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Kalka-Shimla Railway

The revered Kalka-Shimla Railway (KSR), over 120 years old and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has suffered extensive damage due to heavy monsoon rainfall in Himachal Pradesh. A...

August 19, 2023

China Builds Airstrip on Disputed Triton Island

China is reportedly constructing an airstrip on Triton Island in the South China Sea, an area disputed by Taiwan and Vietnam. Satellite images indicate the nearly 2,000-foot-long airstrip...

August 17, 2023

Indian Army Dedicates “Bhagat Bridge” on 77th Independence Day

On India’s 77th Independence Day, the Indian Army inaugurated the “Bhagat Bridge” in Danna Village, the last village on the Line of Control in the Machhal Sector of...

August 16, 2023

Adichanallur Museum

The Adichanallur Museum, a world-class archaeological endeavor, is set to take visitors on a captivating journey into India’s ancient past. Laid by none other than the Union Finance...

August 7, 2023

Isle of Rum

The quest to explore Mars has been an ambitious and collaborative effort involving space agencies from across the globe. As part of the joint NASA and European Space...

July 31, 2023

Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary

Recently, the Goa bench of the Bombay High Court instructed the Goa government to declare the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary and other regions mentioned in the National Tiger Conservation...

July 26, 2023

Batagaika Crater

Deep within Russia’s Far East lies the Batagaika crater, an alarming testament to the consequences of global warming. As the world’s largest permafrost crater, its expansion serves as...

July 24, 2023

Kaas Plateau

The Kaas Plateau, nestled in Maharashtra, has gained recognition for its unique environmental characteristics and cultural significance. A recent study conducted by the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune,...

July 14, 2023

Second Thomas Shoal

Second Thomas Shoal, located in the north-eastern part of the Spratly Islands, has emerged as a contentious area in the South China Sea. The recent incident near Second...

July 6, 2023

Gaula River Mining

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has given permission to the Uttarakhand government to continue mining activities in the Gaula River in Nainital district. The extension...

June 9, 2023

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