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India eyes 30 million tonnes fish output in 5 years, seafood exports of Rs 1.25 lakh croreIndia has initiated a national action plan for inland small-scale fisheries to increase fish production. The plan aims to achieve a target ...- In 1841, Squire Whipple found a cheaper way to build long iron bridges; more than 100 of his designs later crossed America's canals and growing railroad linesIn the early 1800s, Squire Whipple revolutionized bridge engineering with his mathematical approach. His creation, the Whipple truss bridge...
- Sydney Sweeney’s Florida Keys mansion has a 520-bottle wine room, swim-up bar and space for six boatsSydney Sweeney’s Florida Keys mansion features a 520-bottle wine room, a swim-up bar, a 330-gallon aquarium and space for six boats. The ac...
- China-Europe rail and India’s long road to EurasiaIndia is focusing on connectivity initiatives such as the International North-South Transport Corridor and the IMEC. Geopolitical tensions ...
- Canal maintenance to affect NDMC water supply till Nov 8Water supply will be reduced in several areas of Lutyens' Delhi until November 8 due to maintenance. The Upper Ganga Canal will be closed f...
- Haridwar Har Ki Pauri goes dry: Pilgrims using mugs and lotas for bathing in Ganga as holy dip becomes impossibleHar Ki Pauri in Haridwar has witnessed a sharp drop in Ganga water levels due to the 20-day annual closure of the Upper Ganga Canal for des...
- Tamil Nadu weather: Heavy rain lashes Chennai, Karaikal; are schools and colleges closed today on October 19?Chennai rain (Google Trends): Chennai received 10.5 cm of rain in 24 hours, with Parry’s recording 36.3 cm as flooding affected parts of no...
- Russia ships the least crude oil in a month as major Baltic port haltsRussian crude shipments have dropped to a month low due to maintenance work disrupting operations at the Primorsk port. Despite a reduction...
- Lake Champlain began killing invasive sea lampreys in 1990; native lake trout survival rose 25%, and Atlantic salmon returns to the main lake fishery tripledLake Champlain experienced significant ecological harm due to the invasive sea lamprey, which posed a threat to local fish populations. How...
- Global container freight prices surge 130% since February amid Middle East tensions: JefferiesGlobal container freight rates have surged by 130 percent since February 2026 due to Middle East tensions. India's container-based export-i...
- Lake Apopka alligator attack: Florida is home to 1.3 million alligators, with these five lakes teeming with thousandsThe fatal Lake Apopka alligator attack in Florida has raised concerns about the state's large alligator population. Florida has an estimate...
- Rajasthan BJP makes local poll gains, Congress fails to contain infightingDespite internal conflicts among the senior state leaders, the BJP has been able to showcase unity with leaders standing behind CM Bhajan L...
- Passenger's earbud tip gets stuck inside ear on moving train; what Indian Railways did next left him pleasantly surprisedA passenger travelling on the Kaveri Express received medical assistance after a wireless earbud’s silicone tip got stuck in their ear duri...
- Rahul urges Prez to reconsider Dushyant Gautam's appointment as guv till CBI completes Ankita murder probeRahul Gandhi has written to President Droupadi Murmu urging her to reconsider Dushyant Gautam's recent appointment. He claims that appointi...
- Ankita Bhandari's parents released after detention, give Centre 24-hour ultimatumParents of Ankita Bhandari protested the appointment of Dushyant Kumar Gautam as Sikkim governor, alleging his involvement in her murder. T...
- In 2019, Amsterdam began using bubble barriers to catch river plastic. Now the US wants to bring the technology to the Great LakesLansing is considering implementing the Bubble Barrier technology, initially developed in Amsterdam, to address plastic pollution. This inn...
- In 1876, Washington, D.C., opened an incline plane that lowered canal boats to the Potomac River inside a water-filled tank weighing about 400 tons when fullIn the 1870s, the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal encountered serious challenges when attempting to move boats to the Potomac River. To overcome th...
- In 1824, construction began on New Jersey’s Morris Canal, where 23 inclined planes carried boats up and down hills; some lifts spanned up to 100 feetConstructed in the early 1830s, the Morris Canal stands as a significant achievement in New Jersey's engineering history. It uniquely utili...
- Port of Los Angeles sets September volume record, executive director saysThe Port of Los Angeles achieved a new record for container volume in September with over one million TEUs. This increase is attributed to ...
- Ships take long way around as drought snarls Panama CanalThe month of August and September witnessed an impressive 70% rise in maritime traffic transiting the Strait of Magellan. This surge is pri...
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