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Centre auctions 56 critical and strategic mineral blocks across seven tranches- Moneycontrol. com
2+ hour, 26+ min ago (266+ words) According to the Union Ministry of Mines, 56 critical and strategic mineral blocks have been successfully auctioned so far across multiple rounds of bidding, with 10 blocks awarded under the seventh tranche alone, reported The Hindu. The Ministry said the seventh tranche…...
7. 8 magnitude Philippines quake made Earth vibrate, seismic waves reached India
1+ week, 6+ day ago (367+ words) A powerful 7. 8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Mindanao in southern Philippines on June 8 sent seismic waves around the world. Scientists tracked the tremors as they moved through Asia, crossed India and eventually reached the earthquake's antipode, the point on…...
"Longest day of 2026": What will happen to Earth on 21 June? Get ready for a little 'tilt"
2+ week, 5+ day ago (372+ words) On 21 June, the Sun will appear to take its time crossing the sky. The amount of daylight will be more in 2026 than on any other day for millions of people in the Northern Hemisphere, including the Indians. Sunrise will arrive…...
Explained: Why Hyderabad faces India's worst groundwater crisis among metros
3+ week, 5+ day ago (555+ words) As many as 26 mandals and tehsils within Greater Hyderabad " covering parts of Rangareddy and Medchal-Malkajgiri districts " have been classified as either "critical" or "over-exploited" in terms of groundwater extraction, the highest figure among all Indian metros, the reported said. Delhi,…...
Asteroid Alert: 370-foot asteroid 2026 HW2 to sweep past Earth in close flyby, NASA confirms
3+ week, 4+ day ago (423+ words) A large asteroid known as 2026 HW2 will make a close approach to Earth on 29 May 2026. Scientists say there is no risk of impact. The flyby is being closely tracked by international space agencies. The object is classed as a Near-Earth Object…...
Asteroid Alert: A huge 67-feet wide asteroid will make a close flyby towards Earth today, NASA confirms- Moneycontrol. com
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (361+ words) NASA keeps on tracking asteroids in space that are making a close apporach towards Earth in case something big happens! All should be prepared. Well, on 22nd May a newly tracked asteroid is making its approach towards Earth. The space rock…...
Asteroid Alert: A huge 67-feet wide asteroid will make a close flyby towards Earth today, NASA confirms
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (361+ words) NASA keeps on tracking asteroids in space that are making a close apporach towards Earth in case something big happens! All should be prepared. Well, on 22nd May a newly tracked asteroid is making its approach towards Earth. The space rock…...
Scientists finally solve the mystery of why Bermuda is still rising above the ocean
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (118+ words) Moneycontrol. com Scientists finally solve the mystery of why Bermuda is still rising above the ocean and survive long after volcanic activity ends, opening a new chapter in the study of Earth's deep interior. Discover the latest Business News, Sensex,…...
Two space rocks set for close earth flybys on May 14, scientists confirm no danger!
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (368+ words) Two asteroids make back-to-back flybys on the same day including one nearly the size of an airplane. According to asteroid tracking data, asteroids, 2026 JV1 and 2026 JT are set to make close approaches to Earth on May 14, 2026. While the flybys may sound…...
NASA confirms a bus-sized asteroid will make a flyby from Earth on May 13 Is this dangerous?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (345+ words) A bus-sized asteroid is set to make a close approach to Earth on May 13, 2026. The space rock, named (2026 JA1), is currently being tracked by NASA. Astronomers say the asteroid will safely pass Earth without any danger. However, the flyby is still…...