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ISTANBUL (AP) — A moderately strong earthquake shook Istanbul and other parts of northwestern Turkey on Thursday, Turkey’s emergency services said. The quake sent people running from buildings and forced evacuations from schools, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.The temblor with a preliminary 5 magnitude was centered in the Sea of Marmara, off Tekirdag province, according to the Disaster and Emergency Management agency, AFAD. It struck at 2:55 p.m. local time (1155 GMT) at a preliminary depth of 6.71 kilometers (4.17 miles).In Istanbul, a city of 16 million where the risk of a major earthquake remains…

Lionsgate Jason Statham might be the last of the old school action stars, a fist-first hero whose gung-ho persona and sheer star power are enough to get butts in seats. You know exactly what you’re in for when you go to see a Jason Statham flick, and it’s almost always worth the price of admission. One of his most popular films, 2011’s “The Mechanic,” remains an action classic for its slick set pieces and neo-noir story centered on a contract killer named Arthur Bishop who specializes in making his hits…

New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, at an interactive session at a university in Colombia Wednesday, said that India is witnessing a “wholesale attack on the democratic system”, which he described as a “risk” the country needs to overcome.He alleged that corruption is “rampant” and present in “huge amounts” in India, as three to four business houses, “having a direct relationship with the prime minister”, have taken over the whole economy. During the session, part of his ongoing visit to South America, Gandhi said that while Right-wing political parties currently in power across the globe…

The discovery was made in a lycopsid fossil collected from the Paraná Basin, part of what was once the supercontinent Gondwana. After a detailed reanalysis using advanced imaging techniques, the researchers identified trilete spores embedded within the plant’s original reproductive tissues—an extremely rare state of preservation in rocks from the Permian period. As reported by University of Vale do Taquari (Univates), which led the study, this is the first record of a lycopsid with in situ spores ever documented in the Paraná Basin. The results not only challenge previous classifications of the fossil but also provide new data to improve…

When one thinks of Mysore Dasara, two iconic images come to mind—the 750 kg gold-plated ambari and the majestic Mysuru Dasara elephants that carry it. These gentle giants are not just an integral part of the festival; they are symbols of Mysore’s rich heritage. Since 1932, these elephants have proudly paraded through the royal streets, carrying the golden ambari on Vijayadashami, and winning hearts with their grandeur and grace.Here’s a look at some of the most renowned elephants of the Mysore Dasara Jumbo Savari:1. JayamarthandaJayamarthanda holds the distinction of being the first elephant to carry the golden ambari. Captured near Bettadapura…

The Siddaramaiah-led Karnataka government’s Socio-economic and Educational Survey or the caste survey has been facing various hurdles ranging from strong objections from the Opposition parties to dissent from within a section of the ruling Congress, to various administrative and technical problems.Since the launch of the caste survey on September 22, there have been calls to boycott it. A petition was also filed in the Karnataka High Court against the enumeration of various various caste groups in the state, which was rejected by the court. The caste count being carried out by the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes (KSCBC) at…

New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr created history during the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 clash against Australia, becoming the first New Zealand spinner to take 100 wickets in Women’s One Day Internationals (WODIs). Her milestone came when she dismissed Phoebe Litchfield for 45, marking a landmark achievement in her burgeoning career. Kerr is only the third New Zealander overall to cross the 100-wicket mark in WODIs, joining pace bowlers Lea Tahuhu and Sophie Devine. With 101 wickets in just 77 innings, she achieved this feat faster than both her teammates, underlining her importance to the White Ferns’ bowling attack. Match…

Jodi-Ann Burey was only two weeks into her new role as an inclusion marketing manager for an outdoor retail company when she was accused of having a “race agenda.”Burey, who is Black, was no stranger to workplace hypocrisy; as she sees it, the office is a petri dish where the knotty dynamics of society are concentrated. At the time of the accusation in February 2020, however, all she could do was laugh. “I was like, you knew who I was before you poached me. This is exactly what you wanted me to do,” she says over Zoom. A precursor to…

Cricket has a unique way of forging friendships that extend far beyond the boundaries of the game, often turning into lifelong bonds. One such celebrated camaraderie is that between Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli, admired by fans for their infectious energy and fun-filled interactions both on and off the field. Yet, Dhawan recently opened up about a moment when their friendship was tested, revealing that the two had once been involved in a serious clash. Shikhar Dhawan recalls what triggered the fight In a podcast with Raj Shamani, Dhawan shared how a seemingly playful incident turned tense. Known for his…

India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah once again showed his class during the first Test against the West Indies, where India bundled out the hosts for just 162 runs on Day 1. While Mohammed Siraj stole the spotlight with a fiery spell, Bumrah quietly left his mark by claiming three wickets, two of which came through clean bowled dismissals. With this performance, Bumrah has now moved past former Australian great Brett Lee in the list of fast bowlers with the most wickets taken by rattling the stumps in Test cricket. Bumrah Overtakes Lee in Special List Add Zee News as a…