Month: November 2024

Discovery Of Ancient Hot Water On Mars Indicator Of Its Habitable Past

November 23, 2024 admin

Sydney: Australian researchers have discovered the oldest direct evidence of hot water activity on Mars, revealing that the planet may have once been habitable. In a study published on Saturday, a team led by researchers from Curtin University in Western Australia analyzed a 4.45 billion-year-old zircon grain from the famous Martian meteorite NWA7034, also known…

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How big fossil-fuel-producing countries export emissions abroad | Explained

November 23, 2024 admin

Black dust coats streets and collects on rooftops in the neighbourhood adjoining a sprawling cement factory in the Egyptian city of Alexandria. Activists and local residents accuse the plant operated by the Alexandria Portland Cement Company (APCC), a subsidiary of Greece’s Titan Cement, of fouling the air by burning coal. “Every night, we see particles…

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Cashew nutshell marine biofuel causes problems for some ships: testing agency

November 23, 2024 admin

Representative image showing a ship off the coast of Kochi, Kerala, September 16, 2021. | Photo Credit: Anil Xavier/Unsplash Several ships in Singapore and Rotterdam reported operational problems in recent months after using marine fuel blended with cashew nutshell liquid biofuel, fuel testing agency CTI-Maritec said in an advisory on Thursday. Singapore-based CTI-Maritec said it…

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South Korea will not attend Sado mine memorial event in Japan amid lingering historical tensions

November 23, 2024 admin

South Korea’s Government said on Saturday (November 23, 2024) it will not attend a memorial service near Japan’s Sado Island Gold Mines due to unspecified disagreements with Tokyo over the event, which stirred longstanding tensions over the abuse of Korean forced labourers at the site before the end of World War II. South Korea’s Foreign…

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Crimes against humanity: Key U.N. committee adopts resolution paving way for first-ever treaty

November 23, 2024 admin

A view of the International Criminal Court, in The Hague, Netherlands. File | Photo Credit: AP A key United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly committee adopted a resolution on Friday (November 22, 2024) paving way for negotiations on a first-ever treaty on preventing and punishing crimes against humanity after Russia dropped amendments that would have derailed…

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From Rishabh Pant To James Anderson: 5 Stars To Watch Out For In IPL 2025 Mega Auction

November 23, 2024 admin

Some of the world’s top cricketers will be among 574 players seeking an Indian Premier League (IPL) payday when the lucrative T20 tournament begins its mega auction on Sunday, November 24. A whole host of overseas stars have listed their names for the mega auction, with some unexpected faces also throwing their name…

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Harbhajan Singh Lauds India Pacers After Dominating Show vs Australia In Perth Test

November 23, 2024 admin

Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh believes with a strong batting display in the second innings, India can stamp their authority against Australia with a victory in Perth and raise hopes of reaching the World Test Championship final next year. After a historic slump on home turf against New Zealand, India soared to new heights…

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IMF approves third review of Sri Lanka’s $2.9 billion bailout

November 23, 2024 admin

IMF approves third review of Sri Lanka’s .9 billion bailout

Peter Breuer, Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka at the IMF speaks during the International Monetary Fund (IMF) press conference in Colombo, Sri Lanka, November 23, 2024. | Photo Credit: REUTERS The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the third review of Sri Lanka’s $2.9 billion bailout on Saturday (November 23, 2024) but warned that the…

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‘Can Become Multi-Format Bowler For India’: Harshit Rana’s Youth Coach’s Massive Praise

November 23, 2024 admin

Harshit Rana’s meteoric rise might come as a surprise to many but not his coach in his formative years, NS Negi, who has seen the strapping youngster mature into a pacer with the “potential to become a multi-format bowler for India”. Starting as a net bowler with Gujarat Titans in 2022, Harshit played…

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Adani Green Energy’s CFO defends against U.S. charges, says linked to one business contract

November 23, 2024 admin

Represesntational image. File | Photo Credit: AP A U.S. bribery indictment of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani is linked to one contract of Adani Green Energy comprising some 10% of its business, and none of the conglomerate’s other companies are accused of wrongdoing, the group’s CFO said on Saturday (November 23, 2024). On Wednesday (November 20,…

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