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ASI takes note of Taj Mahal turning green due to insect droppings, treats it with water & cotton

ASI treated outer surface of Taj Mahal days after ThePrint highlighted issue. Official says no guarantee green spots won't reappear since this is ideal time for breeding of insects.

Factbox-Global offshore wind tenders including floating techology

By Susanna Twidale and Nina Chestney LONDON (Reuters) - Floating wind is viewed as the final frontier for offshore wind as turbines can be installed in deeper waters than fixed-bottom foundations,

European firms warn renewables need policy, funding support to stay on track

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Europe's offshore renewable energy industry is not big enough to deliver governments' goals to rapidly expand green power, and requires a jump in policy support and

Floating wind power gains traction but can it set sail?

By Nina Chestney and Susanna Twidale LONDON (Reuters) - After a bumper year for floating offshore wind farm tenders, the nascent industry is poised for explosive growth in the coming decade as

Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes Kermadec Islands region – USGS

(Reuters) -A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the Kermadec Islands region near New Zealand on Monday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles).

Magnitude 7.3 earthquake strikes Kermadec Islands region – USGS

(Reuters) - A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands region near New Zealand on Monday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. The quake was at a depth of 10 kms (6.21 miles). U.S.

Biden EPA to issue power plant rules that lean on carbon capture

By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government may soon require natural gas-fired power plants to install technology to capture carbon emissions, sources said, as President Joe

Alberta Energy Regulator to probe wildlife death at Suncor tailings pond

(Reuters) - The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) has started an investigation into the death of 32 waterfowl at a Suncor Energy Inc tailings pond on its Base Mine Site, 29 km (18 miles) north of Fort

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes Kepulauan Batu, Indonesia- EMSC

(Reuters) -A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Kepulauan Batu, Indonesia, early on Sunday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was at a depth of 43 km (27 miles), EMSC

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes Kepulauan Batu, Indonesia- EMSC

(Reuters) - A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck Kepulauan Batu, Indonesia, early on Sunday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was at a depth of 42 km (26 miles),

On Camera

The Bengal voter is silent. Is it fear or quiet determination?

The silence may have to do with the state’s history of political violence. During the 2021 post-poll violence, BJP leaders 'ran away leaving their voters at the mercy of the mob'.

FTA partners drive India’s trade surge as reliance on non-FTA countries dips, says NITI Aayog report

Share of trade with FTA partners rose from 4.6% in 2006 to 28.8% in 2024. India is currently negotiating or advancing agreements with US, Israel, GCC, Canada & Mexico.

Japan overhauls post-World War II pacifist military approach, lifts restrictions on defence exports

Since October last year, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi has planned to increase defence spending target to 2 percent of GDP.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.