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Deep impact collision with Moon-sized body brought gold, precious metals to Earth: Study

December 06, 2017 8:12 pm

According to a new study, gold and most common metals originated on Earth from a collision with a Moon-sized exoplanet, that drove the body down to our planet's core.

Earth's crust is actually 4.4 billion years old

February 24, 2014 3:35 pm

The study was conducted using a new technique called atom-probe tomography that permitted scientists to accurately establish earth's age.

Chile: 3,500 evacuated as volcano erupts

June 06, 2011 12:54 am

One of the volcanos in the Caulle Cordon of southern Chile erupted violently,billowing smoke and ash high into the sky and prompting more than 3,500 people living nearby to evacuate.

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Dhurandhar Box Office Collection Worldwide Day 23 Update: Ranveer Singh’s film crosses Rs 1025 cr mark worldwide

Updated: December 28, 2025 08:29 IST

Dhurandhar box office collection Day 23 Worldwide Live Update: Ranveer Singh's film minted Rs 20.5 crore on its 4th Saturday, bringing its total domestic collection to Rs 668 crore.

Olympic setback behind her, Antim Panghal on the path to redemption

Updated: December 28, 2025 08:41 IST

She was the only Indian to win a medal at the World Championships — her second — and remained dominant nationally, boding well for her ahead of a busy 2026

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Textile, video, sound and photography brings to life the colonial-era 4,000 km ‘Great Indian Hedge’

Updated: December 28, 2025

What is distinct about this 12-feet, 4,000-km hedge, often compared with the Great Wall of China for its sheer scale and geography covered, is that for the most part – nearly 2,500 kms – it comprises just overgrown trees, bushes and plants.

Man dies by suicide in police custody; 4 cops transferred, magisterial probe initiated

December 28, 2025 08:19 IST

On Saturday, a case was registered against unknown persons based on a complaint filed by Asif's family members.

Myanmar’s first elections since 2021 are being termed a ‘sham’. Here is why

Updated: December 28, 2025 08:19 IST

The upheaval in Myanmar has also impacted India’s northeast region and led to China deepening its presence in Southeast Asia.

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Exclusive: Goa club fire probe puts bulk of blame on panchayat, some scrutiny on govt departments

Updated: December 28, 2025 08:18 IST

A senior official privy to the report said the probe found that “primary culpability” lies with the local panchayat for allowing the club to operate.

He alleged selective targeting of Bengal and said he would meet the Chief Election Commissioner on December 31 to seek answers.

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee hits out at EC, demands list of illegal immigrants in Bengal draft electoral roll

December 28, 2025 08:12 IST

The TMC leader claims ‘many people have lost their lives due to fear of SIR & NRC’.

The case has also highlighted delays in notifying Delhi’s new comprehensive borewell and groundwater extraction policy.

NGT deadline lapses, Delhi govt yet to notify new borewell policy amid probe into ‘illegal’ groundwater extraction in Paharganj

Updated: December 28, 2025 08:11 IST

Nearly a year after the NGT ordered a probe into alleged illegal groundwater extraction by over 500 hotels in Paharganj, the Delhi government has said a Divisional Commissioner-level enquiry is yet to be completed.

MCG has begun remedial action, while fines worth ₹14.10 lakh were imposed on 274 violators of GRAP norms in a week.

CAQM inspects 125 Gurgaon stretches, pulls up MCG for dust on roads, dumped waste & open burning

Updated: December 28, 2025 08:02 IST

During its ‘Operation Clean Air’ drive, the Commission for Air Quality Management found high dust accumulation, municipal and construction waste dumping and instances of open burning on dozens of roads maintained by the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram.