The day’s top headlines: A powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake jolted Taiwan today, causing buildings to sway in the capital Taipei. Rescue operations are underway, and casualties are being reported.
Moving to election news now, it’s the final phase of polling in 59 seats spread across 8 states and Union Territories. All eyes will be on Varanasi, where PM Modi is seeking re-election. Campaigning reached a crescendo in the past few days.
Other major developments: India launched an advanced earth observation satellite and nine customer satellites onboard its Polar rocket, adding to its commercial space launches.
In sports, Chennai Super Kings pulled off an emphatic 6-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL. Faf du Plessis top scored with an unbeaten 96 as MS Dhoni’s team continued their unbeaten run.
Coming to global headlines, scientists reconstruct the face of an ancient human ancestor nicknamed ‘Dragon Man’ – shedding light on a species that lived earlier than Neanderthals.
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