New seismic station to boost earthquake preparedness in city

Patna takes a significant leap in disaster preparedness with the inauguration of its 169th earthquake observatory. This automatic station, which began operations last Saturday, monitors tremors from both local and global sources. It provides invaluable data for civil engineers as they create earthquake-resistant buildings, a necessity for Patna’s Zone IV with its heightened seismic risk…

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Chemicals from Guj smuggled out to cook meth in Myanmar labs: ED

The Enforcement Directorate has disrupted a significant international drug trafficking network. Raw chemical precursors, transported from Gujarat, are destined for Myanmar where they are converted into methamphetamine. The final products are then illicitly reintroduced into India through Mizoram. This extensive investigation has revealed connections to dummy corporations and the unlawful exploitation of Indian GST credentials…

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French President Emmanuel Macron: Don’t Blame Russia for inaction on Microsoft, Apple, Facebook; because there’s an American…

France’s President Macron criticizes Brussels for slow enforcement of EU digital laws, blaming US pressure, not Russian interference. He highlighted stalled investigations under the Digital Services Act, citing fear among officials of an “American offensive.” This comes as the US reportedly uses trade tariffs as leverage to influence the EU’s tech regulations, prompting accusations of…

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French President Macron: US blocking EU tech probes; Russia isn’t the problem

France’s President Macron criticizes Brussels for slow enforcement of EU digital laws, blaming US pressure, not Russian interference. He highlighted stalled investigations under the Digital Services Act, citing fear among officials of an “American offensive.” This comes as the US reportedly uses trade tariffs as leverage to influence the EU’s tech regulations, prompting accusations of…

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NDA’s ‘Fundazzle’ turns school into carnival of fun & learning

At Notre Dame Academy, the spectacular ‘Fundazzle 2025’ drew more than 4,000 attendees, showcasing colorful booths and lively entertainment, while unveiling its inaugural coffee table book. In a parallel highlight, St Joseph Convent High School hosted its primary wing’s annual function, featuring enchanting performances and thought-provoking skits that underscored core moral lessons and the importance…

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