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Old Adaminaby was moved for Australia's Snowy Scheme in 1956–57; 102 buildings were relocated, but flooding and lost jobs eventually drove away about half the districtAdaminaby, a quaint town in Australia, witnessed a historical transformation when it was relocated due to an impending flood from a dam. Ov...07 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST- Siddaramaiah seeks 75% quota for OBCs, Dalits & minorities in jobs, legislatureSiddaramaiah advocated for 75% reservation for disadvantaged communities based on their population. He stressed that caste-wise data is cru...06 Sep, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
- Over 54,000 names removed from Sikkim electoral rolls after SIR exerciseSikkim's electoral roll saw 54,209 names removed after a special revision. The final list now contains 418,467 registered voters for future...06 Sep, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
- 8th Pay Commission: Can Level 5 employees get up to Rs 15,800/month extra HRA under 8th CPC?Employee associations are advocating for increased House Rent Allowance (HRA) rates for central government employees, aiming to tackle esca...05 Sep, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
- Mary Kathleen’s uranium town still had 212 homes when its mine closed in 1982; the company settlement was dismantled and auctioned off in 1983Mary Kathleen was once a thriving community centered around a uranium mine in Queensland, complete with schools, a cinema, and numerous hom...05 Sep, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
- Indus Waters Treaty: The 1960 pact that refuses to leave the limelight of India-Pakistan tensionsIndus Waters Treaty Explained: The Indus Waters Treaty faces strain over India's hydropower projects and Pakistan's objections. Following a...04 Sep, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
- In 1892, engineers began the Chicago Canal to divert sewage using 42 million cubic yards of earth; more than a century later, it may help Asian carp reach the Great LakesIn 1885, Chicago undertook the monumental task of reversing its river flow to safeguard drinking water by rerouting sewage from Lake Michig...02 Sep, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
- In 2009, Key West sank the 523-foot Vandenberg in 140 feet of water; one year later, REEF monitoring had documented 123 fish species on the former shipIn 2009, the retired missile ship Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg was deliberately sunk near Key West, giving rise to a significant artificial reef...01 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- Over 6 crore voters deleted in SIR phase 3; Delhi sees highest cut at 32.7%Over 6.1 crore voters have been deleted under the Special Intensive Revision so far. Delhi and Maharashtra reported significant cuts in the...31 Aug, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
- In 1987, Denmark launched restoration of 2,200 hectares around the Skjern River. 19 years later, SPA status arrived in 2006 as wildlife returned to the restored wetlandsDenmark restored the Skjern River wetlands after agricultural decline and pollution. The project re-meandered over twenty kilometers of riv...31 Aug, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
- "The scale of damage is so high, it's like a parlay, we cannot imagine": Former National Reconstruction Authority CEO on Nepal floodsNepal grapples with a severe humanitarian crisis after devastating flash floods hit its northern districts. India has swiftly responded by ...27 Aug, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
- In 1953, Britain detonated an atomic bomb in Australia, sending a mysterious black mist across the desert before a secret programme began testing children’s bones for radiationDuring the Cold War, Britain undertook covert nuclear tests in Australia, leading to hazardous radioactive fallout termed the Black Mist th...26 Aug, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
- Texas wildfire mushrooms within hours, ripping through ranchlandsA wildfire rapidly expanded across Texas ranchland, destroying structures. The blaze forced evacuations and school closures in affected are...26 Aug, 2026, 08.22 AM IST
- Tech, AI, wealth management will be immediate priorities for Groww: CEO Lalit KeshreOver the next three to four years, Groww will continue investing in its technology platform to improve customer onboarding and payments, CE...25 Aug, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
- 97 crore voters, 1.8 crore election workers: CEC highlights scale of India's pollsIndia's Chief Election Commissioner referred to the impressive 97 crore voters as the largest family globally. During general elections, th...24 Aug, 2026, 09.40 PM IST
- Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar favours 543 LS seats, women's quota within old capKarnataka's Chief Minister DK Shivakumar urged the Southern Zonal Council to retain the 1971 census for delimitation. He also requested mai...20 Aug, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
- Delimitation: Shivakumar favours Lok Sabha strength at 543 seats, women’s quota within this capKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar urged the Southern Zonal Council to retain the 1971 Census for delimitation. He also requested keepi...20 Aug, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
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