A Giant Step for Energy Security: India Opens Its Biggest LPG Storage Facility in Mangaluru

India has taken a significant step towards strengthening its energy security with the inauguration of its largest underground Liquefied Petroleum Gas LPG storage cavern in Mangaluru Karnataka Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the facility to the nation on November marking an important addition to the country's strategic energy infrastructure Built at an investment of over Rs crore the cavern has a storage capacity of metric tonnes It is India's second underground LPG storage facility and the largest of its kind in the country A Massive Storage Facility Deep Beneath the EarthDeveloped by Megha Engineering amp Infrastructures Ltd for Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd HPCL the facility has been engineered deep inside solid rock to provide a secure storage space for liquefied petroleum gas The main storage cavern is located approximately metres below sea level which is around metres beneath ground level Its construction involved creating two enormous underground tunnels measuring metres

13 Nov 2026

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A First for Maharashtra! Three Coastal Gems Earn International Blue Flag Recognition

Crystal-clear waters clean shores and thriving coastal ecosystems have put three of Maharashtra's beaches on the international tourism map Ladghar Guhagar and Shrivardhan have earned the prestigious Blue Flag certification for the - season giving Maharashtra its first-ever entry into the globally recognised list of environmentally friendly beaches The announcement by the International Blue Flag jury marks a significant achievement for the state's coastal conservation and sustainable tourism efforts With this recognition these three destinations join an exclusive group of beaches across the world that meet stringent environmental and tourism standards Three Beaches One Proud MilestoneThe newly recognised beaches are Ladghar and Guhagar in Ratnagiri district and Shrivardhan in Raigad district Their inclusion is particularly special as Maharashtra has secured a place on the international Blue Flag list for the first time The Blue Flag certification is awarded to beaches that demonstrate high standards of environmental management cleanliness water quality

12 Nov 2026

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India Says No to Lithium Battery Waste Exports! Here's Why It Matters

What if the waste from discarded electric vehicle batteries could become a valuable resource for India's clean energy future The country is taking a significant step in that direction by prohibiting the export of lithium-ion battery black mass a material rich in minerals essential for electric vehicles electronics and renewable energy storage The Directorate General of Foreign Trade DGFT has amended the export policy changing the status of lithium-ion battery waste and scrap containing black mass from 'Free' to 'Prohibited' with immediate effect until further orders Announced by the Commerce Ministry on November the move aims to ensure that valuable battery waste is processed and refined within India rather than being shipped overseas Turning Battery Waste into Valuable ResourcesBlack mass is the dark powdery material obtained by shredding used lithium-ion batteries and battery manufacturing waste Though it may look like ordinary industrial waste it contains valuable critical minerals such as

12 Nov 2026

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The Bats Behind Sachin Tendulkar’s Greatest Innings Are Coming to a Museum!

For millions of cricket fans Sachin Tendulkar's bats are more than sporting equipment They are instruments that created history celebrated victories and produced some of cricket's most unforgettable moments Now the legendary cricketer is giving fans a special opportunity to get closer to that history Tendulkar has donated of his prized cricket bats along with several personal memorabilia to the Mumbai Cricket Association MCA for display at its Sharad Pawar Cricket Museum at Wankhede Stadium Mumbai Titled 'Batography' the special exhibition will take visitors through different chapters of the Master Blaster's remarkable cricketing journey The Bats Behind Cricketing HistoryThe collection will feature actual bats used by Tendulkar during some of his most memorable innings including those associated with his historic achievement of scoring international centuries But the exhibition is not just about bats Visitors will also get to see original jerseys helmets handwritten notes and other personal memorabilia from significant

12 Nov 2026

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India’s Cleanest Cities Are Revealed! Navi Mumbai Leads the Swachh Survekshan Rankings

India's cities have another reason to celebrate their cleanliness efforts Navi Mumbai has emerged as the country's cleanest city under the Swachh Sahar League category at the Swachh Survekshan Awards - reaffirming its commitment to better waste management and urban sanitation President Droupadi Murmu presented the prestigious awards at a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Wednesday recognising cities and urban local bodies that have made remarkable contributions to the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban Surat secured the second position followed by Vijayawada in third place making it a proud moment for these cities and their cleanliness initiatives The latest edition also recognised cities for their achievements in special categories Madhya Pradesh's Rewa emerged as the cleanest riverfront town in the country followed by Bilaspur and Varanasi in second and third positions respectively In the Himalayan cities category Rudrapur secured the top position while Jammu claimed the second spot

11 Nov 2026

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From Classroom to the Stratosphere: Tamil Nadu Students Launch Scientific Payload 35 Km Above Earth

What happens when school science lessons turn into an actual atmospheric research mission For students in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore district the answer came in the form of a helium-filled balloon carrying their scientific instrument nearly km above Earth As part of an initiative called Project Uyarvu students from government middle schools participated in a high-altitude research mission on October The experiment gave children from Classes to an opportunity to experience scientific research first-hand from preparing instruments to collecting atmospheric data and recovering the payload The initiative aims to make science learning more practical and encourage young students to explore careers in research and space science A Scientific Mission Above the CloudsWeighing approximately kg the scientific payload was attached to a helium-filled high-altitude balloon and launched from Thudiyalur Corporation Middle School after receiving permission from the Airports Authority of India According to The Times of India nbsp the balloon remained airborne

11 Nov 2026

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India's First Ceramic-Based Solar Power Storage Project to Turn Sunshine into Nighttime Electricity

What if the sunshine captured during the day could continue powering homes and industries long after the sun goes down India is taking an exciting step towards exploring that possibility with a first-of-its-kind concentrated solar power project coming up at Bhadla Solar Park in Rajasthan The Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited RRECL has approved a kW pilot project by NTPC introducing an innovative ceramic-based thermal energy storage technology The initiative aims to demonstrate how solar energy can be stored as heat and converted into electricity at night potentially reducing dependence on conventional battery storage systems How Ceramic Storage Can Keep Solar Power FlowingUnlike conventional solar power systems that generate electricity only when sunlight is available Concentrated Solar Power CSP technology uses the sun's heat to produce energy The proposed Bhadla project takes this concept a step further with specially designed high-temperature ceramic modules During daylight hours solar energy will be

11 Nov 2026

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From Forgotten Pages to Digital Treasures: AI to Preserve India's Ancient Manuscripts

Imagine asking a question about an ancient Indian manuscript and receiving an answer directly from the centuries-old text What was once hidden in fragile palm leaves fading paper and handwritten scripts could soon become accessible with just a voice command India is turning to artificial intelligence AI and machine learning ML to bring its rich manuscript heritage into the digital age Under the Ministry of Culture's flagship Gyan Bharatam initiative more than one crore ancient manuscripts are set to be deciphered digitised and preserved using advanced technologies Talk to Ancient Manuscripts with AIOne of the most exciting features of the proposed initiative is the National Digital Repository NDR an AI-powered platform designed to make ancient knowledge easier to explore The platform will introduce a unique 'Talk-to-Manuscript' facility allowing researchers students and curious readers to ask questions about individual manuscripts or specific subjects through text and voice-based queries Instead of struggling

9 Nov 2026

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The Birds Are Here! Assam Restricts Drone Flights Around Migratory Bird Havens

Every year thousands of migratory birds travel across continents to find a safe place to rest and feed This season Assam is making sure its feathered visitors get exactly that With over one lakh Amur Falcons arriving in the state the Forest Department has introduced restrictions on unauthorised drone operations around their important roosting sites The move aims to protect the birds from unnecessary disturbances and ensure their remarkable migratory journey continues safely A Safe Landing for Over One Lakh Winged VisitorsThe restrictions cover important Amur Falcon congregation and roosting sites particularly Umrangso in Dima Hasao district and Dharamtul in Morigaon district Under an order issued on November by Assam's Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Wildlife and Chief Wildlife Warden unauthorised recreational commercial and non-essential drone operations have been prohibited around these locations during the birds' seasonal stay Photography and videography activities that could disturb the birds have also been

9 Nov 2026

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