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'If we went to war tomorrow...': US Army conducts mass battlefield grave-digging exercise, first since Korean WarThe US Army recently undertook a significant military exercise addressing the critical issue of temporary burial sites for fallen troops. D...- Bengaluru's Blue Line promises cheaper airport rides, but Tamil Nadu's stone transport ban poses a hurdle; check latest updateBengaluru blue line news: Restrictions imposed by Tamil Nadu on stone transportation have significantly affected construction projects in B...
- In 1905, a transporter bridge opened across England’s River Mersey, carrying up to 300 passengers and horse-drawn wagons in 2½ minutesThe Widnes–Runcorn Transporter Bridge was officially opened in 1905, introducing a groundbreaking means of crossing the River Mersey. This ...
- In 2004, London built a bridge that curls itself into a circle instead of lifting; eight connected sections fold away to let boats throughThe Rolling Bridge in Paddington Basin redefines traditional bridge architecture by transforming into a circular form. Completed in 2004 by...
- In Hong Kong, engineers turned waste glass into concrete blocks; 15 years later, field checks found no cracking from the reaction that can damage glass concreteFor over 15 years, engineers in Hong Kong have pioneered the use of recycled glass in concrete pavers, meticulously studying their performa...
- Signature Global awards Rs 496 crore construction contract for Tonino Lamborghini ResidencesSignature Global has awarded a significant construction contract to B.L. Kashyap & Sons Limited for its luxury residential project. The con...
- In 1887, Michigan began building a railway bridge that could open in different ways for passing ships; three bridge designs worked together in one crossingThe Sault Ste. Marie International Railroad Bridge, completed in 1887, features a combination of four bridge designs. This structure was up...
- 80 feet above ground, 3 railway lines below: Nagpur Metro's 257-metre bridge uses construction technique that eliminates the need for scaffoldingNagpur Metro is constructing a 257-metre-long elevated bridge nearly 80 feet above railway tracks at Uppalwadi as part of its Phase-II expa...
- Private equity companies add AI-disruption clauses to buyout loan agreementsPrivate equity firms are adding AI disruption clauses to buyout loan agreements, allowing companies to delay default consequences if artifi...
- In 1835, Maryland built a curved railway bridge from 63,000 tons of granite - critics thought it would collapse, but trains still cross it todayThe Thomas Viaduct, completed in 1835, stands as a testament to innovation in American railway engineering. Built with 63,000 tons of grani...
- In Burgundy, France, 17,000 tonnes of discarded foundry sand went beneath RN 80; two years later, tests found good road strength and no environmental impactIn Burgundy, France, engineers have made strides in sustainable construction by incorporating about 17,000 tons of foundry sand waste into ...
- In Burgos, Spain, engineers turned steelmaking waste into full-size pavement slabs; five years outdoors caused no major damage, and skid resistance stayed road-safeIn an innovative endeavor, engineers from Burgos, Spain, developed sustainable pavement utilizing waste from steel production, significantl...
- In 1905, Minnesota opened a transporter bridge with a suspended gondola; the platform carried people, streetcars, and vehicles across Duluth’s harbor canalIn February 1905, the Duluth Aerial Ferry Bridge debuted to facilitate travel over a challenging sandbar. This innovative structure enabled...
- Who is Dr M. V. Ramana Murthy? An IIT Madras alumnus honoured after a new electric ray species discovered deep in the Arabian Sea has been named after himNew electric ray species found: Dr M. V. Ramana Murthy, Mission Director of India's Deep Ocean Mission, has been honoured by the naming of ...
- byteXL strengthens leadership team to fuel AI and skilling pushbyteXL has appointed four senior executives across operations, business, strategy and finance as it prepares to scale its institutional net...
- India in striking distance of 8% growth as reforms boost economy: Shaktikanta DasDas said the BFSI sector has a crucial role to play in India's journey from a lower-middle-income economy to a high-income economy, through...
- Free NEET, JEE coaching for 200 students in Maharashtra's Nanded amid droughtThe Nanded district administration in Maharashtra will provide free coaching for NEET, JEE and CET entrance examinations to 200 meritorious...
- Oracle may extend US staff separation scheme to IndiaOracle’s India workforce has been shrinking over the past six months, with engineering departures running at roughly five times the pace of...
- In 1841, Squire Whipple found a cheaper way to build long iron bridges; more than 100 of his designs later crossed America's canals and growing railroad linesIn the early 1800s, Squire Whipple revolutionized bridge engineering with his mathematical approach. His creation, the Whipple truss bridge...
- 58% of engineers want FDE roles, but 90% lack upskilling roadmap: ReportA report reveals that nearly 58 percent of engineers desire to transition into forward-deployed engineering roles. Despite this interest, n...
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