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In 1859, English settlers released 24 wild rabbits; in 2024, scientists were shocked to find that the DNA of almost all the rabbits in Australia descended from those 24A seemingly simple request for hunting rabbits in 1859 by Thomas Austin in Australia unleashed a continental plague. While rabbits were int...
Maharashtra govt accepts demand for thermal power plant audits amid concerns over fly ash disposalMaharashtra government will audit thermal power plants following assembly concerns over fly ash disposal and its environmental impact, espe...
What is India’s new hub-and-spoke model and how will airport immigration change?India has launched its ambitious hub-and-spoke aviation strategy, aiming to simplify international travel for citizens in smaller cities. T...
Airlines should still avoid airspace over Iran after framework deal, EU agency warnsAviation authorities are urging airlines to steer clear of Iranian, Iraqi, and Lebanese airspace, extending advisories until July 1. Despit...
Raymond eyes precision engineering, in talks to buy German aerospace supplier DehardeRaymond's move, if successful, would mark its first overseas acquisition post-restructuring and bolster its aerospace manufacturing capabil...
Beneath the Alps, Switzerland quietly built an underground network so large it feels like another countryHidden beneath the Swiss Alps is one of the world’s most remarkable engineering networks: more than 1,400 tunnels spanning over 2,000 kilom...
UN chief calls on AI firms to come clean on environmental costsThe rapid development of data centres globally to fuel the AI revolution has drawn scrutiny from environmental groups for their high energy...
Adani Group to invest Rs 90,000-Rs 1 lakh crore across airports in next 5 years as Mundra commercial operations take offAdani Group plans a massive Rs 90,000-1 lakh crore investment in its airports over five years, Jeet Adani revealed. The group will aggressi...
Study identifies 74 locations in human genome related to anxiety symptomsScientists have pinpointed 74 genetic locations linked to anxiety symptoms, with 39 being newly identified. This extensive research, involv...
Green residential developments can reduce water consumption by 30-50%: ReportIndia's burgeoning green building sector faces a transparency gap, hindering homebuyers' ability to assess sustainability. To address this,...
Jairam Ramesh writes to Sarbanand Sonowal, seeks clarifications on Great Nicobar project's transhipment portCongress leader Jairam Ramesh has questioned Union Minister Sarbanand Sonowal about the Great Nicobar Island project's transhipment port, s...
Tech, crypto firms to help tackle illegal wildlife tradeAnnouncement made as part of a business forum convened by Prince William and The Royal Foundation's United for Wildlife during London Cli...
FIFA draws criticism as Infantino clocks up air miles at World CupFIFA President Gianni Infantino's extensive private jet travel for the 2026 World Cup is drawing sharp criticism from environmentalists. Hi...
A top banker tried to sway Pope Leo XIV on rare earth miningLatin America's development bank chief urged Pope Leo XIV to consider responsible rare earth mineral extraction, highlighting its potential...
US officials meet Boeing, Lockheed Martin, GE Aerospace representatives in IndiaUS State Department officials engaged with top American aerospace firms, including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and GE Aerospace, in India. The...
Forever Global Enterprises acquires Dhampur Bio Organics' Meerganj facility for INR 305 crores, marking entry into Uttar Pradesh's sugar sectorForever Global Enterprises Limited has acquired Dhampur Bio Organics' Meerganj unit for INR 305 crores. This strategic move integrates a 9,...
World's highest-consuming 10 pc causing environmental damage of up to USD 5.7 trn annually: StudyThe world's top consumers, mainly in the US and EU, cause trillions in environmental damage annually. Biodiversity loss and climate change ...
Great Nicobar project: Ramesh flags non-transparency in latest letter to Environment MinisterCongress leader Jairam Ramesh has raised concerns about the Great Nicobar Island project. He has written to the Environment Minister, highl...
KKR bets $1.4 billion on aircraft leasing, eyes airlines, Boeing and AirbusPrivate equity firm KKR is investing an additional $1.4 billion in aircraft leasing through its partnership with Altavair. This move comes ...
Jairam Ramesh slams Centre, calls Great Nicobar transshipment port "recipe for ecological havoc"Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh criticized the proposed transshipment port on Great Nicobar Island, warning of extensive ecologica...