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HP opposes centre's 'VB-G RAM G' scheme, says new norms will burden state with Rs 164 crore annually and reduce wagesHimachal Pradesh government vehemently opposes the Centre's renaming of MGNREGA to 'VB-G RAM G' and its new funding framework. Minister Ani...- 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...
- Final rock falls at Zojila: India completes breakthrough in world's longest bi-directional road tunnelIndia has achieved a monumental breakthrough with the completion of excavation for the 13.153-km Zojila Tunnel. This engineering marvel, co...
- The story behind Wadhwa Wise City, an integrated township envisioned as a complete urban ecosystem in PanvelFifteen years ago, Panvel was a barren hillock, but Vijay Wadhwa envisioned it as Mumbai's next urban center, addressing the city's growing...
- Monsoon alert for travellers: Heading to hill stations? Check's IMD rain warning for these statesMonsoon update: Southwest monsoon has arrived in Kerala, signalling the start of India's crucial four-month rainy season. Southern and west...
- Humans are still evolving, and this remote plateau of the world is the proof scientists neededA study of people living on the Tibetan Plateau suggests that human evolution is still occurring today. Researchers examined women who had ...
- No WiFi, no proper roads: In Rishikesh, architect brothers built a Harry Potter-inspired mud house, complete with jungle trails and Ganga viewsA magical mud house in Rishikesh, inspired by Harry Potter's Hagrid's hut, offers a unique escape from urban life. Built by architect broth...
- Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat, services from May 2Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the first direct Vande Bharat Express between Jammu and Srinagar. This 20-coach train connects ...
- California oil and jet fuel supply crisis: why are prices hitting $15 jet fuel and $5.85 gas as capacity and supply plunge—how soon can recovery happen?California oil and jet fuel supply crisis is intensifying fast. Jet fuel prices have surged near $15 per gallon. Gasoline has climbed to $5...
- A mountain hideout and aircraft under fire: US carries out daring rescue of service member in IranAmerican forces executed a daring rescue of two pilots shot down by Iran. One pilot was extracted from enemy territory, while the second, h...
- Ladakh stakeholders pass resolution, seek regulated outside investment in tourism sectorLadakh's tourism sector and civil society groups have united. They adopted a resolution expressing concern over increasing outside investor...
- Buried deep: How Iran’s hidden missile cities protect its deadly arsenalIran has built deep underground missile cities inside mountains to protect its weapons. These hidden bases use strong rock, tunnels and mul...
- An Underground World Built to Make Mountains Disappear for Travel and PowerEngineers are now building vital infrastructure deep underground, bypassing mountains. This modern approach uses advanced physics and machi...
- All about Pickaxe Mountain, Iran’s secret underground site that may be hiding the missing 900 pounds of uraniumSuspicions are growing that Iran moved nuclear materials before recent American airstrikes. A report suggests the missing uranium is hidden...
- Indian Army's HAWS mountaineers brave avalanche to recover fallen comradesThe High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS) of the Indian Army successfully completed Operation RTG to recover the mortal remains of three sold...
- Has Mt. Everest become world's highest ice-covered cemetery? Special mission to bring back remains of mountaineers. Details hereAs temperatures go up due to climate change, the snow cover of the world's highest peak Mt. Everest thins, and bodies of deceased climbers ...
- Army deploys ultra-light M-777 howitzers in forward locations along LAC in Arunachal PradeshIndia has been ramping up its overall military might in all strategically key areas along the nearly 3,500-km-long LAC after the Galwan Val...
- IAF AN-32 crash: Mountains of Arunachal Pradesh have long been a danger zone for aviatorsThe mountains of Arunachal, where an IAF AN-32 plane crashed, has long been a danger zone for aviators.
- Pune selected as India’s first lighthouse city for Urban Mobility LabPune was selected in NITI Aayog and RMI’s ‘Grand Challenge’ as India’s first Lighthouse City for mobility solutions.
- Banihal-Qazigund rail link through India's longest railway tunnel opensAbout 1,300 workers and 150 engineers worked tirelessly overcoming all odds for the last seven years to accomplish the engineering marvel.
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