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A 32-year-old construction worker in Gurgaon allegedly strangled his wife following a heated argument with her on Sunday, the police said on Tuesday. The police have detained the accused, identified as Ketan Pathak, who proceeded to the Anand Garden police post after the murder and allegedly confessed to the crime.
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Bristol Airport's bid to expand its operations for the second time is facing widespread opposition from residents and environmentalists, who argue that it will exacerbate climate change, noise pollution, and traffic congestion. The airport's "masterplan" proposes a longer runway, flights to North America and
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US-based construction and construction materials company Granite has commenced work on a multi-million dollar project with San Francisco International Airport, a key component of the airport's multi-billion dollar Capital Improvement Program. The project involves the rehabilitation of Runway 1R-19L and the construction of Taxiway W, including upgrades to
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The King Salman International Airport Development Company (KSIADC), a PIF-owned company, has partnered with Biofuel Company to collaborate on the deployment of B100 biodiesel as a fossil diesel substitute during the airport's construction phase. This partnership aims to reduce the project's carbon footprint and emissions, in
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The Odisha government's plans to establish an international airport in Puri have hit a roadblock, with the Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) deferring its clearance due to concerns over the potential harm to Olive Ridley turtles, Irrawaddy dolphins, and migratory birds. The committee has asked the state government to
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The Spanish government's plans to expand Barcelona-El Prat Airport have sparked widespread concerns about the potential environmental damage to the nearby protected natural areas, including La Ricarda and El Remolar, which are part of the Natura 2000 network. Independent technical studies have warned that the expansion could cause
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Nagaland's sole air gateway, Dimapur Airport, is facing a crucial expansion roadblock due to the Assam Rifles' continued occupation of 18.8 acres of land essential for the project's first phase. Despite considerable progress, including the clearing of 17.9 acres of land from encroachment
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A proposed runway improvement project at Waukegan National Airport will be 1,000 feet shorter than originally envisioned, requiring only a sliver of neighboring forest preserve property instead of 52 acres. This change is in response to a shift in federal guidelines, which has significantly altered the scope of the
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The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad has achieved a remarkable fourth position in recent global aviation rankings, showcasing its rapid expansion and growth. This achievement can be attributed to the significant increase in passenger capacity, with a 25.6% year-on-year growth in scheduled seats between May 2024 and
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Conservation and environmental groups have voiced strong opposition to the planned construction of a 1,000-bed migrant detention center within the Big Cypress National Preserve, citing potential environmental devastation and implications for the Everglades restoration project. The state of Florida has seized the property for the state under an emergency
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The idea of a gay bar at a major U.S. airport could become a reality in Chicago, where a proposal to bring popular queer bar Sidetrack to O'Hare International Airport has been submitted to the city. Philanthropist and activist Lori Lightfoot, a well-known figure in Chicago'
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The Gorakhpur airport is on the cusp of a major transformation, with plans to upgrade its infrastructure by adding a new terminal building and expanding its runway. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was recently signed between the Airports Authority of India (AAI), the Indian Air Force, and the Government of
