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

August 16, 2023

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 Jammu and Kashmir. This 115-feet long bridge is named in memory of ..

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Adichanallur Museum

August 7, 2023

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 Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, the foundation stone for the museum marks a momentous ..

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Isle of Rum

July 31, 2023

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 Agency (ESA) Mars Sample Return Campaign, the Isle of Rum has been ..

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Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary

July 26, 2023

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 Authority (NTCA) communications and plans prepared by the Goa forest department as ..

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Batagaika Crater

July 24, 2023

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 a stark reminder of the ongoing impacts of climate change. The Batagaika ..

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Kaas Plateau

July 14, 2023

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, sheds light on significant shifts in the Indian Summer Monsoons, providing valuable ..

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Second Thomas Shoal

July 6, 2023

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 Thomas Shoal escalated tensions between China and the Philippines. The Philippine Coast ..

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Gaula River Mining

June 9, 2023

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 allows mining work to be carried out until June 30, extending the ..

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