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India's future nuclear fleet may need 5,400 tonnes uranium annually; domestic supply meets about 30%: Parliamentary panelIndia’s nuclear expansion could sharply raise uranium demand, with PHWRs alone expected to require around 5,400 tonnes of uranium oxide ann...
Kanwar Yatra 2026: Gurugram traffic advisory issued; check routes to avoid, diversions and travel guidelines for commutersIn response to the increasing influx of Kanwariyas, authorities have ramped up security and implemented extensive traffic management measur...
Aluminium foil to remove rust from exhaust fan: How to use this simple DIY hack safelyUsing aluminum foil is an effective trick to eliminate light rust from exhaust fan surfaces. This method works well on unpainted steel and ...
In 2019, scientists tested a diaper-like superabsorbent polymer in lab-made asphalt samples; the water-storing material cooled the specimens by up to 12°CResearchers from China have pioneered a groundbreaking asphalt composite integrated with superabsorbent polymers aimed at cooling city envi...
IIT Guwahati develops 'E-Eye' for rapid detection of Cancer-causing heavy metals and other toxicantsIIT Guwahati researchers have developed an innovative optical sensing device for detecting water toxicants. This portable E-Eye device offe...
162 roads closed in Himachal Pradesh; Meteorological department issues orange alert for heavy rain on August 10, 11Himachal Pradesh grapples with 162 road closures and infrastructure damage from recent heavy rains. An orange alert warns of further heavy ...
Delhi rain floods streets, disrupts traffic; locals use makeshift raft to ferry school childrenHeavy rainfall lashed New Delhi, resulting in extensive waterlogging and major traffic disruptions throughout the city. Low-lying areas, pa...
Mysterious well in Gujarat’s Morbi keeps producing strange waves without earthquake; locals gather to witness the unusual phenomenonIn Morbi district, Gujarat, a newly built well is captivating locals with its ongoing ripples and water waves. Authorities speculate that t...
Monsoon disruption in Uttarakhand: Gangotri, Yamunotri routes hit by landslides; Asan Barrage opens gatesThe Gangotri and Yamunotri National Highways were blocked due to road obstruction and continuous rockfall in Uttarkashi. Meanwhile, authori...
Forget baking soda and vinegar; this shower cleaning trick tackles stubborn limescale better and restores water pressureShowerheads often suffer from reduced water flow due to mineral deposits forming in their tiny holes. To combat this issue, citric acid is ...
Austria hits record temperature, Hungary curbs power use as Europe feels the heatAustria recorded its highest temperature ever as a severe heatwave grips Europe. Hungarians reduced power use to ease grid pressure amid a ...
India's data centre capacity rises over four-fold to 1,575 MW as AI demand accelerates: GovtSince 2020, India's data centre capacity has surged fourfold to around 1,575 MW. This impressive growth stems largely from rising needs in ...
Heavy rains lash Kerala: 25 dead, 4 missing, 10 injured; 'red alert' in 8 districtsKerala faces severe flooding after heavy rains since August 1. Twenty-five lives have been lost and thousands displaced to relief camps. Hu...
Hungary PM Magyar flags 'critical' days ahead with looming nuclear shutdownHungary faces a critical five days as the Danube's low levels force its nuclear plant shutdown. The Paks power plant will cease generation ...
Karnataka resumes Cauvery water release as Kabini fills; CM pitches Mekedatu project as long term solutionKarnataka has begun releasing Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu following heavy rainfall. Increased inflows into the Kabini reservoir eased press...
China completes world's largest 582-tonne superconducting magnet for 'Artificial Sun'China has completed a massive superconducting magnet for its artificial sun program. This giant magnet is crucial for containing superheate...
NTPC to set aside Rs 16,70,000 crore for capex over next 11 years; focuses on nuclear power, renewables and battery storage, eyes 250 GW capacity by 2037NTPC is setting ambitious goals with a proposed investment of ₹16.68 lakh crore over the next eleven years. By 2037, the company aims to ne...
NPCIL invites bids for engineering, 3D design of Bharat Small ReactorsThe Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd is on the lookout for expert consultants to assist with both plant engineering and 3D modelling ...
NPCIL gets sole proposal from Hindalco for Bharat Small ReactorsApart from the Aditya Birla Group company, Jindal Steel, Tata Power and Reliance Industries had also initially sought tentative project doc...
India aims to ready five small nuclear reactors by 2033India plans to build at least five small modular reactors by 2033. These reactors will broaden nuclear power use and reduce coal reliance. ...