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Topic: North America

1 killed & thousands displaced as category 4 Hurricane Beryl hits Jamaica

Zahra Burton -
A woman died in Jamaica’s Hanover parish after a tree fell on her home. Warning for hurricane is in effect for Jamaica, Cayman Islands & eastern coast of Mexico's Yucatan peninsula.

North America prepares for total solar eclipse Monday. Wait for 2 years if you miss it

Sandhya Ramesh -
US will have clearest view, with Canada & Mexico also being able to sight phenomenon. Partial eclipse will be visible over northern parts of South America, Caribbean islands.

Witch on a broomstick—how the medieval invention came about and survived over the years

Michael D. Bailey -
Although witch-hunting ended – at least in Europe and North America – in the 18th century, the image of witches flying on brooms endures.

US to unveil tallest Ambedkar statue in North America on 14 October

Lalit K Jha -
The 19-foot statue, named ‘Statue of Equality,’ is part of the Ambedkar International Centre being built on 13-acre land in Accokeek city, Maryland.

Insects are climbing out of the ground in North America after 17 yrs only to mate, die in weeks

Sandhya Ramesh -
Brood X Cicadas have an unusual life cycle of 13 or 17 years underground. However, climate change is disrupting their cycle.

India is one of the largest gold smuggling hubs, and UAE plays big intermediary: Report

Taran Deol -
Over a quarter of India’s approximate 1,000 tonne gold imports is not accounted for, says a new report by Canada-based NGO IMPACT.

Climate change in focus as record-breaking tide floods Venice

Sandhya Ramesh -
ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

Amazon wants to conquer the world but is a long way from getting there

Shira Ovide -
Amazon is making major efforts to expand outside the US but its growth outside the home market is relatively lagging.

Climate change is accelerating, says another UN report. Here’s why

Pushp Bajaj -
A new UN report says climate change is occurring at an increasing rate and its consequences are affecting people on every continent.

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Opinion

India’s land acquisition disputes have a way out. Both Japan and Gujarat have used it

Deepesh Gulgulia -
India’s archaic land laws fuel delays, cost overruns and gridlock in everything from highways to housing. Something has to give.

Biting terror, doggone dilemma, urban menace. Indian TV war over Delhi street dogs

Dogs matter more to Indian middle class than people

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Economy

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Akanksha Mishra -
Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

Defence

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

Javaria Rana -
21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

National Interest

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Shekhar Gupta -
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.

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