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400,000-year-old Tools Made from Elephant Bones Discovered in Italy; Predate Similar Tools By 100,000 Years [Study]

According to a study by an international team of researchers, the elephant bone tools were excavated at a site in Castel di Guido, Italy, where a large number of elephants had perished several thousand years ago.

Sep 2, 2021

Covid chaos in Kerala: 1,795 deaths due to delay in hospitalization

Again 32,000 fresh Covid cases, Kerala becoming victim of its own initial success and glory

Recent developments indicate that Kerala has literally failed in its battle against the Covid pandemic

Sep 2, 2021

Ladakh declares black-necked crane as state bird, snow leopard state animal [details]

Classified as 15 critically endangered species of birds in India, the black-necked crane is found only in Ladakh. Before bifurcation black-necked crane was state bird of the erstwhile state of J&K.

Sep 1, 2021

After Bill Clinton, Hillary turns thriller writer; An Indian American is central to the plot of her upcoming book

Former United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, following in the footsteps of her husband, has embarked on her journey as a thriller writer.

Sep 1, 2021

Airport commissions second solar power plant.

One in four trains could run on solar energy if planned properly; Saves 7 mn tons of carbon a year [study]

The direct supply of solar energy to Indian Railway lines -- without the need to connect via the grid -- would save almost seven million tons of carbon a year whilst also powering at least one in four train on the national network on competitive terms, a new study by Delhi-based Climate Trends and UK-based green tech start-up Riding Sunbeams said on Wednesday.

Sep 1, 2021

BJP rules out alliance with JD(S) in K'taka local polls

Talking about former chief minister B.S. Yediyurappa, Arun Singh said that he is a tall leader, his organisational skills are exceptional and the party will utilize his strengths.

Aug 31, 2021

Will a divided global community change its stand on Taliban 2.0 [Analysis]

As the Taliban are now inching closer to forming a government in Afghanistan, a critical question comes forth -- how will the newly formed dispensation get the necessary financial resources to run the country, writes Mahua Venkatesh.

Aug 31, 2021

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla with Panchayat members

Lok Sabha Speaker asks J&K's Panchayat members to ensure transparency in grassroots democracy [details]

Lok Sabha speaker called for greater coordination among administration and Panchayati Raj Institutions so that the fruits of development reach the intended beneficiaries.

Aug 31, 2021

Pentagon monitoring Taliban's sweeping advances in Afghanistan 'with deep concern'

France sets conditions for recognition of Taliban govt, Russia to maintain normal ties; World nations divided

France has set conditions for the recognition of the Taliban as the new rulers of Afghanistan, while Russia announced that it would maintain normal ties with the new regime though the world nations are divided

Aug 31, 2021

Schools for 6-8 class students in Kargil to resume from Sept 1; healing COVID situation boosts confidence

All educational institutions, including colleges and coaching centres were closed on April 18 in Ladakh after a surge in COVID cases in the UT.

Aug 30, 2021

NASA's Perseverance Rover to ponder Martian surface again; may collect sample [details]

Perseverance, a crucial part of NASA's Mars 2020 mission, will attempt to collect samples from a rock that has been nicknamed "Rochette".

Aug 30, 2021

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 216.3 mn; Africa accounts for 7.72 mn; Russia reports 19K new cases

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 216.3 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 4.50 million, as per the latest update on the pandemic.

Aug 30, 2021

What kind of relations Taliban wants with India, PAK, China, other neighbouring countries [details]

Taliban leadership might be painting a saint-like image in hopes to establish good relations with neighbouring countries, it strikes a tough bargain when it comes to the execution of its new-founded plans.

Aug 30, 2021

Explained: Why Delta Covid variant spreads like wildfire

"The key hallmark of Delta is that transmissibility seems to be ramping up to the next notch," says Pei-Yong Shi, a virologist at the University of Texas's Medical Branch in Galveston.

Aug 29, 2021

Once wanted terrorists, now prominent Taliban leaders set to rule Afghanistan [Full list]

Prominent Taliban members and terrorists, hunted down for 20 years by world best intelligence agencies, still managed to regroup and forced the US to engage with them leading to the complete takeover of Afghanistan in 2021. Here's a full list of Taliban leaders

Aug 28, 2021

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Search Results for: Indo-Pacific region

400,000-year-old Tools Made from Elephant Bones Discovered in Italy; Predate Similar Tools By 100,000 Years [Study]

Again 32,000 fresh Covid cases, Kerala becoming victim of its own initial success and glory

Ladakh declares black-necked crane as state bird, snow leopard state animal [details]

After Bill Clinton, Hillary turns thriller writer; An Indian American is central to the plot of her upcoming book

One in four trains could run on solar energy if planned properly; Saves 7 mn tons of carbon a year [study]

BJP rules out alliance with JD(S) in K'taka local polls

Will a divided global community change its stand on Taliban 2.0 [Analysis]

Lok Sabha Speaker asks J&K's Panchayat members to ensure transparency in grassroots democracy [details]

France sets conditions for recognition of Taliban govt, Russia to maintain normal ties; World nations divided

Schools for 6-8 class students in Kargil to resume from Sept 1; healing COVID situation boosts confidence

NASA's Perseverance Rover to ponder Martian surface again; may collect sample [details]

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 216.3 mn; Africa accounts for 7.72 mn; Russia reports 19K new cases

What kind of relations Taliban wants with India, PAK, China, other neighbouring countries [details]

Explained: Why Delta Covid variant spreads like wildfire

Once wanted terrorists, now prominent Taliban leaders set to rule Afghanistan [Full list]

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]