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January 20, 2026 9:12 PM

Jitendra Singh pushes steel slag roads for hilly regions

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh on Tuesday advocated wider adoption of steel slag–based road construction and repair technology, particularly in hilly and Himalayan regions, to build more du...

January 20, 2026 6:24 PM

Botswana’s diamond stockpile swells as gem price slump persists

Botswana's diamond stockpile is nearly double its target inventory levels amid persistent low prices, leaving the country unable to increase gem production in the short term to lift its economy, the finance ministry has said. Botswana's economy was ...

January 20, 2026 11:11 PM

UK weighs Australia-style social media ban for children under 16

Britain is considering an Australian-style ban on social media for children under 16, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer warning on Tuesday they risk being pulled into "a world of endless scrolling, anxiety and comparison". Starmer said the government...

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