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The Kardashev Scale and Its Role in Measuring Civilisations

Tesla CEO Elon Musk, in a recent episode of Nikhil Kamath’s podcast “People by WTF”, discussed the concept of the Kardashev Scale and its significance in assessing the...

December 2, 2025

India Re-Elected to UNESCO Executive Board for 2025–29 Term

India has secured re-election to the UNESCO Executive Board for the 2025–29 term, reaffirming its role in shaping global cooperation in education, culture, science, communication and information. The...

December 2, 2025

New Walrus Haul-Out Identified in Svalbard via Satellite Monitoring

Scientists have identified a new walrus haul-out site along the shores of Svalbard, a remote Arctic archipelago between mainland Norway and the North Pole. The discovery was made...

December 2, 2025

Rare Red ELVE Halo Reappears Over Italian Alpine Town

A striking red halo of light appeared over Possagno in northern Italy on November 17, marking the second sighting of this rare atmospheric event in three years. Captured...

December 2, 2025

SoLAR Phase II Launched to Scale Climate-Resilient Solar Irrigation

The International Water Management Institute and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation have launched SoLAR Phase II, a multi-country initiative designed to accelerate socially inclusive and climate-resilient...

December 2, 2025

India Re-Elected to IMO Council as Category (b) Member for 2026-27

India has secured re-election to the International Maritime Organization Council for the 2026-27 term, reaffirming its standing in global maritime governance. The country won 154 of 169 valid...

December 2, 2025

India Signs ₹7,995-Crore MH-60R Seahawk Support Deal

India has concluded a major defence agreement with the United States worth ₹7,995 crore to ensure long-term sustainment of the Indian Navy’s MH-60R Seahawk helicopter fleet. The deal,...

December 2, 2025

Syria launches first official newspaper since Assad’s fall

Syria has revived state-owned print media with the launch of “Al Thawra Al Souriya”, the first official newspaper issued since the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. The publication...

December 2, 2025

Camite: The World War-I chemical agent Georgia is Accused of Using Against Protesters

Fresh allegations have emerged that Georgian authorities deployed a World War-I era chemical agent, Camite, during protests in Tbilisi in 2024. A recent investigation has revived global attention...

December 2, 2025

Oxford names ‘rage bait’ as 2025 Word of the Year

Oxford University Press has selected “rage bait” as its 2025 Word of the Year, reflecting the rising influence of provocative online content in shaping digital behaviour. The choice...

December 2, 2025

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