Why Is China Building So Many Coal Plants Despite Its Solar and Wind Boom?
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Even as China's expansion of solar and wind power raced ahead in 2025, the Asian giant opened many more coal power plants than it had in recent years — raising concern about whe….
Indian refiners avoid Russian oil in push for US trade deal
By Nidhi Verma NEW DELHI, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Indian refiners are avoiding Russian oil purchases for delivery in April and are expected to stay away from such ....
Los países con el mayor número de multimillonarios entre su población, reunidos en un gráfico muy revelador
Las grandes fortunas no se reparten uniformemente por el planeta. Unos pocos países concentran la mayoría de los milmillonarios del mundo, mientras otros apenas aportan nombres a ese club exclusivo.
La distribución geográfica de riqueza extrem….
Hace 1.700 años se construyó una megastructura para la eternidad: hoy sigue dominando Sri Lanka
Vivimos rodeados de ciudades cada vez más modernas, conectadas por redes de transporte, tecnología y servicios que parecen definir por completo nuestro tiempo. Sin embargo, en distintos rincones del planeta persisten huellas materiales de sociedades antiguas ….
China está construyendo centrales eléctricas como si no hubiera un mañana: no tienen la IA pero ya tienen la energía
En la carrera de la IA, Estados Unidos tiene los chips y China la energía, dos puntos de partida diferentes que les hace seguir trayectorias divergentes. Pero es que tanto los chips como la energía son esenciales para la industria tecnológica desde un punto d….
Dorar hasta chamuscar: por qué sentimos placer con parte de la comida quemada
¿Cuántas veces has tirado la comida quemada en tu cocina? Pues aunque no lo creas, eso que consideramos un desecho parece estar marcando una nueva tendencia gastronómica en los países anglosajones y concretamente en la ciudad de Nueva York, donde cada día adq….
Officials from the ICC and the PCB will meet in Lahore on Sunday for talks over Pakistan's planned boycott of their T20 World Cup match against India..
Amazing Fantasy Landscapes And Book Cover Art By Concept Artist Raja Nandepu
Raja Nandepu is a freelance concept artist and illustrator based in Hyderabad, India (BFA Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University), currently working with Wizards of the Coast on Magic: The Gathering Universe Beyond card illustrations. He creat….
‘Purely overconfidence’: Former opener slams India’s batting collapse against USA in T20 World Cup match
India were lifted from the doldrums by a stoic counter-attack from Suryakumar Yadav, whose 84-run knock propelled the side to 161, which proved enough after the initial jitters..
‘Cricket’s global rise accelarates’: Sachin Tendulkar lauds USA’s efforts in T20 World Cup match vs India
Sachin Tendulkar hailed the United States for the fight they gave India, saying that the strength of the sport increases when a smaller taem perform well..
Sarvam rolls out new AI voice model, Bulbul V3, as part of 14-day launch blitz
Bulbul V3 is a text-to-speech AI model that looks to make the output audio sound more natural by rendering pauses, emphasis, pacing, and tone modulation..
‘Baaki batsman chanafali bech rahe the kya?’: Basit Ali, Kamran Akmal rip into Pakistan after Netherlands escape
With both former players expressing their displeasure with the way the Pakistan team had performed, Basit Ali added: "Who is a match changer in the Pakistan team?".
Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026: PM Modi to host PPC on Monday
In the first video released on the YouTube channel of the Ministry of Education, PM Modi said, good teachers focus on comprehensive education both academically, professionally, and socially..
9-page red-ink note and walk-in psychiatry visit deepen mystery around Bengaluru businessman C J Roy’s suicide
Just weeks before he killed himself, C J Roy had moved the Karnataka High Court against I-T proceedings, only to abruptly withdraw the plea two days later..
Javed Akhtar recalls no composer, music company wanted to make ‘Breathless’, made him wait for seven years: ‘If I had not met Shankar Mahadevan…’
Javed Akhtar reveals he'd have given up the idea of making 'Breathless' had he not met Shankar Mahadevan because even the best of classical music composers refused to do the song for as long as seven years..
Sudha Chandran recalls chilling paranormal experience during Gujarat shoot: ‘I could sense that it was entering my body’
Veteran actor Sudha Chandran recalls terrifying paranormal experiences during shoots, including a night in Gujarat when she felt an energy attack, leaving her frozen until she turned to faith..
Are Sidhus eyeing BJP? Buzz grows about Navjot Singh’s bid as Navjot Kaur ups the ante
Expelled from Congress, Navjot Kaur’s latest broadside against Congress leadership, particularly Rahul Gandhi, seemed to indicate that Navjot Singh may also have started looking for his options outside Congress.
China This Week | Trump’s ‘excellent’ call with Xi, and US claims of secret Chinese nuclear test
Every week, we recap highlights of the news from China. This week, we look at a phone call that reveals much about the priorities of leaders in the US and China, and claims of nuclear explosions in China..
How to watch Super Bowl 2026 halftime show — live stream Bad Bunny performance from anywhere
All the ways to watch Super Bowl 2026 halftime show live streams for FREE from anywhere, with Bad Bunny performing at the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara..
S. N. Bose, el físico que inspiró la palabra bosón y que junto a Einstein predijo el quinto estado de la materia
Satyendra Nath Bose revolucionó la comprensión de la luz y la materia, desató nuevas ideas en Einstein y dejó un gran legado en la física moderna y las tecnologías cuánticas..
Apple Launching A New Education Hub In India Teaching Robotics and Swift Programming
In Bengaluru, Apple introduced an Education Hub for their efforts to supply technical skills and training development for employees throughout their supply chain across India. The new education hub will be a coordination and centralized training facility for ….
María Corina Machado: zeitgeist, amistades peligrosas y un cortejo arriesgado
Cuando la correcta lectura del zeitgeist geopolítico no bastaMaría Corina Machado, la líder virtual de la oposición venezolana, supo leer muy bien el pulso de la geopolítica internacional del empoderamiento del populismo de extrema derecha y de líderes fuerte….
A nadie le amarga un dulce, por Asia: los 5 postres más queridos en todo Pakistán
Si la repostería europea es puro arte, la asiática no se queda atrás, y en concreto la pakistaní tiene todos estos platazos
A nadie le amarga un dulce, por Asia: los 5 postres más queridos en todo Afganistán
Pocas cosas despiertan tanta unanimidad como un….
Russia and India are about to put their joint civil aviation fleet on the global map
The SJ‑100 and Ilyushin jet partnership marks a historic shift in ties, making India a new hub for civilian jet manufacturing Read Full Article at RT.com.
Tom heeft geen idee wat de gasflessen, jerrycans met fosforzuur en aceton en dozen BMK-glycidezuur in z’n loods doen. Is hij nu een drugsdealer?
De Zitting: Legale pijnstillers die illegaal worden verhandeld, maken volgens het OM steeds vaker slachtoffers. In een loods van Tom J. werden zulke pillen gevonden. Maakt dat van hem een drugshandelaar die de cel in moet?.
Afghanistan wins toss, bats against New Zealand at T20 World Cup
Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat against New Zealand on Sunday in what shapes as the toughest group at the T20 World Cup. It is the first international match between the two teams since Afghanistan’s famous 84-run win against the Black Caps at Guya….
Bangladesh elections test ties with India as China deepens outreach
New Delhi (AFP) Feb 8, 2026
Bangladesh's elections next week could reshape South Asia's balance of power, as Beijing seeks to consolidate influence and ties with India falter, analysts say.
The February 12 poll will be the nation's first since a student-….
رفتار قیمتی نفت در هفتههای اخیر بیانگر آن است که تجارت انرژی در خلأ شکل نمیگیرد و بهشدت به محیط سیاسی و امنیتی وابسته است. تازهترین نشانه این واقعیت، فشار مستقیم ایالاتمتحده بر روابط نفتی روسیه و هند است؛ روابطی که پس از آغاز جنگ اوکراین به یکی از ستونه….
Portughezii, chemați la urne pentru a-și alege președintele, în timp ce furtunile fac ravagii. Liderul extremei drepte a cerut amânarea scrutinului
Portughezii sunt așteptați duminică sî meargă la urne pentru turul al doilea al alegerilor prezidențiale, în ciuda problemelor provocate de furtunile devastoare din ultima vreme care au provocat inundații în multe zone din Peninsula Iberică,….
India, Malaysia ink 11 MOUs to boost strategic investment, bilateral ties
PUTRAYA: Malaysia and India witnessed the exchange of 11 documents, including Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) spanning various key sectors including on semiconductors, labour issues and security cooperation. Read full story.
Anwar hosts ‘Friendship Appetisers’ luncheon for Modi
PUTRAJAYA: A thoughtfully curated spread of "Friendship Appetisers", reflecting the warm and longstanding Malaysia-India relationship, greeted guests at a luncheon hosted by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for his visiting Indian counterpart Narendra ….
Per ”Spångossen” Norén: ”Trä är ett av universums mest sällsynta material”
Träslöjden har i Per ”Spångossen” Norén fått sin egen Fabergé. Kanske är han också den som ska uppfylla den gamla profetian om en slöjdens högborg vid Ljusnans strand? DN har åkt till Hälsingland och träffat en konstnär, filosof och entreprenör..
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Malaysian counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim, inked 11 agreements and pledged to deepen their collaboration on semiconductors..
Resurge tras quince años de pelea legal el diamante que perteneció a Elizabeth Taylor
Si hay una pieza de joyería que tiene más valor cultural que como joya esa es, con perdón del anillo de compromiso de Kate Middleton, el diamante Taj Mahal. Una pieza histórica e irrepetible formada por un impresionante diamante con forma de corazón de 30 qui….
Un tigre de bengala y un león en miniatura: el reloj de más de un millón de euros que acapara miradas
Era cuestión de tiempo que Jacob&Co, la manufactura más excéntrica del mundo dentro de la alta relojería, y el empresario indio Anant Ambani cruzaran sus caminos. La empresa suiza, especialista en realizar ediciones especiales limitadas que homenajean a celeb….
Javier Díaz-Giménez, economista y profesor de IESE: «No es la globalización: es la tecnología. Trump debería ser más ludita»
Javier Díaz-Giménez (Madrid, 1960) no concede tregua. Encadena ideas con la misma facilidad con la que salta del déficit público español a la geopolítica del Ártico, de los aranceles al Génesis bíblico, de la macroeconomía más ortodoxa a provocaciones intelec….
Juan López Frade: «Para ser presidente, primero hay que saber contar tornillos»
Juan López Frade no es un presidente al uso. Sin despacho propio y siempre pegado al día a día de su equipo, representa una generación de directivos que se forjó en la calle, visitando concesionarios y cargando con el peso de la responsabilidad desde la base.….
Influencer India Batson Reveals 3rd Pregnancy Loss: ‘Truly Horrific’
Influencer India Batson is opening up about suffering a third pregnancy loss. “My third pregnancy loss ,” Batson, 31, wrote via Instagram on Saturday, February 7. “I can’t believe I’m sharing this news this way. Daniel and I were so excited and honestly sho….
El Subaru que nunca pudiste comprar en España muy posiblemente lo conducía tu vecino, raro pero cierto
Los acuerdos comerciales entre fabricantes de automóviles es algo muy habitual en el mundo del motor ya estén en un mismo grupo empresarial o bien para el desarrollo de proyectos puntuales. Hay muchos ejemplos visibiles en la actualidad aunque algunos de ello….
Власти Индии сообщили о задержании в пределах исключительной экономической зоны трех нефтяных танкеров, которые с 2025 года находились под санкциями США за незаконную перевозку нефти. Как сообщает Times of India, задержанные танкеры были частью международной ….
Riscaldamento urbano in forte aumento: le città indiane potrebbero diventare molto più calde
Il cambiamento climatico e il riscaldamento che ne deriva sta rendendo invivibili molte aree urbane. È una frase che sicuramente avremo letto e sentito tra giornali e tv. Per comprendere quanto questa realtà sia incisiva e in evoluzione sono importanti i casi….
El plan energético de Trump tropieza con Venezuela | Especial Connectas
Poco después de su operación militar en Caracas, el mandatario estadounidense se ufanó de controlar el negocio del petróleo en Venezuela. Un mes después, a las grandes petroleras no les termina de convencer la idea de regresar. ¿Logrará Trump imponer sus exig….
A chief minister without a House seat: How SC settled the law
Article 164(4) of the Constitution, allows a person to be appointed as a minister for up to six months without being a member of the legislature, provided they secure membership within that period..
インド北部ハリヤーナー州のファリーダーバードで7日、第39回スラジクンド国際クラフト・メラ（ハンドクラフト・フェスティバル）の会場で18人を乗せた絶叫マシンが崩壊して2人が死亡、12人が負傷しました。その事故の瞬間です。これも移動式遊園地だよね？移動式で大きい乗り物は危ないな(@_@;)このフェスティバルでは入口のゲートが崩壊して1人が怪我をする事故も起きています。 （x.com）（予備）（予備）（予備）（予備） A fairground swing collapsed at a fair in Faridaba….
Europa pregătește lovitura de grație împotriva petrolierelor ruse. Economiștii trag semnale de alarmă
Europa pregătește un amplu pachet de sancțiuni asupra sectorului energetic al Rusiei, cel mai dur de până acum, între care și o interdicție totală asupra serviciilor maritime, menită să diminueze considerabil abilitatea Moscovei de a finanța războiul din Ucra….
While there is relief that a trade deal has been struck between India and the US, New Delhi will have to accommodate Washington’s expectations on many fronts, especially energy..
Surjit Bhalla: Viksit Bharat may hinge on deeper economic ties with the world’s most vibrant free market
Engagement with the world’s pre-eminent free market is more important for India than any other relationship. It could deliver far more than trade gains. It could impact how policy is made in New Delhi, revive private investment and enlarge space for market-le….
India-EU free trade agreement: Does it brighten prospects for India’s agricultural exports?
That India and the EU reached an agreement that covers agricultural products—politically sensitive on both sides—is remarkable. But is it too good to be true? The EU has stiff food-safety, labour and green standards that may pose non-tariff barriers. Can supp….
Ajit Ranade: We should welcome the India-US trade agreement but need to parse the fine print
The India-US agreement was cheered by the market, but trade deals reveal their worth only over time. Tariff edges can get blunt, concessions can bite and geopolitics can intrude. The prize lies in whether we can turn it into durable exports, investment and ca….
Monetary policy: RBI’s rate and stance decisions are prudent but is it overdoing its liquidity injections?
The Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy call to hold interest rates and retain its neutral stance revealed both sense and sensibility. But by providing liquidity at the slightest hint of tightness, rather than allowing rates to rise, RBI may be courting t….
India Today is the leading news magazine and most widely read publication in India. The magazine’s leadership is unquestioned, so much so that India Today is what Indian journalism is judged by, for its integrity and ability to bring unbiased and incisive per….
US to lift Russia-related tariffs on India following preliminary trade deal
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order removing a 25-percent tariff on Indian goods that had been imposed over India's purchases of Russian oil, following a preliminary trade agreement reached earlier this week between the United States and I….
Indian Coast Guard Busts International Oil Smuggling Racket through Coordinated Sea-Air Operation
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully busted an international oil smuggling racket through a meticulously planned sea-air coordinated operation on 05-06 February 2026.
Why some subtle signs suggest, despite their scare against Nepal in the T20 World Cup, England might be learning under Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum..
Are There Lions in Iraq? A Lost Kingdom Are there lions in Iraq? The answer is complex: no wild lion populations currently exist in Iraq, but historical accounts suggest a once thriving population of the Asiatic lion. A History of Lions in Mesopotamia The sto….
Who is Faster: Lion or Tiger? Unveiling the Apex Predator Speed Showdown The question of who is faster, lion or tiger, sparks considerable debate. While both are apex predators capable of impressive bursts of speed, the tiger likely holds a slight edge in sho….
El iPhone “barato” de Apple siempre llega envuelto en una expectativa peculiar. No promete revoluciones ni titulares espectaculares, pero despierta interés porque encarna una idea muy concreta: hasta dónde está dispuesta la compañía a recortar sin romper su p….
HyperOS 3.1: Η Xiaomi φέρνει την ενημέρωση σε ακόμη 10 συσκευές
Το HyperOS 3.1 επεκτείνεται και φτάνει σε περισσότερα μοντέλα Xiaomi, Redmi και Poco με βελτιώσεις στην καθημερινή χρήση.
Το άρθρο δημοσιεύτηκε αρχικά στο Techblog (HyperOS 3.1: Η Xiaomi φέρνει την ενημέρωση σε ακόμη 10 συσκευές).
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval's visit to Canada has yielded a "shared workplan" for bilateral cooperation on national security and law enforcement. Both nations agreed to establish liaison officers to enhance communication and information sharing on cr….
PM Modi leaves for India after concluding two-day visit to Malaysia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his two-day visit to Malaysia, focusing on enhanced defense and security cooperation with counterpart Anwar Ibrahim. The trip saw the exchange of several bilateral agreements covering areas like semiconductors, health, a….
India, Canada to forge 'shared work plan' to bolster security cooperation
In a groundbreaking collaboration, India and Canada are setting new standards for national security and law enforcement by introducing a cooperative work plan and appointing liaison officers. This strategic alliance is designed to combat shared threats such a….
Red Bird trainer aircraft runs out of fuel & lands in field; both onboard safe
A Red Bird training aircraft made a forced landing near Vijayapura due to suspected fuel starvation, approximately 50-70 km before its destination in Belagavi. Both the flight instructor and student pilot on board the 1975-built Cessna 172 are safe, though th….
Young J&K MLA draws praise from across the aisle for House speech
A young BJP legislator, Devyani Singh Rana, earned cross-party praise for her focused budget speech in the J&K Assembly. She highlighted critical issues like electricity shortages, climate vulnerabilities, and under-spending in education and disaster manageme….
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta approves Rs 1,200 cr grant for DTC salaries, pensions and transport modernisation
Of the total allocation released by the Finance Department, ₹1,100 crore has been earmarked for the payment of salaries, pensions, and other statutory dues of DTC employees and pensioners. The remaining ₹100 crore has been allocated to transport modernisation….
'This is the wonder of PM Modi's leadership': Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on inaugurating 4,000 EV buses
In a ceremony marking the first anniversary of the BJP-led Delhi government, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and BJP National President Nitin Nabin officially flagged off a massive fleet of 4,000 electric buses, making Delhi's EV fleet the largest in the country..
PM Modi sets May deadline to prioritise quality improvement of highways
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a May deadline for the road transport ministry to prioritize highway quality improvement and develop robust SOPs. This directive follows numerous complaints about poor road conditions, especially post-monsoon. The PM also ….
Officials from the ICC and the PCB will meet in Lahore on Sunday for talks over Pakistan's planned boycott of their T20 World Cup match against India..
Why some subtle signs suggest, despite their scare against Nepal in the T20 World Cup, England might be learning under Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum..
ФСВТС подтвердила готовность усилить сотрудничество с Саудовской Аравией
Российская сторона подтверждает готовность к дальнейшему укреплению военно-технического сотрудничества с партнерами из Саудовской Аравии, сообщили в пресс-службе Федеральной службы по военно-техническому сотрудничеству (ФСВТС) России в ходе открывшейся оборон….
ZALA впервые показала «Ланцет-Э» на выставке в Эр-Рияде
Разведывательно-ударный комплекс «Ланцет-Э» впервые показала компания ZALA на выставке World Defense Show в Саудовской Аравии. Разведывательно-ударный комплекс «Ланцет-Э» впервые был продемонстрирован компанией ZALA на выставке World Defense Show в Саудовской….
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