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21 Aug

Nepal Launches Early Earthquake Warning System in Kathmandu Valley

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Nepal has activated a first-of-its-kind seismic early warning system across the Kathmandu Valley, employing 15 advanced sensors to detect early tremors and send mobile alerts to residents within seconds of detection. The system is integrated with municipal emergency protocols, enabling immediate evacuation guidance for schools, hospitals, and businesses. Funded through a blend of government and international grants, this initiative aims to reduce casualties in Nepal’s high-risk urban centers. Regional authorities in Indian Himalayas and Bangladesh’s Sylhet region are exploring similar technologies to bolster earthquake preparedness in densely populated foothill zones.

21 Aug

Brazil Passes Landmark Anti-Deforestation Law Protecting Amazon

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Brazil has enacted sweeping anti-deforestation legislation that introduces cleaner penalties, rigorous satellite surveillance, and conservation incentive programs. The new law facilitates rapid response to illegal logging and strengthens oversight by requiring real-time GPS mapping of deforested zones. It also mandates landowners to enroll in jurisdictional carbon credit programs, rewarding those who restore intact forest sections. Conservationists in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan are closely watching, considering how such legal frameworks could be adapted to local forest ecosystems and community-based protection schemes.

20 Aug

Ola Electric shares gain 8.5%; Know why the stock is rising today

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Ola Electric shares rose 8.5% to their highest level of ₹44.78 per share on the NSE on Tuesday, August 19. This came after founder Bhavish Aggarwal shared launch plans and growth strategy in the upcoming quarters. In an interview to Moneycontrol, Aggarwal said that products with 4,680 cells will reach customers by Navratri. The electric vehicle maker's Tamil Nadu plant is already in full production ahead of the launch. Ola Electric's R&D head Rajesh Mekkat said that the 4680 Bharat cell has a battery life of over 15 years, which is 5 times more than competitors and provides 80% charging…

20 Aug

VOL 7, ISSUE 29 – The Mileage

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20 Aug

Police in Agartala apprehend a group that preys on elderly women and recover jewelry and stolen bikes

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

West Agartala police have busted a notorious gang involved in thefts and snatching incidents, primarily targeting elderly women in the city. The operation was carried out near the border area close to Bangladesh, under the jurisdiction of West Agartala police station. Police arrested four accused, identified as Shakil Mia, Mintu Rudra Pal, Juton Mia, and Amar Das. During the operation, constable Deepak Deb sustained injuries while bravely apprehending two of the suspects. “Based on interrogation, we arrested two more suspects, bringing the total to four. The gang was active in theft, snatching, and other property-related crimes. They had stolen motorcycles…

20 Aug

CM Khandu unveils vision for ‘Schools of Tomorrow’ in Arunachal Pradesh

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On Tuesday, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu presented a visionary picture of the state's educational future, emphasizing that it is constructing schools of the future by combining state-of-the-art technology with solid foundations. Khandu emphasized the government's multifaceted efforts to guarantee that no child is left behind in a social media post. In his message on X, the chief minister emphasized his government's commitment to systemic change: "Arunachal is building the schools of tomorrow, from strong foundations in literacy and numeracy to AI-powered monitoring." One of the primary modifications is the School Readiness Program, which attempts to enhance the foundations…

20 Aug

Drugs worth Rs 21 crore are seized by Assam Rifles along the Mizoram-Myanmar border

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Assam Rifles seized 6.86 kilograms (approximately 70,700 tablets) of methamphetamine valued at around Rs 21 crore at Zokhawthar on the Mizoram–Myanmar border, officials said on Tuesday. The operation was conducted on Monday following specific intelligence inputs about a consignment suspected to be smuggled across the international border. The drugs were intercepted before they could enter the local market, marking a significant step in curbing narcotics trafficking in the region. No arrests were made during the operation. The seized methamphetamine was handed over to the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in Aizawl for further investigation and legal proceedings. Officials noted that…

20 Aug

‘India Profiteering From Russian Oil’ Says Who?

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has accused India of "profiteering" from discounted Russian crude, alleging that New Delhi has engaged in arbitrage trading during the Ukraine war. In an interview with CNBC, Bessent claimed India now sources 42% of its crude imports from Russia, up from less than 1% before the conflict. “India is just profiteering. They’re reselling,” he said, calling it “Indian arbitrage”—buying cheap Russian oil and selling it as refined product, which he termed unacceptable. This comes as the U.S. imposed a 25% tariff on Indian goods, with an additional 25% set to take effect on August 27,…

20 Aug

UK Expands Autonomous Bus Trials Across Multiple Cities

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The UK government’s CAM Pathfinder program is expanding its trials of autonomous buses and shuttles. Cities like Milton Keynes, Birmingham, and Cambridge are gearing up for deployment of self-driving public transport systems—with the goal of reducing congestion and improving connectivity. Transport Minister funding is earmarked for pilot infrastructure and safety evaluations. Urban transport agencies in Nepal, Bangladesh, and India are keen on adapting driverless transit to address urban mobility and resource constraints.

19 Aug

GST cut: AC prices to downfall by Rs 2,500

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

New Delhi: Appliance makers are expecting good sales in the festive season, thanks to the government's proposal to reduce the GST slab on air conditioners from the current 28 per cent to 18 per cent. This will lead to a reduction in prices by Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,500, depending on the model. Also, this reduction in prices after the recent income tax cut and repo rate revision by the government will not only help increase the reach of ACs but will also promote premium ACs, where people will buy energy-efficient models due to cost benefits. Also, this will help…