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8.8 earthquake triggers tsunami waves off Russia, Japan; alert issued

An 8.8-magnitude undersea earthquake struck early Wednesday off the coast of Russia’s Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, triggering tsunami waves in parts of Russia and Japan, and prompting alerts across......

'US Remains Invested In Quad'

'Trump's aggressive stance towards China and preference for military posturing could shift the Quad's balance towards overt militarisation.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi and US President......

No tsunami, but 7.8 magnitude quake rattles Japan

A massive earthquake that struck off the Japanese coast Saturday evening does not appear to pose a tsunami threat, but it rattled dwellers in Tokyo and others in the Pacific Rim, where seismic......

What Are The Aims Of India's Indo-Pacific Policy?

India's historical focus on its continental borders has overshadowed its maritime ambitions, but that is changing quickly, notes Ajai Shukla. IMAGE: The Indian Navy carries out the TROPEX exercise......

'Volcano' tsunami kills 222 in Indonesia

A tsunami following a volcanic eruption killed 222 people and injured 800 more as it slammed without warning into tourist beaches and coastal areas around Indonesia’s SundaStrait on Saturday......

Asia may see low growth; not India: S&P

Global rating agency Standard & Poor's on Thursday warned Asia may see lower growth this year due to adverse impact of oil price pressure and tsunami, but said India will be an 'exception.'"India,......

India to grow 7-7.5% in 2005-07

India is likely to post an impressive growth of 7.2 per cent this year and 7.3 per cent next year despite an overall slowdown in Asia-Pacific region due to adverse effects of tsunami and oil price......

Japan crisis: JD Power cancels auto award function

Market research firm JD Power on Tuesday said it has cancelled its annual awards function for the automobile industry, scheduled to be held this evening, on account of the devastating earthquake......

7 Indians feature in Forbes Asia's Heroes of Philanthropy list

Image: Sunny Varkey. Photograph: Rediff Archives Seven Indians feature in Forbes Asia's ninth Heroes of Philanthropy list, highlighting most noteworthy contributions to philanthropy from......

Poor monsoon: Minister tells Rediff: 'No need to panic'

'We are not saying we are going to face a drought... We are a doing and performing government. A contingency plan is being prepared,' Science Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan tells Rediff.com Dr Harsh......

German Olympic biathlon champion dies in Pakistan

"It was her wish to leave her body behind on the mountain in this case. This is also in line with the wishes of her relatives." IMAGE: Laura Dahlmeier, a double Olympic biathlon champion, died......

Olympics: Sadness in Fukushima after torch relay cancelled

'I think the torch relay is something that's really important for Japan but this time cancellation was unavoidable.' IMAGE: A staff preserves the Olympic flame to the lantern during the 'Flame of......