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UK PM Andy Burnham refuses to back Heathrow's third runway projectBritish Prime Minister Andy Burnham has not supported the proposal for a third runway at Heathrow Airport. He emphasized that the voices of...
Meghalaya tourism crosses 75,000 livelihoods, eyes year-round growth on World Tourism DayIn celebration of World Tourism Day 2026, Meghalaya is embracing a sustainable tourism model that prioritizes community involvement. This i...
Adani Power lays foundation for ₹48,000 cr Assam power projectAdani Power has laid the foundation stone for a ₹48,000-crore, 3,200 MW thermal power project in Assam’s Dhubri district. Jeet Adani said t...
Belarus ready for deep industrial cooperation and widen agri sector partnership with India: FM Maxim RyzhenkovBelarus is ready for deeper industrial cooperation and is highly interested in the advanced development of Indian pharmaceutical companies,...
Tamil Nadu plans new international airport near Chennai after dropping Parandur projectTamil Nadu plans to establish a new international airport near Chennai to meet growing passenger and cargo demand, with alternative sites t...
'Dropping Parandur Airport is not change; it's an irreversible setback': MK Stalin, Annamalai question TVK govt over project cancellationIn a significant decision, Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister has called off the Parandur airport project, igniting a wave of reactions. While opp...
In the 1990s, Disney bought 8,500 acres of Florida ranchland slated for commercial projects; decades later, it forms the core of an 11,500-acre wildlife preserveThe Walt Disney Company's generous donation successfully halted the development of Walker Ranch, transforming it into the Disney Wilderness...
Psychology says people who carry snacks everywhere may be creating a psychological safety netThe snack tucked into someone's bag can sometimes represent more than simply having something to eat. It may provide a sense ofpreparedness...
In 1976, USACE made a landmark decision to block development that threatened Marco Island's mangrove wetlands. 6 years later, Deltona handed Florida 15,000 acres of habitat and received 160 acres of industrial land in returnIn 1976, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) refused to approve a major dredge-and-fill project proposed by the Deltona Corporation on...
Andaman admin seeks firms to explore feasibility of AI data centre in Great NicobarThe Andaman and Nicobar administration seeks private companies for green AI data centres. Companies can explore feasibility for facilities ...
Scientists used low-frequency household noise to uncover a hidden environmental health threat; the result revealed that everyday hums may damage kidneys, changing how we view modern noise pollutionThe larger lesson may be that environmental health risks are not always the loudest or most visible ones. Modern life has filled homes, off...
It’s cool, calm, collecting: Why data centres won’t cripple consumer availability of water and powerGlobal tech giants are investing billions in Indian data centers for digital sovereignty. These facilities are essential for India's nation...
On Edge: The Great Nicobar project faces a great engineering questionIndia plans a major infrastructure project on Great Nicobar Island. This development aims to boost maritime trade and reduce foreign port r...
In 2005, researchers revealed why plain soap outperformed waterless sanitizers in keeping hands cleanHand sanitizer is a valuable tool that can reduce many germs quickly, but it does not physically remove dirt and debris the way soap does. ...
In 1948, America built Mud Mountain Dam for flood control; decades later, a $112 million facility was designed to carry 1.2 million fish around it annuallyThe Mud Mountain Dam serves as a crucial flood prevention structure, shielding communities downstream from severe weather. Yet, its constru...
Great Nicobar project 'commercial enterprise', not strategic: Jairam Ramesh to Rajnath SinghJairam Ramesh challenges the perceived strategic value of the Great Nicobar Islands development, asserting that its primary nature is comme...
- Finally, Navi Mumbai airport gets green nod
Mumbai will finally have a modern airport. The much-delayed project got the green light on Monday, after the ministries of environment and ...
- Navi Mumbai airport's fate to be decided by 2010
The fate of Navi Mumbai’s proposed international airport would be decided early next year after IIT, Bombay, completes a comprehensive stud...
- Mumbai's 2nd airport faces turbulence
Ministry’s refusal to grant clearance could prove costly, as the existing airport comes under pressure. Beijing International Airport | Raj...
- Environmental clearance for Delhi airport expansion
Delhi International Airport (DIAL), the capital’s private airport operator, has received the environmental clearance from the ministry of e...