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SC proposes no fuel for uninsured vehicles, seeks tech-driven road safety overhaulThe Supreme Court has directed the Centre to design a pilot project denying fuel to uninsured vehicles. This initiative aims to improve roa...- North America once had 400 million beavers, nearly wiped out by the 1900s; they are now helping shield wildfire-prone stream corridors in northeastern Washington from flamesBeavers, once a dominant presence in North America, shaped resilient ecosystems that thrived as they created vast wetland habitats. Their n...
- Betwa river crossing: Why these MP students risk their lives every day to attend schoolChildren in Kakraua village risk their lives daily crossing a check dam to reach school. This dangerous shortcut significantly reduces thei...
- Jantar Mantar Noida teen protester's mother forced to flee, shift homes thrice after death threats over PM Modi protest videoA teenage girl and her mother from Noida have faced repeated relocations as a result of ongoing threats. Following alarming rape and death ...
- Centre mulling patient safety framework for dental implantsIndia's government is considering a national regulatory framework for dental implants. This action follows concerns raised about unregulate...
- Emergency action plans updated for 735 of 6,598 specified dams: CentreEmergency action plans are updated for 735 of 6,598 specified dams nationwide. Maharashtra has the most dams, with 65 having updated emerge...
- Hunger, hostility: Ceuta migrants return home after Europe dream turns into nightmareMany migrants are returning to Morocco after crossing into Ceuta this week. Hunger and shattered expectations drove their decision to aband...
- “India has a different rulebook”: Polish woman’s 15-point list on life in India sparks reactionsA Polish woman shared fifteen observations about adapting to everyday Indian life online. She noted changes in her behavior, like eating st...
- Parts of Kerala received over 300 mm rainfall on Aug 1: KSDMAKerala experienced significant rainfall, with some areas receiving up to 320 mm. Waterlogging affected roads and low-lying regions across s...
- Kerala weather, August 2: Is your district on the orange alert list? Check latest IMD forecast, exam updatesKerala weather, August 2: Kerala faces an orange alert for very heavy rainfall and thunderstorms on August 2. Authorities issued safety adv...
- Trump admin pushes tougher English rules for Mexican train crews crossing into USThe Trump administration's latest initiative focuses on improving policies for Mexican train crews by mandating that they grasp key safety ...
- In 1949, Australia began building the Snowy Mountains Scheme to redirect alpine rivers; 25 years later, it had 16 dams and 145 km of tunnelsAustralia's Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme began in 1949 to address power shortages. This ambitious project involved diverting river...
- In 1910, Beavers nearly disappeared from the US. Today they are reshaping rivers againNorth America's beaver population faced near extinction due to the fur trade. Fashion changes and conservation efforts allowed their number...
- In Istanbul, commuter trains run 60 meters beneath the sea through the deepest immersed tunnel ever sunk, the first rail link joining Europe and Asia under the BosphorusIstanbul's Marmaray Tunnel serves as a vital link between Europe and Asia, effectively slashing commute times for thousands. This remarkabl...
- Odisha government orders evacuation as over 1 lakh people hit by floodsOdisha launched a massive evacuation drive for over one lakh flood-affected people. Rescue and relief operations are underway in four north...
- Gujarat reservoirs 54% full after widespread rainfallGujarat's 207 reservoirs currently hold 54% of their total storage capacity. This figure is lower than the 61% recorded on July 27 last yea...
- Arunachal won't rush Siang dam study amid China's Medog projectArunachal Pradesh will not rush the Siang hydropower project's pre-feasibility study. Chief Minister Pema Khandu seeks a balanced approach,...
- 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...
- Jammu and Kashmir: Vaishno Devi Yatra resumes after six-day weather-induced suspension; authorities declare track "safe for pilgrims"Pilgrims have been advised to follow the directions of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board and security agencies, adhere to safety advi...
- Nashik district floods: Godavari crosses danger mark, 210 people shifted to safer areasNashik district floods: The Godavari river crossed the danger mark in Nashik after heavy rainfall and water discharge from the Gangapur dam...
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