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BJP’s youth connect: Bike yatras, hackathons, marathons on cardsThe BJP plans extensive youth outreach programs to connect with students. Prime Minister Modi will likely address students at Delhi Univers...
In 2008, Colorado's Curecanti National Recreation Area started screening watercraft for invasive mussels at Blue Mesa. 10 years later, the reservoir remained completely mussel-freeIn 2008, Colorado’s Curecanti National Recreation Area began screening boats and watercraft for invasive mussels at Blue Mesa Reservoir. Th...
In 2010, Alaska Clean Harbors launched a statewide effort to curb harbor pollution. 15 years later, 11 harbors were engaged in the program, helping protect coastal watersAlaska Clean Harbors works with communities to prevent pollution and reduce waste. Four harbors achieved certification, and three are worki...
Firecracker factory blast in UP's Kaushambi leaves 24 injured, 15 feared trappedA massive explosion at a firecracker factory in Kaushambi district injured about two dozen people. Approximately fifteen others were feared...
MakeMyTrip, Fly91 give Lakshadweep holidays a direct-flight boost from Bengaluru; check packagesMakeMyTrip and regional airline Fly91 have launched curated Lakshadweep holiday packages with direct Bengaluru–Agatti flights starting Nove...
Varanasi flood preparedness: 198 boats, 21 flood posts, NDRF teams deployed; 61 relief camps, 24/7 control room set upVaranasi district administration has prepared 61 flood relief camps for affected families. These camps will provide accommodation, food, an...
In 2001, USDA researchers released salvinia weevils in Texas and Louisiana; by 2003, weed cover had fallen near release sites while untreated controls stayed chokedA tiny weevil has proven to be a powerful ally in the battle against giant salvinia, an invasive aquatic weed. Tested in Texas and Louisian...
Pakistan suspends eight officials after deadly infant ward firePakistan's prime minister said eight officials were suspended and called for criminal proceedings against them, after 14 infants were kille...
In 2011, Andalusia mapped 27,022 hectares of Posidonia habitat. 5 years later, 41 low-impact moorings were installed across four sites to protect seagrass from anchoringThe legacy of the LIFE Posidonia project extends beyond the original 2011–2016 funding period. Its work established better information abou...
FDA buckles under HC heat, revives Mumbai Cricket Association's suspended eateries after fresh inspectionThe Bombay High Court warned food officials, leading to a license suspension withdrawal. Restaurants on Mumbai Cricket Association premises...
Ebola travel restrictions: India, Canada, UAE and other countries tighten entry rulesNations worldwide are enacting stricter travel rules to curb disease spread. India launched an online health declaration portal for interna...
In 1944, German U-boat U-672 sank off Devon; more than 80 years later, divers find the wreck — all 52 crew members survivedIn 1944, U-672 sank on July 18, 1944, after being attacked by HMS Balfour and now almost eight decades later, divers have discovered the Ge...
Delhi-Kathmandu bus service suspended for two days after Nepal flash floodsThe Delhi government has temporarily suspended the Indo-Nepal bus service. This precautionary measure follows massive flash floods in Nepal...
Being ‘overweight’ gets you free entry? China theme park offers women free entry under unusual ruleTang Paradise in Xi’an offered free admission to female visitors weighing more than 61.8 kilograms during a five-day Dragon Boat Festival p...
From payasam to Vallam Kali: Anand Mahindra shares his Onam memory from Ooty that taught him a lesson in unityAnand Mahindra took to X to recall his Onam memories from his boarding-school days in Ooty, where he eagerly awaited the Sadhya and especia...
In 2022, a Florida workshop was making furniture. 4 years later, 8 rail-mounted robots were printing boat hulls up to 130 feet long in just 9 days, turning digital designs into giant vessels without costly moldsA Florida workshop now uses robotic systems for 3D printing large composite boat hulls. This innovative process eliminates expensive tradit...
In 2025, a Finnish builder spent about $20,700 and 200 days making a 36-foot plywood solar boat. Earlier in 2026, it crossed more than 3,000 nautical miles from the Baltic to Spain on sunlight aloneA Finnish builder spent about $20,700 and 200 days creating a lightweight 36-foot plywood solar boat designed around efficiency rather than...