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New York crushed 5,000 discarded school toilets and lowered the porcelain into Jamaica Bay, creating foundations for new oyster reefsNew York City recycled nearly five thousand old toilets from public schools. This discarded porcelain became part of new oyster reef founda...04 Aug, 2026, 04.32 PM IST- Peasants' group KMSS blames 'coal mafia nexus' for Assam floods, seeks CBI probeA peasants' group alleges devastating floods in Assam are man-made. They claim illegal mining in bordering regions created artificial reser...03 Aug, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
- Assam govt starts direct cash transfer for 75,000 flood-affected families across four districtsThe Government of Assam has initiated the first tranche of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for nearly 75,000 eligible flood-affected families...03 Aug, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
- In 2012, a 23-year-old dancer Rose Metcalf used her earring to help save 400 people as Costa Concordia sank on her first day at workRose Metcalf was just 23 and on her first day at work aboard the Costa Concordia when the ship began sinking. As panic spread, she helped g...02 Aug, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
- As Assam battles floods, Himanta says people must decide if they need Modi's presence or supportAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma questioned the necessity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's physical presence. He stated that the g...31 Jul, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
- Who is José Flores Flores? The 119-year-old Costa Rican from a 'Blue Zone' who could become the world's oldest living personJosé Flores Flores, a Costa Rican farmer, celebrated his 119th birthday on July 11. His family is seeking international validation for his ...31 Jul, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
- 'Americans eating like': Rynair mocks US eating habits, shares viral video of a girl dipping butter in cola drinkAn Irish airline's social media post about an American eating butter with cola has gone viral. The unusual food combination and the airline...28 Jul, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
- In 1814, London witnessed beer flood after wooden vats of fermenting porter burst, triggering one of world's strangest industrial disastersLondon Beer Flood: A massive beer vat burst at a London brewery on 17 October 1814, unleashing a huge wave of porter through nearby streets...26 Jul, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
- Relief distribution underway in Palghar for flood victims; Rs 32 lakh disbursed to kin of deceasedAccording to an official release, surveys were conducted, disaster management, agriculture, animal husbandry, public works, and electricity...25 Jul, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
- PM Modi reviews Assam flood situation as death toll rises to 62; assures Centre's full supportPrime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the critical Assam flood situation on Saturday. He spoke with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma abou...25 Jul, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
- Heavy rains swell rivers in J&KIntermittent rainfall has swollen rivers and streams, triggering a flood scare across Jammu and Kashmir. The Srinagar-Jammu highway remains...25 Jul, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
- Himachal Pradesh: 121 roads shut; heavy to very heavy rain predictedThe India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rain in parts of Himachal Pradesh from July 27 to 29...24 Jul, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
- Manager's green Teams status causing workplace anxiety? Employee shares 3 ways to overcome fearA corporate professional, Avik Roy, discussed workplace anxiety caused by a manager's online presence. He explained how seeing his manager'...24 Jul, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
- Incessant rains displace 38,000 in Gujarat; Army, NDRF roped in for rescue opsGujarat continues to face severe flooding for a third consecutive day. Thousands of people have been relocated to safer places and many oth...24 Jul, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
- Bandhan Bank employee from Valsad records video showing floodwater rising to his neck in Gujarat; district saw over 1,100 mm rain in 16 hoursA Bandhan Bank employee from Valsad, Gujarat has shared a video showing neck-deep floodwater outside his home, capturing the scale of flood...24 Jul, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
- Regulator warns insurers against deep discounts on fire risk coverThe insurance regulator has flagged aggressive underpricing in fire insurance, with discounts of up to 99% on large industrial risks, warni...24 Jul, 2026, 01.23 AM IST
- Nagaland releases Rs 70 lakh ex-gratia for landslide victims in Mon district after July 2026 floodsNagaland government released Rs 70 lakhs ex-gratia and relief for flood and landslide victims. The Chief Minister also provided Rs 10 lakhs...22 Jul, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
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