India's coastline has significantly expanded from 7,516km in 1970 to 11,098km in 2023-24, driven by new measurement methodologies. Gujarat and Bengal saw the most growth, while Puducherry's coastline shrank. The recalculations reflect advances in accurately measuring coastline features, boosting economic prospects in coastal states like AP with new ports and infrastructure projects.
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Ravi Shastri drew parallels between Australia's Sam Konstas and Virender Sehwag after Konstas's 60 off 65 balls against India, praising his fearless stroke play. Shastri noted that despite early setbacks, Konstas has the potential to entertain fans like Sehwag. With Australia at 311/6, the match remains evenly poised with Day 2's action anticipated keenly.
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A gold-smuggling racket involving Kannada actor Ranya Rao, daughter of a senior IPS officer, has prompted the arrest of her friend Tarun K Raju. This has led to a political uproar and a demand for a state government probe into the misuse of police protocol services at the airport.
Eight individuals remain trapped in the SLBC tunnel after its partial collapse in Telangana. Despite rescue efforts involving rat miners and equipment, the chances of survival appear very slim due to significant debris and lack of oxygen. The operation may take three to four days.
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