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DISPLACEMENT DUE TO INFRASTRUCTURE
In 2002, China began building the South-to-North Water Diversion Project to carry Yangtze water north; it now reportedly serves 185 million people, but displaced at least 330,000- Assam flood situation improves marginally with over 6.5 lakh affected; deaths toll at 66
- Assam flood situation: 47 dead, 40 missing, 7.21 lakh people affected
- Oil prices to hit $120 soon? Goldman Sachs makes big prediction as Hormuz concerns loomGoldman Sachs has warned Brent crude could spike to $120 per barrel if disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz persist, though its base ca...21 Jul, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
- One dead, over 57,000 affected as Assam flood situation deterioratesAssam's flood situation has worsened, with one death and over 57,000 people affected. The state government requested Army and Air Force sta...20 Jul, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
- Poring over pouring monsoon dataIndia's monsoon now brings intense downpours and dry spells, breaking traditional patterns. Extreme rain events have risen significantly, c...16 Jul, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
- India's largest tunnel boring machine begins excavation in Vikhroli for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train projectAccording to a press release, of the total 21 km long underground tunnel section, 16 km between Sawli (Ghansoli) and Bandra Kurla Complex (...05 Jul, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
- AI driving credit risk, may threaten jobs and tax revenues in developed economies: FitchFitch Ratings highlights AI and massive digital infrastructure spending as significant global credit risks. While AI promises efficiency, i...01 Jul, 2026, 09.20 AM IST
- AI adoption gains momentum, returns emerge but infra lags: Industry executivesIndia’s greatest opportunity lies in domain-specific small language models, argued panellists at The Economic Times AI Vantage Roundtable.29 Jun, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
- 'India lone voice of silence': Sonia slams govt for not calling out Israel's 'Gaza genocide'Sonia Gandhi strongly criticised the Modi government's silence on the "Gaza genocide," deeming it morally reprehensible and detrimental to ...27 Jun, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
- A 650-foot mega tsunami struck Greenland, and scientists detected something even stranger afterwardIn September 2023, a massive Greenland mega-tsunami sent mysterious vibrations through Earth for nine days. Scientists have now uncovered h...24 Jun, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
- Arunachal rights panel seeks flood-control measures in Chakma-Hajong areasArunachal Pradesh Human Rights Commission urges immediate infrastructure upgrades and flood control in Chakma-Hajong settlements. Poor road...22 Jun, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
- AI adoption gains momentum, returns emerge but infra lags: Industry executivesIndian businesses are increasingly embedding AI, transforming operations and yielding measurable returns. However, legacy infrastructure, s...22 Jun, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
- AI spending boom could trigger sharper downturn than dotcom crash: Professor Aswath DamodaranValuation expert Aswath Damodaran warns the AI boom's massive capital expenditure, largely debt-funded, could lead to a more painful downtu...20 Jun, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
- 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...09 Jun, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
- Mizoram expecting more influx from Myanmar amid ongoing conflict: CM LalduhomaAs Myanmar's turmoil drives refugees toward Mizoram, the state confronts the challenge of accommodating thousands of newly displaced indivi...04 Jun, 2026, 09.54 PM IST
- Israeli army captures strategic castle in Lebanon in deepest incursion into country in 26 yearsIsrael has made a significant military move by capturing Beaufort Castle, a storied Crusader stronghold in southern Lebanon, a territory he...31 May, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
- ‘They don’t eat lettuce’: Youtuber explores a misunderstood community protecting 7,000-year-old tradition in northern IraqA new documentary by Sonny Side introduces the Yazidi people, an ancient religious minority. The film explores their unique faith, traditio...21 May, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
- Israel, Lebanon say extending ceasefire despite new strikesIsrael and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire for 45 days and will hold expanded talks on a political settlement, the US announced. ...16 May, 2026, 07.13 AM IST
- Odisha government to build country's first resettlement colony for people affected by climate changeOdisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik sanctioned Rs 22.5 crore for the colony's first development phase at Bagapatia.01 May, 2023, 06.51 AM IST
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