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Fuzhou-Xiamen-Zhangzhou Railway Line

September 29, 2023

China has unveiled its groundbreaking high-speed rail line, marking a significant leap in transportation infrastructure. This railway, known as the Fuzhou-Xiamen-Zhangzhou railway, not only traverses several bays but also hugs the picturesque coastline of Fujian province, located near the Taiwan ..

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Swiss Glaciers Lose 10% Volume in Two Years

September 29, 2023

Switzerland’s picturesque glaciers are facing an alarming crisis, with figures released on Thursday revealing that they have lost a staggering ten per cent of their ice volume over a mere two-year period. This dramatic loss is attributed to a combination ..

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NASA’s $1 Billion Plan to Retire the ISS

September 29, 2023

The International Space Station (ISS) is a unique space station in lower Earth orbit, serving as a collaborative platform for five participating space agencies: NASA, Roscosmos, JAXA, ESA, and CSA. It is not only the largest artificial object in space ..

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New Earthquake Threat Discovered in Pacific Northwest

September 29, 2023

A recent study led by the University of Arizona has unearthed a new earthquake threat to the Pacific Northwest. Researchers utilized tree ring analysis to pinpoint a significant seismic event in the Puget Lowlands of western Washington around late A.D. ..

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Indian Startups Unite to Challenge Google Play Billing System

September 29, 2023

In a significant move, forty Indian startups and companies have joined forces to establish a task force aimed at challenging Google and its Google Play Billing System (GPBS). This initiative is coordinated under the banner of the Internet and Mobile ..

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Iran Launches Noor 3 Military Satellite

September 29, 2023

Iran has successfully placed its third military satellite, Noor 3, into orbit. The launch was carried out by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards using a three-stage Qasem rocket on September 27, 2023. The satellite’s mission marks another significant step in Iran’s space ..

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Key Amendments to Cable Television Network Rules, 1994

September 29, 2023

The Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry has recently made significant amendments to the Cable Television Network Rules of 1994. These amendments introduce a structured procedure for the renewal of Multi-System Operator (MSO) registrations. Additionally, the amended rules include provisions for ..

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CERN Experiment Reveals Antimatter’s Response to Gravity

September 29, 2023

Researchers at the European Center for Nuclear Research (CERN) conducted an experiment with antimatter, demonstrating that it responds to gravity by falling, consistent with the behavior of ordinary matter, aligning with Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity. Despite the expected ..

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Vulcan 20-20 Project

September 29, 2023

The UK is undertaking a groundbreaking project to create the world’s most powerful laser, called “Vulcan 20-20,” with an £85 million investment from the UK Science and Technology Facilities Council. This laser, anticipated to be a million billion times brighter ..

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Uttar Pradesh Achieves 100% ODF Plus Coverage

September 29, 2023

Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state, has achieved a remarkable feat by attaining 100% Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus status across its 95,767 villages. This significant accomplishment was officially announced on September 28, highlighting the state’s commitment to sanitation and ..

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