Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad are developing an Urban Flood Information System (UFIS) to minimize the effects of urban flooding in Hyderabad. The system will collect and analyze flood-relevant data, simulate and forecast rainfall, study flood depths and extent, and develop products for policymakers and stakeholders. The researchers aim to make...
Read MoreClimate change is causing an annual average global loss of $850 billion in the infrastructure sector, putting 14% of GDP growth at risk, according to a report by the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI). The report highlights the problems faced by the Global South and its poor infrastructure governance. It also reveals that...
Read MoreIn this week’s eviction on Big Brother 25, Cameron’s failed attempt to backdoor Cory resulted in another flip. Mecole and Felicia remain on the Block, and there are strong chances of Mecole getting evicted. The houseguests’ vote-out strategy flips as they choose to save Felicia over Mecole. Cameron is on some houseguests’ hit list,...
Read MoreTight security measures have been implemented at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket stadium in Hyderabad for the cricket World Cup matches. With a seating capacity of 39,000, around 1,500 police officers have been assigned to ensure the smooth running of the event. Measures include the installation of 360 CCTV cameras, anti-sabotage checks, and the...
Read MoreOdisha man dupes youth with fake job offers, held
Read MoreLegendary Hall of Fame linebacker Dick Butkus has passed away at the age of 80. Known for his menacing presence on the football field, Butkus spent his entire NFL career with the Chicago Bears. He was a ferocious and punishing tackler, earning eight Pro Bowl selections and being named Defensive Player of the Year...
Read MoreFormer corporators and residents of Yerawada in Pune are demanding changes to the design of the entry-exit point of the Yerawada Metro station in order to facilitate smoother traffic flow on Nagar Road. They claim that the existing design will reduce the width of one lane and affect the carrying capacity of the main...
Read MoreA recent study led by scientists at UK’s Newcastle University has highlighted the danger of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) to the lives of three million people in vulnerable areas of the Himalayan states. The study found that India and Pakistan account for one-third of the global population exposed to such GLOFs.
Read MoreA 15-year-old girl in Pune was found to be three months pregnant during a hospital examination. She revealed that she had been married off by her parents in November last year. The hospital reported the matter to the police, who have registered a case of rape and offenses under the POCSO Act against the...
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