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ScienceA phosphate mine in Morocco has created a three-layer road surface using waste rock from phosphate extraction. This durable pavement supports heavy mining vehicles and reduces airborne dust by 91%. Field tests showed improved road quality and an expected 15% increase in mining productivity, along with lower maintenance costs.
TOI World·
WorldKerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar urged students at IIIT Kottayam to master technology rather than become its slaves, emphasizing responsible use amid concerns about emerging technologies like AI. Speaking at the institute's eighth convocation on October 3, 2026, he stressed that technology should serve human progress and not control users. He also highlighted the importance of maintaining education quality as the institute expands.
The Hindu··Kottayam
PoliticsAhead of the Punjab assembly elections, Aam Aadmi Party expelled its MLA Sukhveer Maisarkhana. The decision came after he raised concerns about teacher shortages in government schools and questioned his own party's government. He expressed his dissatisfaction live on social media regarding this issue.
Aaj Tak··Punjab
PoliticsSheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and UAE Deputy Prime Minister, praised Indian flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his courage and responsibility during a mid-air incident that forced Flight FZ1073 to divert to Saudi Arabia. Sheikh Hamdan visited Machchhar in hospital and expressed full appreciation for his care for human life.
NDTV Business·
TechnologyThe Indian Air Force Chief detailed how India plans to counter Chinese fifth-generation fighter jets. He emphasized the importance of the indigenous AMCA (Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft) program in strengthening India's aerial combat capabilities against advanced Chinese aircraft. The strategy highlights India's focus on self-reliance and technological advancement in defense aviation.
Amar Ujala·
PoliticsAir Chief Marshal A P Singh expressed concern over Pakistan's reported collaboration with China on fifth-generation fighter jets, noting that Pakistani pilots may already be training in China. However, he affirmed that the Indian Air Force currently has the capabilities to counter this threat. Singh emphasized accelerating India's own fifth-generation fighter induction and the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program for enhanced defense.
Hindustan Times·
TOI World·
A phosphate mine in Morocco has created a three-layer road surface using waste rock from phosphate extraction. This durable pavement supports heavy mining vehicles and reduces airborne dust by 91%. Field tests showed improved road quality and an expected 15% increase in mining productivity, along with lower maintenance costs.
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