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Clean Energy & Climate Transition 15 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

South African Fossil Reveals a Heavyweight Dinosaur That Grew Fast

Paleontologists have identified a new early sauropodomorph dinosaur from South Africa that appears to have been unusually large even at a very young age, offering fresh evidence that some of the earliest long-necked dinosaurs were already on a rapid path to gigantism. The find adds important detail to the evolutionary story of sauropods, the lineage that would later produce the largest land animals in Earth’s history.

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National Governance & Policy28 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

TRAI Assesses Mobile Network Quality Across Key Eastern Uttar Pradesh Corridors

India’s telecom regulator has conducted a detailed mobile network quality assessment across Gonda, Bahraich, Shravasti and Balrampur in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, along with the Prayagraj–Gonda and Gonda–Bahraich highway stretches. The exercise, carried out during September 2026, is part of TRAI’s broader drive to measure real-world service performance beyond urban centers and identify gaps in connectivity along critical public routes.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy26 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

IMD Says Cyclone Arnab May Shift Rainfall Away From South Peninsula, Put Eastern and Central India on Alert

India’s weather office said the developing very severe cyclone Arnab is likely to move north-northeastward, pulling a broad rain belt across eastern and central India while easing rainfall pressure over much of the South Peninsula. The track could reshape short-term weather risks for agriculture, transport and urban infrastructure across several states as the system intensifies over the Bay of Bengal.

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World Politics & Diplomacy22 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Egypt Rejects Libya’s Approval of Turkey Maritime Deal, Escalating Eastern Mediterranean Tensions

Egypt has rejected the eastern Libyan parliament’s approval of a maritime agreement with Turkey, sharply escalating a long-running dispute over sea boundaries and regional influence in the eastern Mediterranean. The move deepens friction among Egypt, Greece, Cyprus and Turkey, while underscoring how Libya’s fractured political landscape continues to shape regional diplomacy.

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National Governance & Policy21 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Wildfire Activity Rises in Eastern Ghats and Central India, Falls in Western Ghats: Study

A Centre for Wildlife Studies analysis has found a clear geographic shift in fire activity across India’s forested landscapes over more than two decades. While the Eastern Ghats and Central India recorded higher fire incidence, the Western Ghats saw a decline, underscoring uneven ecological pressure across reserve networks.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition13 Oct 2026, 08:13 PM IST

SpaceX Launch Lights Up Eastern U.S. Skies, Underscoring the Visibility of the New Space Economy

A SpaceX launch on Tuesday morning produced a bright, widely visible trail across parts of North Carolina and other eastern U.S. states, drawing public attention to a routine cargo mission with unusual skywatching appeal. The spectacle, often described as a “space jellyfish,” reflects how commercial launch cadence is increasingly intersecting with public awareness of space infrastructure, climate research, and the logistics of sustaining the International Space Station.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy12 Oct 2026, 11:37 PM IST

North-Eastern Monsoon Nears as Heavy Rain Threatens Southern India Amid El Niño Uncertainty

Heavy rain is forecast across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and coastal Andhra Pradesh as the north-eastern monsoon approaches, raising immediate concerns for transport, agriculture and urban drainage. The outlook carries added significance for macroeconomic planning because a super El Niño is expected to influence the 2026 monsoon cycle, even as long-run data suggest El Niño years since 1976 have often delivered higher seasonal rainfall than the 1950-1976 period.

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Global Health & Biotech12 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Nebius Sinks 10% as Capex Warning and Soft 2026 Outlook Shake Investors

Nebius shares fell sharply after the company signaled higher capital expenditure in 2026 and issued a weaker-than-expected outlook, unsettling investors who had been betting on faster operating leverage. The reaction underscores how sensitive AI infrastructure names remain to spending intensity, execution risk and the timing of future profitability.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth09 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

L&T Shares in Focus as Investors Reassess India’s Capex Cycle and Fiscal Outlook

Larsen & Toubro shares are drawing close market attention as investors weigh the company’s exposure to India’s infrastructure-led growth cycle against broader macroeconomic and fiscal signals. The stock’s movement is being read not just as a company-specific event, but as a barometer for capital expenditure momentum, order inflows, and the durability of public investment spending.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance31 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

UPI’s Next Phase Could Reshape India’s Mobility Payments Landscape

India’s Unified Payments Interface is entering a new phase of strategic importance as policymakers, fintech firms and mobility players assess how the country’s instant-payment rail can support the next wave of digital commerce. The discussion, highlighted at a Mumbai industry forum associated with Mindgate and The Economic Times, comes as automotive and EV ecosystems increasingly depend on seamless, low-cost transactions across charging, subscriptions, fleet operations and consumer payments.

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National Governance & Policy31 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Theft Convict Escapes Police Custody Again Before Prison Transfer in Coimbatore

A theft case convict identified as Raghavan escaped from police custody in Coimbatore before he could be lodged in the Central Prison, marking the second such escape attributed to him. The incident has triggered a disciplinary response, with four police personnel suspended as authorities examine how a repeat escape was allowed to happen.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning29 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Alphabet Sinks 10% After Holding 2026 Capex Steady, Flags Bigger 2027 Spend

Alphabet shares fell sharply after the company kept its 2026 capital expenditure plan unchanged while warning that spending will rise significantly in 2027, a signal that the artificial intelligence buildout is still intensifying. The reaction came after Alphabet posted its first top-and-bottom-line miss in nearly four years, deepening investor concern that heavy infrastructure outlays are beginning to weigh on near-term profitability.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition27 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

99-Million-Year-Old Lizard Tail in Amber Offers Rare Fossil Proof of Ancient Escape Tactic

A lizard tail preserved in Myanmar amber has provided the first direct fossil evidence that tail shedding was already an established defense mechanism nearly 100 million years ago. The finding gives scientists a rare, time-capsule glimpse into how early reptiles survived predation and how a modern survival strategy evolved deep in the Cretaceous period.

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