Not just venom, the surprising metals inside scorpions’ structure make their sting stronger |

Why scorpions have metal in their stingers and claws. Image credit – Wikimedia Scorpions are always judged for their venom. Their distinctive curved tails and stingers make these species among the most recognisable predators in the animal world. For years, researchers have focused on the chemical properties of scorpion venoms. However, new studies demonstrate that…

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AC electric double-decker bus rolls out, Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde takes test trial | Mumbai News

Thane: Deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde said the newly inducted AC double-decker electric bus will ply on the dense Teen Haath Naka to Gaimukh route making travel more comfortable and pleasant for commuters.Shinde was speaking after officially inducting the bus into the Thane Municipal transport fleet. The first of ten such buses arrived in Thane…

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Poor infrastructure and amenities render Tambaram bus terminus in Chennai unsafe at night | Chennai News

Chennai: Tambaram bus stand, one of the busiest transit hubs in Chennai, turns unsafe and chaotic after 6pm. Commuters raised concerns over poor lighting, encroachments and lack of basic facilities. Large portions of the terminus remain dark during evening hours, leaving passengers, especially women, vulnerable. Commuters said anti-social elements frequently loiter around the bus stand,…

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ULB pushes civic bodies for action on stilt misuse, ROW violations | Gurgaon News

DTCP clears debris after an anti-encroachment drive in Palam Vihar in April Gurgaon: Urban local bodies (ULB) department has ordered an immediate, statewide crackdown on encroachments on road right of way (ROW) and the illegal use of stilt areas, following interim directions from Punjab and Haryana high court in the ongoing case concerning the stilt-plus-four-floor…

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