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In 2024, Arizona engineers used 100% recycled glass to widen 23 miles of Interstate 17 at 19 sites, protecting concrete culverts built for a narrower highway- Wheat farmers have a new weapon against a pest that costs them $350 million a year; researchers are using straw bales to move tiny parasitoids into fields and fight the wheat stem sawfly
- Daylight Saving Time 2026: Clocks go back November 1 as millions gain an hour, while Congress debates whether America should keep changing time twice a year
- School holiday tomorrow, September 7, 2026: Will schools be closed due to heavy rain? Check state-wise updatesOn September 7, 2026, most schools across India will resume regular operations. However, heavy rainfall may lead to specific school closure...06 Sep, 2026, 09.04 PM IST
- In 2011, Colorado reused 134,000 tons of old asphalt in highway mixes; CDOT estimated the recycled material saved the state about $1.6 millionColorado's innovative approach to roadway construction has resulted in significant savings, repurposing old asphalt in new projects. By emb...05 Sep, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- US to sell Bell helicopters worth $150 million to IraqThe US State Department has approved a potential $150 million helicopter sale to Iraq. This significant military package includes Bell 412E...05 Sep, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
- US lawmakers urge State Secy to boost Nepal flood relief, deploy DART, rebuild aid of $4-5 billionUS lawmakers urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to boost Nepal flood relief efforts. They requested deploying a Disaster Assistance Respo...05 Sep, 2026, 08.07 AM IST
- In 2009, Illinois used 38,881 tons of fly ash in highway construction; IDOT reported spending $1.75 million while reducing landfill use and cement demandIllinois highways are increasingly integrating fly ash, a byproduct of coal combustion, as a sustainable option for road construction. This...04 Sep, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
- In 1997, Abilene collected 240 tons of waste glass for Antilley Road; Dyess Air Force Base crushed the glass at $9 a ton for two 750-foot test sectionsIn Abilene, Texas, an innovative project has integrated crushed glass from recycled bottles and jars into road construction. By blending gl...04 Sep, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- ₹25 ride: India’s bike taxis are cheap, fast and still fighting for a place on the roadBike taxis offer affordable, on-demand urban transport, bridging the last-mile connectivity gap. These services face regulatory hurdles des...03 Sep, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
- Formula 1 racetrack to be set up, TN youth will be trained in Motorsports City announced CM Vijay; Olympic City planned in Chennai to produce more gold medal winnersTamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has announced plans to build a Motor Sports City with a Formula racing track and youth training fa...03 Sep, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
- Gadkari meets Dutch Ambassador, discusses India-Netherlands cooperation in green infra, mobility, energy transitionUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari met Netherlands Ambassador Marisa Gerards in New Delhi. Discussions focused on sustainable infrastructure and ...03 Sep, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
- Delhi mandates strict bus safety overhaul following alleged sleeper bus gang-rapeDelhi's transport department mandates stricter bus safety measures following a serious incident. Panic buttons and tracking devices must re...02 Sep, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
- In 2022, Hawaii used 195,000 plastic bottles to rebuild a road. Engineers found an alternative use for recycling plastic waste, but there's a catchHawaii's officials have embarked on an innovative experiment to blend recycled plastic into road asphalt, effectively repurposing nearly 20...02 Sep, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
- Maharashtra government approves policy to eradicate drugs by 2029; awareness, strict action plannedMaharashtra's cabinet has greenlit an ambitious policy aimed at completely eradicating drug use by 2029. This initiative engages multiple g...01 Sep, 2026, 09.50 PM IST
- Auto-rickshaw, taxi drivers in Maharashtra to get 1 year to learn Marathi: CM FadnavisMumbai's Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a one-year learning period for drivers. This extension allows drivers time to acquire f...31 Aug, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
- Around 85 Americans remain missing after Nepal flood: USAbout eighty-five Americans remain missing following a devastating flood in Nepal. Authorities confirmed seven hundred eighty-one deaths af...31 Aug, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
- Over 400 rescued after hill slip disrupts Kalka-Shimla train runA hill slip damaged the Kalka-Shimla railway track, causing disruptions. Northern Railway evacuated 391 passengers and 40 crew members to K...30 Aug, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
- Varanasi flood preparedness: 198 boats, 21 flood posts, NDRF teams deployed; 61 relief camps, 24/7 control room set upVaranasi district administration has prepared 61 flood relief camps for affected families. These camps will provide accommodation, food, an...30 Aug, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
- Smooth resumption of public road transport service along Imphal-Dimapur-Guwahati route via National Highway 2More than 1,700 individuals have successfully travelled from Imphal to Dimapur and Guwahati via NH2 over the past week. The movement of tra...29 Aug, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
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