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The Netherlands built two 210-metre gates to hold back the North Sea; they can close automatically when storm surges threaten Zuid-Holland | World News

The Maeslant Barrier (Image: Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management) In the Netherlands, two enormous gates, each 210 metres wide, can close against the North Sea to hold back dangerous storm surges. Known as the Maeslant Barrier, the structure stands near Hoek van Holland and was built between 1991 and 1997. According to Rijkswaterstaat, the…

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China Gold-Copper Mine: China’s gold-copper mine built a road from mining waste; one section showed 97% lower deflection after 28 days | World News

Representative Image of a pavement made from mining waste at Zijinshan Gold-Copper Mine, showcasing innovation in road construction (AI Generated Image) Gold mining produces more than the metal that eventually leaves the mine. Open-pit operations also generate large quantities of solid waste, including rock, slag and other residues that must be managed and stored. A…

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Students told to question, examine, think | Mangaluru News

Mangaluru: World Space Week-2026 was inaugurated at the Pilikula Regional Science Centre on Oct 7. The programme was organised by the Pilikula Development Authority in association with the U.R. Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru, and the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro).CS Madhusudhan, deputy director, URSC, inaugurated the programme and said students should be encouraged to…

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Maharashtra drought: Parched Dharashiv scrambles to protect drinking-water sources | Pune News

Withered soybean crop in Washi tehsil of Dharashiv district Pune: District administration in drought-hit Dharashiv, where groundwater levels have fallen by more than nine metres in some areas, has now invoked special powers to protect public sources of drinking water from overuse and extraction.Under Maharashtra Groundwater (Development and Management) Act, 2009, the administration has moved…

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‘Pain on left side’: Nana Patekar’s late-night message and what doctors revealed about the hours that followed | Goa News

Actor Nana Patekar was declared dead after being brought to Manipal Hospital in Goa. PANAJI: Veteran actor Nana Patekar was “brought dead” to a hospital in Dona Paula, Goa, on Thursday following a suspected cardiac arrest. Dr Shekhar Salkar, the Chief of the Oncology Department at Manipal Hospital, said that the body has been sent…

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Fix infra before building high: Chandigarh’s advice to UT | Chandigarh News

The proposed residential development on 178 acres in Maloya drew one representation in support and 13 objections. (Image Credits: Pexels) CHANDIGARH: Chandigarh residents have sent a clear message on the proposed Master Plan amendments: build the infrastructure before building higher. Representations before the Screening Committee show strong resistance to denser and taller housing, with concerns…

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‘He would have wanted to return to Varanasi’: Akie Abe gets emotional at inauguration of memorial corridor for late Japan PM Shinzo Abe | Lucknow News

Akie Abe joined Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to inaugurate the Shinzo Abe Memorial Corridor in Varanasi VARANASI: Akie Abe, widow of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, became emotional while recalling her late husband’s deep connection with Varanasi as she jointly inaugurated the Shinzo Abe Memorial Corridor with Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi…

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Myanmar army delegation visits BRC to boost training cooperation with Indian Army | Patna News

Patna: A five-member delegation of Myanmar Army visited Bihar Regimental Centre (BRC) at Danapur cantonment here on Wednesday to strengthen interaction, professional exchange and training cooperation between the two armies.During the visit, the delegation held discussions with senior military officials and met the General Officer Commanding (GOC), Jharkhand and Bihar Sub Area, Major General Jitendra…

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