Technology can cut human error, improve rail safety, says MoS SomannaTechnology adoption is accelerating Indian Railways' safety and efficiency. Minister V Somanna reviewed operations and technology integrati...
09 Sep, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
Falcon launches MerlinFX AI agents to automate banking transactions in real-timeFalcon has launched MerlinFX, embedding AI agents directly into banking transaction systems. These agents automate tasks like reconciliatio...
09 Sep, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Over 600 flights cancelled as air traffic control issue hits major UK airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, StanstedDeparting flights faced disruptions across Britain due to a technical issue. Air traffic control provider NATS experienced a problem which ...
08 Sep, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
No villages in India achieved SDGs as of 2021, study estimatesAs of 2021, Indian villages faced significant challenges in meeting multiple sustainable development goals, with gaps in access to essentia...
08 Sep, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
A small asteroid just crashed near Australia, and astronomers are thrilled about itA small asteroid, CERNQ52, entered Earth's atmosphere over the Indian Ocean on September 6, burning up harmlessly as predicted by ESA and N...
07 Sep, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
Days after Astra launch, OpenAI chief scientist warns AI safety is falling behindOpenAI's chief scientist warns of AI's recursive self-improvement phase soon. He expresses strong expectations for continued capability jum...
07 Sep, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
Seattle’s new I-90 light rail opened in March; 5 months later, about 2,000 fish have died near electrical equipment in Lake WashingtonSeattle's new light rail service across Lake Washington has coincided with thousands of fish deaths. Investigations are underway to determi...
06 Sep, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
In 2022, the Tonga eruption sent a powerful sound through the ocean — the strange signal before a deadly disaster hit may change how scientists warn about tsunamisThe Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano eruption generated powerful underwater sounds. These acoustic signals traveled thousands of kilometer...
06 Sep, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
Global warming: From Nepal to Assam to Kerala, nature’s fury is colliding with unchecked developmentThe Himalayan region is facing increasingly frequent and unpredictable extreme weather, with glacier collapses, flash floods and landslides...
06 Sep, 2026, 08.11 AM IST
The Himalayas look unchanged from below, but something is happening high in the mountains — Nepal’s disaster offers a frightening clueA recent disaster in Nepal highlights growing instability in the warming Himalayas. Massive rock and ice collapses unleash destructive floo...
05 Sep, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
In 1948, a male rhesus monkey named Albert was launched on a V-2 rocket by the US towards space but the mission failed and the animal did not survive the flightIn 1948, a male rhesus monkey named Albert was launched on a V-2 rocket by the US towards space in an early animal flight test. Albert I re...
04 Sep, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
India turns to AI and satellites to modernise tea farmingIndia is using AI, satellite and drone technology to modernise tea plantation monitoring. The Tea Board, ISRO’s National Remote Sensing Cen...
04 Sep, 2026, 09.21 AM IST
OpenAI launches new Astra model amid growing scrutiny over agents' safetyThe concerns center on agentic AI, which is designed to perform tasks with little to no human intervention. The promise of agents running...
04 Sep, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
In 2017, Louisiana helped repair septic systems threatening the Amite River. 7 years later, 805 systems were fixed and 46.9 miles were removed from the bacteria listSignificant strides in water quality have stemmed from proactive home septic system inspections and educational initiatives. The Amite Rive...
03 Sep, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
Nepal to rebuild early-warning system on China border after deadly flood, sources sayNepal flood news: The country plans to rebuild its landslide early-warning system near the China border. Seismic sensors and cameras will b...
03 Sep, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
In 2012, Indiana began protecting Flat Creek, a 54-mile stream affected by pollution. 10 years later, multiple stretches had recovered enough to be removed from the listFlat Creek in Indiana experienced significant water quality issues for years. A 2012 plan initiated watershed improvement efforts and best ...
03 Sep, 2026, 02.51 AM IST
Nepal to rebuild early-warning system on China border after deadly flood, sources sayNepal is rebuilding its landslide early-warning system near the China border. Seismic sensors and cameras will be installed at Timure for b...
02 Sep, 2026, 08.00 PM IST