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19 injured after train and coach collide at France's channel tunnel terminalA collision occurred between a freight train and a coach in Coquelles, northern France. At least 19 individuals sustained injuries, but non...
How did ancient Roman engineers make water flow uphill? The ingenious technology behind their aqueductsRoman engineers had advanced water transport systems, including aqueducts and inverted siphons, to navigate challenging terrains. By levera...
Apples, cherries, dry fruits & handicrafts from Kashmir to reach Delhi & Mumbai faster? How Chenab Rail Bridge, Anji Khad Bridge & 272-km all-weather rail link are changing trade & travelThe Chenab Rail Bridge and Anji Khad Bridge have strengthened rail connectivity between Kashmir and the rest of India through the 272-km Ud...
In 2018, China opened a crossing linking Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Macao with bridges and an undersea tunnel; the design avoided blocking major shipping lanes and airport flight pathsThe Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge spans an impressive 55 kilometers, seamlessly linking three bustling cities. Its highlight is a remarkabl...
In 1998, Karl Bushby left Chile to walk home, and 28 years later, a Channel tunnel refusal stalled him; French approval may now let him swim homeAfter an incredible 28-year trek spanning four continents and covering 36,000 miles, Karl Bushby's epic journey is approaching its conclusi...
In talks with Putin, Modi raises safety of Indians in Black SeaPrime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the safety of Indian seafarers in the Black Sea and India’s rea...
'Confident people-to-people ties will grow with Russian translation of Thirukkural': PM Modi as he gifts sacred Tamil scripture to PutinPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed confidence that people-to-people ties between India and Russia will grow further with the ...
BRICS Summit 2026 Delhi traffic advisory: 22 diversion points, 35+ roads regulated; check airport, railway routes and moreDelhi Traffic Police has announced extensive traffic restrictions and diversions for the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit, scheduled at Bharat Ma...
Scientists find California blackworms have an unexpected advantage in tight spaces: The worms escape narrow channels faster than wider ones, a finding that could influence the design of soft robotsCalifornia blackworms have been observed skillfully traversing narrow channels, showing superior navigation compared to wider ones. The con...
Balochistan Liberation Army claims 25 Pakistani soldiers killed in dual attacks, releases video footageThe Balochistan Liberation Army claimed two attacks in Pakistan's Balochistan province. Fighters ambushed a military convoy, destroying two...
China exerts tight grip on information after floodsDeadly floods killed hundreds along the China-Nepal border, leaving thousands missing. China tightly controls information, limiting media a...
Sri Lanka arrests ex-president Mahinda Rajapaksa's son over Airbus dealLawmaker Namal Rajapaksa was arrested Friday in a corruption probe. The investigation concerns a 2013 Airbus aircraft purchase deal. Former...
Nepal flood rescue: WhatsApp group of engineers guides search for survivors in buried hydropower tunnelsExperts use a WhatsApp group to guide rescue workers searching devastated hydropower plant tunnels. They seek survivors trapped inside tunn...
Nepal Flash Flood LIVE Updates: At least 1,252 dead, 3,916 missing as rescue efforts enter eighth dayNepal Flash Floods News Updates: Nepal and China continued rescue efforts on Tuesday as Nepal’s flood death toll rose above 1,000 and nearl...
Nepal floods expose risks to hydropower in a warming HimalayasNepal’s devastating floods have damaged hydropower plants, roads, bridges and essential infrastructure, knocking out about 10% of the count...
In 1996, architects in Harare built a shopping mall modeled on termite mounds; its passive chimney vents kept the interior cool using 90% less energyConstructed in 1996, Harare's Eastgate Center exemplifies innovative design by mimicking the cooling attributes of termite mounds. This vis...
Nepal resumes flood rescue as thousands still missing; finance minister seeks $4-5 bn for rebuildingNepal resumed search efforts after a weather delay, seeking foreign technical assistance. Hundreds died and nearly three thousand people re...
Trump's Gaza plan hinges on Hamas disarmament, Israeli withdrawalsIn his latest Gaza initiative, Donald Trump has outlined a plan demanding Hamas disarmament to facilitate Israeli troop withdrawal. This pr...
Perilous migrant route to BritainAccording to the French authorities, 31,500 people attempted to leave for Britain since the start of the year with 7,800 of those rescued a...
- UK to sell right to run London-Channel Tunnel link
The British government says it is selling the right to operate the high-speed rail line from London to the Channel Tunnel.