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What actually caused the tunnel collapse on the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydroelectric Project?

India, Aug. 18 -- An instance of land subsidence triggered a sudden influx of debris and water, flooding the tunnel of the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydroelectric Project. A total of 22 workers were trappe... और पढ़ें


Erratic monsoon, rainfall deficit threatens Manipur's agrarian economy

India, Aug. 18 -- Manipur's farmers are grappling with an erratic monsoon and a severe rainfall deficit that threatens the state's rice-dependent agrarian economy. Delayed rains have pushed paddy tra... और पढ़ें


CAG flags Rs 468 crore in FAME incentives to EV makers violating localisation norms

India, Aug. 18 -- India's flagship electric vehicle incentive programme, Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME) scheme, paid nearly Rs 468 crore to manufacturers that... और पढ़ें


Lithium in the Sahel: How armed groups are exploiting the global scramble for the critical mineral

India, Aug. 18 -- Every electric vehicle, smartphone and laptop battery begins with one essential ingredient: lithium. The critical mineral sits at the centre of the global transition to cleaner ener... और पढ़ें


Why a vote on taxing California's billionaires is being watched around the world

India, Aug. 18 -- California's November vote on a one-off 5% tax on billionaire wealth has become a global test of whether democracies can curb extreme riches amid spiralling inequality. Backers say ... और पढ़ें


Daily weather tracker: Depression over Jharkhand triggers very heavy rain alert across several states; check your city's weather forecast

India, Aug. 18 -- Summary Depression over Jharkhand triggers heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, raising flooding concerns across Bihar, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and neighbouring states. Delhi-NCR may re... और पढ़ें


Uttarakhand tunnel disaster shows why Himalayan excavation needs a hydrological rethink

India, Aug. 18 -- The deaths of eight workers inside the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydroelectric Project tunnel in Chamoli have raised fresh concerns about large-scale excavation in the fragile Himalayas. ... और पढ़ें


Most countries will miss 2030 food system goal, emission removal among biggest gaps: Study

India, Aug. 18 -- Most countries are unlikely to meet the global 2030 targets for transforming their food systems, with greenhouse gas emissions, food insecurity and governance among areas where progr... और पढ़ें


India on e-wheels: Gujarat ranks 16th in Electric Mobility Index as EVs make up 1.36% of vehicle fleet

India, Aug. 17 -- Despite policy incentives and rising registrations, Gujarat's EV transition remains modest. Out of 29.2 million vehicles, only 398,582 are electric, and the state scores 42 in the I... और पढ़ें


My unfinished agenda

India, Aug. 17 -- It's just over 20 years now. In August of 2005, we handed over the Tiger Task Force report to the then prime minister, Manmohan Singh. His government had asked me to chair this commi... और पढ़ें