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In 2002, China began building the South-to-North Water Diversion Project to carry Yangtze water north; it now reportedly serves 185 million people, but displaced at least 330,000- In 1949, Australia began building the Snowy Mountains Scheme to redirect alpine rivers; 25 years later, it had 16 dams and 145 km of tunnels
- India doubles down on strategic manufacturing--from semiconductors to hydrogen trains: Finmin Report
- In 1903, a woman inventor faced delays as the driver was forced to get out of the car to clean off windshield due to the snow and she created the first-ever windshield wiper: How Mary Anderson changed the world?In 1903, a woman inventor faced delays as the driver was forced to get out of the car to clean off windshield due to snow and she created t...30 Jul, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
- West Bengal to serve eggs separately as ISKCON cooks mid-day mealsWest Bengal will serve eggs separately in state-run schools as part of mid-day meals starting August 1. The state government is also adopti...30 Jul, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
- Delhi Lakshmi Yojana: Rs 2,500 monthly aid for women approved, eligibility criteria detailedDelhi's cabinet approved the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, providing Rs 2,500 monthly to eligible women. The first installment will be released on ...29 Jul, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
- In the 1970s, Roxanne Quimby raised twins in a Maine cabin without electricity or running water; after building Burt’s Bees, her family donated 87,500 acres and $20 millionAn artist named Roxanne Quimby moved to Maine and lived simply in the woods. She co-founded Burt's Bees, which became a successful natural ...29 Jul, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
- Delhi Lakshmi Yojana eligibility: Check who can apply for Rs 2,500 monthly aid, who will not qualify and registration starting dateWho is eligible for Delhi Lakshmi Yojana: Delhi cabinet has approved the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, a scheme promising Rs 2,500 per month to eli...29 Jul, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- India's AI boom is rewarding engineers more than codersIndia's AI and manufacturing push is reshaping job market, with engineers, technical support professionals and infrastructure roles seeing ...29 Jul, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
- Australia built an A$187,000 electric fence across wild horse country; inside lies an endangered alpine wetland supporting three threatened animalsAn electric fence protects a rare alpine wetland in Australia's Kosciuszko National Park. This small area is home to three threatened nativ...28 Jul, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
- Solar power curtailment of 8133 GWh in April-June this year: GovtIndia experienced significant solar power curtailment due to grid limitations. The PM Surya Ghar scheme has seen widespread applications an...28 Jul, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
- Alternate fuel penetration in Indian CV industry to touch 40-45% by FY30: ICRAThe rise in EV penetration in the commercial vehicles (CV) industry is led primarily by the bus segment within the M&HCV (medium and heavy ...27 Jul, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
- India needs 86 GW additional thermal power by FY36, 64 GW under works: GovtIndia requires 86,440 MW of new thermal power capacity by 2035-36. Over 63,000 MW of this capacity is currently under implementation. Trans...27 Jul, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
- India begins to China-proof its infra push after the TBM shockIndia is accelerating efforts to localise mining and construction equipment manufacturing after Chinese export delays disrupted supplies of...27 Jul, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
- In 1948, America built Mud Mountain Dam for flood control; decades later, a $112 million facility was designed to carry 1.2 million fish around it annuallyThe Mud Mountain Dam serves as a crucial flood prevention structure, shielding communities downstream from severe weather. Yet, its constru...25 Jul, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
- Owning an ecosystem is sometimes the better approach: 21 stocks from the energy ecosystem, 9 with upside potential of over 13%Faced with a rising sector, the instinct is to find the best stock in it. The single name that will best ride the wave. In an ecosystem lik...22 Jul, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
- Subsidy deadline may be extended for electric-two-wheelers; PM E-Drive scheme needs more fundsThe Ministry of Heavy Industries is considering extending subsidies for domestically manufactured electric two-wheelers beyond the current ...22 Jul, 2026, 08.42 AM IST
- India's renewable energy installed capacity reaches 288.58 GW from 76.38 GW in 2014: Shripad NaikRenewable energy capacity grew significantly from 2014 to 2026. Solar and wind power form the largest portions of this installed capacity. ...21 Jul, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
- Britain's new Prime Minister to cut taxes on electricity billsThe new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will cut taxes on electricity bills. This move aims to ease the ongoing cost-of-living crisis f...21 Jul, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
- Assam plans Rs 77,353 crore investment to generate 8,457 MW power, aims to become energy-surplus stateAssam plans a significant investment exceeding Rs 77,353 crore for power generation projects. This ambitious plan aims to boost the state's...17 Jul, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
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