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India received above-normal rainfall last year, with 7.9% excess compared to the LPA. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said northwest India recorded 747.9mm of rainfall last season. That was the highest rainfall since 2001 and the sixth highest since 1901. East and northeast India recorded their second-lowest rainfall since 1901 last year. Monsoon is the lifeblood of India's economy. According to the agriculture ministry, 51% of India's farmed area, accounting for 40% of production, is ...Read More >
New Delhi: India is expected to get below-normal monsoon rainfall in 2026 as the El Nino weather pattern would weigh on precipitation in the second half of the June-September season, said private weather forecaster Skymet, sparking concerns about crop output, consumption, and inflation. Rainfall is expected to be 6% below normal or 94% of the Long Period Average (LPA) of around 817 mm for the four-month-long season. Rainfall in June is projected at 101% of LPA, falling to 95% in July, accordin ...Read More >
New Delhi: Lately, unseasonal rains have disrupted the pace of life, causing the situation to remain precarious. From North India to the southern states and even the northeastern regions, the rains are adversely affecting not only farmers' crops but also the general public's lives. There is now speculation that India's Southwest Monsoon for the year 2026 is expected to be weaker compared to previous years. According to the Meteorological Department, an alert has been issued indicating that this ...Read More >
New Delhi: A long-haul flight operated by Qantas was forced to make an emergency turnaround shortly after departure from Sydney, after a serious onboard medical situation prompted urgent action by the crew. Flight QF7, bound for Dallas, was being operated by an Airbus A380 when the incident occurred mid-air. According to reports, the aircraft had already climbed and was en route over the Pacific Ocean when a passenger suffered a medical emergency requiring immediate attention on the ground. Be ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Tractor sales surged sharply in the financial year 2026, with major OEMs posting double-digit volume growth. This growth momentum, however, may hit a roadblock as analysts forecast FY27 growth slowing to 0-3% amid high base effects and emerging El Niño risks. Ratings agency Crisil stated that tractor sales growth is projected to slow sharply to 0-2% year-on-year to about 1.2 million units in FY27. This follows an estimated 22% on-year rise in FY26, primarily driven by rationalisation ...Read More >
In case any cable is damaged, traffic is pushed onto other routes. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Concerns rise over undersea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea regions * India's internet traffic largely depends on cables passing through the Gulf and Red Sea routes * Damage to cables can cause slowdowns and rerouting but not a total internet blackout Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: As the US-Israeli war ...Read More >
NEW DELHI,March 31: Above-normal heatwave days are likely over some parts of east, central and northwest India and the southeast Peninsula between April and June even as above-normal rainfall is expected in April, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its monthly forecast on Tuesday. Between April and June, maximum temperatures are expected to be normal to below normal over many parts of the country except most parts of east and northeast India, as well as eastern parts of central I ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 13: Climate scientists have issued an urgent warning that India may face an unprecedented summer of intense heat as a "Super" El Nino phenomenon begins to take shape in the Pacific Ocean. Updated data from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) suggests that atmospheric signals are aligning for one of the strongest El Nino events in decades, potentially rivaling the extreme cycles of 1997-98 and 2015-16. For India, this translates to a high probability of r ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 2 (PTI) Amazon India on Monday announced 'Zero Referral fee' on more than 12.5 crore products, a move, the ecommerce giant said, aims to accelerate growth for lakhs of sellers across the country. Building on last year's fee revision, the company has expanded zero referral fees coverage more than 10-times from 1.2 crore products in 2025 to over 12.5 crore products priced under Rs 1,000 across 1,800-plus categories, the company said in a release. In addition, Amazon has reduced Ea ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, India, March 2, 2026 /CNW/ - Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, in New Delhi. The leaders agreed that their joint efforts to renew and expand the relationship between Canada and India have achieved important results. During their meetings at Hyderabad House today, Prime Minister Carney and Prime Minister Modi focused on how they can build on this progress through new strategic partnerships in energy, talent and innovation, and ...Read More >
New Delhi: Expect a chilly winter as higher than normal cold wave days are expected to impact parts of central India as well as some regions in northwest and northeast India, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The polar vortex (explained below) is expected to drive down temperatures over these regions, officials said. Spatial maps indicate that parts of Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi and Gujarat are expected to record below normal temperatures. There is likely to be one to four ...Read More >
Indian Navy's Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue Strengthens Maritime Cooperation And Strategic Connectivity Across Oceans: Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan (L)Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue, launched by Indian Navy in 2018, serves as a key platform for regional cooperation and maritime understanding. Conceived as a 'listening forum', it explores all dimensions of security. New Delhi: When the Indian Navy first launched the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) in 2018, the term Indo-Pacific had alread ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 26 (ANI): The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), on behalf of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, will host a four-day Asia Pacific Accident Investigation Group (APAC-AIG) meeting, along with a workshop from October 28-31. Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu is scheduled to inaugurate the event. According to an official statement by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the APAC-AIG meeting is held annually, and International Civil Aviation Organisation (IC ...Read More >
Indian retail REITs are poised for significant growth, projected to reach Rs 60,000-Rs 80,000 crore by 2030, forming a substantial portion of the overall REIT market. As Grade A malls mature into stable assets, 2-3 new retail REITs are expected to launch, mirroring global trends where retail REITs are a key market component. Indian retail Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) could become a Rs 60,000-Rs 80,000 crore market by 2030, roughly 30-40% of India's overall REIT market, which is project ...Read More >
India must fire on all cylinders -- focusing on domestic demand, reforms, investment, innovation, and trade integration -- to sustain high growth India must fire on all cylinders -- focusing on domestic demand, reforms, investment, innovation, and trade integration -- to sustain high growth and meet its long-term development goals, Krishna Srinivasan, Director of the Asia and Pacific Department (APD) at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), said on Thursday. Responding to a question on India' ...Read More >
Indian Navy will host the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue from October 28-30 at Manekshaw Centre under the theme 'Promoting Holistic Maritime Security and Growth'. The event will focus on strengthening regional capacity, capability and cooperation. New Delhi: The Indian Navy will be hosting the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) 2025 from October 28 to 30 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, in collaboration with the National Maritime Foundation (NMF). IPRD is the Navy's annual, apex-level int ...Read More >
New Delhi: A calmer inflation outlook and recent tax relief have given India's urban consumers room to breathe, and to spend. Deloitte's latest consumer survey shows a rebound in discretionary spending, especially in leisure, restaurants, electronics and household goods. The upcoming festivals and easing prices are nudging households to loosen their wallets, even as job-related anxiety threatens to temper the mood. "Consumers remain financially confident, supported by easing price inflation con ...Read More >
The exercise also marked the first operational deployment of INS Nistar. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * India's DSRV Tiger X successfully deployed in South China Sea during XPR-25 exercise * XPR-25 included over 40 countries and ran from September 15 to 25 in two phases * Tiger X completed maiden dives and docked with South Korean and Singapore submarines Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: The Indian Navy marked a mileston ...Read More >
India's regional winners of the Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program advance to the Grand Finale in Singapore. Infloso AI, Sravathi AI, and Without were recognized for their innovative solutions addressing beauty industry challenges. The program fosters startup development with mentorship and commercial pilot opportunities alongside L'Oréal. India's innovative spirit was on display as three regional winners were announced in the Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program, securing spots at the ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 30: LOréal announced the winners of the India regional finals of its Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program. The biggest Beauty Tech open innovation competition of this geographical scale, the program intensifies LOreal startup focus and investment in beauty innovation. Three startups from India emerged victorious and have secured their place at the Grand Finale in Singapore this November. After a rigorous evaluation process by a distinguished judging pa ...Read More >
BusinessWire India Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 30: L'Oréal announced the winners of the India regional finals of its Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program. The biggest Beauty Tech open innovation competition of this geographical scale, the program intensifies L'Oreal's startup focus and investment in beauty innovation. Three startups from India emerged victorious and have secured their place at the Grand Finale in Singapore this November. After a rigorous evaluation process by a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday projected India's growth at 6.5 per cent for 2025 (FY26) and 2026 (FY27), as it trimmed its growth outlook for developing Asia and the Pacific by 0.1 and 0.2 percentage points for this year and next, respectively, amid the emergence of a new global trade environment shaped by tariffs and updated trade agreements. India's GDP grew 7.6 per cent in H1 2025, as higher investment from strong public capital spending, offse ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) India continued to pursue pragmatic solutions to the challenges posed by the current world trade order. New Delhi exhibited patience, resilience while resorting to appropriate and opportune diplomatic interventions. Monday's twin meetings in the United States underscore such attempts. In Washington, Commerce and Industries Minister Piyush Goyal's trade engagement focused on the resumption of trade talks. Meanwhile, in New York, the same day, External Affairs ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 15 (PTI) INS Nistar has reached Singapore to join a biennial multi-nation exercise, whose sea phase would witness the Indian Navy's indigenously designed and built Diving Support Vessel and Submarine Rescue Unit (East) engaging in "multiple intervention and rescue operations" with participating assets in the South China Sea, officials said on Monday. Exercise Pacific Reach, which began on September 15 and is being hosted by Singapore, will see the participation of more than 40 na ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): The teams that will compete at next year's ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier are now confirmed as Papua New Guinea claimed the final spot by winning the East Asia Pacific Qualifier on Monday, as per the ICC website. The Global Qualifier will serve as the final opportunity for sides to earn a place at the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup in England and Wales, with a total of four spots up for grabs through the event that will be hosted by Nepal from ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): The teams that will compete at next year ICC Women T20 World Cup Global Qualifier are now confirmed as Papua New Guinea claimed the final spot by winning the East Asia Pacific Qualifier on Monday, as per the ICC website. The Global Qualifier will serve as the final opportunity for sides to earn a place at the 2026 ICC Women T20 World Cup in England and Wales, with a total of four spots up for grabs through the event that will be hosted by Nepal from Januar ...Read More >
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of a harsher winter in India by the end of this year, attributing the forecast to the possible resurgence of La Niña. This weather phenomenon, which is characterized by cooler sea surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, can have far-reaching impacts on global weather patterns. In India, La Niña is often associated with colder-than-average winters. The US National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Centre has predicted a 71% ch ...Read More >
Pune: Meteorologists have issued a warning that India could experience a severe cold wave by the end of this year. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) attributes this to the possible resurgence of La Niña, a cooling phase of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) that influences global weather patterns. While India avoided extreme heat this year, the upcoming winter is expected to bring unusually low temperatures, especially from December to January. The US National Weather Service's Cl ...Read More >
The primary rain-bearing system usually makes its onset over Kerala by June 1 and covers the entire country by July 8. The southwest monsoon is likely to start withdrawing from parts of northwest India around September 15, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday. Typically, the monsoon makes its onset over Kerala by June 1, covers the entire country by July 8, and begins its retreat around September 17, completing the withdrawal process by October 15. "Conditions are becoming ...Read More >
India and Fiji on Monday strengthened their bilateral relations through several agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs). Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Fijian counterpart Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka witnessed the exchange of several agreements between India and Fiji at Hyderabad House, covering health, education, mobility, and development cooperation. India and Fiji signed an MoU for designing, constructing, commissioning, operating, and maintaining a super-speciality hospital in ...Read More >
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