2-Billion-Year-Old Living Microbes Found in Ancient South African Rock

In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have uncovered living microbes sealed within a 2-billion-year-old rock from the Bushveld Igneous Complex (BIC) in South Africa, making it the oldest known instance of microorganisms found in ancient rock. Led by Yohey Suzuki, an associate professor from the University of Tokyo, the research was recently published in Microbial Ecology….

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India and China Reach Agreement on Patrolling Arrangement Along LAC

In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, India and China have formalized an agreement regarding a patrolling arrangement along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Himalayas. This development signals a potential pathway toward disengagement and resolution of the heightened tensions that have characterized the region since skirmishes erupted in May 2020. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri…

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Bihar Inaugurates First ICD, Flags Off Maiden Export to Russia

In a significant boost to Bihar’s industrial development and global trade ambitions, Hon. Minister of Industries & Tourism, Shri Nitish Mishra, inaugurated Bihar’s first Dry Port and Inland Container Depot (ICD) in Bihta. The facility, developed by Pristine Logistics, marks a turning point for the state’s export potential, enabling direct international trade from Bihar. Key…

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India’s $1 Trillion Challenge: The High Cost of Moving Away from Coal

The transition away from coal in India presents a complex and costly challenge, as revealed by a recent study from iForest. Over the next 30 years, India will require more than $1 trillion (Rs 84 lakh crore) to phase out coal while ensuring socio-economic stability for coal-dependent regions. Coal Resource in India India’s estimated coal…

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