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These Dolphins In Australia Use Sponges to Hunt. Here's How and Why
Some dolphins in Australia have a special technique to flush fish from the seafloor. They hunt with a sponge on their beak, like a clown nose.
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How India's FGD Shift Will Cut Electricity Cost By 25-30 Paise Per Unit
The government's move to ease sulphur emission rules for most coal-fired power plants strikes a delicate balance between costs, climate and compliance and is expected to cut electricity costs by 25-30 paise per unit, officials said on Sunday.
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Citizens Will Now Be Able To Self-Enumerate During Upcoming Census
A special dedicated web portal will be launched for self-enumeration during the upcoming Census, which will be available for both phases of the national enumeration exercise, officials said Monday.
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Himachal Bank Buried In Water And Debris, Cash, Jewellery Worth Lakhs At Risk
The first floor of the two-storey bank building is filled with water and debris.
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This European Country Will Map Immigrants' Values To Boost Integration
Sweden plans to survey immigrants' values in a bid to improve their integration into the country's progressive and liberal society.
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China Plans Cash Rewards To Boost Birthrate, Growth
China is planning to offer cash handouts to families as an incentive for couples to have children, according to people familiar with the matter, as years of population decline threatens the world's No. 2 economy.
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Putin Was Asked Why Russia Is Not Helping Iran. His Reply
While Russia and Iran have had close ties for decades, Putin said he is trying to stay neutral in the conflict as a large number of Russian-speaking people live in Israel.
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Israel Military Says Missiles Fired From Iran As Conflict Enters Day 4
Sirens were sounded across northern Israel as Iran launched another barrage of ballistic missiles towards the densely populated regions of the Jewish state.
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Centre Issues Census Notification, To Start In Ladakh, J&K, 2 States In 2026
The Census - the recording of India's population, including of critical details such as caste - will begin in the union territories of Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir, as well as Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand from midnight on October 1, 2026.
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"Where Do We Go?" Ahmedabad Crash Strikes Fear In People Living Near Airports
Densely populated areas are located around airports in many cities and Thursday's Ahmedabad plane crash, in which at least 30 people were killed on the ground as well, has got residents worried about a tragedy like that hitting closer home.
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Islam Fastest-Growing In World, Christianity 2nd, 'Nones' 3rd Largest: Pew Report
The Pew's 'Global Religious Landscape' report, published on June 9, reveals how population growth has influenced the global religious landscape.
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South Korea’s Ruling Party Unveils Plan to Allow Stablecoins
South Korea's newly elected President, Lee Jae-myung plans to permit local companies to issue stablecoins in South Korea. The country is already a hotbed for crypto activity. More than a third of the population, or around 18 million people, participate in digital-asset markets.
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Mark Carney On Why He Invited PM Modi To G7 Summit In Canada
Mark Carney said that India and Canada are acting on law enforcement, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accepted his invitation.
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AI Generated Videos And Audios Of Pope Leo Viral On YouTube, Tiktok
AI-generated videos and audios of Pope Leo XIV are populating rapidly online, racking up views as platforms struggle to police them.
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Caste, Not Class, Will Be Counted In 2027 Population Census: Sources
Caste, and not class, will be taken into consideration during the exhaustive count of the population of the country that will be held in 2026-2027, sources said on Thursday.
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These Dolphins In Australia Use Sponges to Hunt. Here's How and Why
Some dolphins in Australia have a special technique to flush fish from the seafloor. They hunt with a sponge on their beak, like a clown nose.
-
How India's FGD Shift Will Cut Electricity Cost By 25-30 Paise Per Unit
The government's move to ease sulphur emission rules for most coal-fired power plants strikes a delicate balance between costs, climate and compliance and is expected to cut electricity costs by 25-30 paise per unit, officials said on Sunday.
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Citizens Will Now Be Able To Self-Enumerate During Upcoming Census
A special dedicated web portal will be launched for self-enumeration during the upcoming Census, which will be available for both phases of the national enumeration exercise, officials said Monday.
-
Himachal Bank Buried In Water And Debris, Cash, Jewellery Worth Lakhs At Risk
The first floor of the two-storey bank building is filled with water and debris.
-
This European Country Will Map Immigrants' Values To Boost Integration
Sweden plans to survey immigrants' values in a bid to improve their integration into the country's progressive and liberal society.
-
China Plans Cash Rewards To Boost Birthrate, Growth
China is planning to offer cash handouts to families as an incentive for couples to have children, according to people familiar with the matter, as years of population decline threatens the world's No. 2 economy.
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Putin Was Asked Why Russia Is Not Helping Iran. His Reply
While Russia and Iran have had close ties for decades, Putin said he is trying to stay neutral in the conflict as a large number of Russian-speaking people live in Israel.
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Israel Military Says Missiles Fired From Iran As Conflict Enters Day 4
Sirens were sounded across northern Israel as Iran launched another barrage of ballistic missiles towards the densely populated regions of the Jewish state.
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Centre Issues Census Notification, To Start In Ladakh, J&K, 2 States In 2026
The Census - the recording of India's population, including of critical details such as caste - will begin in the union territories of Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir, as well as Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand from midnight on October 1, 2026.
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"Where Do We Go?" Ahmedabad Crash Strikes Fear In People Living Near Airports
Densely populated areas are located around airports in many cities and Thursday's Ahmedabad plane crash, in which at least 30 people were killed on the ground as well, has got residents worried about a tragedy like that hitting closer home.
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Islam Fastest-Growing In World, Christianity 2nd, 'Nones' 3rd Largest: Pew Report
The Pew's 'Global Religious Landscape' report, published on June 9, reveals how population growth has influenced the global religious landscape.
-
South Korea’s Ruling Party Unveils Plan to Allow Stablecoins
South Korea's newly elected President, Lee Jae-myung plans to permit local companies to issue stablecoins in South Korea. The country is already a hotbed for crypto activity. More than a third of the population, or around 18 million people, participate in digital-asset markets.
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Mark Carney On Why He Invited PM Modi To G7 Summit In Canada
Mark Carney said that India and Canada are acting on law enforcement, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accepted his invitation.
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AI Generated Videos And Audios Of Pope Leo Viral On YouTube, Tiktok
AI-generated videos and audios of Pope Leo XIV are populating rapidly online, racking up views as platforms struggle to police them.
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Caste, Not Class, Will Be Counted In 2027 Population Census: Sources
Caste, and not class, will be taken into consideration during the exhaustive count of the population of the country that will be held in 2026-2027, sources said on Thursday.
