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Scientists just gave remote-controlled cockroaches tiny underwater suits, and the insects kept walking for up to 3 hours because the oxygen trick could help search flooded disaster zones and maybe even extreme worlds like MarsSearch-and-rescue teams may soon deploy a new six-legged ally: a cyborg cockroach equipped with a wearable diving suit. This innovation all...
10 major disasters, 1.2 million people affected across Himalayas in 2025, says ICIMOD analysisThe analysis by the inter-governmental body, International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) also said the increasing imp...
Global fire outbreaks hit record high as 'unprecedented' heat extremes loom, scientists sayRecord fires are burning across Africa and Asia this year. Scientists warn conditions will worsen as summer arrives and El Nino develops. T...
India to deliver technical equipment for earthquake relief to Myanmar next month: EAM JaishankarExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said India will provide technical equipment for earthquake relief activities to Myanmar...
Indian Navy gears up for humanitarian assistance, disaster relief in Myanmar amid Typhoon YagiThe Indian Navy is rapidly deploying Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief operations to Myanmar following Typhoon Yagi. Essential su...
Myanmar's flooding death toll rises to 113, state media reportsMyanmar's death toll from floods has risen to at least 113, with 320,000 people displaced and 64 still missing due to heavy rains from Typh...
India extends support to Typhoon Yagi-hit Myanmar, Vietnam and Laos; launches 'Operation Sadbhav'India has launched 'Operation Sadbhav' to assist Myanmar, Vietnam, and Laos, which have been severely impacted by Typhoon Yagi. External Af...
Myanmar torches over half-billion dollar drugs stashSacks of green-brown cannabis were stacked high at a compound in the commercial capital Yangon, alongside bin-liner-sized bags of red-pink ...
Myanmar pushes back against BRI; to involve foreign partners in China-funded mega city projectMyanmar govt has decided to open up the project for other foreign firms besides China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), as it is ...
UN Chief Antonio Guterres saddened by loss of life, destruction due to heavy rains in India, South East AsiaNational disaster response teams are carrying out search-and-rescue operations and some 20,000 people are sheltered in dozens of relief cam...
Bangladesh plans to move reluctant Rohingya to remote islandAs the exodus swells however, there are fears that may not be enough to accommodate all those in need of shelter.
Myanmar elections to take place as scheduled on Nov 8: State TVMyanmar's election commission held a meeting with major political parties to discuss the possible postponement of the election due to flood...
Landslide kills 17 in Myanmar: State mediaA landslide triggered by torrential rains has killed at least 17 people in eastern Myanmar and forced the evacuation of scores more.
India airlifts food, medicines to flood-hit MyanmarIndia today airlifted several tonnes of rice, noodles and medicines to Myanmar which has been severely affected by cyclone Komen.
India to dispatch relief material to flood-hit MyanmarAn alumni group of St Stephen's college today wrote to the UGC questioning the veracity of principal Valson Thampu's statement that the com...
YMA collects donation for flood victims of Myanmar and ManipurMeanwhile, the Presbyterian Church's Mizoram Synod also appealed to the local churches to collect donation for the flood victims in Myanmar.
Following cyclone Komen, floods hit ManipurA team of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has started operations on Sunday. Around 20 people died in Joumol village in the landslid...
Better steps required to curb smuggling: Home Minister Rajnath SinghRajnath Singh said current measures are not enough & better steps are required at international borders to prevent smuggling of narcotics.
- 'Minimal' presence of Maoists in northeast: P Chidambaram
"In recent months, we have noticed minimal presence of Maoists in North-East," P Chidambaram said during Question Hour.
- China, India face extreme risk from disasters: UN
People in China and India have an "extreme" risk of dying in a natural disaster, United Nations said in a report. NRI Taxation I Swine Flu ...