For tourists arriving from the scorching plains of northern India, especially where temperatures have been soaring to 45-50°C, the sudden drop in temperature and light showers in Shimla proved to be a heavenly escape.
The recent above normal rainfall and a significant cut in import duties on edible oils are expected to support easing food inflation in the coming months, according to a report by Union Bank of India.
The southwest monsoon has become active again after a brief halt of nearly two weeks, with rains lashing out in several parts of Karnataka in the early hours on Thursday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a seven-day warning for Karnataka, predicting "widespread" rainfa
"Around 6-6.30 pm, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar experienced very strong winds and light rainfall. Due to this, two incidents occurred in the city. In Bhagat Singh Nagar, a woman was critically injured after a tree uprooted and fell on her. She is under treatment at a private hospital," the M
The Southwest monsoon rainfall over India, which had stalled for nearly two weeks after the early onset this year, is likely to become active again starting Thursday.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported that May 2025 was the wettest since 1901, with the country receiving an average rainfall of 126.7 mm last month.
In support of disaster relief in North Sikkim, two MI-41 and MI-39 helicopters departed from Pakyong Greenfield Airport, carrying NDRF personnel, government officials, and equipment to restore telecommunications, electricity, and assist in evacuations after heavy rainfall-triggered disruptio
Following continuous rainfall and rising water levels of the Brahmaputra river, several families in Assam's Morigaon and Darrang districts have been displaced. Residents like Md Raham Ali and his family live in makeshift tents.
Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, on Tuesday said he spoke with Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang regarding the flood and landslide situation caused by heavy rains in the state and assured him of full support from th
District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs), led by Deputy Commissioners, are currently involved in round-the-clock disaster relief and rehabilitation work. Due to this, the administration is unable to spare staff or resources for handling official visits and security arrangements.