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In 2017, geologists argued that Earth has an eighth continent; Zealandia covers 4.9 million square kilometres, with 94% lying beneath the PacificZealandia is a colossal geological entity primarily resting underwater in the Pacific Ocean. Despite its submerged status, its extensive co...15 Aug, 2026, 04.50 PM IST- Chamoli Tunnel Tragedy: 7 dead, 3 missing as rescue ops continueWater and debris entered an under-construction tunnel in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district. Nineteen workers were rescued after the incident, ...14 Aug, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
- Fresh floods hit six Odisha districts, over 41,000 people moved to safer locationsHeavy rainfall has triggered fresh floods across six Odisha districts. Authorities have relocated over 41,000 people to relief centers. Ris...14 Aug, 2026, 11.06 PM IST
- How Britain's mapmakers track climate changeOrdnance Survey maps, once for defense, now track climate change impacts. Detailed mapping helps identify flood and wildfire risks across B...14 Aug, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
- India’s cheap-urea model faces an expensive reckoningIndia faces rising fertilizer costs, prompting a review of its subsidy system. Global supply chain issues and war have doubled procurement ...14 Aug, 2026, 07.49 AM IST
- J-K: Rajouri’s Kalakote sees infrastructure push amid flash flood damageAssistant Executive Engineer (AEE), Roads and Buildings (R&B), Kalakote, Vikas Gupta, said several projects were being executed in the divi...09 Aug, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
- In 1990, U.S. conservationists repurposed thousands of discarded Christmas trees to slow coastal erosion. Thirty-six years later, the unusual experiment produced thriving wetlands, healthier wildlife habitats, and stronger natural defenses against stormsHow Recycled Christmas Trees Are Saving Louisiana’s Coastline: Louisiana has lost over 2,000 square miles of coastline since the 1930s. But...06 Aug, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
- Louisiana's decades-old Christmas tree recycling program is quietly helping restore thousands of acres of wetlandsDiscarded Christmas trees are now rebuilding Louisiana's eroding coastlines. These trees are bundled and flown by helicopter into fragile m...04 Aug, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
- 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 330,000China's extensive water diversion project moves vast amounts of water hundreds of miles. This infrastructure now benefits over 185 million ...31 Jul, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
- 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...30 Jul, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
- US coastal cities at risk? What a new study warns about sea levels surging by 2100Coastal cities face greater flooding and property damage from potential sea level rise. New research indicates oceans could rise significan...30 Jul, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
- Environment min panel gives initial nod to 2 Adani subsidiaries' mining projects in ChhattisgarhNearly one thousand hectares of forest land in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh may be diverted for two coal mining projects. The Pelma open cast min...17 Jul, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
- A case for less talk? Making sense of Fed's flip-flops over past one yearThe call from Federal Reserve chief Kevin Warsh to curtail policy guidance is gathering momentum, with Fed Governor Chris Waller making a n...16 Jul, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
- NY Fed's John Williams: "Unquestionably too-high" inflation may soon subsideJohn Williams, the president of the New York Fed, asserts that inflation is likely at its peak and should soon begin to taper off. He proje...15 Jul, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
- Wayanad Landslides: The hills are alive, but have a warningWayanad faces escalating ecological crises and deadly landslides. Recent disasters highlight unscientific development and policy conflicts....09 Jul, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
- When does a country reform?India's recent reforms, including GST and labor code changes, were driven by external pressures, not domestic crises. Historically, India r...03 Jul, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
- Assam Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika visits Tezpur litchi farmers, discusses export growthPrepare at least 2 lakh saplings of famous Tezpur litchi for distribution next year- Assam’s Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika29 Jun, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
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