Israeli military broadens its evacuation orders in Gaza
Deir al-Balah, August 11 The Israeli military ordered more evacuations in southern Gaza on early Sunday after a deadly airstrike on a school-turned-shelter in the north killed at least 80 Palestinians, according to local health authorities. Israel said it targeted... Key Points
The TribuneItalian town rocked by series of earthquakes triggered by supervolcano
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake on September 27, the strongest jolt in more than 40 years to rattle the volcanic field, sparked fears that what scientists call a "seismic crisis" may be underway for the first time since the early 1980s. Key Points
India Todayevacuation Day on March 17: Know why is it observed?
March 17 is marking the evacuation Day in the US commemorating the major victory of military over British troops in 1776. The continuous efforts and the fighting spirit of the American military compelled British military to leave the city. Key Points
Economic Times12 towers of Delhi residence deemed unsafe, residents urged to vacate within 7 days
Residents of Signature View Apartment faced a severe eviction notice due to structural issues, rendering the complex unsafe. Constructed between 2007-2009, this housing complex with 336 flats is set for demolition. Dated December 18, the evacuation mandate follows concerns over safety and habitability. The Residents' Welfare Association (RWA) seeks rent until new flats are ready. The decision to dismantle arose from complaints about construction quality, leading to testing by the National Council of Cement and Building Material (NCCBM) and IIT-Delhi. Key Points
Economic TimesSudan rivals pledge evacuation help, U.S. diplomats airlifted
A senior Biden administration official said U.S. troops are carrying out the precarious evacuation of U.S. Embassy staffers Key Points
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Indians among those evacuated from battle-scarred Sudan, announces Saudi foreign ministry
According to a statement, over 150 people, including foreign diplomats and officials, were rescued from Sudan brought on Saturday in Jeddah. This is the first announced evacuation of civilians since fighting began in the country. Key Points
Economic TimesUttarkashi tunnel collapse: New drill begins rescue work
The machine penetrated around 12 meters inside the debris on the second half of the day. The rescue team has undertaken both the exercise simultaneously - horizontal drilling as well as inserting steel pipes to expedite the process for making a passage for the safe evacuation of the 40 trapped labourers. By 4.30 pm, the team had successfully inserted a 9-meter pipe inside the debris. Key Points
Economic TimesBomb alert at France's Palace of Versailles after Louvre Paris evacuated earlier in the day
The Louvre's communication service has confirmed that no injuries have been reported, and there have been no incidents to report. Paris police are currently conducting verifications within the museum. Key Points
Business TodayTsunami warning issued for Vanuatu, Fiji, and New Caledonia after 7.7 magnitude earthquake hits
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 has struck southeast of the Loyalty Islands, prompting the issuance of tsunami warnings for Vanuatu, Fiji, and New Caledonia. Key Points
mintOver 400 killed in Sudan fighting, countries step up evacuation as foreign nationals hurt in conflict
The fighting in Sudan between the army and paramilitary forces continued for the ninth day on Sunday, with more than 400 people killed in the conflict. Countries are now making efforts to step up evacuations and to get their citizens to safety. Key Points
India Today
Maldives teen dies waiting for air ambulance, minister blames President Muizzu's 'animosity' towards India
Maldivian minister Meekail Naseem blamed President Mohamed Muizzu for the teenager's death, citing negligence in arranging a prompt medical evacuation. The boy's family alleges that authorities failed to respond to their calls and provide an air ambulance. Key Points
mintHuge wave lashes California shores, many left injured: Watch
Huge waves lashed the shores of California on Thursday, causing coastal flooding and injuring eight. evacuation warnings have been issued in nearby areas. Key Points
Hindustan TimesDay 3 of rescue ops at Uttarakhand tunnel: Hope builds up for evacuation of 40 labourers today
On Day 3 of the operation, the rescue team started carrying out horizontal drilling to insert a steel pipe of 900 mm diameter to ensure safe evacuation of the trapped labourers on the suggestions of technical experts and engineers. The administration hopes to evacuate the labourers by Wednesday morning. Key Points
Economic TimesPalestinians in Gaza running out of places to hide from Israeli troops
Amid escalating violence in Gaza, Israel called for the evacuation of residents in the northern part of the enclave. The UN-run schools, which were already housing over 270,000 Palestinians seeking shelter, became even more crowded as people sought safety. The Israeli military warned residents to relocate to the south, but the UN deemed the task impossible. Key Points
Economic TimesSecurity alert prompts Eiffel Tower evacuation
A security alert Saturday prompted the evacuation of three floors of the Eiffel Tower in central Paris, France's most emblematic symbol which drew 6.2 million visitors last year. SETE, the body which runs the site, said bomb disposal experts as well as police were scouring the area, including a restaurant located on one of the floors. Key Points
Economic Times
Over 13,000 evacuated as wildfires rage in Canada’s Alberta, flood alert in British Columbia
more than 13,000 people were under evacuation orders in Alberta, as 78 fires burned. Among the worst-hit areas was the territory of the Little Red River Cree Nation, which comprises three communities in the north of the province, where the 1,458-hectare (3609-acre) Fox Lake fire consumed 20 homes and the police station. Key Points
India TodaySC takes note of HPC report, permits Vedanta to carry out upkeep of its closed Tuticorin plant
The top court took note of the July 2022 report of the High Powered Committee, set up by the Tamil Nadu government, for carrying out a 'Civil and Structural Safety Integrity Assessment Study' of the plant. At least 13 people were killed and several injured on May 22, 2018 when police had opened fire on a huge crowd of people protesting against environment pollution being allegedly caused by the factory. Key Points
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