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Precise wins Coronation Stakes at Ascot for O'Brien

Precise wins Coronation Stakes at Ascot for O'Brien Precise wins Coronation Stakes at Ascot for O'Brien Image source, PA MediaImage caption, Ryan Moore is closing in on 100 wins at Royal Ascot Published6 minutes ago Odds-on favourite Precise powered away to win the Coronation Stakes... read more »

This World Cup, Bigger Might Not Really ...

This World Cup, Bigger Might Not Really Be Better

This World Cup, Bigger Might Not Really Be Better ## Expanded World Cup Faces Scrutiny as Strain Mounts The latest iteration of the FIFA World Cup, lauded as the most expansive in its history, is presenting unprecedented challenges for all involved, from dedicated supporters to elite athletes and... read more »

A world on trial: How lawyers documentin...

A world on trial: How lawyers documenting Israeli abuse pay a price

A world on trial: How lawyers documenting Israeli abuse pay a price ### Legal Frontlines: Advocates Documenting Alleged Israeli Abuses Face Significant Risks The pursuit of justice for alleged human rights violations in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is often waged on a challenging legal... read more »

has commissioned a red mud powder producing unit at Lanjigarh refinery in Odisha, describing it as first of its kind in alumina industry tackling major environmental hazards. “The unique project of producing red mud powder has been commissioned in a fully mechanised and automatic plant. The system has been developed in-house after continuous research for more than three years,” a senior company official said in a statement on Tuesday. Giving details of the project, Mukesh Kumar, president and COO of VAL said the project which was commissioned last week is the first of its kind in the world and has been set up with a capital expenditure of around Rs. 50 crore. This will have advantages like savings in caustic consumption by 10-15 kg per tonne of alumina, minimising land requirement by 50 to 60 per cent, and doing away with wet red mud storage thereby eliminating environmental hazards, he said. The powdery red mud can easily be utilised in cement industry as well as in other Industries, Mr. Kumar said. Red mud is a waste from alumina industry and its disposal and utilisation has always been a matter of concern for environmentalists as well as alumina industry. Although, the alumina technology is more than 100 years old but no solution could be evolved by the industry to avoid storage of red mud slurry, sources said. As the slurry is alkaline in nature and its generation is nearly one and a half times of alumina, world over millions of tonnes of red mud is lying in various red mud ponds except in some countries where it is discharged into the sea. In any alumina refinery, a major portion of land is used for handling this waste. Although, red mud is rich in iron and titanium, no use could be made till now mainly due to presence of caustic soda. Looking into the serious nature of hazard such red mud ponds may have, MoEF has formed a special project only few months back as National Mission for Red Mud to sponsor and promote research in red mud utilisation, sources said.
Telegram evolved into new dark web: Cent...

Telegram evolved into new dark web: Centre

Telegram evolved into new dark web: Centre **Secure Messaging Platform Under Scrutiny as Government Cites Criminal Exploitation** A prominent secure messaging application has emerged as a significant concern for government authorities, who allege its inherent architectural design and robust privacy... read more »

Zverev one win away from long-awaited Grand Slam title

Zverev one win away from long-awaited Grand Slam title **Zverev Advances to Roland Garros Final, Inches Closer to Maiden Grand Slam** **Paris, France** – Alexander Zverev stands on the... read more »

Constanta drones explosion live: Romania port rocked by huge blasts from four devices

Constanta drones explosion live: Romania port rocked by huge blasts from four devices ## Unidentified Maritime Drone Detonates in Romanian Black Sea Port **Constanta, Romania** – A... read more »

OpenAI and Anthropic May Be Rivals, but Investors Arent Picking Sides

OpenAI and Anthropic May Be Rivals, but Investors Arent Picking Sides ## AI’s Dual Powerhouses: Investors Embrace Both OpenAI and Anthropic **San Francisco, CA** – In the rapidly... read more »

The Hindu Huddle 2026 LIVE updates: Day 1 opens with session on 'The role of Kashmir ...

The Hindu Huddle 2026 LIVE updates: Day 1 opens with session on 'The role of Kashmir in great power politics'; CM Omar Abdullah to speak ## Bengaluru Hosts Premier Ideas Conclave:... read more »

The TikTok Ban Was Never About TikTok

The TikTok Ban Was Never About TikTok ## Beyond the Algorithm: Documentary Explores Deeper Currents Behind TikTok Debate **A new documentary delves into the complex web of anxieties that propelled... read more »