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China Claims 6 Point Consensus on Border Talks India Remains Silent on Agreement

China Claims 6 Point Consensus on Border Talks India Remains Silent on Agreement

Breaking News, Thoughts & Talks
China has announced that National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi have reached a "six-point consensus" to address the longstanding India-China boundary issue. However, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in India has not confirmed or denied this claim, signaling potential discrepancies in the outcomes of the Beijing meeting. According to a Chinese Foreign Ministry statement, both sides positively evaluated progress on border-related issues and reaffirmed commitments to a "mutually acceptable package solution" based on the 2005 agreement. Key points reportedly discussed include: Refining border management rules. Strengthening confidence-building measures. Promoting cross-border communication and cooperation. Resuming pilgrimages to Xizang...
Ganga Rivers has Likely Altered their Course due to the mega earthquake occured in 2,500 Years Ago: New Study Reveals

Ganga Rivers has Likely Altered their Course due to the mega earthquake occured in 2,500 Years Ago: New Study Reveals

Breaking News, Disasters, Environment, Idea & Innovations
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have revealed that an earthquake approximately 2,500 years ago may have caused the Ganga River to abruptly change its course. This seismic event, which was previously undocumented, is believed to have been of a magnitude 7-8 and could have significantly altered the landscape of present-day Bangladesh. The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, suggests that the earthquake was powerful enough to reroute the main channel of the Ganga, one of the most significant rivers in the world. The Ganga, which originates in the Himalayas, eventually merges with other major rivers, including the Brahmaputra and the Meghna, before flowing into the Bay of Bengal. This river system forms the world’s second-largest delta, surpassed only by the Am...
Massive Teesta Valley Floods: What Happened and What Needs to Be Done Now

Massive Teesta Valley Floods: What Happened and What Needs to Be Done Now

Breaking News, Disasters
The Darjeeling Himalaya Initiative (DHI) recently submitted a comprehensive report to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs) of West Bengal and Sikkim regarding the Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) that ravaged the Teesta Valley in October 2023. This report, based on observations and interactions with affected individuals, was created in collaboration with SaveTheHills and contains vital recommendations to mitigate future disasters. Background of the Disaster In the early hours of October 4, 2023, a catastrophic GLOF event occurred from the South Lhonak Glacier. This disaster, compounded by a massive dam breach at Chungthang, unleashed devastating floods across the Teesta Valley, resulting in significant loss of life ...
Why people should never take Pebbles from Coastal Beach or side space form Rivers: Scientist suggest with scientific reasoning

Why people should never take Pebbles from Coastal Beach or side space form Rivers: Scientist suggest with scientific reasoning

Breaking News, Climate Actions, Idea & Innovations
Cumberland Council in northern England has announced new measures to protect its beaches, imposing fines of up to £1,000 on individuals caught removing pebbles. This decision, while frustrating to some beachgoers, is essential for preventing coastal erosion and maintaining natural habitats, as research has shown. For many, visiting the beach evokes joyful childhood memories, where collecting pebbles as souvenirs seemed harmless. However, these pebbles play a critical role in providing habitats for various creatures and offering natural protection for homes and infrastructure from the sea. While many might have taken the odd pebble or even bags of them for garden rockeries, the removal of beach materials is illegal in the UK. This law, established under the 1949 Coastal Protection Act...