Powerful 6.8 earthquake hits coastal Ecuador, killing 4 people
The quake hit at a depth of about 66 kilometers and had a magnitude of 6.8, the US Geological Survey said on its website. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesIndonesia’s Merapi volcano spews hot clouds in new eruption, tourism halted
It was Merapi’s biggest lava flow since authorities raised the alert level to the second-highest in November 2020. Residents living on Merapi’s slopes were advised to stay 7 kms away from the crater’s mouth and be aware of the danger posed by lava. Tourism and mining activities were halted. | Travel Key Points
Hindustan TimesRaksha Bandhan 2024 gift ideas: 5 Electric scooters you can buy for your siblings - Ola S1 X, Ather 450X and more
Celebrate Raksha Bandhan by gifting your sister an eco-friendly electric two-wheeler. Options include the Ola S1 X, Lectrix EV LXS G2.0, Hero Electric Optima CX, LXS G3.0, and Ather 450X Gen 3. Key Points
mintAditya-L1 escapes Earth’s sphere of influence, travels 9.2 lakh km in space
The spacecraft is now en route to Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1 (L1), a strategic location approximately 1.5 million kilometers from Earth. Key Points
India TodayChina building border defence villages 11 kms from LAC in Uttarakhand, say sources
China has been building border defence villages adjacent to Uttarakhand, sources told India Today. These border villages are being built 11 kilometers away from the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Key Points
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Three killed, 7 hurt in two mishaps on Pune-Solapur highway
Police have identified the deceased as Vaibhav Jambhale (24) and Pratik Gawali (22). The injured included Shahrukh Khan Pathan (22) and Suraj Shelke and Rushikesh Yele (both 23). All five belonged to Indapur. Key Points
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