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Dam in China trapped millions of tonnes of water, rising 7 feet daily and threatening millions. How did engineers avert disaster?- In 2025, Alaska was hit by the second-highest tsunami in history. Its vibrations travelled around the world for 36 hours
- Beavers in Switzerland built dams in 16 streams that were disturbed by humans. Their hard work slowed down water and helped restore aquatic wildlife
- A Tanzanian dam cut a waterfall’s flow by 90%; Engineers built sprinklers to save the coin-sized toad that lived thereA Tanzanian dam cut a waterfall’s flow by 90%, threatening a toad that lived on five acres. Sprinklers, a 499-toad zoo rescue and a 2012 re...19 Oct, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
- Before anything else, recognise a national tragedyA tragic stampede occurred during Durga Pujo celebrations in Kolkata, resulting in the deaths of at least 19 people. The chaos reportedly s...19 Oct, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
- Panel to probe Kolkata stampede; nine IPS officers to handle festive rushA high-powered committee led by a Calcutta High Court judge will probe the adverse incident at the Chorbagan Puja Committee. To improve cro...18 Oct, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
- Hurricane Trudy, Typhoon Champi tracker: Heavy rains, flooding, landslides predicted for weekend in parts of Mexico, Guam, Donald Trump urged to declare emergency disasterTyphoon Champi strengthened into a Category 4 storm as it moved west toward Guam at 14 mph.18 Oct, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
- Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh weather today, October 16: Check IMD rain alerts, thunderstorm warnings and latest updatesTamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh weather today, October 16: Rain and thunderstorms are likely across several districts, with Tamil Nadu under ora...16 Oct, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
- Three dead as Istanbul sees heaviest rainfall in 80 yearsIstanbul has faced devastating flooding from unprecedented rainfall, leading to three confirmed deaths and several missing individuals. The...15 Oct, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
- Redington could gain as memory shortage reshapes ICT distribution; brokerage sees 20% upsideDAM Capital has re-initiated coverage on Redington with a Buy rating and a target price of Rs 470, implying nearly 20% upside. The brokerag...15 Oct, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
- Amit Shah meets Nepal Home Minister Sudhan Gurung, discusses border security, crimeAmit Shah and Nepal's Home Minister Sudhan Gurung met to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation. The meeting focused on issues such as bor...14 Oct, 2026, 07.44 AM IST
- BIMSTEC approves Delhi Declaration with focus on combating cross-border terror, other issuesThe declaration, approved during the first meeting of BIMSTEC home ministers here, outlines principles guiding security cooperation and pri...13 Oct, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
- Nepal flash floods explained: Why the country is facing repeated disasters and should India be worried?Nepal Flash Floods Reason: Nepal has witnessed another flash flood after a landslide blocked the Budhi Gandaki River in Gorkha district. He...12 Oct, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
- Water shortage in Tamil Nadu forests drives elephant to dam for a drink, but she gets trapped in slush; rescue operation delayedA female elephant was trapped in slush at the Gunderipallam dam in Tamil Nadu’s Erode district on Sunday, triggering a rescue operation by ...12 Oct, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
- 10 missing, 6 rescued as flash flood hits Nepal’s Budhi Gandaki RiverA flash flood in Gorkha district, Nepal, caused significant damage by sweeping away over 35 houses and several bridges. Authorities urged r...11 Oct, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
- Nepal urges villagers to evacuate after flood triggered by landslideAuthorities in Nepal are urging villagers to evacuate due to flooding caused by a dry landslide. The Budhi Gandaki River overflowed, damagi...11 Oct, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
- For 100 years, a dam trapped 3 million cubic yards of toxic mining waste in Montana. Engineers removed it; what happened to the river next was remarkableA century-old dam on Montana’s Clark Fork River trapped 3 million cubic yards of toxic mining waste, raising concerns about pollution and t...09 Oct, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
- Nepal in talks with China to reopen Tatopani border pointKathmandu is engaged in discussions with China to resume operations at the Tatopani border point. The border has remained closed since Augu...07 Oct, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
- Kabul water crisis: Afghan capital edges towards 'day zero' as boreholes dry, drought bites and aid stays frozenKabul faces a severe water crisis as aquifers deplete faster than they can be replenished. The population growth has resulted in excessive ...06 Oct, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
- Govt notifies 375 permissible works under VB-G RAM G, expands scope by 41 per centThe Centre has introduced 375 new permissible works under the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission. The categories inclu...06 Oct, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
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