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Here’s how India Meteorological Department progressed in weather forecasting from 1875
Here’s how India Meteorological Department progressed in weather forecasting from 1875

Flood meteorological services gained importance, and the IMD actively contributed to dam safety measures and flood management.

By Anoushka Caroline Williams  Published on 11 Jan 2024 5:06 PM IST


ISROs Aditya-L1 spacecraft to be placed in its final destination orbit today
ISRO's Aditya-L1 spacecraft to be placed in its final destination orbit today

After a flight duration of 63 minutes and 20 seconds, it was successfully injected into an elliptical orbit of 235x19500 km around the Earth.

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 6 Jan 2024 11:28 AM IST


Road in Ayodhya adorned with sun-themed pillars ahead of consecration ceremony at Ram temple
Road in Ayodhya adorned with sun-themed pillars ahead of consecration ceremony at Ram temple

Each of the 30-foot-high pillars has an ornamental orb which when lit at night resembles the Sun

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 27 Dec 2023 10:49 AM IST


Chandrayaan-3 to Sengol: Here are top Google searches that Indians looked for in 2023
Chandrayaan-3 to Sengol: Here are top Google searches that Indians looked for in 2023

The standout event of the year was the launch of Chandrayaan-3, captivating global attention

By Bhavana  Published on 12 Dec 2023 10:13 AM IST


Heres how Jamun gets its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic properties
Here's how Jamun gets its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic properties

IISER Bhopal Researchers conduct first-ever genome-sequencing of Jamun to explain its medicinal value

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 5 Dec 2023 4:26 PM IST


Uttarkashi tunnel rescue: How banned rat-hole mining makes way to trapped workers
Uttarkashi tunnel rescue: How banned rat-hole mining makes way to trapped workers

The workers were trapped after an under-construction section of the tunnel collapsed on November 12

By Sri Lakshmi Muttevi  Published on 29 Nov 2023 5:26 PM IST


Polar bear population is declining over the last 20,000 years: Study
Polar bear population is declining over the last 20,000 years: Study

Rising sea temperatures are driving the decline in polar bear population, a team of researchers, including from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark,...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 13 Nov 2023 9:50 AM IST


Aya Ram, Gaya Ram: Turncoats looking for greener pastures in poll-bound Telangana
'Aya Ram, Gaya Ram': Turncoats looking for greener pastures in poll-bound Telangana

Though Aya Ram and Gaya Rams got the tagline from Haryana politics for shifting of loyalties by MLAs in a jiffy, it is now often used for those...

By CR Gowri Shanker  Published on 3 Nov 2023 11:08 AM IST


Telangana Elections: Dial toll-free number 1950 for poll-related queries/complaints
Telangana Elections: Dial toll-free number 1950 for poll-related queries/complaints

Voters including senior citizens & PwDs can call helpline number 1950 for poll-related queries, complaints or assistance

By Sulogna Mehta  Published on 19 Oct 2023 4:38 PM IST


Over 40 per cent amphibians face extinction threat due to climate change, habitat loss: study
Over 40 per cent amphibians face extinction threat due to climate change, habitat loss: study

Amphibians are small-size vertebrates, which require water or a moist environment for survival

By Sulogna Mehta  Published on 6 Oct 2023 4:03 PM IST


Cars, ACs, healthcare: Household spending increases 53% this festive season in India
Cars, ACs, healthcare: Household spending increases 53% this festive season in India

The report revealed a notable increase in overall household spending. 53% of families reported an uptick in expenditures

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 5 Oct 2023 11:24 AM IST


Did you know Chandlapur in Siddipet is best in India’s rural tourism?
Did you know Chandlapur in Siddipet is best in India’s rural tourism?

Chandlapur is known for its ancient and traditional bent of handloom activity, especially the special Gollabhaama sarees

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 27 Sept 2023 11:08 AM IST


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