Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Hits Tibet, Killing at Least 16 People A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck China's Tibet Autonomous Region on Thursday night, October 22, 2026, leaving at least 16 people dead and dozens injured. The earthquake affected the Nagqu region in northern Tibet, where several homes collapsed and emergency teams were deployed to conduct rescue operations. According to reports citing Chinese authorities, the earthquake caused widespread damage in the affected area. The full extent of the destruction is still being assessed as rescue workers continue searching for survivors and providing assistance to residents. The disaster has raised fresh concerns about earthquake preparedness in the mountainous region, where difficult terrain and high elevations can complicate emergency response efforts. Earthquake Epicentre Located in Northern Tibet The earthquake struck at approximately 10:33 p.m. local time on Thursday. The epicentre was located in a sparsely populate...
Panjab University Students Protest Against Voter-Roll Revision Chandigarh, October 13, 2026: Students at Panjab University in Chandigarh have staged a protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, bringing renewed attention to concerns surrounding voter registration and the electoral process in India. The demonstration reflects growing political and public debate over the revision of voter lists and the protection of citizens' voting rights. The protest reportedly included a march through Chandigarh, with students raising objections to the electoral-roll revision process and demanding accountability from the Election Commission . The demonstration also involved calls for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar . Why Are Panjab University Students Protesting? The main issue behind the protest is the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, a process intended to review and update voter lists. Such revisions can help identify dup...