The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday said that heavy to very heavy rainfall will continue over Northwest India during the next three days, with isolated extremely heavy showers (over 21 cm) likely in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and western Uttar Pradesh today. Extremely heavy rainfall is also expected in parts of Gujarat on September 4 […]
Gujarat has so far received 90 per cent of its seasonal rainfall, with the state recording an average of 31.5 inches this monsoon, according to official data. Rainfall distribution shows June received the highest showers with an average of 12 inches, followed by 10 inches in July and 9.5 inches in August. So far, 48 […]
The member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on Monday strongly condemned the April 22 terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians. In the Tianjin Declaration, adopted by the Council of Heads of State, the SCO nations expressed solidarity with the victims and stressed the need for […]
The Delhi government on Monday issued a flood alert as the Yamuna River’s water level is likely to cross the danger mark following release of 29,313 cusecs of water from Hathnikund Barrage in the morning. Officials have been instructed to maintain strict vigilance and conduct patrolling in low-lying and vulnerable areas. “As the water level […]
Morgan Stanley has revised upwards its forecast for India’s GDP growth in 2025-26, citing strong April-June quarter numbers and expectations that upcoming cuts in Goods and Services Tax (GST) will boost domestic demand. The agency now projects India’s real GDP growth at 6.7 per cent for 2025-26, compared to its earlier estimate of 6.2 per […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the SCO Summit, emphasizing that close cooperation between India and Russia is vital for global peace, prosperity, and stability. “The leaders discussed bilateral cooperation, including in the economic, financial, and energy sectors and expressed satisfaction with […]
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to extend the September 1 deadline fixed by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for filing claims and objections to the draft electoral rolls in Bihar, but recorded the poll panel’s assurance that such claims received even after the cut-off date and before the last date of nominations would […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday visited the Tawi Bridge and Bikram Chowk in Jammu city to assess flood impact before taking an aerial survey of the damage at other places in the region. Shah reached Jammu on Sunday evening. The Tawi bridge suffered severe damage during recent floods. The Home Minister interacted with […]
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall over Konkan and Goa, central Maharashtra, Marathwada, Gujarat, Kerala and coastal Karnataka till August 30, with extremely heavy falls expected over the Gujarat region today. Isolated heavy rainfall is also likely to continue over northwest India during the next five days, with […]
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced a partnership with Google to enhance fan engagement in women’s cricket. The collaboration will allow the world cricket governing body to leverage Google’s advanced technology and its commitment to supporting women’s sports, thereby boosting fan engagement and accessibility, according to the ICC. The groundbreaking partnership comes at […]
