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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 »

Arsenal's first bid for Monga rejec...

Arsenal's first bid for Monga rejected – Friday's gossip

Arsenal's first bid for Monga rejected – Friday's gossip ## Arsenal’s Pursuit of Midfield Reinforcements Sees Initial Offer Declined; Interest in Forward Duo Intensifies **London, England** – Arsenal Football Club has reportedly seen its initial offer for Leicester City... read more »

Suffragettes to Palestine Action: A history of direct-action protest in UK

Suffragettes to Palestine Action: A history of direct-action protest in UK ## Escalating State Response: A Historical Perspective on Civil Disobedience in the UK Recent analyses suggest... read more »

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Trump signals he could send details of Iran deal to Congress

Trump signals he could send details of Iran deal to Congress ### Capitol Hill Awaits Details as Iran Agreement Faces Scrutiny **Washington D.C.** – A recently announced agreement... read more »

Families return to shattered towns as fragile ceasefire holds in Lebanon

Families return to shattered towns as fragile ceasefire holds in Lebanon **Southern Lebanon: A Tentative Return Amidst Devastation** The fragile ceasefire brokered in southern Lebanon has... read more »

Punjab govt treats over 90,000 drug victims in rehabilitation centres

Punjab govt treats over 90,000 drug victims in rehabilitation centres **Punjab’s Comprehensive Approach to Combating Drug Addiction Sees Significant Rehabilitation... read more »

Lukaku makes impact off the bench as Belgium draw with Egypt

Lukaku makes impact off the bench as Belgium draw with Egypt ## Late Own Goal Snatches Victory from Egypt as Belgium Secure Draw **Seattle, WA –** A dramatic late own goal from Egypt’s... read more »