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Venezuela earthquake: Overseas aid arrives after tremors kill at least 235Venezuela earthquake news: Country grapples with devastating aftershocks as the death toll from twin earthquakes tragically climbs to at le...26 Jun, 2026, 12.51 PM IST- Venezuela Earthquake: 'Devastating no. of deaths, early reports not good', Trump says US willing to helpPresident Donald Trump expressed deep concern over twin earthquakes in Venezuela, reporting a devastating loss of life. He pledged U.S. ass...25 Jun, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
- Critical minerals, strategic stakes: Inside India's bid to break China's supply chain strangleholdIndia and the US have inked a pact to secure critical mineral supplies, bolstering a broader Quad initiative aiming to invest $20 billion i...22 Jun, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
- In 1988, cargo ships accidentally brought zebra mussels to the US in their ballast water, and they devastated the Great Lakes, but a 2026 study finds that after 20 years in Kansas lakes, they barely changed the fish or the waterA new study reveals that zebra mussel invasions in Kansas reservoirs over two decades have had minimal impact on water quality and fish pop...19 Jun, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- 15-million-year-old Asura Hadda (demon bones) found in Odisha's Baripada during college field trip. Here's everything we knowAncient marine fossils, locally called 'Asura Hadda', have been found in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district. These 15-million-year-old discoverie...18 Jun, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
- In 1967, an archaeologist’s spade bit into volcanic ash on Santorini, and Akrotiri emerged like a Bronze Age time capsuleAn extraordinary archaeological discovery in Akrotiri, Santorini, has unveiled a hidden prehistoric metropolis. Entombed under layers of vo...09 Jun, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
- Arunachal's Tawang on alert over threat of Glacial Lake Outburst FloodConcerns rise in Arunachal Pradesh over a possible Glacial Lake Outburst Flood in Tawang district. Authorities are enhancing preparedness m...08 Jun, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
- SC constitutes high-powered panel to re-examine Aravalli definitionThe Supreme Court has formed a special committee to review the Centre's report on the Aravalli hills. This panel will examine the definitio...04 Jun, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
- Tamil Nadu geology, mining dept to conduct enhanced drone inspection to find illegal miningTamil Nadu's Geology and Mining Department to use advanced drones for quarry inspections. This follows recent physical checks that uncovere...03 Jun, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
- SC forms high-powered expert panel to re-examine Aravalli definitionThe Supreme Court has formed a high-powered committee to review the Centre's report on the Aravalli hills. This panel will conduct an indep...03 Jun, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
- Kerala: Newly elected MLAs administered oath of officeIn an event marking the start of the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly, newly elected legislators swore their oaths on May 21. The oath-taki...21 May, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
- Kerala Cabinet full list: CM Satheesan to handle Finance, Ramesh Chennithala gets Home portfolioKerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar has approved the portfolio allocation for the new UDF government, led by Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan. S...20 May, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
- Floodwaters tore through Central Texas and revealed 15 hidden treasures buried in the ground for over 100 million yearsA recent flood in Central Texas unearthed ancient dinosaur footprints, estimated to be 110-115 million years old, along Sandy Creek. These ...12 May, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
- IIT Kharagpur launches Vikram Sodhi Centre of Excellence AI centre to transform mining operations across IndiaIIT Kharagpur has launched the Vikram Sodhi Centre of Excellence for AI-Enabled Geological & Mining Systems, funded by a Rs 15 crore commit...20 Apr, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
- Goa govt earns Rs 129 crore as stamp duty from renewal of mining leases"There are 42 such leases of which seven were issued notices," the official said, adding that five of them have paid the duty.28 Feb, 2013, 10.55 AM IST
- Mining firms in Goa asked to give details of daily operationsThe Mines and Geology Department in Goa has issued orders to the mining firms in the state to provide details of their daily operations, th...18 Apr, 2012, 11.24 AM IST
- Illegal mining case: Two officials quizzed by Goa Crime BranchThe Goa Crime Branch has questioned Chief Wildlife Warden and state Transport Director in connection with an illegal mining case.26 Jul, 2011, 11.58 AM IST
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