Between 2021 and 2023, Antarctica experienced a notable gain in ice mass, primarily driven by exceptional snowfall in East Antarctica. This unusual occurrence, influenced by warmer tropical ocean temperatures, caused atmospheric disturbances that transported moisture southward. Although this gain temporarily countered ongoing ice loss in other regions, it does not signify a change in Antarctica’s
A retired assistant commissioner recalled a past security incident involving an army man. He had allegedly used a tampered NSG identity card and fake pass. The army man’s intention was reportedly to see the Prime Minister as a fan. A chargesheet was filed, and the trial is still pending. The army man and his wife
The Pentagon is close to selecting a company for the US Navy’s next-generation stealth fighter. Boeing and Northrop Grumman are competing for this significant contract, which could be worth billions. This advanced aircraft is intended to replace the aging F/A-18 Super Hornet fleet. The new fighter is expected to enter service in the 2030s and
Students protested Delhi University Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh during a campus event. Slogans were raised demanding accountability after a recent building collapse. The protest occurred days after several students died in the Satya Niketan PG building collapse. Student groups continue to question safety and accommodation following the tragedy. A march also demanded structural audits and accountability
In light of a nearby building collapse, students from Satya Niketan are vacating their rooms, prompted by urgent safety concerns regarding nearby structures. While some are heading back to their hometowns, others are securing temporary housing within colleges. Property owners are taking down PG signboards to avoid scrutiny, and volunteers are stepping in to help
Raghav Chadha’s name was added to Delhi’s electoral rolls during a special revision process. Aam Aadmi Party leaders questioned the procedure for his inclusion in Rajinder Nagar. Poll officials confirmed his name was added through the standard updation process. His name was removed from Punjab’s electoral rolls after his Rajya Sabha election. Additions to the
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Tibet recently, following another tremor last week. Devastating flash floods hit the Tibet-Nepal border on August 26, causing widespread destruction. The disaster has raised concerns over the fragile Qinghai-Tibet Plateau environment. Rising temperatures and glacier melt are cited as contributing factors to the floods. Nepal’s death toll from the floods
