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Largest POW grave site: In 1944, the Japanese hellship Hōfuku Maru sank with over 1,000 Allied POWs aboard; in 2026, forgotten military documents led to a discovery no one expected 80 years laterA Japanese prison transport ship, the Hōfuku Maru, sunk in 1944, has been found off the Philippines coast. This discovery brings to light t...
In 1942, a plowman struck something unexpected beneath a wartime field and discovered a hoard of Roman silver hidden for over 1,600 yearsA farmer's plow unearthed a remarkable Roman silver hoard in England. This discovery challenged previous beliefs about Roman Britain's weal...
China's new Antarctica expedition to conduct drilling experimentsChina on Saturday launched its 42nd Antarctic expedition to conduct deep drilling experiments aimed at studying the continent’s evolution a...
How India can still punish Pakistan by controlling water flow even with limited infrastructureIndia can control water flow to Pakistan in winter. This is achievable using existing dams like Baglihar and Kishanganga. Low water flow du...
Flying from Delhi? IndiGo announces terminal changes for some flights. Check detailsDelhi airport shifts flights to Terminal 1 to ease congestion at Terminal 2. IndiGo and SpiceJet flights are affected. Terminal 1 partially...
Kiren Rijiju flags off India's maiden winter science expedition to ArcticA team of four scientists will embark on the journey on Tuesday to India's research station in the NyAlesund town on the Brogger peninsula ...
China dispatches new expedition to establish fifth station in AntarcticaThe new station building will have a floor space of 5,244 square meters. It will be able to support 80 expedition team members during summe...
Air pollution: Delhi seeks joint action plan with NCR states; Rai to meet Union environment minister"Last year, we launched the 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign to minimise vehicular pollution... set up a 'Green War Room' to monitor and ...
Ladakh L-G discusses air connectivity possibilities for Kargil with CentreThe lieutenant governor raised the issue during a meeting with Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Hardeep Singh Puri in New Delhi o...
Paused by COVID-19,India's Arctic expedition to resume in June"Last year, the expedition was cancelled because of COVID-19 outbreak. This year, we are resuming the expedition. It will be held from June...
Winter season treats: Discover the culinary & cultural delights in Japan, Falkland IslandsWear a Kimono and have Tofu in Japan or meet the Penguins in Falkland Islands.
Triund, Ombattu Gudda & Harishchandragad: Top winter treks to try this season in IndiaEnjoy the nip in the air and make the most of this cool weather by opting for a group or solo trek.
56-year-old first Isro woman to spend over a year in AntarcticaStaying in the world’s coldest place where minimum temperatures can slide to -90 degrees Celsius, Mangala Mani was part of a 23-member expe...
Head to Guwahati, Lonavla, Zanskar valley to make the most of the upcoming Christmas weekendHere are top experiences to indulge in this holiday seaon.
Government to push Bankruptcy Bill in Parliament in next three days: Arun JaitleyFinance Minister Arun Jaitley said he will push for bankruptcy law in the remaining three days of the ongoing winter session of Parliament.
China to deploy US-built aircraft in Antarctica expedition for the first timeThe fixed-wing Basler BT-67 will operate for expedition teams within a radius of 1,300-kilometre around China's Zhongshan Station in Antarc...
Will ensure flood victims do not suffer further in winter: Jammu and KashmirAll necessary steps will be taken to ensure that the flood-affected people in Jammu and Kashmir do not suffer further miseries during winte...
Govt committed to formation of Telangana: PM Manmohan SinghThe Telangana Bill does not figure in the government's agenda for the session, several parties have demanded that it be passed in this sess...
- Parliamentary panel to submit report on Food Bill in Winter Session
The Parliamentary panel examining the National Food Security Bill is looking at submitting its report during the forthcoming Winter Session.
- There's no reason for a warning from Anna Hazare: Government
Govt said it saw "no reason for such a warning" from Anna, as it was committed to "a strong, effective and powerful" anti-graft law.