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Communities force temporary halt to Glencore coal operations in Colombia
June 3, 2026
Operations at El Cerrejón, one of the world’s largest open-pit coal mines, located in Colombia, have been temporarily halted after Afro-Colombian and Wayuu Indigenous communities blocked coal railway lines demanding accountability from mining company Glencore, says climate adv...
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Venturi Space to invest EUR 250 million in Toulouse technology centre
June 1, 2026
Space technology company based in Monaco, Venturi Space has unveiled plans to invest EUR 250 million in a new technology centre in Toulouse, France, focussed on the development of advanced mobility solutions for lunar and Martian exploration. In a press statement, the company s...
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World Milk Day: Nourishing the World
June 1, 2026
#OnThisDay:On June 1 every year, World Milk Day is observed globally to highlight the importance of milk as a key source of nutrition and to recognise the contribution of the dairy sector to food security, livelihoods and economic growth. #MIG
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Indian coasts face fast-moving climate crisis, warns Azim Premji University
May 29, 2026
As part of its ‘Indian Coastal Region: Climate Projections 2021-2040’ report, Azim Premji University in Bengaluru, has warned that India’s coastal regions are entering an imminent climate crisis over the next two decades, with rapidly narrowing adaptation windows driven by ...
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Global air cargo demand up 4 pc in April: IATA
May 29, 2026
Global air cargo demand rose 4 pc year-on-year (YoY) in April, driven by strong Asia-linked trade flows, even as capacity declined 0.4 pc and geopolitical disruptions, rising fuel costs and uneven regional performance continued to shape global trade conditions, according to the I...
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RSF condemns cyberharassment campaign in India against Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng
May 27, 2026
Cyber harassment and coordinated online abuse targetting Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng escalated after she questioned Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a press interaction in Oslo on May 18, prompting concern from Reporters Without Borders (RSF), a press freedom watchd...
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Saint Petersburg: 317 Years of Empire, Revolution and Revival
May 27, 2026
#OnThisDay:On May 27, 1703, Tsar Peter founded Saint Petersburg after reconquering Ingrian land from Sweden & named it after his patron saint, the Apostle Peter. #MIG
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Ganguly-Dravid: The Wall Meets the Blade in 1999
May 26, 2026
#OnThisDay: On March 26, 1999, during ICC Cricket World Cup, Indian batsmen Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid had a 318-run partnership against Sri Lanka at Taunton in England, setting a new world record for highest partnership in ODI cricket. #MIG
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India ranks 172 of 180 nations in Nature Conservation Index 2025
May 23, 2026
Amid rising climate risks and accelerating biodiversity loss worldwide, BioDB, a non-profit focussed on biodiversity data, in collaboration with the Goldman Sonnenfeldt School of Sustainability and Climate Change at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Israel, has released the N...
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RRP Defence secures INR 298 million BEL order for germanium lenses
May 21, 2026
Indian defence manufacturer RRP Defence has secured an order worth about INR 298 million from Bharat Electronics Limited, an Indian public sector aerospace and defence electronics company, headquartered in Bengaluru for the supply of germanium lenses used in thermal imaging and i...
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Strongmen vs Machines: Pulling Jets and Heavy Vehicles
May 19, 2026
#OnThisDay :On May 19, 1992 in England, Dave Gauder, weighing about 102 kg, pulled a 178 tonnes jumbo jet about 7.6 cm in a controlled airfield demonstration of extreme pulling strength #MIG
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International Museum Day: Preserving History and Culture
May 18, 2026
#OnThisDay:On May 18 each year, International Museum Day is observed to highlight the role museums play in preserving history, culture and knowledge & promote education, research and cultural exchange. #MIG
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