Explainer: The Hormuz digital chokepoint - How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?The narrow waterway, already a chokepoint for global oil shipments, is equally vital for the digital world. Several fibre-optic cables snak...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?Iran has highlighted the vulnerability of submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz. These vital undersea links carry 99% of global internet...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
The Hormuz digital chokepoint: Where oil, war and the internet collideIran has highlighted the vulnerability of submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz. These vital undersea links carry 99% of global internet...
28 Apr, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
Lightning Strikes Have Patterns, and They Are More Predictable Than You ThinkForget the myth, lightning can strike the same spot repeatedly. Science reveals this phenomenon happens because electricity seeks the easie...
23 Feb, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Severe thunderstorm warning for Texas, Oklahoma: Flash floods, tornado threat loom as massive storms sweep Southern PlainsA severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for central Brewster County, Texas on October 24, 2025. The National Weather Service has issued ...
25 Oct, 2025, 08.09 AM IST
North Texas under severe thunderstorm watch through Sunday evening, safety guidelines issuedNational Weather Service issues severe thunderstorm watch for 14 North Texas counties until 10 p.m. Sunday, September 21. Dallas, Tarrant, ...
22 Sep, 2025, 06.16 AM IST
Severe thunderstorm warning for two Texas counties after deadly flash flood killed 135. Here's what you can doWeeks after deadly flash flood in Texas killed around 135 people, a severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Wise and Jack counties ...
04 Aug, 2025, 04.58 PM IST
Scientists uncover a sky monster; lightning megaflash so massive it spanned hundreds of miles and 5 US statesIn 2017, a megaflash stretching 829 kilometers, from Texas to Missouri, set a new world record for lightning length. Advanced satellite tec...
01 Aug, 2025, 10.22 AM IST
Pre-monsoon showers lash Odisha in relief from scorching heat, more rain on cardsOdisha experiences relief from intense heat due to pre-monsoon showers. The IMD forecasts heavy rain and thunderstorms across the state unt...
24 May, 2025, 09.05 PM IST
Lockheed Martin completes F35B's flight tests with new long-range missilesLockheed Martin successfully completed an initial flight test that integrated the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) system onto the F-35...
04 Mar, 2025, 09.14 PM IST
Climate change causing more frequent and deadly lightning strikes: ScientistsScientists highlight the link between climate change and the rise in lightning strikes in India, with recent incidents claiming many lives....
13 Jul, 2024, 08.25 PM IST
12 must-have Apple Accessories under Rs.5000 to enhance your everyday lifeHere are various Apple accessories under Rs.5000 that can be used to enhance everyday life. These accessories range from cases and covers t...
13 Mar, 2023, 12.34 PM IST
Fierce fight between mongoose and cobra, video goes viralThe video shared on the Instagram page wildanimalia shows a Indian grey mongoose engaged in a long duel with a cobra in a waterlogged field.
15 Oct, 2022, 04.48 PM IST
Swiss to sign deal to buy F-35 fighters before referendumSwitzerland chose the F-35 last year as its next-generation fighter jet, angering opponents who said they would ensure a referendum was hel...
18 May, 2022, 11.10 PM IST
India saw 13 million dangerous lightning strikes last yearThe India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) report on ‘Climate of India during 2020’, released in January, shows that thunderstorms and lig...
20 Jul, 2021, 10.22 AM IST
- Thinking out of the 'power' box
Thunder and lightning — very, very frightening? Not if you are Manoj Upadhyay. Here's why.
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- Brass copper & alloy
The risk has paid off. Brass Copper & Alloy (BCA) is now a leading manufacturer and exporter of electrical accessories, earthing equipment,...
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