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Antarctica's Doomsday Glacier: How Its Collapse Could Trigger Global Floods & Swallow Islands
A sea level rise of several metres would inundate many of the world's major cities including Shanghai, New York, Miami, Tokyo and Mumbai.
Bengal's Kalimpong Receives First Snow Of Season
Rishop in West Bengal's Kalimpong district received the season's first snow on Wednesday, leading to delight among tourists and locals alike, officials said. People were seen playing with snow and capturing the moments on their mobile phones, as...
Farming in UP to be Hi-Tech Soon as FCI Upgrades Conventional Storage to Silos
These silos will not just save space, time and cost but will also work as Mandis where farmers will be directly selling their produce.
Omicron to Spoil Christmas, New Year's For Delhiites as DDMA Tells DMs to Ensure Zero Gatherings
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority has ordered the district magistrates to identify potential COVID-19 superspreader areas ahead of Christmas and New Year.
Uddhav Thackeray Recovering Well, to Attend Maha Assembly Session: Sena MP Tells PM Modi
PM Modi sought an update on Thackeray’s health from Shiv Sena MPs during the customary meeting after the conclusion of the Winter Session.
Bill Linking Aadhaar to Voter ID Helpful; Oppn Protest Sparked by Hasty Parliament Nod, State Polls: Ex-CEC
OP Rawat said the legislation may go a long way in facilitating remote voting for poor migrant workers, students temporarily away from home for study or employment-related exigencies, NRIs, and very old, hospitalised and infirm voters.
3 Killed, 50 Injured in Massive Fire at Indian Oil Depot in West Bengal's Haldia
This incident took place around 2.30 pm in the DHD block where motor spirit is produced. The incident occurred during a mock drill of the shutdown procedure of IOC, they said.
Karnataka Bans DJs, Public Events for New Year Celebrations; Pubs, Bars Can Operate at 50% Capacity
CM Basavaraj Bommai says the restrictions will be in place from December 30 to January 2, 2022.
UP Govt to Distribute Free Smartphones, Tablets to One Crore Final Year Students
The first phase of the scheme will roll out on December 25, which marks the birth anniversary of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Gayatri Devi's Grandkids Get Jai Mahal Palace Hotel, Rambagh Palace Goes to Step Uncles as SC Resolves Dispute
The Jaipur royal family members, who had stakes in personal properties that included luxury hotels and other immovable properties, decided to go for an out-of-court settlement.
Biden Announces Intent To Appoint Four Indian-Americans To AANHPI Advisory Commission
US President Joe Biden on Monday announced this intent to appoint four Indian Americans -- Ajay Jain Bhutoria, Sonal Shah, Kamal Kalsi and Smita Shah -- as members of his Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. The...
Sikkim Logs Two Fresh COVID-19 Cases, One More Fatality
Sikkim on Monday recorded two new COVID-19 cases, taking the tally to 32,463, while one more fatality due to the infection raised the death toll to 407, a health department bulletin said. The two fresh cases were reported from West Sikkim, it sai...
Delhi Reports 91 New Covid Cases, Positivity Rate Increases to 0.20 Percent
The number of Covid cases in Delhi has reached 14,42,288 and over 14.16 lakh patients have recovered from the disease
Objective of NEP to Correct Past Anomalies: Union Minister
Union minister Jitendra was addressing the Cluster University teachers here at an interactive academic programme on the NEP2020, organised as part of the "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav".
Delhi Prison Staff Arrested, Suspended, Transferred Over Sukesh's Jailhouse Rock; New Set of Eyes on Conman
Sources said close to 15 officials are under the scanner after it emerged that prison staff accepted bribes and bent the rules to allow conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar enjoy a "plush" stay in jail.
PM Modi to Visit Prayagraj on Dec 21 to Participate in Spl Program to be Attended by Over 2 lakh Women
PM Modi said that he will transfer an amount of Rs 1000 crore in the bank account of Self Help Groups, benefitting around 16 lakh women members.