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The United Nations General Assembly has backed a resolution promoting the use of the Equal Earth map projection, which more accurately represents Africa’s vast landmass and challenges the long-standing dominance of the Mercator map.
Japan has asked for a correction to a new Equal Earth world map after the disputed Kuril Islands were shown in the same colour as Russia, raising territorial concerns.
Asian refiners are sending record volumes of diesel to Africa as Middle Eastern fuel shipments fall sharply because of shipping disruptions, security threats and refinery outages linked to the regional conflict.
Oracle’s massive New Mexico data center development faces a six-month setback after a natural gas pipeline planned to supply the project was delayed, raising fresh questions over the timeline for its AI infrastructure expansion.
Mandi MP Kangana Ranaut expressed strong displeasure at a Disha Committee meeting over the slow utilisation of MPLADS funds, directing officials to identify delays, fix responsibility and speed up pending development projects.
The US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00% on September 16, its first rate increase under Chair Kevin Warsh. Policymakers signalled that another hike could follow as inflation remains above the Fed’s 2% target.
Rail infrastructure around Vadodara is set for a significant capacity expansion, with plans for third and fourth lines across nearly 259 km of the Vadodara-Ratlam route and doubling of the 33-km Vishwamitri-Dabhoi section.
The Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada Economic Corridor is taking shape as a six-lane access-controlled highway that could reduce the road distance between Bengaluru and Vijayawada by around 110 km and cut travel time by three to four hours.
West Bengal is under significant fiscal pressure, with a large debt stock, rising interest costs and substantial welfare commitments. But while Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has described the state as “practically bankrupt”, its budget figures do not indicate literal bankruptcy.
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority is planning two additional ring routes covering around 307 km, linking Mumbai with Thane, Navi Mumbai and surrounding suburbs through existing and upcoming infrastructure.
Hanuman Ansh, reportedly made for less than ₹2 crore, has crossed the ₹100-crore mark in theatres. The film's young producer Anupriya Nagar says her journey began unexpectedly after she discovered Neem Karoli Baba's connection with Steve Jobs.
A Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions fellowship in Brussels gave Ghanaian researcher Eric Gaba the resources and time to develop a low-cost prosthesis using pineapple leaf fibre, highlighting the EU programme’s role in supporting global research talent.
