A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit near the coast of central Chile on Friday. The tremor was reported by the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). The quake occurred in a coastal region of central Chile. No immediate reports of damage or casualties were mentioned in the initial report.
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A new report reveals that Bengaluru, Chandigarh, and Delhi rank highest in average income across Indian cities. On the household spending front, Chandigarh, Thiruvananthapuram, and Vadodara lead the country. The top six cities collectively dominate national consumption, with Delhi NCR contributing a notably large share. The report also highlights an expanding middle and high-income class in major urban areas. By 2030, low-income households in these cities are projected to decline significantly.
The Indian government is demanding a formal explanation from Meta after paid advertisements promoting child sexual abuse material were found running on Instagram. Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has directed officials to officially summon the tech company for answers. Authorities plan to scrutinize Instagram's advertisement review and pre-publication screening processes. The probe will also examine what steps Meta took after the issue was flagged, and what preventive measures are in place to stop such content.
India has firmly maintained that the Indus Waters Treaty will remain suspended indefinitely in response to Pakistan's continued support for cross-border terrorism. The Ministry of External Affairs reiterated this position, making clear the suspension is a direct consequence of Pakistan's alleged sponsorship of militant activities. The stance follows India's earlier declaration that 'blood and water cannot flow together,' made in the wake of a major terror attack. New Delhi has stated that restoration of the treaty is contingent on Pakistan unequivocally abandoning its backing of cross-border terrorism.
The World Meteorological Organization has warned that El Nino is expected to develop rapidly between July and September, threatening to worsen extreme weather events globally. The phenomenon is likely to intensify heatwaves and droughts, with the Indian subcontinent among the most vulnerable regions. India is already experiencing a significant rainfall deficit, with June recording a 40% shortfall in precipitation. This has severely disrupted kharif crop sowing, leading to a 23% reduction in overall agricultural acreage. The situation poses a serious threat to farming, particularly in regions that depend entirely on rainfall.
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