Breaking News Live Updates: We are very much open to discussing important issues like Operation Sindoor in Parliament, says Union Minister Kiren Rijiju after the all-party meeting held on Sunday ahead of Monsoon session.He also said that there are several issues on which the parties have opined that they should be discussed in the Parliament.”The government is ready for discussions with an open heart. We work as per rules and tradition and hold these in great value. So, we will discuss every issue but as per rules and tradition,” he added.

Kolkata, West Bengal: Four accused of Patna Paras Hospital firing case brought to SSKM Hospital for a medical examination. They will then be produced before Alipore Court Source: ANI

When the Prime Minister knew that he would be abroad on those dates, why did he call the session? The Prime Minister should look at his attendance as to how many days he attended the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Our Prime Minister is not serious about democracy – Congress MP Pramod Tiwari

Our party has raised its voice against the new system that Kejriwal has introduced to loot the land of farmers in Punjab and our protest will begin from tomorrow. We will not give even an inch of land to these looters.”On the arrest of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau, she says, “This is an act of political vendetta – Shiromani Akali Dal MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal

Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav didn’t say anything on people like Chhangur (Jalaluddin alias Chhangur Baba), but they are raising questions against Bihar SIR. What kind of hypocrisy is this – Union Minister Giriraj Singh

54 members have participated in the all party meeting today. It was a very positive session. All party leaders gave their inputs. We have noted their inputs. We have requested everyone that we ensure to conduct a successful session. It is important to run the Parliament session peacefully and successfully. We might be from different parties an different ideologies but it is the responsibility of us all to run parliament fruitfully – Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on all party meeting

Number of signatures of MPs for motion to remove Justice Varma has already crossed 100: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju Source: PTI

Govt will respond appropriately in Parliament: Kiren Rijiju on opposition raising issue of US President Trump’s claims on Op Sindoor Source: PTI

Operation Sindoor, the issue of Bihar, the issue of foreign policy. Atrocities against SC, women have increased under this government, and we will raise all these issues in the House – Congress MP Pramod Tiwari

Govt-opposition coordination required for running Parliament smoothly, says Rijiju “There should be govt-opposition coordination in running Parliament smoothly,” Union minister Kiren Rijiju says at all-party meeting.

We are very much open to discussing important issues like Operation Sindoor in Parliament, he added.

Government noted their points. We have requested that to ensure that the House function properly, ruling side and Opposition should work together with good coordination. We might be political parties of different ideologies but it is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that Parliament functions properly – Opposition’s as well as Government’s. – Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju

Iran’s Tasnim says Iran and three European countries have reached an agreement to resume nuclear talks, but no date has been set yet Source: Reuters

U.S. National Tsunami Center: Tsunami threat for Hawaii cancelled after earthquake struck off the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia Source: Reuters

Unlawful religious conversion syndicate of Chhangur. One more arrest made in connection with the matter, Rajesh Kumar Upadhyay arrested by ATS on 19th July Source: ANI

The patient is being shifted from here. During the route, we carried out traffic deployment, and to supplement it, one platoon force was also assigned to help establish a green corridor and ensure the patient’s smooth transfer to the airport. All arrangements have been made. DCP traffic will personally pilot the ambulance with the patient, and the air ambulance is ready at the airport – DCP Bhubaneswar Jagmohan Meena on Balasore student self-immolation case

U.S. National Tsunami Center: Tsunami watch issued for Russia and Hawaii after 7.5 magnitude earthquake strikes off the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia Source: Reuters

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay an official visit to the United Kingdom from 23 – 24 July 2025. In the second leg of his visit, PM visit Maldives from July 25 – 26, 2025 on the invitation of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu of Maldives. Source: ANI

Tsunami alert after powerful quakes strike off coast of Russia: USGS Three powerful earthquakes struck off the coast of Russia’s far east on Sunday, triggering a tsunami alert, the US Geological Survey said.

Earlier 5.0-magnitude and 6.7-magnitude earthquakes did not initially trigger a tsunami alert, but were followed by a 7.4-magnitude quake at 0849 GMT, prompting the USGS to warn that “hazardous tsunami waves are possible” within 300 kilometres (186 miles) of the epicentre in the Pacific, off the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.

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Ramban, J&K: The Transport Department conducts a special enforcement and awareness drive across the district, including Jammu Srinagar Highway, Ramban, Maitra, and nearby areas Source: ANI

U.S. National Tsunami Center: Tsunami watch issued for Russia and Hawaii after 7.5 magnitude earthquake strikes off the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia. Source: Reuters

Tsunami warning after 2 large quakes off Russia’s Pacific coast

The larger quake was at a depth of 20 kilometers (12 miles) and was 144 kilometers (89 miles) east of the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, which has a population of 180,000.

A few minutes earlier, a quake with a magnitude of 6.7 was recorded nearby.

Source: AP

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has issued a warning for Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula after two quakes — the larger with a magnitude of 7.4 — struck in the sea nearby on Sunday.The larger quake was at a depth of 20 kilometers (12 miles) and was 144 kilometers (89 miles) east of the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, which has a population of 180,000.A few minutes earlier, a quake with a magnitude of 6.7 was recorded nearby.Source: AP

Tsunami alert after powerful quakes strike off coast of Russia: USGS Source: AFP

At all-party meet, BJD leader Sasmit Patra says ‘complete collapse’ of law and order in Odisha; BJP govt in state ‘helpless’, ‘failed’ Source: PTI

Bhubaneswar, Odisha: The 15-year-old girl who was set on fire by miscreants at Balanga in Puri is being brought out of AIIMS Bhubaneswar. She is being airlifted to AIIMS Delhi for further treatment

Issues that we deem are important in this session are Pahalgam. The conflict on our borders especially with countries coming together to form a two front access. And also the right of every citizen to vote and the concerns regarding the special intensive revision in Bihar. On all these issues, as the head of the government, it is incumbent and the moral responsibility of the Prime Minister to speak to the nation through the corridors of Parliament. I hope that the Prime Minister will fulfill his moral and ethical duty – Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi

A few elements are making continous attempts to harm and defame fervour and devotion. Even on social media platforms and even in person, such attempts are trying to defame Kanwar Yatra. It is the responsibility of every Kanwar Sangh to expose all such elements masquerading as hooligans to defame this holy Yatra of Lord Shiv. Do not let them join you and inform the administration immediately. I appeal to all kanwariyas and everyone to understand others’ problems too – Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath

Russian Defence Ministry: Russian air defences downed 138 drones overnight and Sunday morning Source: Reuters

At all-party meeting, Congress seeks PM Modi’s statement on Trump’s claims, ‘lapses’ in Pahalgam, SIR: Gaurav Gogoi Source: PTI

Incumbent on PM Modi to give statement in Parliament on key issues raised by Congress in all-party meeting: Gaurav Gogoi Source: PTI

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes near east coast of Kamchatka region – GFZ Source: Reuters

Patna, Bihar: Following heavy rainfall, the water level of the Ganga river reaches the warning level, causing water to enter low-lying areas

Rahul Gandhi can see only PM Modi in his dreams. He has never placed the country first. Perhaps due to that, Pakistan nefarious designs gain strength from that. He is the LoP, he should understand that when the country is attacked, the country should unite and work. But unfortunately, the LoP says things like that. You know Trump…only he would be able to say what jets he was talking about. – Shiv Sena MP Dhairyasheel Sambhajirao Mane

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath showers flower petals on Kanwar yatris, in Meerut

am going to some other important meeting after taking permission from JP Nadda, who is chairing the all-party meeting. The issue I have raised on behalf of my party is that the US President is repeatedly saying that he got the ceasefire done in the name of trade deal, the government should give clarification on this. Slums were demolished in Delhi and I have raised this issue and the government should stop it. SIR exercise should stop in Bihar… If the government does not answer, we will raise questions inside and outside the House – AAP MP Sanjay Singh

A team of NDRF has been deployed in Prayagraj. The water level has been rising continuously for the past few days… The situation is under control. We have done area domination. The water level will rise some more in the coming days, but there is nothing to be worried about – NDRF inspector Anil Kumar

AAP leader Sanjay Singh says he raised ‘poll scam’ of SIR in Bihar, Trump’s ‘ceasefire’ claim at all-party meeting Source: PTI

INDIA bloc only for Lok Sabha polls, AAP contesting assembly polls on its own: Sanjay Singh Source: PTI

Chandan Kumar Mishra murder case: Bihar Police, in a joint operation, with the help of Kolkata Police and Kolkata STF, detained the main accused Taushif alias Badshah, from Kolkata. Along with this, Nishu Khan and 2 others have also been detained Source: ANI

Trump is eager to become the Sarpanch of the world. He has said 24-25 times that he has stopped the war. Now the time has come to give a message. This message should not be through sources, but through the Prime Minister – RJD leader Manoj Jha

Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC on speculations around Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray reportedly being at the same Mumbai hotel In a city like Mumbai, if you have Aaditya Thackeray and Devendra Fadnavis at the same venue, attending different programs, where is the speculation of a secret meeting? For all those who are suggesting, political circles are discussing a behind-the-scenes possibility, that is only possible if they meet. They haven’t even met. So, please stop this speculation.

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The first question is related to the security of the country and the manner in which the US President is repeatedly saying that he got the ceasefire done in the name of trade deal, so the Indian government should give a clarification on this. The Prime Minister should come to the House and give a statement, I will raise this matter. He is also talking about five jets being shot down which is not his job. I will raise it prominently on behalf of the Aam Aadmi Party in today’s (all party) meeting. The second thing is the bulldozer action in Delhi. After giving the Prime Minister’s guarantee card, the people of UP, Bihar, Purvanchal who used to run their lives by setting up small shops on carts, you have ruined them. I will raise this issue. More than 5,000 schools have been ordered to be closed in Uttar Pradesh. The plane crash, in which our own pilot is being blamed, that issue will also be raised. There is a big issue regarding Bihar elections, in which an election scam is happening openly, so that will also be raised – AAP MP Sanjay Singh

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath conducts aerial inspection of Chaudhary Charan Singh Kanwar Marg and Meerut-Muzaffarnagar road Source: ANI

Our agendas for the all party meeting are clear. Those involved in the Pahalgam terror attack have not been caught. We want the PM to directly answer our questions on this topic. Bihar Special Intensive Revision is also on our priority list… There are many topics that we have prioritised and we will discuss them today – Congress MP Pramod Tiwari

We want to go very deep into it, what is our loss – whether we had lost anything as far as our defence assets are concerned. We will also be raising farmers’ issues, trade talks that are going on, the Bihar SIR/voters list. All these issues will be raised in the meeting…I am from Kerala, so we will be focussing on many issues concerning Kerala also. Also, the saving of Nimisha Priya…we want her to be saved. So, we will ask the Government what steps have been taken in that matter – Kerala Congress MP K. Francis George

Union Ministers and BJP MPs JP Nadda, Kiren Rijiju, Arjun Ram Meghwal, L Murgan and others arrive for the all-party meeting ahead of the Monsoon session of Parliament that begins tomorrow, 21st July Source: ANI

All-party meeting ahead of the Monsoon session of Parliament to begin shortly. The Parliament session begins tomorrow, 21st July Source: ANI

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on INDIA alliance meeting Yesterday 24 parties came together and had a very positive meeting. Broadly four important issues have been identified and there are many more issues which we will work on. The security lapses responsible for the Pahalgam incident is the most important agenda and foreign policy failure after Operation Sindoor is an important issue. The third issue is the ongoing electoral system rigging in Bihar and the urgent need to restore full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. All 24 parties of India are going to work together in Parliament and the united INDIA alliance will give sleepless nights to the ruling party which has continuously made blunders after blunders.

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MoS and Republican Party of India (Athawale) MP Ramdas Athawale arrives for the all-party meeting ahead of the Monsoon session of Parliament that begins tomorrow, 21st July Source: ANI

AAP MPs Sanjay Singh and Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer arrive for the all-party meeting ahead of the Monsoon session of Parliament that begins tomorrow, 21st July Source: ANI

MoS and Apna Dal (S) MP Anupriya Patel arrives for the all-party meeting ahead of the Monsoon session of Parliament that begins tomorrow, 21st July Source: ANI

Health condition of 15-yr-old burn victim from Odisha stable, to be airlifted to Delhi for better treatment: AIIMS Bhubaneswar Source: PTI

Heavy rainfall triggers flood-like situation in Jodhpur

NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule and Revolutionary Socialist Party MP NK Premachandran arrive for the all-party meeting ahead of the Monsoon session of Parliament that begins tomorrow, 21st July Source: ANI

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi arrives for the all-party meeting ahead of the Monsoon session of Parliament that begins tomorrow, 21st July Source: ANI

Glad to have met Shri Venu Srinivasan Ji and Mr. Sudarshan Venu. I commend them for the effort to chronicle the beauty of Kutch and also encourage motorcyclists to go there – PM Modi on X

All parties have called for the all-party meeting today to run the House well. Government will answer the questions that will be raised. It is the responsibility of the Opposition to participate in the discussions. If they want to raise an issue, then the Government will deliberate on that. Speaker will deliberate. We believe that the House should function peacefully – MoS and Republican Party of India (Athawale) chief Ramdas Athawale

Kerala High Court has directed the courts not to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to issue orders. The High Court has issued special guidelines in this regard for judicial officers and others. The High Court has directed that cloud-based AI tools like ChatGPT should not be used to issue orders and action will be taken if the guidelines are violated. The guidelines also clarify that AI should not be used to reach conclusions or issue orders or judgments.

The High Court has directed that caution should be exercised as there is a possibility of errors while using AI tools. Proper training should be obtained in using AI tools. For this, one should attend a training program held at the Judicial Academy or the High Court. If AI tools are used, they should be approved only. There should be supervision at every stage of use. The High Court has also clarified that if any anomaly is noticed in the approved AI tools, the IT department of the High Court should be informed. This is the first time that a High Court has issued such an instruction in the country.

Source: ANI

India is developing a malaria vaccine candidate aimed at eradication by preventing infection, minimizing community transmission – statement Source: Reuters

Deputy Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly Dr. Numal Momin on CM Mamata Banerjee’s tweet Mamata Banerjee is giving a statement that is very much condemnable, and not a single Assamese person will support this statement. She wanted the coexistence of Bangladeshi infiltrators… That is not acceptable at any cost. She is a half-Hindu, which is why she is making such statements against Hindus. What did she want to prove…? She wanted to make Bengal, Assam, and the Northeast into an Islamic state… She never had sympathy for Hindus. In West Bengal, the Hindus are suffering a lot. Instead of commenting on Assam’s internal matter, she should concentrate on West Bengal.

Source: ANI

UP: Banaras Locomotive Works flags off 2500th electric engine, marking a new milestone in manufacturing

Five members of a family died by suicide at the rented house in Bavla by consuming a poisonous liquid. The reason behind their suicide is unknown. All of them are originally from Dholka.” The deceased include a man, Vipul Kanji Waghela (34), his wife Sonal (26) and their two daughters (11 and 05) and a son (08) – SP Ahmedabad Rural (Source: ANI)

Rahul Gandhi is speaking like LoP. Not the Leader of Opposition but the Leader of Pakistan Rahul Gandhi’s pernicious, toxic tweet clearly demonstrates that Rahul Gandhi has no trust in our Indian Armed Forces. The tweet clearly shows that Rahul Gandhi’s loyalty does not lie with India, and also Rahul Gandhi seems to be deriving a very sadistic pleasure in demeaning our brave defence personnel and defaming our nation. Rahul Gandhi currently got bail in a defamation case, allegedly for insulting the dignity of the Indian Army, and now he continues to ungratefully malign our armed forces. Rahul Gandhi is speaking like LoP. Not the Leader of Opposition but the Leader of Pakistan, peddling a very toxic pro-Pakistan narrative and tarnishing the image of India and our army, says BJP National Spokesperson CR Kesavan.

On the preparations made at Baba Siddhnath Temple in view of ‘Sawan’ month DM Alankrita Pandey says, “Medical camps have been set up, and all arrangements have been made. Police have been deployed for security.”

Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is playing a vital role in developing road infrastructure in the hilly areas of Pir Panjal region of Rajouri district

Prayagraj, UP: Drone visuals capture submerged riverside areas as the water levels of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers approach the danger mark

South Korea: Total death toll rises to 14, with 12 missing amid heavy rain.

A landslide occurred near Dewal Bridge at Samroli on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, resulting in the blockage of the upper tube towards Kashmir.

Hong Kong issues highest storm warning as typhoon Wipha approaches

Man suspected in Los Angeles car ramming charged with assault with a deadly weapon A 29-year-old man suspected of driving his car into a crowd outside a Hollywood nightclub in Los Angeles was arrested Saturday and charged with assault with a deadly weapon, police said.

The suspect, identified as Fernando Ramirez, was booked into custody and charged with assault, Los Angeles Police Department spokeswoman Rosario Cervantes told AFP.

Syria interior ministry says Sweida clashes have ‘halted’ Tribal fighters have been evacuated from Syria’s southern city of Sweida and violent clashes have ceased, the country’s interior ministry said late Saturday.

“After intensive efforts by the Ministry of Interior to implement the ceasefire agreement, following the deployment of its forces in the northern and western regions of Sweida Governorate, the city of Sweida was evacuated of all tribal fighters, and clashes within the city’s neighbourhoods were halted,” interior ministry spokesman Noureddine al-Baba said in a post on Telegram.

Rubio demands Syrian government forces intervene to prevent jihadist attacks

The Trump administration reviewed SpaceX’s government contracts after a feud between Trump and Musk: WSJ

US officials determined that most SpaceX contracts were critical to defence department and Nasa missions: WSJ

Five people missing in South Korean county of Gapyeong amid flood and heavy rains: Yonhap.

Do not support match that includes Pakistan, says EaseMyTrip EaseMyTrip releases an official statement- “Despite entering into a 5-year sponsorship agreement with the World Championship of Legends (WCL) two years ago, our stance has always been clear—EaseMyTrip will not be associated with or participate in any WCL match involving Pakistan. We proudly continue to support the India Champions and stand firmly by our team. However, as a matter of principle, we do not support or promote any match that includes Pakistan. This position was communicated unambiguously to the WCL team from the beginning. EaseMyTrip supports Team India, but will not engage in any match featuring Pakistan. Let’s bring the cup home. Bharat First. Always.”

It is a very competitive tournament… Last year we became a champion so we hope we perform well this time as well. The team is well-balanced… It’s a new kind of tournament for fans and we hope to entertain everyone… In the India vs England Test, Shubman Gill has performed very well. Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, and KL Rahul played exceptionally well. – Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina, on participating in the World Championship of Legends (WCL)

Uttar Pradesh: 1 Kanwar pilgrim dead, 3 injured in road accident in Sambhal One Kanwar pilgrim died while three others sustained injuries after their motorcycle collided with a tractor in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal district, police said.

The incident occurred in the Asmauli police station area when a group of Kanwariyas, heading towards Haridwar to collect Ganga water on Saturday, attempted to overtake on a narrow stretch of road leading to Urha and crashed into an oncoming tractor.

Speaking to media reporters, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Rajesh Kumar Srivastava said, “Some Kanwar pilgrims travelling by bike to Haridwar to collect Ganga water, overtook on a narrow path in the Asmauli police station area on the route to Urha, during which they collided with a tractor.”

ASP Kumar further added, “Three people are injured, and one has died. The deceased’s identity has been confirmed, and the body has been sent for postmortem. The injured have received primary treatment at Sambhal District Hospital. From here, they have been referred to Moradabad. Everyone has cooperated.”

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has issued a warning for Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula after two quakes — the larger with a magnitude of 7.4 — struck in the sea nearby on Sunday.

The larger quake was at a depth of 12 miles and was 89 miles east of the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, which has a population of 180,000, according to the US Geological Survey.

A few minutes earlier, a quake with a magnitude of 6.7 was recorded nearby.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued an alert for Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Sunday. USGS

The German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) indicated twin earthquakes of over 6.5 magnitude struck near the coast of Kamchatka, in Russia’s far east, early on Sunday.

It measured the quakes at 6.6 and 6.7 and the depth of both at 6 miles.

Measurements of earthquakes often vary in the first hours after they occur.

There were no immediate reports of casualties.

On Nov. 4, 1952, a magnitude 9.0 quake in Kamchatka caused damage but no reported deaths despite setting off many 30-foot waves in Hawaii.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre confirmed the region is under official tsunami threat following a massive 7.4-magnitude quake

Moscow: A tsunami warning has been issued for Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula after two powerful earthquakes struck off its eastern coast on Sunday.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the stronger quake measured 7.4 magnitude, struck at a depth of 20 kilometres (12 miles), and was located about 144 kilometres (89 miles) east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, a city of 180,000 residents. Just minutes earlier, a 6.7-magnitude tremor had been recorded in the same offshore region.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre (PTWC) initially warned of a potential for major tsunami waves, but later downgraded the alert before ultimately declaring the threat over.

Russia’s Emergencies Ministry also issued a tsunami warning following the second quake, advising residents in coastal areas to stay away from the shoreline as a precaution. However, officials reported no immediate casualties or structural damage, and said there were currently no plans for evacuation.

MOSCOW (AP) — The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no longer a danger of tsunami waves on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula after five powerful quakes — the largest with a magnitude of 7.4 — struck in the sea nearby on Sunday.

The largest quake was at a depth of 20 kilometers (12 miles) and was 144 kilometers (89 miles) east of the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, which has a population of 180,000, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Smaller — but still substantial — quakes were recorded before and after.

Three earthquakes, one with a magnitude of 7.4, recorded near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, capital of Russia’s Kamchatka region.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) says there is no longer a danger of tsunami waves on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula after three earthquakes – the larger with a magnitude of 7.4 – struck in the sea nearby.

The warning was issued earlier on Sunday after the quakes were recorded off the Pacific coast of Russia, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The epicentres of a series of earthquakes – the others measuring 6.7 and 5 – on Sunday were about 140km (87 miles) east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, capital of Russia’s Kamchatka region, which has a population of more than 160,000.

According to the USGS, the quakes hit the same area off the coast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky within 32 minutes.

The magnitude 7.4 earthquake was at a depth of 20km (12 miles). There were no immediate reports of casualties.

The PTWC initially said there was a danger of major tsunami waves but later downgraded its warning before finally saying the danger had passed.

Russia’s Emergencies Ministry also issued a tsunami warning following the second quake, urging residents of coastal settlements to stay away from the shore.

A separate tsunami watch issued for the state of Hawaii was later lifted.

Germany’s GFZ monitor also confirmed that at least one magnitude 6.7 earthquake was recorded off the east of Kamchatka region on Sunday. GFZ later updated it to magnitude 7.4.

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is located in the Kamchatka region, facing the Pacific, northeast of Japan and west of the US state of Alaska, across the Bering Sea.

The Kamchatka Peninsula is the meeting point of the Pacific and North American tectonic plates, making it a seismic hot zone. Since 1900, seven major earthquakes of magnitude 8.3 or higher have struck the area.

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On November 4, 1952, a magnitude 9 earthquake in Kamchatka caused damage, but no deaths were reported despite setting off 9.1-metre (30-foot) waves in Hawaii.