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Humans drew so much groundwater since 1993 that Earth's spin axis tilted 31.5 inches, a Seoul team published the math in Geophysical Research Letters three decades later in 2023Groundwater depletion, particularly in regions like India's Punjab, has significantly impacted Earth's spin. A recent study reveals that pu...
'I will do what I have to do' if Iran does not stick to deal: TrumpPresident Trump warned Iran of unspecified actions if it fails to uphold its agreement with Washington, particularly regarding the use of u...
US military says it shot down Iranian drones launched toward Strait of HormuzThe US military shot down four Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz and struck coastal radar sites in response, escalating tensions. Th...
Strait of Hormuz boils again: Iranian drones launched toward global oil corridor shot down, says U.S militaryIran war: U.S. Central Command said it hit the radar sites, including an island in the Strait of Hormuz, “to defend against further attacks...
Poweful El Nino may strike; Climate change will make its effects worseThe El Nino weather pattern is forming and expected to bring extreme weather worldwide. Scientists warn climate change will worsen its impa...
CITI welcomes temporary removal of 11% cotton import duty, calls it boost for textile exportsThe move aims to boost the competitiveness of India's MSME-dominated textile sector amidst global challenges and support the nation's targe...
Who is Kshudiram Tudu? BJP's Bengal cabinet minister who started as Jangalmahal's tribal leaderWest Bengal minister list: Kshudiram Tudu, a tribal leader from Bankura, has joined BJP's first West Bengal cabinet. He represents Raniband...
It's popular mechanics 101: India’s edge lies in using AI to enhance human productivity, not replace itThe piece argues that AI is not an inevitable force shaping economic outcomes; rather, societies decide how its benefits are distributed. H...
10 countries are home to two-thirds of world's most hungry: UN-backed reportA UN-backed report reveals two-thirds of global food crises last year were concentrated in just 10 countries, with Sudan, Nigeria, and the ...
PM should first release 'blocked' central funds before professing love for Bengal: Abhishek BanerjeeTMC leader Abhishek Banerjee urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release Rs 2 lakh crore in central dues to West Bengal before professing...
Climate crisis is a gender issue, women face higher risks, less representationClimate change disproportionately impacts women, who are often excluded from decision-making despite their crucial roles in crisis response...
'Too much democracy' a stumbling block for land bill in India, feel ChineseIn China, displaced farmers are offered alternative plots in lieu of the land acquired by govt. They are also offered money and jobs.
Compensation to displaced farmers in Noida inadequate: Senior advocate Rajeev DhawanThe Allahabad High Court had quashed acquisitions in the three villages as these plots had not been developed and no third party rights had...
- Bill on cards to make land acquisition easier for cos
The government plans to introduce a bill in the forthcoming budget session to amend the land acquisition policy so as to make it easy for c...
- Farmers can expect more with strong Mamata presence now
With a prominent presence of firebrand farmers rights activist Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress in the UPA government, the issue of lan...
- Haryana increases relief package to displaced farmers
The relief package, for farmers whose land has been acquired after the present government came to power, has been increased from Rs 10,000 ...
- Displaced farmers to play owners in SEZs
A new rehabilitation policy to ensure farmers get a stake in project & wages for 750 days is planned.