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Ukraine strikes bridge linking Crimea to Russia with 1,100 kg of explosive
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The bridge, which links Russia to the annexed Crimean peninsula, was illegally built by Moscow following its 2014 occupation and is vital for transporting military supplies to Russian forces in southern Ukraine.
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Despite approval, Alphabet's Waymo has no immediate plans to expand robota
Updated : 9 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Self-driving unit of Alphabet Inc. (parent company of Google), Waymo has received approval from California regulators to expand its robotaxi operations across more areas of the San Francisco Peninsula and further south, including San Jose, according to a news report by Reuters.
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IMD issues heavy rainfall alert for multiple regions across India till May
Updated : 10 months ago IST
According to the IMD release, heavy to very heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, is likely to occur in Northeast India, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and Sikkim over the next 5-6 days. The region is also expected to experience fairly widespread to widespread light to mode
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Chinese cruise ship sails within two nautical miles of Tawain's Hengchun P
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A Chinese cruise ship sailed within two nautical miles of Taiwan's Hengchun Peninsula, prompting warnings from observers and officials over potential "gray zone" activity and national security concerns.
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Russian archaeologists uncover Late Neolithic settlements
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Russian archaeologists uncover four Late Neolithic settlements in the Kola Peninsula, shedding light on the ancient Gressbakken culture. The excavations also revealed a Saami pyramid dwelling with thousands of artefacts.
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Tipu Sultan a "very complex figure in history," says EAM Jaishankar
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Speaking at the event, Jaishankar said, "Tipu Sultan is actually a very, very complex figure in history. On the one hand, he has the reputation as a key figure who resisted the British colonial control over India, and it is a fact that his defeat and death can be considered a turning poin
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N Korea leader calls for increasing nuclear forces "without limits"
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
"We will strengthen our self-defence power, centred on nuclear forces, without limitation, not being content (with our current level) and ceaselessly," Kim was cited as saying in his speech as reported by North state media
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South Peninsular India, Tamil Nadu receives heavy rainfall: IMD
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Due to deep circulation in the area of the Gulf of Mannar South Peninsular India and Tamil Nadu's southern region received heavy rainfall on Saturday.
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IMD issues five-day weather warning for eastern India amid northeast monso
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The India Meteorological Department released a weather warning on Tuesday for the next five days, affecting various regions of eastern India amid the northeast monsoon rainfall activity over the southeast peninsular region.
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IMD issues rainfall and thunderstorm warnings across southern states
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
A low-pressure system formed over the West central Bay of Bengal is set to bring heavy rain and thunderstorms adjoining the northwest Bay off north Andhra - south Odisha coasts. A shear zone runs roughly along 16°N over north peninsular India between 3.1 km to 7.6 km above mean sea leve
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Stupendous 1935 Duesenberg model SJ Speedster by Gurney Nutting wins the P
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
London [UK], September 4: The Peninsula, whose international hospitality brand has epitomised glamour and luxury for nearly a century, has announced the 1935 Duesenberg Model SJ Speedster as the winner of its highest honour, The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award 2023. The rare distin
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North Korea's Kim Jong oversees "suicide drones" test, seeks introduction
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Kim was quoted by KNCA as saying that it was necessary to develop and produce more suicide drones "to be used in tactical infantry and special operation units, as well as strategic reconnaissance and multi-purpose attack drones."
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