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Rare Metal Tantalum Discovered in Punjab Soil

A team led by Dr. Resmi Sebastian, assistant professor at the institute’s Civil Engineering Department, has discovered tantalum, a rare metal, in Punjab soil. This discovery holds significance...

November 22, 2023

ICRA Forecasts Sequential Moderation in India’s GDP Growth to 7% in Q2 FY2024

ICRA, the rating agency, predicts a sequential moderation in India’s GDP growth to 7% in the July-September 2023 quarter, down from 7.8% in Q1 FY2024. Despite the moderation,...

November 22, 2023

Uttar Pradesh Government Launches Safe City Project

The Uttar Pradesh government has initiated the Safe City Project, a comprehensive surveillance initiative aimed at bolstering security. The project includes the installation of CCTV cameras at entry...

November 22, 2023

UGC to Revise National Eligibility Test (NET) Syllabus

The University Grants Commission (UGC) is set to revise the syllabus for the National Eligibility Test (NET), announced UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar. He assured that candidates appearing for...

November 22, 2023

ICMR Study Finds No Link Between COVID-19 Vaccines and Sudden Deaths

A study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) across 39 network hospitals in India has determined that COVID-19 vaccines are not associated with an increased...

November 22, 2023

Innovative Approach to Tackle Illegal Sand Mining in Bihar

Authorities in Bihar’s Bhojpur district have adopted a unique strategy to curb illegal sand mining by constructing pillars in the Sone river on either side of the Arrah-Sahar...

November 22, 2023

India-Australia 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue

India and Australia held the second India-Australia 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue on Monday, focusing on elevating defence cooperation and expanding the strategic relationship in critical sectors such as trade,...

November 22, 2023

Vajra Prahar 2023

A collaborative military exercise between the special forces of India and the United States, named ‘Vajra Prahar 2023,’ has commenced at Meghalaya’s Umroi Cantonment. This marks the 14th...

November 22, 2023

Unprecedented Heatwave Hits Brazil

Brazil recently faced an unprecedented heatwave, with Araçuaí in Minas Gerais reaching a historic high temperature of 44.8C (112.6F). This extreme event is attributed to a combination of...

November 22, 2023

“Climate equality: A planet for the 99%” Report

A recently released report highlights a glaring disparity in carbon emissions, revealing that the richest one percent of the global population emitted as much carbon as the poorest...

November 22, 2023

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