Unesco Global Geopark: Can billion-year-old stromatolite fossils, the first evidence of life on Earth, make Pithoragarh India's first UNESCO Global Geopark?

Unesco Global Geopark: Can billion-year-old stromatolite fossils, the first evidence of life on Earth, make Pithoragarh India’s first UNESCO Global Geopark?

Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand has revealed ancient stromatolite fossil colonies. These fossils represent some of Earth’s earliest known evidence of life. Researchers found similar geological formations in nearby areas, suggesting regional significance. UNESCO Global Geoparks recognize significant geological sites for conservation and development. India currently lacks a UNESCO Global Geopark, with Pithoragarh as a strong…

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Mumbai–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper's First AC coach gets a stunning luxury makeover; see the video

Mumbai–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper’s First AC coach gets a stunning luxury makeover; see the video

For years, overnight train journeys in India have been associated with white sheets, dark blankets, narrow berths and the rhythmic sound of wheels through the night. But the upcoming Mumbai–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper is promising everything opposite. An experience that looks closer to a boutique hotel than a conventional train and this video is proof….

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Fedex Delhi Cargo Hub: From 600 to 5,000 packages an hour: FedEx unveils $150 million Delhi cargo hub

Fedex Delhi Cargo Hub: From 600 to 5,000 packages an hour: FedEx unveils $150 million Delhi cargo hub

Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu during the groundbreaking ceremony of Federal Express Corporation’s (FedEx) integrated air cargo hub, in New Delhi Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) plans to invest around $150 million (over Rs 1,400 crore) to develop an integrated air cargo hub spread across 2.3 lakh square feet at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA).The…

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Tiny Scottish village of 200 homes in Auchtertool, Fife, fights plans for world’s second-largest data centre covering more than 100 football pitches; 1,600 objections pile up, residents fear it could dwarf their community

Tiny Scottish village of 200 homes in Auchtertool, Fife, fights plans for world’s second-largest data centre covering more than 100 football pitches; 1,600 objections pile up, residents fear it could dwarf their community

The proposed Cato data centre would cover an area larger than 100 football pitches. (Photo: Daily Mail) Residents of a tiny Scottish village have launched a fierce campaign against plans to build what has been described as the world’s second-largest data centre on their doorstep.The proposed Cato data centre in Auchtertool, Fife, would occupy a…

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Bank Strike: 3-day bank strike from September 28: Centre government employees to get salary in advance on September 25; banks to open this Sunday, advisory issued to customers

Bank Strike: 3-day bank strike from September 28: Centre government employees to get salary in advance on September 25; banks to open this Sunday, advisory issued to customers

The government has decided to advance the payment of salaries, wages and pensions for central government employees. Bank strike from September 28-30: In lieu of the upcoming three-day bank strike from September 28 to September 30, the Finance Ministry has asked all ministries and departments to arrange for the advance payment of September salaries.The salaries…

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Japan’s Rs 1 trillion investment push in India: PM Modi and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi unveil initiatives to boost ties

Japan’s Rs 1 trillion investment push in India: PM Modi and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi unveil initiatives to boost ties

PM Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. (ANI photo) India and Japan on Thursday announced a series of major initiatives, including a new economic partnership framework, a defence agreement for the joint development of military equipment, and measures to deepen cooperation in the energy sector to strengthen resilience against oil supply disruptions. The…

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