Geography

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Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
23 Mar, 2026

Trump gives 48-hour deadline on Hormuz, Iran warns of full closure, Pg5

Trump's 48-hour ultimatum to Iran over Hormuz Strait closure sparks regional tensions, threatening energy infrastructure and global oil markets.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
22 Mar, 2026

Trump mulls ending war; U.S. eases curbs on Iran oil, Pg1

Trump considers 'winding down' Iran war amidst eased oil sanctions, while Iran claims attacks on US bases, escalating regional tensions.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
22 Mar, 2026

Cost concerns delay safer building codes for Himalayas, Pg11

Safer Himalayan building codes delayed due to cost concerns, despite scientists' warnings of underestimated earthquake risks and potential structural damage.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna
22 Mar, 2026

Oceans more than gases helped earth cool, Pg11

Antarctic ice core analysis reveals ocean cooling drove climate shifts, challenging greenhouse gas-centric models of Earth's long-term temperature regulation.

Salient Features of World's Physical GeographyEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
22 Mar, 2026

First op use of IRBMs by Tehran, way beyond West Asia theatre of war, Pg1

Iran's IRBM test targeting Diego Garcia signals expanded military capabilities and heightened tensions in the Indian Ocean region.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests
21 Mar, 2026

Iran steps up attacks on Israel, Gulf energy sites, Pg1

Iran escalates regional conflict by attacking Israel, Gulf energy sites amidst ongoing strikes, threatening global oil supply and regional stability.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
21 Mar, 2026

Our water challenge is stark. Here are four ways to reimagine the solution, Pg11

India faces stark water challenges; innovative solutions needed for sustainable management, agricultural reforms, and circular economy to ensure water security.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
20 Mar, 2026

Oil, power, and politics of disruption, Pg14

Geopolitical tensions disrupt global oil flow as Strait of Hormuz closure impacts prices; Russia emerges as key supplier for India.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
20 Mar, 2026

Iran strikes Gulf energy facilities, shock waves hit global economy, Pg1

Iran's Gulf energy facility strikes trigger global economic turmoil, fuel price surge, and threaten LNG supplies to Europe and Asia.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaDisaster and Disaster Management
16 Mar, 2026

Ice patches on melting glaciers greater threat than thought: ISRO scientists, PgII

ISRO study links Uttarakhand flash flood to melting ice patches, emphasizing satellite monitoring for early disaster warnings amid Himalayan deglaciation.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests
15 Mar, 2026

U.S. bombs Iran’s Kharg Island; Tehran hits back, Pg1

U.S. bombs Iran's Kharg Island amidst escalating tensions; Tehran threatens retaliation targeting U.S.-linked oil facilities and UAE cities.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones
15 Mar, 2026

Earth’s magnetic flips can last 70,000 years, new study finds, Pg11

Earth's magnetic field flips can last 70,000 years, weakening planetary defense against solar radiation, reveals new study.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests
15 Mar, 2026

JSW Steel to develop coking coal mine in Mozambique, Pg11

JSW Steel invests in Mozambique's Minas de Revuboè coking coal mine to secure raw material supply for Indian steel production.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests
15 Mar, 2026

US hits key Iran island; oil prices may mount, Pg1

US bombs Iran's Kharg Island, escalating Middle East tensions; Iran threatens UAE ports, raising global oil price concerns.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests
14 Mar, 2026

Amid oil supply crunch, the big winer- Russia, Pg9

While not a combatant in the West Asia conflict, Russia has emerged as its primary economic beneficiary. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has transformed "languishing" Russian crude into a high-demand commodity, earning Moscow an estimated $150 million in extra daily revenue as global oil prices surge.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
14 Mar, 2026

​Price pressures, Pg6

India's retail inflation surges to 3.2% in February 2026, driven by food inflation, precious metal prices and El Nino effect.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
14 Mar, 2026

The India-Canada turnaround is about deliverables, Pg6

India and Canada reset relations focusing on trade, energy, and technology, signing CEPA and critical minerals agreements after PM Carney's visit.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
12 Mar, 2026

A seismic decision, Pg8

India's earthquake zoning revision faces rollback due to cost concerns and methodology challenges impacting urban development and disaster preparedness.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management
11 Mar, 2026

15 years after Fukushima meltdown, an innkeeper conducts radiation surveys, Pg2

Fukushima's innkeeper leads radiation surveys 15 years post-meltdown, amidst nuclear energy policy shifts and safety concerns.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
10 Mar, 2026

Trump says too soon to talk about 'seizing' Iran's oil as conflict rages, Pg14

Trump dismisses Iran oil seizure amid conflict; global energy crisis looms as Strait of Hormuz closure spikes prices.

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