What makes the Rs 90,000-crore Great Nicobar Island project critical for India both militarily and economicallyIndia is undertaking a massive Rs 90,000 crore project in Great Nicobar. This initiative will develop a major transshipment port and intern...
15 May, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
Great Nicobar project concerns must be debated in parliamentary forum; govt rattled by Rahul Gandhi's visit: CongressThe Congress party has detailed serious concerns regarding the Great Nicobar project. They highlight ecological damage, tribal rights viola...
03 May, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Elon Musk scorned "shady" loopholes, yet offshore tax tricks likely saved Tesla hundreds of millionsTesla has reportedly saved over 400 million dollars on US taxes. This was achieved through a financial maneuver involving its units in the ...
20 Apr, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
Govt working to minimise impact of global conflicts on people, Congress trying to create panic: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Silchar, Assam. He stated the central government is working to minimize global conflict i...
14 Mar, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
India needs steady hand at the wheel but has 'compromised PM': RahulIn a recent address, Rahul Gandhi took aim at Prime Minister Modi, pointing out that the unrest in West Asia is having repercussions on Ind...
05 Mar, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
Satellite new addition to tech mix to enable users carry mobiles to remotest part: Sunil MittalSunil Mittal announced that satellite technology will soon join 4G, 5G, and 6G, enabling mobile connectivity in remote areas, including ski...
12 Mar, 2025, 12.06 PM IST
Indians acquire 100 patents for 6G technology: Ashwini Vaishnaw"Electronics is very complex, but despite the complexity, our scientists, engineers and academicians have together acquired 100 patents in ...
16 Mar, 2023, 07.34 PM IST
Google Doodle celebrates life & contributions of geologist Marie TharpTharp is credited with creating the first scientific map of the Atlantic Ocean floor.
21 Nov, 2022, 02.15 PM IST
United States is world's biggest plastic polluter, Report findsOverall, the US contributed around 42 million metric tons (MMT) in plastic waste in 2016 -- more than twice as much as China and more than ...
02 Dec, 2021, 04.05 PM IST
- Marine reserves may mitigate climate change impact
London, June 6 (IANS) Highly protected marine reserves can help mitigate sea-level rise, ocean acidification and other major impacts of cli...
06 Jun, 2017, 01.45 PM IST
- How warmer seas are changing our planet for the worse
London, Sep 21 (IANS) The upper depths of the world's oceans have warmed significantly since 1995, resulting in severe hurricanes, storm su...
21 Sep, 2016, 01.05 PM IST
Shailesh Nayak is India's candidate for top World Meteorological Organisation postShailesh Nayak, an Indian scientist and bureaucrat, is contesting the election for the top post at the Geneva-based World Meteorological Or...
02 Jun, 2015, 06.31 PM IST
India to explore mineral deposits off Mauritius coastThe exploration is expected to lead to vast deposits of lead, zinc and copper ranging from several thousands to about 100 million tonnes.
08 Feb, 2015, 06.47 PM IST
Coastal security must be included in school curriculum: OfficialSchools and colleges in country must have curriculum designed to create awareness among youngsters on importance of safeguarding India's va...
07 Feb, 2015, 07.52 PM IST
- Andamans, Lakshadweep ‘spots of hope’ in bid to save oceans: IUCN
Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshwadeep Islands have been named as the new “hope spots” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (...
28 Oct, 2013, 02.26 AM IST
- Mauritius holds international conference on environment
A three day international conference on energy, environment and development kicked off here to draw global attention towards the major envi...
17 Sep, 2010, 09.28 PM IST
- New Google tool reveals marine protected areas
Conservationists working with Google Inc have unveiled a tool that lets people view protected marine areas with the click of a mouse.
07 Oct, 2008, 09.48 PM IST