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Trump says renewed attacks on Iran 'highly unlikely' if talks show progressUS President Donald Trump has said renewed military action against Iran is highly unlikely if Tehran agrees to a strong nuclear deal and th...09 Nov, 2026, 06.42 AM IST- Playing teenpatti this Diwali? Why Warren Buffett played bridge while Charlie Munger played pokerAs families gather for teenpatti this Diwali, legendary investors Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger credited card games like bridge and pok...08 Nov, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
- In 2020, Miami sank 73 concrete sections from the SW 1st Street Bridge to create an artificial reef; the pieces now provide habitat 8 feet above the seabedIn an innovative environmental move, Miami-Dade County has submerged sections of a demolished bridge to form artificial reefs. This effort ...07 Nov, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- HCC Q2 profit slumps 53% to Rs 22 croreHindustan Construction Company reported a decline in consolidated net profit for the September quarter of FY27. Income and expenses also sa...06 Nov, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- Floods swamp the arid Southwest, forcing evacuations and altering US Election Day plansHeavy rainfall resulted in significant flooding across the Southwest, impacting residents and prompting numerous evacuations. Emergency ser...03 Nov, 2026, 07.02 AM IST
- Kauai flood warning: Hanalei refuge area offers a safe place to shelter but no food, water or medical care; what residents need to know to takeResidents of Kauaʻi experienced significant travel disruptions and continued risks from floodwaters after heavy rainfall occurred. A flash ...01 Nov, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
- London once built a pedestrian bridge that twisted like a corkscrew to clear the canal for boats; the unusual crossing was later removed in 2013The Helix Bridge, a marvel of engineering with its twisting and retracting design, became an iconic visual landmark connecting Paddington B...01 Nov, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
- London once built a pedestrian bridge that twisted like a corkscrew to clear the canal for boats; the unusual crossing was later removed in 2013The Helix Bridge, a unique structure in London known for its twisting design to facilitate boat traffic, faced high maintenance challenges ...01 Nov, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
- In 1905, a transporter bridge opened across England’s River Mersey, carrying up to 300 passengers and horse-drawn wagons in 2½ minutesThe Widnes–Runcorn Transporter Bridge was officially opened in 1905, introducing a groundbreaking means of crossing the River Mersey. This ...31 Oct, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- In 2004, London built a bridge that curls itself into a circle instead of lifting; eight connected sections fold away to let boats throughThe Rolling Bridge in Paddington Basin redefines traditional bridge architecture by transforming into a circular form. Completed in 2004 by...31 Oct, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
- In 1887, Michigan began building a railway bridge that could open in different ways for passing ships; three bridge designs worked together in one crossingThe Sault Ste. Marie International Railroad Bridge, completed in 1887, features a combination of four bridge designs. This structure was up...31 Oct, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
- 80 feet above ground, 3 railway lines below: Nagpur Metro's 257-metre bridge uses construction technique that eliminates the need for scaffoldingNagpur Metro is constructing a 257-metre-long elevated bridge nearly 80 feet above railway tracks at Uppalwadi as part of its Phase-II expa...31 Oct, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
- In 1835, Maryland built a curved railway bridge from 63,000 tons of granite - critics thought it would collapse, but trains still cross it todayThe Thomas Viaduct, completed in 1835, stands as a testament to innovation in American railway engineering. Built with 63,000 tons of grani...30 Oct, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
- The age of pirates isn't over: Modern-day Somali raiders are hijacking oil tankers, holding sailors hostage and demanding millions in ransomOn April 21, 2026, armed men hijacked the Honour 25, a diesel tanker, in a swift attack. The crew was held hostage on board, with a ransom ...29 Oct, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
- In 1905, Minnesota opened a transporter bridge with a suspended gondola; the platform carried people, streetcars, and vehicles across Duluth’s harbor canalIn February 1905, the Duluth Aerial Ferry Bridge debuted to facilitate travel over a challenging sandbar. This innovative structure enabled...29 Oct, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
- Kyiv plans to build water crossings as Russia escalates bridge strikesRussia has significantly stepped up its strikes on logistics in and around Kyiv in recent months, and in October it struck bridges, disrupt...27 Oct, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
- In 2019, New York deployed 4.5 million pounds of retired Mill Basin Drawbridge materials at Hempstead Reef off Long Island’s South Shore, adding to the artificial reefThe Mill Basin Drawbridge has been intentionally submerged at Hempstead Reef to create a habitat for marine life. Research suggests that wh...24 Oct, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
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