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Karnataka Chief Minister Shivakumar seeks Tamil Nadu's support for Mekedatu, says SC has cleared Karnataka's caseKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced the state would advance with the Mekedatu balancing reservoir project. The Supreme Court h...08 Nov, 2026, 06.51 PM IST- Indian popular tourist spot ranked in among World’s top 10 beaches. Check the listGoa's Palolem Beach has secured the sixth position in the Global Beach Index 2026, becoming the only Asian beach in the global top 25. Know...08 Nov, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
- World's largest penguin colony loses 63% of its Penguins; scientists say climate change is to blame, not volcanoZavodovski Island, located in the frigid reaches of Antarctica, has witnessed a staggering decline of nearly two-thirds in its breeding chi...07 Nov, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
- In 2007, California rebuilt 160 feet of sliding Marina Drive with 133,000 discarded tires; the lighter repair saved Mendocino County about $740,000 in costsMendocino County pioneered an innovative approach by utilizing 133,000 discarded tires to produce Tire-Derived Aggregate for its road const...07 Nov, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
- Marathwada Water Grid project to get Rs 20,000 crore JICA funding: Devendra FadnavisJapan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has responded positively to providing a loan of around Rs 20,000 crore for the first phase of...06 Nov, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
- IndusInd Bank customers can now send money abroad in 123 currencies through J.P. Morgan tie-upIndusInd Bank has teamed up with J.P. Morgan Payments to elevate their outward remittance capabilities. This partnership enables customers ...06 Nov, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
- In 2024, the US military sank the 360-foot Monarch Countess weighing 2,743 tons; the retired vessel now rises 100 feet from the seafloor in 180 feet of waterThe Monarch Countess, a roll-on/roll-off vessel, now rests serenely on the Gulf of Mexico's seabed. This ship, having been adapted for mili...06 Nov, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
- A billionaire couple donated $50 million to UC Davis for agricultural research; in 2026, a 34,000-square-foot center opened in CaliforniaAt the forefront of agri-tech innovation, the Resnick Center at the University of California, Davis, drives agricultural advancement with a...06 Nov, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
- Pakistan's external debt nearly doubled in decade ending 2025: World BankPakistan's external debt is projected to rise to USD 135.1 billion by 2025, according to a World Bank report. Public and publicly guarantee...06 Nov, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
- Hydrogen-Powered Toy Train: Indian Railways plans big change on iconic Kalka-Shimla route; check what could soon be different for passengersIndian Railways is planning to introduce a hydrogen-powered toy train on the 96-km Kalka-Shimla heritage route under the Centre's Hydrogen ...06 Nov, 2026, 12.33 AM IST
- Developing countries' debt hit record $9.4 trillion in 2025: World BankMost of the increase was driven by private financing, with borrowing from private creditors and bond issuance by public enterprises rising ...05 Nov, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
- Barclays infuses Rs 1500 cr into Indian operationsBarclays Bank Plc has infused over ₹1,500 crore (£125 million) into its Indian operations, marking its third capital infusion in five years...05 Nov, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
- Modi says 500 million people lifted out of extreme poverty in 10-12 years, cites World Bank reportPrime Minister Narendra Modi said India has lifted 500 million people out of extreme poverty over the past 10-12 years, citing a recent Wor...05 Nov, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
- L&T Finance Pitch Point 2.0: Where an AI startup’s big idea meets enterprise scalePitch Point, L&T Finance’s contest for AI startups, is back for a second edition. Last year’s winners, Arrowhead AI and SpoofSense, talk ab...04 Nov, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
- NDA government stands firmly with farmers amid drought situation: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi affirmed his government's commitment to assist drought-affected farmers in Maharashtra. He emphasized the impo...03 Nov, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
- India wants more factories, fabs and data centres. Where will the water come from?India's ambition to become a developed nation by 2047 is constrained by growing water resource challenges. Industries across sectors, inclu...03 Nov, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
- In 1905, a transporter bridge opened across England’s River Mersey, carrying up to 300 passengers and horse-drawn wagons in 2½ minutesThe Widnes–Runcorn Transporter Bridge was officially opened in 1905, introducing a groundbreaking means of crossing the River Mersey. This ...31 Oct, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
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