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Aligning geospatial intelligence with land acquisition reform
3+ hour, 10+ min ago (287+ words) India's infrastructure push is no longer incremental; it is transformative. Expressways, freight corridors, renewable energy parks, and expanding urban footprints are redrawing the country's economic geography. Yet, beneath this ambition lies a persistent bottleneck: land acquisition. The paradox is stark....
India falls to Number 3 in Russian fossil fuel imports in December
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (336+ words) India fell to third place among buyers of Russian fossil fuels in December 2025 after Reliance Industries and State-owned refiners sharply cut crude oil imports, a European think tank said on Tuesday. The total Russian hydrocarbon imports by India stood at…...
13-15% of groundwater samples in India contaminated with uranium: CGWB
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (376+ words) The Annual Ground Water Quality Report 2025, which was made public on Friday, has indicated that 13 to 15 per cent of the total collected water samples have uranium contamination. Released under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, the Central Ground Water Board's (CGWB)…...
Reasi residents await study on lithium deposits
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (328+ words) The residents of the Salal area in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir are anxiously waiting for the completion of the G2-level exploration, currently underway, to determine the quantity and exact grade of the Lithium deposits. The ongoing exploration…...
Volcano eruption forces rescue 170 climbers
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (177+ words) Indonesian authorities said on Thursday they helped more than 170 climbers who were caught a day earlier by Mount Semeru's sudden eruption to return to safety as the seismic activity of Java island's highest volcano indicated that the eruption will continue....
COP30 mulls new document on fossil fuel by Oct 2026
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (449+ words) As hectic deliberations marked the first week of the annual climate change summit, COP30 President Andre Correa do Lago said the deliberations may come out with a new document on fossil fuel that is likely to present a roadmap for transition…...
Cabinet approves Rs 1, 500 crore" scheme to boost critical mineral recycling
7+ mon, 5+ day ago (201+ words) Cabinet on Wednesday gave its go-ahead to a Rs 1, 500 crore incentive scheme to promote recycling of critical minerals in the country. The decision was taken during the cabinet meeting held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The scheme…...
Punjab Charts Scientific Path to Tackle Groundwater Crisis with National Consortium
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (170+ words) Dr Ranjodh S Bains, who is spearheading the initiative, said that the meeting's outcomes would form the foundation of a state-wide water conservation mission. "The convergence of academic research with real-world policy execution is what makes this mission both practical…...
The Silent Architect: How geology shapes every structure we build
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (136+ words) When we look at the marvels of modern construction " soaring skyscrapers, sprawling industries, intricate networks of highway and railway bridges and embankments, airports, and energy infrastructure " it is obvious to focus on the visible achievements. Yet, beneath every asset we…...
Faculty Development Program on Basics of Remote Sensing and GIS concludes at SXC
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (252+ words) A week-long Faculty Development Program (FDP) on the fundamentals of Remote Sensing and GIS from 26th May to 31st May, 2025 successfully concluded, equipping participants with essential technical skills and knowledge in geospatial technologies. Hosted by the Department of Geography, St. Xavier's A…...