Why China’s ambitious dam project on Brahmaputra is facing natural threat and raised alarms in Beijing
China has invested a substantial amount into its mega hydropower project on the Tsangpo river, called the Brahmaputra in India, in Tibet, but its geologists have warned that the proposed site is atop an ‘active fault line’, which could trigger earthquakes and landslides, ultimately affecting the infrastructure’s ‘integrity’.
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Central Railway cancels 30 trains on Mumbai-Pune corridor till July 17; check list
The Central Railway has cancelled 30 long-distance and intercity train services until July 17 after multiple landslides damaged the Mumbai-Pune rail corridor in the Bhor Ghat section, severely disrupting operations. Officials said torrential rainfall on July 6 triggered several landslides between Karjat and Lonavala stations, mainly near Thakurwadi and Monkey Hill, damaging all three railway lines. Although restoration work is being carried out on a war footing, difficult terrain, continuous rain and hazardous working conditions have delayed the full resumption of services.
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Several injured as BEST bus rams into 14 vehicles in Mumbai’s Andheri Paschim
Several injured as BEST bus rams into 14 vehicles in Mumbai’s Andheri Paschim
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OPINION | Gangs of Lawrence Bishnoi: How did FBI expose the nexus?
Gangsters sitting inside Indian jails have been ordering targeted killings, making extortions across continents and carrying on with drug smuggling with impunity. This has been revealed in three chargesheets filed by US Department of Justice for the FBI in American courts.
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Mustafizur Rahman ruled out of action for four weeks due to hamstring muscle tear
In a major blow for Bangladesh cricket, the side’s star pacer Mustafizur Rahman has been ruled out of action for four weeks after sustaining a grade 1 hamstring tear and meniscal degeneration in his right knee. It is worth noting that due to his injury, Rahman will be missing the remainder of Bangladesh’s ongoing tour of Zimbabwe.
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Gaurav Khanna wipes Akanksha Chamola’s tears in Lock Upp 2, motivates her: ‘I’ll keep coming…’
In the latest episode of Netflix’s Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa, TV actor Gaurav Khanna entered the show as a visitor to meet contestant Akanksha Chamola. The duo spoke about their divorce, with Gaurav clarifying that they are still legally married.
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US mercenary jailed in terror case moves Delhi court seeking ‘American diet’, finds Tihar Jail food too spicy
Alleged American mercenary Matthew Aaron Van Dyke, who is in judicial custody in a terror conspiracy case linked to ethnic armed groups in India and Myanmar, has moved a Delhi court seeking permission to receive an “American-style diet” while lodged in Tihar Jail.
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After years of hard work in Germany, daughter comes home with a surprise that makes her mother cry
The move to another country is not always easy and often involves years of struggle, sacrifice and homesickness. For many people, earning their first salary or saving their first money abroad holds special significance. While many choose to reward themselves with their hard-earned money, others prefer to give back to those who helped them reach that milestone.
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7-year-old drowns as heavy rains inundate Delhi, showers likely to continue
As heavy rainfall continued to lash Delhi and its neighbouring areas on Thursday for a second consecutive day, a minor boy lost his life after drowning in rainwater, said the police. The deceased was identified as seven-year-old Rehan.
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France qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026 semis with 2-0 win over Morocco, who will they play next?
France booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals with a composed 2-0 victory over Morocco in the quarterfinals. Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele scored within six minutes of each other after the first half to settle a contest that France had largely controlled despite being frustrated for an hour by Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou and a resilient defence.
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