Scientists drilled only 200 meters into Antarctica and uncovered Earth's oldest ice with 6-million-year-old air trapped insideScientists have recovered 6-million-year-old ice from Antarctica. This ice contains air bubbles from Earth's ancient atmosphere. It offers ...
25 May, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
Russia flexes nuclear muscles as tensions rise with NATORussia is conducting large-scale nuclear drills involving thousands of personnel. These exercises include missile tests and the issuance of...
21 May, 2026, 10.26 PM IST
Govt awarded 172 oil & gas blocks in 10 years, but negligible output brings policy and execution into focusIndia's ambitious oil and gas policy has failed to boost domestic production. Despite billions invested and extensive exploration, only one...
02 May, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
India, Sri Lanka reaffirm maritime partnership through bilateral diving exerciseIndia and Sri Lanka strengthened their maritime ties during the IN-SLN DIVEX 2026 diving exercise in Colombo. Divers from both navies condu...
29 Apr, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
China teases new aircraft carrier in video, vows to build up islandsChina has revealed a video hinting at a new nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. The nation also plans to strengthen its island infrastructure...
23 Apr, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
New domain in modern warfare? China’s deep-sea cable cutter test at 3,500 meters—where most internet cables lie—could give America an an internet blockade at China willChina deep-sea cable cutter test at 3,500 meters is now a proven capability. Over 95% of global internet traffic moves through submarine ca...
15 Apr, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
China to conduct sea trials for its first ultra-deepwater drilling shipChina prepares for sea trials of its maiden ultra-deepwater research and drilling vessel, Mengxiang, capable of delving over 10,000 meters....
18 Dec, 2023, 10.47 AM IST
Bad news for PM Imran Khan, no oil & gas reserves found off Pakistan shoreThe drilling work at Kekra-1 well in deep sea near Karachi has been stopped after no oil or gas reservoir could be found, according to Spec...
19 May, 2019, 04.57 PM IST
- Scientists discover hidden deep-sea coral reef in US
Washington, Aug 28 (IANS) Scientists have discovered a giant deep-sea coral reef system off the coast of the US state of South Carolina.
28 Aug, 2018, 12.27 PM IST
Chinese experts hopeful of breakthrough in South China Sea drilling mission"The discovery is not only academically historic but also economically significant for the region," Liu Feng, an expert on South China Sea ...
14 Jun, 2017, 02.46 PM IST
- Earliest human impact on environment discovered
New York, June 6 (IANS) Scientists have discovered wide rates of erosion dating back to 11,500 years ago from the Dead Sea in Israel -- tou...
06 Jun, 2017, 06.05 PM IST
- RIL sublets sole drilling rig to Malaysia's Petronas
Reliance Industries has sublet the only deep-sea drilling rig it currently has to Malaysia's Petronas, leaving no rig deployed at any of it...
25 Aug, 2011, 02.36 PM IST
- Spill no reason to halt deep sea drilling: BP chairman
Svanberg stressed that the spill was "an accident that should never have happened," but insisted that continued exploration and production ...
07 Mar, 2011, 06.27 PM IST
- Govt clears 3-yr drilling moratorium for oil explorers
Faced with global shortage of offshore drilling rigs, the government decided to give a three-year drilling holiday or moratorium to firms s...
08 Jul, 2010, 01.31 PM IST
- Govt may soon give way to 3-yr drilling holiday
Faced with a global shortage of offshore drilling rigs, the government may this month decide on giving a three-year drilling holiday or mor...
19 Jan, 2009, 02.48 PM IST
- Great Offshore looks for acquisition
Great Offshore has said it is looking for acquisition of deep water assets as there was a strong demand for them.
27 Aug, 2008, 11.26 AM IST
- Oil Ministry moves Cabinet for drilling holiday
Faced with a global shortage of offshore drilling rigs, the Petroleum Ministry has asked the Cabinet for a three-year drilling holiday or m...
11 Aug, 2008, 03.11 PM IST