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In 1959, Auckland opened its Harbour Bridge after 3 years of construction. 10 years later, clip-on sections doubled its capacity from 4 lanes to 8 lanes for city trafficAuckland Harbour Bridge's initial construction prioritized affordability over immediate full capacity. The bridge was later expanded with c...- Nepal flash floods: 21 Tamil Nadu residents on Kailash Mansarovar Yatra rescued in Nepal, says MEATwenty-one Indian nationals from Tamil Nadu have been rescued in Nepal. These individuals were participating in the Kailash Mansarovar Yatr...
- Nepal floods damage 360 MW of hydro capacity, country may turn to India for powerNepal's hydropower generation capacity has been significantly reduced by recent flash floods. This disaster has damaged several key power p...
- During construction of the Golden Gate Bridge, engineers used aerial cable spinning, completing the main cables in six months and nine days before the bridge opened in 1937In 1935, crews expertly spun thousands of wires over the Golden Gate Strait, fashioning the iconic bridge's main cables in an astonishing t...
- NABARD, NaBFID sign MoU for funding rural infrastructure projectsNABARD and NaBFID have signed an initial pact to strengthen collaboration. This agreement focuses on financing infrastructure projects with...
- Nepal flash floods dragged five elephants into raging currents. Three adult jumbos refused to abandon the calves. IAS officer shares how they saved the young onesNepal flash floods swept five wild elephants, including two young calves, into powerful currents before they reached Girijapuri Barrage in ...
- India dispatches first relief aid to flood-hit NepalIn response to the horrific flash floods in Nepal that claimed 157 lives and left over 750 individuals unaccounted for, India swiftly dispa...
- Japan already invested 14 percent of 10 trillion yen India investment target: Piyush GoyalJapanese firms have invested Rs 1 lakh crore towards a 10 trillion yen investment target. This pace suggests the full investment may occur ...
- Nepal flash floods: At least 3 Americans, 12 Britons among hundreds missing after devastating floodsThe recent flash floods in Nepal and surrounding border areas have left hundreds missing. The relentless torrential rains have resulted in ...
- Nepal flash flood kills eight; damages roads, power projectsNepal deployed helicopters after flash floods swept away villages, killing eight people. Neighboring Tibet reported major casualties and mi...
- SoftBank mulls up to $20 billion bond sale for OpenAI financingSoftBank Group is in talks with investment banks about a potential $10 billion to $20 billion bond offering to help refinance a loan for it...
- Starlink's satcom needs earthly fixesStarlink seeks India's approval for its advanced satellite services. The company needs landing rights and spectrum assignment for its new t...
- Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma meets Nitin Gadkari for key discussions on infrastructureAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to discuss road infrastructure, with their meeting focusing on re...
- No steel, concrete, or cement: Meghalaya’s living bridges take 30 years to grow but get stronger with age. How villagers create them from tree rootsFor centuries, the Khasi and Jaintia communities of Meghalaya have shaped living root bridges from the roots of fig trees, creating a remar...
- Third Wave Coffee raises Rs 408 crore in funding round led by WestBridge CapitalThe round, comprising a mix of primary and secondary capital, also saw participation from existing investor Creaegis and angel investors, t...
- Maldives' largest infra project advances with India's support after final segment of Thilamale Bridge is installedThe final bridge segment connecting Male with Villingili island has been officially set in place. This marks a significant milestone for th...
- Harvard says success requires more than just hard work: Billionaires Satya Nadella, Warren Buffett and Richard Branson reveal the one habit that keeps them on top of the gameMost people engaged in the hustle culture and climbing the corporate ladder would sniff and scoff at the idea of having hobbies. However, m...
- Cabinet clears Rs 13,041 crore rail & road projects; Howrah-Chennai line to be quadrupledThe Union Cabinet approved five infrastructure projects totaling Rs 13,041 crore. Four railway projects will enhance capacity on key easter...
- In Hamburg, a 4,060-ton bridge traveled 1,600 feet through a neighborhood on 1,088 wheels, squeezing past buildings with just 16 inches to spare before becoming a railway overnightA monumental feat was achieved as a 4,000-ton steel bridge traversed a Hamburg neighborhood in the dead of night, supported by an impressiv...
- Quote of the day by Jeff Bridges: 'One of the things that I find so exciting about life is...' — Powerful life lesson on why you should embrace the unexpectedEmbracing unpredictability, actor Jeff Bridges reveals that life and filmmaking are filled with delightful surprises. He notes how spontane...
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