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Drone hits captured nuclear plant in Ukraine: IAEAA drone struck the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Russian-occupied Ukraine. The UN nuclear agency confirmed the incident. Russian offi...
5 common reasons for AC blast during summers as first chairman of Competition Commission of India, an ex-IAS officer, dies at Delhi homeA retired IAS officer's tragic death in a suspected AC blast highlights critical home safety concerns. Continuous operation, refrigerant le...
Barney Frank dies at 86: Who was the liberal firebrand behind Dodd-Frank, Wall Street reform, and America’s LGBTQ political revolution?Who was Barney Frank? The death of Barney Frank marks the end of one of the most consequential and controversial political careers in moder...
A Canadian lake shaped like an emoji suddenly drained dry in a geological event rarely seen on EarthLake Rouge in Quebec catastrophically drained in May 2025 due to a landslide and outburst flood, leaving a barren crater. This rare event w...
'Unacceptable' threat to safety: UN nuclear watchdog sounds alarm over drone strike near UAE's Barakah plantA drone strike near the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant has sparked grave concern from the IAEA, though radiation levels remain normal. The inc...
Quote of the Day by Nihon Hidankyo "What we carry is not only memory of fire, but a warning— humanity’s future survives only if......" Life lessons from those who lived through nuclear fire— and chose to turn unbearable reality into a warning humanity must never ignoreThe quote of the day by Nihon Hidankyo carries a sharp warning about human suffering and humanity’s future. History shows repeated pain, ye...
Extreme weather could endanger over one-third of land animal habitats by 2085, study warnsA major scientific study warns that climate change could significantly impact global wildlife in the coming decades. Researchers found that...
'Catastrophic like the Air India crash': Kerala Congress on what may go wrong with ethanol blended ATFIndia's decision to permit ethanol blending in aviation fuel faces strong opposition from the Kerala Congress, which warns of catastrophic ...
Nobel Prize winner in Physics, David Gross says humanity may not survive 50 years - here are his chilling reasonsOver 12,000 nuclear warheads remain active across the globe today. Nine nations hold the power to end civilization as we know it. And accor...
Trump wants to stop states from regulating AI. This Utah Republican isn't listeningStates are grappling with artificial intelligence regulation as the federal government resists. Lawmakers are proposing new rules for AI, f...
Corporate insurance rates crash amid growing competitionMumbai's commercial insurance market is experiencing a significant premium drop as insurers slash rates to secure large corporate clients. ...
Exceptional heatwave puts Australia’s southeast on high fire alert, pushes temperatures above 40°CSoutheastern Australia is experiencing a severe heatwave with temperatures exceeding 40°C, triggering extreme bushfire risk and straining e...
Australia’s southeast on alert as bushfires intensify, ‘catastrophic’ fire risk forecastFires are raging in Victoria, Australia. Communities are evacuating as authorities warn of catastrophic fire danger for Friday. Temperature...
London's Heathrow Airport shutdown caused by a problem that was flagged seven years agoA fire at an electrical substation that forced a shutdown at London's Heathrow Airport in March was likely caused by moisture entering elec...
Cos may have to pay more for fire and engineering coverBusinesses and industrial units will see increased premiums for fire and engineering insurance starting January. Catastrophic events like f...
- Fire policy to cost more as insurance companies add flood risk
Earlier, flood cover was free for corporates. Later, it was made optional for an additional premium. Now, insurers have defined specific pr...
- Japan earthquake and nuclear catastrophe leaves a Rs 400 crore hole in GIC books
The total economic loss is estimated at around $409 billion. The insured loss, however, is estimated to be around $40 billion.