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'GIS-enabled systems can help governments mitigate losses in natural disasters'

October 28, 2021 12:00 pm

Pushpendra Johari, senior vice-president, sustainability at RMSI, a global leader in geospatial and engineering solutions, talks about how technology can be leveraged to tackle climate change and respond to disasters better.

In a first, IIT-B develops tool to assess, predict depth of flooding in coastal areas

July 23, 2014 1:31 am

If rainfall forecast is available, the IFAM tool can even predict the flood near real-time.

UP ready to map water resources

March 04, 2011 2:55 am

The State Water and Sanitation Mission will soon be documenting water resources across six zones of the state.

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Explosion in Netherlands injures at least 4, causes widespread damage

January 15, 2026 23:34 IST

Emergency services spokesman Sjaak Haasnoot said the four people injured were taken to waiting ambulances. It was unclear if there were any casualties.

News Today Live Updates, 15 January | Explosion in Netherlands injures at least 4, causes widespread damage

Updated: January 15, 2026 23:34 IST

Latest News Live Updates | Emergency services spokesman Sjaak Haasnoot said the four people injured were taken to waiting ambulances. It was unclear if there were any casualties.

Senior Hamas figure reported killed in air strike in Gaza

January 15, 2026 23:29 IST

Palestinian media identified him as Mohammed Al-Holy, describing him as a local Hamas commander in Deir Al-Balah.

Treesa Jolly – Gayatri Gopichand lose to Chinese pair in India Open 2026’s longest match: ‘Sometimes it just doesn’t work’

January 15, 2026 23:29 IST

The round of 16 clash between the Indian pair and world number eight Chinese duo of Li Yi Jing and Luo Xu Min lasted 84 minutes, with all three games going beyond the usual 21-point mark.

Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Election Results 2026 LIVE: Only 46-50% turnout, says state election commissioner, as voting comes to a close

Updated: January 15, 2026 23:20 IST

Maharashtra State Election Commission (Maha SEC) Municipal Corporation Election Results 2026 LIVE: Get real-time counting updates, trends, and results from Maharashtra civic polls, including BMC, PMC, NMC, and TMC.

Pune PMC Elections 2026 Live Updates: Voter turnout in PMC polls remains low; PCMC records 40.5% voting

Updated: January 15, 2026 23:19 IST

Pune PMC Election Exit Poll Results 2026 Live Updates: Voting for the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and PCMC elections is currently underway, alongside polls in 27 other civic bodies across Maharashtra.

India Open: Badminton World Federation acknowledges issues with ‘cleanliness, hygiene and animal control’

January 15, 2026 23:16 IST

However, BWF backs IG Indoor Stadium to host World Championships in August; Play was halted twice during a match on Thursday because of bird droppings falling from above on the court.

U-19 World Cup: Why parents of USA cricketers sang Jana Gana Mana at start of game

Updated: January 15, 2026 23:13 IST

One in every three cricketers at ICC event has South Asian roots; Australia, New Zealand England too has players with sub-continent link

Karnataka Congress seeks explanation from Rajeev Gowda amid demands to expel him for verbally abusing woman officer

Updated: January 15, 2026 23:10 IST

The National Federation of Indian Women (NFIW) says Congress leader Rajeev Gowda displayed ‘feudal arrogance’ and undermined the dignity of women officers.

‘Can men get pregnant’: Indian-American doctor Nisha Verma grilled by senators in abortion hearing

Updated: January 15, 2026 22:55 IST

The interaction between Hawley and Dr Verma, who is a double board-certified obstetrics-gynaecologist, went viral on social media and a clip of the hearing was also posted on X by the senator.

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