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India to host BRICS Environment Working Group meetings on August 17-18India will host the 12th BRICS Environment Ministers Meeting in New Delhi on August 18. Senior officers will meet on August 17 to discuss e...
In 1976, USACE made a landmark decision to block development that threatened Marco Island's mangrove wetlands. 6 years later, Deltona handed Florida 15,000 acres of habitat and received 160 acres of industrial land in returnIn 1976, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) refused to approve a major dredge-and-fill project proposed by the Deltona Corporation on...
Andaman admin seeks firms to explore feasibility of AI data centre in Great NicobarThe Andaman and Nicobar administration seeks private companies for green AI data centres. Companies can explore feasibility for facilities ...
India's green bonds find footing as stable 'greenium' underscores investor appetiteInsurers in India are showing significant interest in sovereign green bonds, aiding in the establishment of a substantial greenium. With ma...
One tonne of end-of-life mobile phones can hold traces of gold, silver, copper, platinum and palladium; researchers measured up to about 141 grams of gold aloneOld cell phones are often overlooked treasure troves, holding remarkable amounts of precious metals such as gold and silver. In fact, a met...
PM, Shah must respond on reports of Chinese aggression in Arunachal Pradesh, loss of territory: Mallikarjun KhargeCongress leaders demand answers from Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah. They question reports of Chinese troops restricting Indian...
Technocraft Ventures shares make strong debut, list at 34% premiumTechnocraft Ventures made a remarkable debut on Dalal Street, soaring by 34% on its first day. The IPO drew significant interest, particula...
In 2024, passengers endured 3.5 hours inside a Boeing 777 without air conditioning while it sat on the Athens tarmac. The incident revealed how little aviation law specifically protects travelers from extreme cabin temperaturesBoeing 777 Athens heat incident: A flight delay in Athens turned into a dire situation for passengers aboard a Boeing 777, who endured swel...
Marine heatwaves a growing threat to physical, mental health of humans: ResearchersMarine heatwaves are having a growing impact on human health in multiple ways. These extreme temperatures can exacerbate storms and raise c...
France Heatwave Shock: What’s really driving the €15 billion economic toll?France faces enormous economic costs from ongoing summer heatwaves and drought. These combined direct and indirect losses are estimated bet...
Life certificate submission for NRI pensioners: BPS seeks email facility for overseas central government pensionersOverseas pensioners encounter challenges when submitting digital life certificates due to issues with authentication and internet connectiv...
Technocraft Ventures IPO allotment likely today, GMP signals over 12% listing gain. How to check statusThe Rs 251.88-crore Technocraft Ventures IPO received strong investor interest, with its GMP rising to around 12.74% from 11% earlier, sign...
Latin America used a 30-year mine closure as an unexpected environmental reset; the result transformed the abandoned mining area, allowing vegetation and wildlife to reclaim areas once dominated by extractionSerra Pelada is back in the gold mining conversation, more than three decades after Brazil shut down its legendary open-pit operation. The ...
NASA invites ISRO to join Moon Base programme as India, US deepen space cooperationIndia has been invited to join NASA's Moon Base program. Discussions focused on expanding civil and commercial space cooperation. Both nati...
Memphis AI data center fuels pollution fight in Black neighborhoodThe stench of rotten eggs and burning debris fills the air in Boxtown, a predominantly Black neighborhood in Memphis. Teenager Jasmine Bern...
Iran says Hormuz transit fee details not under discussion in Oman talksIran is not currently discussing details of possible transit fees with Oman as the two countries negotiate a new shipping route through the...
New Hormuz security mechanisms developed with Oman: Iran's Foreign Ministry, says US violations block safe waterwayIran and Oman are developing new mechanisms to monitor shipping safety through the Strait of Hormuz. Discussions between Tehran and Muscat ...