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Bokaro Steel Plant Develops 28MnB5 Manganese-Boron Steel for Farm Equipment

November 01, 2025

 

  • The Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL), a unit of the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), has achieved a major technological breakthrough with the development of 28MnB5 grade manganese-boron steel — the first of its kind within SAIL. The new grade is tailored for agricultural machinery and wear-resistant applications, representing an important step toward India’s industrial and agricultural self-reliance under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

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FIDE World Cup 2025 Begins in Goa, Trophy Named After Viswanathan Anand

November 01, 2025

 

  • The 2025 FIDE World Chess Cup opened in Goa on Friday, marking a proud moment for Indian chess as the prestigious Viswanathan Anand Trophy was unveiled in honour of India’s first Grandmaster and five-time world champion. The event brings together 206 players from 80 countries, with the top three finishers earning spots in the 2026 Candidates Tournament, the final qualifier for the World Chess Championship.

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Madras High Court Halts Housing Project Near Pallikaranai Marsh Ramsar Site

November 01, 2025

 

  • The Madras High Court has ordered an interim suspension of construction work on the Rs 2,000-crore Brigade Morgan Heights housing project near the Pallikaranai Marsh, one of Tamil Nadu’s most critical wetlands and a Ramsar-designated site. The decision came after a public interest litigation (PIL) raised concerns about ecological damage, flooding risks, and possible violations of environmental protection laws.

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USCIS Ends Cheque and Money Order Payments for Immigration Filings

November 01, 2025

 

  • The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has ended the acceptance of cheque and money order payments for all immigration-related filings. Starting in November 2025, applicants must now make payments electronically through Form G-1650, marking a major shift toward a digital and paperless immigration system.

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UNEP Adaptation Gap Report (AGR) 2025 Widening Divide in Climate Adaptation Finance

November 01, 2025

 

  • The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Adaptation Gap Report (AGR) 2025 warns of a growing global shortfall in climate adaptation finance amid worsening climate-related disasters. The report highlights that while adaptation needs are surging, funding commitments remain grossly inadequate, leaving developing nations increasingly vulnerable to floods, droughts, and rising sea levels.

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