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87-year-old woman was forced out of her home on a stretcher. After protests erupted, she now has a chance to go back to her house- SNAP checks are rising, but a hidden cost shift could reshape food benefits: What the October rules mean for millions of Americans
- 5G but still offline: Why Delhi users are struggling with mobile connectivity
- India's ₹60,000 crore TV business faces a new reality: Fewer viewers, old rulesIndia's ₹60,000-crore television broadcasting industry is experiencing regulatory uncertainty due to shifting consumer preferences. Traditi...28 Sep, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
- Maharashtra declares drought in 265 talukas or nearly three-fourths of state; announces relief measuresMaharashtra has declared drought in 265 out of 358 talukas due to significant rainfall deficits. The government announced various relief me...26 Sep, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
- New York's Queens transform rooftops into a solar power plant. The unusual design helps rain and sunlight grow plants beneathQueens, New York, has implemented an innovative solar energy project featuring vertical bifacial panels on a green roof. This 100-kilowatt ...26 Sep, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
- AIIB eyes bigger India water funding push as El Niño threatens dry spellAIIB intends to expand its water sector funding in India, which faces severe drought conditions this monsoon season. The bank is prioritizi...26 Sep, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
- Assam CM launches Northeast Seva First Innovation Challenge 2026 to turn real world problems into innovation opportunitiesHimanta Biswa Sarma launched the North East Seva First Innovation Challenge 2026 (NESFIC)-Ashtalakshmi for Viksit Bharat, aimed at connecti...25 Sep, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
- Florida's Ochopee post office is a 61.3-square-foot shed that once held irrigation pipe for a tomato farm; it has served three counties since a 1953 fireIn Ochopee, Florida, the smallest post office in the United States stands at a mere 61.3 square feet. Originally a shed for irrigation pipe...25 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- Since 1975, Roosevelt Island has used a pneumatic waste system: Residents drop trash into chutes, and it is sucked through tubes at 60 to 70 mph to one collection pointRoosevelt Island in New York City uses a pneumatic waste collection system that operates through underground tubes. Residents dispose of tr...25 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- In 2023, a satellite-image model led archaeologists to 13 previously unknown Amazon geoglyphs, including one 444 metres acrossIn 2023, a groundbreaking AI model trained by researchers unveiled the locations of ancient geoglyphs hidden in the Amazon rainforest. This...24 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- Delhi homes to pay higher waste collection charges soon: MCD plans 50% hikes in solid waste management. Check new rates for different coloniesMCD has proposed nearly a 50 percent hike in solid waste management user charges and penalties under its draft SWM Bylaws 2026. The propose...23 Sep, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
- Sitharaman urges India Inc to resolve differences before taking disputes to courtFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged Indian corporates to strengthen internal governance, engage constructively with regulators and re...22 Sep, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
- In 1976, New York suspended a tram over the East River because another subway tunnel was too expensive; the Roosevelt Island Tram still links the island to ManhattanConstructed in 1976, New York City's Roosevelt Island Tramway began as a temporary fix meant to serve until a new subway line was completed...22 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- India’s no. 2 paintmaker Berger Paints plans expansion to fend off Birla, JSWBerger Paints is strengthening its market position against new competitors. The company plans new luxury paint lines and expanding its excl...22 Sep, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
- Rajasthan: BJP secures 197 civic body heads, twice as many as Congress; election for the rest onAccording to results available so far, Independents have won seven posts, while Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), CPI(M) and Rashtriya Loktantrik Part...21 Sep, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- In 2003, Mexico's Salinas Victoria used landfill methane to tackle waste pollution; the result made 7 MW, powering 25,000 homes and Monterrey’s public transport network dailySalinas Victoria experience also showed how waste management and energy planning can intersect. The World Bank reports that the plant event...21 Sep, 2026, 03.27 AM IST
- FMCG firms to hold prices despite rise in commodity costs; prioritise volume growthFMCG cos are likely to hold prices through the festive season despite rising commodity costs and geopolitical disruptions. After modest 2-5...20 Sep, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
- India’s metro network is only 216 km short of US: From a single Kolkata line in 1984 to 1,170 km across 26 cities, next big expansion is already underwayMetro expansion news: India’s metro network has expanded significantly since 1984. The operational network now spans more than 1,155 km acr...19 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- Seoul used 1 daylighted buried stream to solve urban heat issues across 10km of concrete highway; the result transformed an asphalt corridor into a cool public parkSeoul once buried a stream beneath a major highway, turning a natural waterway into a corridor of concrete and traffic. Years later, the ci...18 Sep, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
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