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Automotive, EVs & Mobility 04 Oct 2026, 09:25 AM IST

Asset-Backed Borrowing Gains Ground as India Seeks Faster Liquidity

Asset-backed borrowing is emerging as a more visible feature of India’s credit ecosystem, with gold-backed loans leading the shift toward quick, collateralised liquidity. As digital lending platforms widen access and improve transparency, borrowers are increasingly using pledged assets to bridge short-term funding needs without selling investments outright.

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National Governance & Policy14 Oct 2026, 08:14 AM IST

WRD Begins Clearing Invasive Plants from Irrigation Tanks Along Palar in Vellore

The Water Resources Department has started removing invasive aquatic plants from irrigation tanks along the Palar River in Vellore, in a move aimed at restoring storage capacity and improving water flow. Officials said the infestation has become severe, with an average of around 15 tonnes of invasive growth found in a single acre of tank area.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition15 Oct 2026, 09:52 AM IST

Seawater Intrusion Under Thwaites Glacier Doubles Sea-Level Risk Forecast

New modelling indicates that warm ocean water seeping beneath Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier could make its contribution to global sea-level rise significantly larger than earlier estimates. The finding sharpens concern over one of the planet’s most unstable ice masses, even as researchers stress that the glacier’s future still depends on how quickly surrounding ocean conditions evolve.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition15 Oct 2026, 08:30 AM IST

Distant Planet’s Atmosphere Strengthens the Case for Water-Rich Worlds

Astronomers studying a planet about 320 light-years from Earth say new observations reinforce a long-standing scientific suspicion: some rocky worlds may retain the ingredients needed for water and potentially habitable conditions far longer than once believed. The finding does not confirm life, but it sharpens the search for planets with stable atmospheres and climate systems beyond the Solar System.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 07:07 AM IST

Fresh Collector Appointment Sparks Outcry Weeks After Panel Held IAS Officer Responsible for Indore Water Tragedy

A fresh administrative posting has triggered sharp criticism after an IAS officer previously named by a judicial panel in connection with the Indore water tragedy was appointed District Collector. Opposition leader Jitu Patwari questioned whether the government had examined the panel’s findings before elevating Mr. Sisonia, raising concerns over accountability and the credibility of disciplinary action in the civil services.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition15 Oct 2026, 06:06 AM IST

NASA Satellite Data Reveals a Hidden Global Groundwater Crisis

NASA satellite observations are exposing a severe and largely invisible global water crisis, showing that groundwater reserves are being depleted across major regions at a pace that could outstrip natural replenishment. The findings sharpen the climate and energy stakes of water scarcity, with implications for food security, urban supply, and long-term economic stability.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 03:00 AM IST

Vijay Launches ₹3,108-Crore Ring Main Pipeline Project to Secure Equitable Drinking Water Supply

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has launched a ₹3,108-crore ring main pipeline project designed to strengthen drinking water distribution across the Greater Chennai Corporation area. The project will connect all nine water treatment facilities through 91.2 kilometres of interlinked pipelines, with monitoring systems to track pressure, flow and water quality in real time.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition14 Oct 2026, 10:16 PM IST

Lake Vostok’s Hidden Waters Offer a Rare Climate Window Into Antarctica’s Deep Past

Lake Vostok, a vast subglacial lake buried beneath nearly four kilometers of Antarctic ice, remains one of the least accessible places on Earth and one of the most scientifically important. As climate researchers intensify their focus on polar systems, the lake has become a powerful symbol of how Antarctica’s frozen interior may hold clues to long-term climate stability, microbial survival, and the planet’s deep environmental history.

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