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Cyclone Dana is likely to make landfall between Odisha's Puri and Sagar Island in West Bengal, West Bengal government has announced a detailed preparedness plan and a slew of measures to fight the impact of the Cyclone in the nine districts. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Tuesday that she has created a seven-member team of Principal Secretaries, who will function as observers, have been deployed in nine the districts to monitor the situation and take action. The Chief Secretary will to monitor the situation round the clock and two control rooms have been opened, the Chief Minister said. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that seven Principal Secretaries have been deployed to expedite preparedness and take action depending on the impact of the Cyclone.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.DUBAI—The United Arab Emirates has carried out military strikes on Iran, people familiar with the matter said, casting the Gulf monarchy as an active combatant in a war in which it has been Iran’s biggest target.Its military is well-equipped with Western-made jet fighters and surveillance networks. And the attacks suggest the country is now more willing to use them to protect its economic power and growing influence across the Middle East.The strikes, which the U.A.E.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.BE GRATEFUL FOR small mercies. The ceasefire between America and Iran holds. Talks that began in Islamabad last weekend may soon resume.

the New York Times. This is to give Trump additional military options even as he weighs a new diplomatic initiative with the Islamic republic, according to the report.“About 2,300 Marines from the 31st Expeditionary Unit are scheduled to arrive in the Middle East later this week, and U.S.

Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil export terminal in the Persian Gulf. US President Donald Trump warned that oil infrastructure on the island could be next if Iran disrupted shipping in the region.Facing adversaries that far outstrip it in firepower and military might, Iran appears to have chosen its targets carefully.The first is international fuel supplies.Iran has attacked at least 16 ships in the Strait of Hormuz since the war began on 28 February.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Is Tehran moving towards ‘zero day’? Don’t get alarmed. I am not suggesting a possible US attack, but an unprecedented water stress that has gripped the Iranian capital.

As part of the takeover completion, Mouhammed Choukeir has been appointed chief executive of UBP's UK division. UBP acquires Kleinwort Hambros as part of Societe Generale deal He will be in charge of all of UBP's wealth management activities in the UK, Channel Islands and Gibraltar and lead the teams' integration while bringing about a strategy for integrated wealth and asset management solutions for both domestic and international clients. In addition, all UBP teams from London will move into the firm's recently opened office in Marylebone later this year. «Becoming UBP is a fa...

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. A new U.S. missile system deployed in the Philippines puts key Chinese military and commercial hubs within striking distance and hands President Trump an early test of his commitment to deterring Chinese aggression against American allies in Asia.

Snares Islands in New Zealand's South Island on Tuesday (March 25) afternoon. The earthquake took place at a depth of 12km under the sea at 2.43pm New Zealand time but no tsunami warning has been issued. But New Zealand's Civil Defence stated that there was a «danger to anyone in or near the water in the area». While Snares Islands are uninhabited, thousands of South Island residents reported the earthquake. However, no loss of life or property has been reported till now. National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has advised residents of South Island that sea water was unlikely to flood the coastal regions and no evacuation was required. Authorities assert that strong and unusual currents along with unpredictable surges is expected along the shore of the West Coast of South Islands from Milford Sound to Puyseugur Point. «Ongoing risk of strong and unusual currents for the West Coast of the South Island from Milford Sound to to Puysegur Point. This risk is expected to ease around 8pm tonight (25 March). A cancellation message will be issued by NEMA around this time. We expect New Zealand coastal areas to experience strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges at the shore following a magnitude 6.8 earthquake near off the West Coast of the South Island NZ at 2:43 PM, 25 March,» the warning stated. «Strong currents and surges can injure and drown people. There is a danger to swimmers, surfers, people fishing, and anyone in or near the water close to shore. People in or near the sea in the following areas should move out of the water, off beaches and shore areas and away from harbours, marinas, rivers and estuaries,» it added.

Luxon, who will also be the chief guest at this year's Raisina Dialogue, will seek to beef up security and trade ties during his four-day visit, according to persons familiar with the development. The visit comes amid alarms in Wellington over the Chinese military's growing presence and engagement with the Pacific Island states.

A tornado watch was issued Wednesday morning for parts of North and South Carolina until early afternoon. Tornado warnings were issued in Florida and South Carolina on Wednesday morning. On Tuesday, high winds forced some changes to Mardi Gras in New Orleans, which moved up and shortened the two biggest parades to wrap them up ahead of the bad weather. Tornadoes touched down Tuesday in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana, according to preliminary information from the National Weather Service.

A23a, the largest iceberg in the world, was set afloat recently on his journey in the south Atlantic after having been freed from the Filchner Ice Shelf in Antarctica. But this geographic event has instigated several questions as to how the iceberg will now affect the natural ecosystem of South Georgia Island.

Prince Harry will not get their late mother Princess Diana's childhood home. The Althorp Estate, where Princess Diana was raised, is also where she is buried.

alcohol on human health have been in public attention following the U.S. Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy's advisory warning which reveals that alcohol consumption might be linked to multiple cancers. The harmful health effects of alcohol get amplified in long-term consumers of older age.

Storch Advisors CEO and former Toys«R»Us and Target executive Gerald Storch reacts to a strong November retail report and explains how industry winners are 'value-based' players.

meteorite strike. A home security camera on Prince Edward Island, Canada, may have captured the first-ever footage and sound of meteorite fragments hitting the Earth, according to NPR. The event occurred in July 2024, when Joe Velaidum and his partner, Laura Kelly, discovered their walkway littered with stones. They discovered their walkway covered in debris after hearing a loud noise.

Gabby Allen and Marcel Somerville, who captivated audiences during the show's 2017 season, are set to re-enter the villa for the upcoming Love Island All Stars series. Their past relationship, marked by both affection and controversy, continues to intrigue fans.

Jeff Bezos. Situated on the ultra-private creek island, off the coast of Miami, the small, undeveloped plot of waterfront land — just 1.84 acres — is on the market for a staggering $200 million, reported New York Post.

Teamsters General President Sean O'Brien calls on Amazon to provide better pay for its union members and 'negotiate' just days before a busy holiday rush.

The clock is ticking to buy Christmas gifts, but you still have time before Santa beats you to it. Here’s a handy list of top Xmas pressie ideas to suit a wide range of personalities, price points, and stations in life, and they can be delivered straight to your door. For those who want a tiny, ultra-portable speaker, the JBL Go 4 is the pick for the best portable Bluetooth speaker. This speaker is small enough to fit in a pocket, yet it still sounds good.