Category : Search result: major disasters 2025


Saudi Arabia Becomes US Major Non-NATO Ally

President Trump elevates Saudi Arabia to Major Non-NATO Ally status after Prince Salman commits to $1 trillion US investment. Historic move reshapes Middle East geopolitics and military cooperation.

Saudi Arabia Becomes 20th Major Non-NATO US Ally

US President Donald Trump designates Saudi Arabia as Major Non-NATO Ally during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's White House visit, strengthening military cooperation and strategic ties.

US Supreme Court Hears Trump Tariffs Case

US Supreme Court debates legality of Trump's tariffs, including those on India. The ruling will define presidential power and test a key legal doctrine. Read more.

1985 Colombia Volcano Eruption Killed 21,000 People

Remembering the devastating 1985 Nevado del Ruiz eruption that buried Armero town, killing 21,000. A tragic lesson in natural disaster preparedness. Read more about this historic catastrophe.

India 9th in Climate Risk Index: Key UPSC Insights

India ranks 9th among countries worst hit by climate disasters with 80,000 fatalities and $170B losses. Essential reading for UPSC aspirants covering CRI report and climate initiatives.

India Among Top 10 Worst-Hit by Climate Change

Germanwatch's Climate Risk Index 2026 reveals India ranks 9th among countries most affected by climate disasters from 1995-2024, with 80,000 deaths and $170 billion in losses.

80,000 killed in India climate disasters since 1995

A shocking report reveals climate disasters have killed 80,000 people and affected 1.3 billion in India since 1995. India ranks among top 10 most impacted nations globally. Read the full analysis.

Farhan Akhtar's '120 Bahadur' Trailer Wows Salman, Yash

Witness Farhan Akhtar's powerful portrayal of Kargil War hero Major Shaitan Singh Bhati in the intense '120 Bahadur' trailer. The war drama earns praise from Bollywood giants Salman Khan and Yash. Discover the heroic true story behind this epic film.

4.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan

A moderate 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region, with tremors felt across surrounding areas. The seismic event occurred at 09:46:28 IST, raising concerns about aftershocks in the seismically active zone.

5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Russia's Sakha Region

A significant earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale has rattled northeastern Sakha in Russia's far east, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre. The tremor struck in one of the most seismically active yet sparsely populated r

Earthquake tremors hit Karnataka's Vijayapura

Vijayapura district experienced minor earthquake tremors today, measuring 3.2 magnitude on the Richter scale. No casualties or damage reported as authorities monitor the situation.

Why Afghanistan Is So Prone to Earthquakes

Explore the geological forces making Afghanistan one of the world's most earthquake-prone regions. Discover why tectonic plates collide beneath its mountains and what makes quakes here so devastating.

Why Afghanistan Is an Earthquake Hotspot

Discover the scientific reasons behind Afghanistan's frequent earthquakes and why this Central Asian nation sits on one of the world's most active seismic zones.

Andhra Temple Tragedies: 22 Dead, 100 Injured

Three separate temple incidents in Andhra Pradesh within 24 hours leave communities in mourning as stampedes, structural collapses, and fire accidents claim multiple lives during religious gatherings.

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