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What is the potential of biochar?
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What is the potential of biochar?

Science & Tech 07/08/25 09:31 AM IST
by Mahesh

'With the Indian carbon market set to be launched in 2026, CO2 removal technologies such as biochar are expected to play a crucial role. ' Biochar is a type of charcoal rich in carbon and is produc Read More...

Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2025
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Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2025

Science & Tech 07/08/25 08:45 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Parliament has passed the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2025, with the Rajya Sabha approving it recently. ' The Bill seeks to replace the Indian Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1925. The Act e Read More...

Telangana’s Kaleshwaram project
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Telangana’s Kaleshwaram project

Science & Tech 07/08/25 08:27 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) in Telangana is under scrutiny after the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) reported significant structural damage and design flaws in the project.' Read More...

Uttarkashi flash floods
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Uttarkashi flash floods

Science & Tech 07/08/25 08:16 AM IST
by Mahesh

'At least four people died after flash floods and mudslides swept through Dharali village in Uttarkashi district.' Flash floods are not uncommon in the upper hilly areas of Uttarakhand as they are Read More...

Hong Kong regulating and licensing stablecoins
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Hong Kong regulating and licensing stablecoins

Science & Tech 06/08/25 10:33 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Hong Kong is taking a decisive step forward in regulating certain types of cryptocurrencies, as it prepares to enforce the Stablecoins Ordinance from August 1.' The new regulations come amidst an Read More...

Money laundering
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Money laundering

Science & Tech 06/08/25 10:07 AM IST
by Mahesh

'A report submitted by the Finance Minister in the Rajya Sabha states that 5,892 cases were taken up by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) 2002, since Read More...

Chinese Ministry of Public Security (MPS)
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Chinese Ministry of Public Security (MPS)

Science & Tech 06/08/25 09:47 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Recently, the Chinese Ministry of Public Security (MPS) announced that an eight-member police team was despatched to Croatia for a “joint patrol mission.” This would be the sixth joint Read More...

ICJ ruling means for the Kyoto Protocol
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ICJ ruling means for the Kyoto Protocol

Science & Tech 05/08/25 20:20 PM IST
by Mahesh

'The ICJ has  emphasised the significance of the totality of the climate regime, including the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agr Read More...

NASA-ISRO NISAR satellite
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NASA-ISRO NISAR satellite

Science & Tech 05/08/25 20:03 PM IST
by Mahesh

'NISAR was built in collaboration with  the US and India under a partnership agreement signed in 2014, and is set to launch from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh, India.'   Read More...

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)
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Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)

Science & Tech 05/08/25 10:59 AM IST
by Mahesh

'In a note that police found in his wallet, the gunman who killed four people in New York on Monday claimed he had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) — a result of playing [American] footbal Read More...