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Brazil Amazon deforestation climbs more than 100% in November over same month last year

According to the space research agency INPE, destruction of the world's largest tropical rainforest totaled 563 square km (217.38 square miles) in November, 103% more than in the same month last year.

Dec 14, 2019

Last remaining tropical glaciers will melt away in 10 years

The glaciers in Papua, Indonesia, are "the canaries in the coal mine" for other mountaintop glaciers around the world, said Lonnie Thompson, one of the senior authors of the study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Dec 11, 2019

Vivo V17 with quad cameras, tiniest punch-hole launched: Top reasons to buy

Vivo has launched its latest camera-centric smartphone, Vivo V17, in India to target mid-range shoppers.

Dec 9, 2019

Watch | Mysterious object emerging out of snow in Antarctica sparks debate; Aliens or natural phenomenon?

The discovery made by the conspiracy theorist has made many people believe that aliens are living secretly in Antarctica in hidden bases

Dec 7, 2019

Amazon fires may enhance glacier melting: Study

According to the study aerosols from biomass burning, such as black carbon, can be transported by wind to tropical Andean glaciers.

Dec 1, 2019

Deeply pained: Rajnath Singh on death of 6 in Siachen avalanche

The defence minister was apprised of the situation by Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Bipin Rawat.

Nov 19, 2019

'Curated, Sanitised picnic': Mufti slams centre over EU delegation Srinagar visit; Here are reactions from other leaders

The European Union lawmakers will meet the residents, traders, state government officials and the houseboat owners to 'see the ground situation.'

Oct 29, 2019

European delegation leave for Kashmir after their meet with PM Modi in Delhi

This is the first foreign delegation to visit Kashmir since its special status granted under Article 370 was abolished on August 5, which led to a huge outcry in neighbouring Pakistan and persistent efforts by Islamabad to internationalise the issue.

Oct 29, 2019

Siachen Glacier tourism: India's geostrategic statement stuns Pakistan, China

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's announcement comes days ahead of October 31 when Ladakh will become a union territory following bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir; development unlikely to go unnoticed by neighbours including Pakistan and China.

Oct 23, 2019

OnePlus 7T Review: Too good for the price

OnePlus, one great phone after another, has released the 7T to balance the scales between the premium and affordable factors.

Oct 5, 2019

OnePlus 8 design tipped: Punch-hole display, triple cameras & more

The leaked design of OnePlus 8 makes us want to see what the company has in store for next year's "Pro" variant.

Oct 4, 2019

OnePlus 7T launched starting at Rs 37,999: Top reasons to upgrade

OnePlus 7T just launched in India with an attractive price point and notable upgrades that may even lure some potential OnePlus 7 Pro buyers.

Sep 27, 2019

Indian Army plans to allow civilians to visit high altitude military sites in Siachen Glacier

India and Pakistan announced a ceasefire in the region in 2003 but many soldiers lose their lives due to extremely cold conditions.

Sep 24, 2019

MS Dhoni to venture into Bollywood after his retirement from International cricket?

If the latest reports are to be believed, MS Dhoni is planning to step into the world of Bollywood after his retirement.

Aug 29, 2019

Deal to buy 200 Kamov helicopters in focus during Modi's Russia visit

Russia agreed to supply 60 Kamov choppers in a fly-away condition and assemble the rest in India jointly with state-run aeronautical firm Hindustan Aeronautical Limited (HAL).