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Examination system in crisis: The urgent need to shift focus from cost to capabilityRecent examination fiascos highlight a critical need to reform India's testing system. Current procurement practices favor low costs over e...- Philippines earthquake: Aftershocks complicate recovery from quake that killed 45 and displaced thousandsA powerful earthquake has devastated southern Mindanao, Philippines. Dozens of rescuers narrowly escaped a collapsing grocery in General Sa...
- 32,000 people displaced by the Philippine earthquake that killed at least 37A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday. At least 37 people died and over 32,000 were displaced. Resc...
- DDMA meeting: Delhi LG Sandhu asks to explore inducting ex-Agniveers to strengthen fire deptDelhi Fire Services may soon recruit former Agniveers to fill staff vacancies. This suggestion came during a Delhi Disaster Management Auth...
- Change drivers : creating industry-wide impactThis article highlights individuals driving innovation and trust in various sectors. Shiva Sankeerth Reddy Yarradla is revolutionizing ente...
- Philippines Earthquake terrifying video: First day of school turns scary as children shake, scream and roof shed falls on them during powerful tremorsA devastating earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale hit the Philippines today, with a striking video going viral. The video shows t...
- In 1958, when China ordered a nationwide sparrow slaughter to protect grain crops, what followed was 2 million human deathsChina's war on sparrows in 1958 had devastating consequences. The campaign, aimed at protecting grain, instead led to a surge in crop-destr...
- Quote of the day by Anne Hathaway: ‘We assume that we've come so far as compassionate citizens of the world if we…’ – ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ star highlights why awareness mattersActress Anne Hathaway urges people to look beyond news headlines. She highlights how easy it is to forget global conflicts and starvation d...
- CISF to boost counter drone and emergency measuresTo counter low-altitude aerial threats effectively, the CISF has rolled out a phased Counter-Drone Training Programme for its personnel in ...
- NGT seeks response from Centre, states regarding heatwave conditions across countryThe National Green Tribunal has sought responses from the Centre and several states regarding extreme heat conditions across India. Citing ...
- 'If Ebola comes, we'll be wiped out': Democratic Republic of Congo conflict-displacedDorcas Mapenzi fears the worst if Ebola comes to the Kingonze camp, where she lives alongside more than 25,000 other displaced people in th...
- Shipsy pushes AI-driven logistics software as enterprises move beyond legacy systemsLogistics firms are adopting AI-first platforms to make active decisions, moving beyond old systems. Companies like Shipsy are seeing growt...
- Quad’s 5-step push for Indo-Pacific cooperation unveiled at Delhi meetingThe Quad grouping has launched five new initiatives for enhanced cooperation. These focus on maritime surveillance, port infrastructure, en...
- Indian Army leads rescue ops as 65 Gulmarg Gondola cabins stranded, 80 tourists evacuated in Jammu and KashmirThe Indian Army, in coordination with Jammu and Kashmir Police, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and local administration, launched a s...
- Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...
- LG Sandhu lays out roadmap from ‘Metro’ to ‘Metropolis’ to transform DelhiLieutenant Governor said that the way forward had to be based on the prime pillars of smart mobility, sustainable development, water and en...
- The century-old secret of how airplane tires survive the full force of landing, and the answer will surprise youFor nearly a century, the exact mechanism behind carbon black's strengthening of rubber remained a mystery. New research utilizing supercom...
- DRDO flags rising global CBRN risks, warns of unstable geopolitical orderGlobal security faces growing challenges. DRDO scientist Upendra Kumar Singh stresses the need for stronger preparedness against chemical, ...
- Northeast Frontier Railway steps up monsoon preparedness with weather stationsNortheast Frontier Railway is installing automatic weather stations at vulnerable locations. This initiative aims to improve real-time weat...
- Banks allowed to offer natural calamity relief suo motu from July 1The Reserve Bank of India is enabling banks to provide immediate relief to borrowers impacted by natural disasters. Banks can now offer res...
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