off the east coast at a depth of 15.5km (9.6 miles).

India strongly rejects China’s renaming of places in Arunachal Pradesh, calls it “senseless attempts”

Clarifying India’s stance on China’s move, the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, on Tuesday called the move a senseless attempt and said that India rejects such claims.

Tiny Sri Lankan island “Katchatheevu” sparks political debate in India

"Katchatheevu" is a small island in Sri Lanka which was a matter of dispute between India and Sri Lanka. In 1974, India ended the dispute by relinquishing any claim over the island and two years later both the nations signed an agreement that prevented people from both countries from fishing in waters belonging to each other.

Baltimore bridge collapse: Crew of cargo ship to remain on board until investigation is complete

Dali, the 984-foot cargo ship which was enroute Colombo, Sri Lanka collided with the 2.6-km-long four-lane Francis Scott Key Bridge over the Patapsco River in Baltimore in the early hours of March 26.

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari’s daughter Aseefa Bhutto elected as member of parliament

Aseefa had filed a nomination for the National Assembly seat NA-207 from Shaheed Benazirabad (formerly Nawabshah) area of Sindh province for the by-election scheduled for next month.

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Cyclone Gamane's Landfall in Madagascar Results in 14 Fatalities and Widespread Damage

The cyclone has had a significant impact, affecting a total of 36,307 individuals, including 9,024 households, across seven regions of the country