What is a 'doublet' earthquake? The science behind Venezuela’s strongest quake in over a century

What is a ‘doublet’ earthquake? The science behind Venezuela’s strongest quake in over a century

The two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela’s northern coast on Wednesday, killing more than 180 people, were part of a seismic phenomenon known as a “doublet”. The twin tremors marked Venezuela’s strongest earthquake in more than a century and left the country grappling with widespread destruction.Here is why the damage was so swift and severe.When…

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India's AI services revenue touches $12 billion as adoption moves beyond pilots: Nasscom

India’s AI services revenue touches $12 billion as adoption moves beyond pilots: Nasscom

Speaking at the Nasscom US CEO Forum in New York, industry leaders said AI is creating fresh growth opportunities for technology services rather than replacing traditional IT work. India’s technology services industry is already generating an estimated $10-12 billion in revenue from artificial intelligence (AI) services, with nearly a quarter of companies moving AI projects…

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Amid India-US trade deal talks, Trump admin’s fresh warning to world: ‘Old tariffs may return’

Amid India-US trade deal talks, Trump admin’s fresh warning to world: ‘Old tariffs may return’

Bessent said tariff rates could revert to their earlier levels if the ongoing Section 301 investigations lead to the imposition of new duties. (AI image) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s latest warning of additional tariffs under Section 301 comes at a time when US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer was in India this week.Greer met Commerce…

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Under Gautam Gambhir's watchful eye, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi unleashes fiery shots in Team India nets - WATCH

Under Gautam Gambhir’s watchful eye, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi unleashes fiery shots in Team India nets – WATCH | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: The excitement around the 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s possible India debut continues to grow. BCCI has now given fans a glimpse of Sooryavanshi’s first training session with the senior team ahead of the first T20I on Friday in Belfast.In a video shared by the BCCI, Sooryavanshi looked completely at ease as he…

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Sickle cell breakthrough: World's first CRISPR therapy cures Louisiana man's lifelong disease

Sickle cell breakthrough: World’s first CRISPR therapy cures Louisiana man’s lifelong disease |

A 23-year-old man from Louisiana has become one of the first people in the United States to be functionally cured of sickle cell disease using Casgevy, the world’s first approved CRISPR-based gene-editing therapy. Daniel Cressy, from Metairie near New Orleans, had lived with the inherited blood disorder since childhood, enduring severe pain crises and repeated…

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King Charles reveals £12.9m tax bill for first time as monarchy's public funding nears £100m

King Charles Tax Disclosure: King Charles reveals £12.9m tax bill for first time as monarchy’s public funding nears £100m | World News

King Charles makes historic tax disclosure as Royal public funding approaches £100m / Image – file Britain’s royal finances have entered a new era of transparency after King Charles became the first reigning monarch to publicly disclose his personal tax bill, while Buckingham Palace also confirmed that taxpayer funding for the monarchy is set to…

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Micron overtakes Meta in market value as AI boom fuels rally

Micron overtakes Meta in market value as AI boom fuels rally

Micron Technology’s market value surged past that of Meta Platforms and ahead of Tesla on Thursday, as investors responded positively to the company’s latest outlook and growing exposure to the artificial intelligence sector. The memory chipmaker’s shares skyrocketed 18.4% to $1,236, lifting its market capitalisation to $1.398 trillion, placing it aboveMeta, which was valued at…

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