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DRDO, Navy successfully test indigenous Air-Droppable Container for mid-sea emergency support
India | Mar 10, 2026, 09:27 PM ISTFour in-flight release trials of the ADC-150 air-droppable container were carried out from a Boeing P-8I Poseidon aircraft. The tests took place off the coast of Goa between February 21 and March 1, 2026.
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New Iran Defence Minister Seyed Majid Ebn Al-Reza killed in Israeli strikes: Reports
World | Mar 03, 2026, 06:03 PM ISTIran’s Defence Minister Amir Nasirzadeh’s successor, Seyed Majid Eb Al-Reza, is also reported by The Spectator Index to have been killed in Israeli strikes.
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World Radio Day: How Radio became India's lifeline during partition
India | Feb 13, 2026, 07:18 AM ISTThe day highlights radio’s role in providing information, promoting freedom of expression and connecting communities across the globe. Radio remains one of the most accessible and affordable forms of media, especially in remote and developing regions.
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Does an Air Purifier really purify polluted air in your house? Know how it prevents pollution
Lifestyle | Nov 22, 2024, 08:57 PM ISTKnow the truth about air purifiers and their effectiveness in purifying polluted air in your home. Learn how they combat indoor pollution and contribute to healthier living environments.
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Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2023: Madhya Pradesh's Indore tops clean air survey, Agra and Thane follow
India | Sep 07, 2023, 09:43 PM ISTSwachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2023: For their outstanding performance, the top three cities in each category are rewarded with cash prizes, trophies, and certificates every September 7.
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Akasa Air, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala backed-airline, to start Bengaluru-Mumbai flights from Aug 19
Business | Jul 26, 2022, 05:25 PM ISTThe new carrier will launch commercial flight operations on August 7 by running its first service on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route.
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Uttar Pradesh to adopt 'airshed approach' for clean air
India | Apr 27, 2022, 09:58 AM ISTAccording to govt spokesman, there are 2 types of airsheds- the micro airshed that exists in the vicinity of the place and the macro airshed, that exists over a larger area.
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Honeywell Launches indoor air quality device
Technology | Feb 21, 2022, 07:02 PM ISTHoneywell unveiled a 'make in India' indoor air quality (IAQ) monitor which will alert building owners on potential issues to proactively improve indoor air quality. The touchscreen-enabled device is capable to measure key parameters like temperature, indoor air pollutants, relative humidity, and provides an IAQ index based on the readings.
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Not easy to ensure development, clean air, climate action for such huge population: Ashwini Choubey
India | Sep 03, 2021, 02:56 PM ISTChoubey also informed that Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, who was supposed to deliver a special address at the summit, could not attend the event as he was travelling out of the city.
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When Anupam Kher was rejected by AIR Shimla for casual announcer job
Celebrities | Jun 19, 2021, 11:18 PM ISTIt was a usual chilly day in Shimla in December 1974 when Anupam Kher tried his hand at making announcements on AIR. However, he fumbled at his first and only attempt.
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Novel coronavirus can travel up to 4 metres in air, says research. Know doctors' opinions
Health | Apr 13, 2020, 04:30 PM ISTNovel coronavirus can travel up to 4 metres or 13 feet, said the research based on aerosol transmission.
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World's first street-level clean air zone 'AirHavn' installed at Delhi gurdwara
India | Jun 14, 2018, 08:41 PM ISTThe Airlabs patented technology was developed by Mathew Johnson, professor of Atmospheric Chemistry at the University of Copenhagen.
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Rain in Delhi-NCR improves Delhi's air
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Drunk Kerala man tries to kiss elephant, gets flung up in the air
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Tripura CM alleges Doordarshan, AIR refused to broadcast his I-Day speech; CPM accuses BJP of ‘blacking out voices’
National | Aug 16, 2017, 08:50 AM ISTTripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar on Tuesday alleged that Doordarshan and All India Radio (AIR) refused to broadcast his Independence Day speech unless he "reshaped" it and termed it as an "undemocratic, autocratic and intolerant step"
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Air pollution may cause 60,000 deaths in 2030: Study
Lifestyle | Aug 01, 2017, 06:03 PM ISTA latest research has claimed that constantly increasing air pollution might turn riskier not only for health, but for life as well.
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China to deploy world's biggest air purifier in smog-hit Beijing
World | Oct 20, 2016, 12:49 PM ISTChinese authorities are all geared up for yet another scientific advancement in the face of excessive smog that has hit the capital city of Beijing. The authorities have decided to deploy an air purifier –
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90 pc of world population breathing bad air, causing one in nine deaths globally: WHO
World | Sep 27, 2016, 01:54 PM ISTOver 90 per cent of the world’s population is breathing poor quality air, an analysis by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed, with air-pollution responsible for over 11 per cent of deaths globally.
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10 things you need to know about Xiaomi’s Mi Air Purifier 2
Sep 26, 2016, 07:04 PM ISTXiaomi is well known for its affordable smartphones in India, but in China, the company also offers a wide range of smart home appliances. Xiaomi has launched its first smart home appliance product in
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Incredible! Israeli scientists propose an innovative system to harvest drinking water from air
World | Jul 29, 2016, 08:56 AM ISTIn an innovative discovery, Israeli scientists have built up a new system to harvest drinking water from air which requires less energy. Capturing atmospheric moisture is not a new invention in itself because atmospheric