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Air Taxis For Metros, With Roof Tops As Take-Off Landing Pads: CII Looks Ahead
A pilot corridor connecting Gurugram, Connaught Place and the Jewar International Airport in Noida can set up an air taxi system that would help the country cut infrastructural bottlenecks and slash transit time from hours to minutes, the CII said.
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7 Common Mistakes Indians Make When Carrying Liquids On Flights
By avoiding these common mistakes, you can save time, prevent unnecessary losses, and enjoy a stress-free journey.
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Eighth-Generation iPad Mini With OLED Display Could Launch in Q3 2026, Tipster Claims
Apple has been rumoured to be developing a new iPad Mini model with an OLED screen for some time now. A tipster on the Chinese microblogging platform Weibo has now revealed its expected launch timeline. As per the claims, the purported tablet will be introduced no earlier than next year. The next-generation iPad Mini is likely to lead the transitio...
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Several Flights Cancelled As Ethiopian Volcanic Ash Drifts Towards India
Several flights were cancelled, and Indian airlines and airports were issued an advisory to deal with possible disruptions due to an ash plume from the volcanic activity in Ethiopia on Monday. The ash cloud is now moving over northern India.
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Delhi To Ban Entry Of Non-BS-VI Commercial Vehicles Starting Nov 1
A public notice issued by the transport department said BS-IV commercial goods vehicles will be permitted to enter Delhi up to October 31, 2026, as a transitional measure.
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Delhi To Ban Entry Of These Vehicles From November 1 As Air Quality Dips
A public notice issued by the transport department said BS-IV commercial goods vehicles will be permitted to enter Delhi up to October 31, as a transitional measure.
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Mumbai's Beloved Pav Faces Uncertain Future Due To Pollution Concerns
Mumbai's pav is traditionally baked in wood-fired ovens. However, due to their contribution to air pollution in the city, bakeries have been directed to adopt greener alternatives.
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Both Engines Shut Down Within Seconds Of Take-Off: Air India Crash Probe Report
The preliminary report of the investigation into the Air India Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad on June 12 has been released and a key finding confirms what had been suspected - both engines of the plane had shut down mid-air within seconds of take-off.
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Ancient Ice Core from Antarctica May Reveal Climate Mysteries from 1.2 Million Years Ago
A team of scientists in Antarctica has extracted a 2.8-kilometre-long ice core from Little Dome C, believed to be 1.2 million years old. The ice core contains trapped air bubbles and volcanic ash, offering valuable data on climate shifts and the Mid-Pleistocene Transition. The research aims to uncover the cause behind significant climatic changes a...
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Bird-Inspired RAVEN Robot Has Specialised Legs to Help it Jump Into Flight
Researchers at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) have developed a bird-like robot named RAVEN (Robotic Avian-inspired Vehicle for multiple ENvironments), designed to launch into flight using spring-loaded legs. This innovative design was inspired by the flight mechanics of crows, which use their legs to spring into the air, allowin...
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Air Taxis For Metros, With Roof Tops As Take-Off Landing Pads: CII Looks Ahead
A pilot corridor connecting Gurugram, Connaught Place and the Jewar International Airport in Noida can set up an air taxi system that would help the country cut infrastructural bottlenecks and slash transit time from hours to minutes, the CII said.
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7 Common Mistakes Indians Make When Carrying Liquids On Flights
By avoiding these common mistakes, you can save time, prevent unnecessary losses, and enjoy a stress-free journey.
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Eighth-Generation iPad Mini With OLED Display Could Launch in Q3 2026, Tipster Claims
Apple has been rumoured to be developing a new iPad Mini model with an OLED screen for some time now. A tipster on the Chinese microblogging platform Weibo has now revealed its expected launch timeline. As per the claims, the purported tablet will be introduced no earlier than next year. The next-generation iPad Mini is likely to lead the transitio...
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Several Flights Cancelled As Ethiopian Volcanic Ash Drifts Towards India
Several flights were cancelled, and Indian airlines and airports were issued an advisory to deal with possible disruptions due to an ash plume from the volcanic activity in Ethiopia on Monday. The ash cloud is now moving over northern India.
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Delhi To Ban Entry Of Non-BS-VI Commercial Vehicles Starting Nov 1
A public notice issued by the transport department said BS-IV commercial goods vehicles will be permitted to enter Delhi up to October 31, 2026, as a transitional measure.
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Delhi To Ban Entry Of These Vehicles From November 1 As Air Quality Dips
A public notice issued by the transport department said BS-IV commercial goods vehicles will be permitted to enter Delhi up to October 31, as a transitional measure.
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Mumbai's Beloved Pav Faces Uncertain Future Due To Pollution Concerns
Mumbai's pav is traditionally baked in wood-fired ovens. However, due to their contribution to air pollution in the city, bakeries have been directed to adopt greener alternatives.
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Both Engines Shut Down Within Seconds Of Take-Off: Air India Crash Probe Report
The preliminary report of the investigation into the Air India Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad on June 12 has been released and a key finding confirms what had been suspected - both engines of the plane had shut down mid-air within seconds of take-off.
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Ancient Ice Core from Antarctica May Reveal Climate Mysteries from 1.2 Million Years Ago
A team of scientists in Antarctica has extracted a 2.8-kilometre-long ice core from Little Dome C, believed to be 1.2 million years old. The ice core contains trapped air bubbles and volcanic ash, offering valuable data on climate shifts and the Mid-Pleistocene Transition. The research aims to uncover the cause behind significant climatic changes a...
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Bird-Inspired RAVEN Robot Has Specialised Legs to Help it Jump Into Flight
Researchers at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) have developed a bird-like robot named RAVEN (Robotic Avian-inspired Vehicle for multiple ENvironments), designed to launch into flight using spring-loaded legs. This innovative design was inspired by the flight mechanics of crows, which use their legs to spring into the air, allowin...
