According to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), out of the total 179 people deaths, 101 deaths were directly caused by rain-related disasters such as landslides, flash floods, and lightning strikes, while 78 people were killed in road accidents exacerbated by treacherous weather
The levels of Ganga river has risen in Varanasi, and its rising water level has begun impacting its tributaries, creating a flood-like situation in parts of the city. The Varuna River, a key tributary, has taken a fierce form.
New Delhi [India], August 2: India's second-hand car market is booming. In 2024 alone, over 54 lakh used cars were sold--outpacing new car sales, which stood at 4.1 million. Several factors are driving this trend: the widening price gap between new and used vehicles, stricter emission norms
Brent crude oil prices are expected to rise to USD 80 per barrel in the coming months as tensions between the United States and Russia threaten to disrupt the global oil supply chain, highlighted oil market experts in conversation with ANI.
As the monsoon continues to batter Himachal Pradesh, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) has confirmed a grim picture as it stated that 173 lives were lost, including 95 rain-related fatalities and 78 deaths in road accidents, between June 20 and August 1.
The Indian Embassy in Ireland has advised all citizens to take precautions and be aware of their surroundings for their personal security following a recent increase in physical attacks against Indian nationals in the country.
Afghanistan remains the world's most food-insecure country, with over 12 million needing urgent aid and 75% facing livelihood instability. Drought, poverty, and restrictions on women worsen the crisis. The FAO and WFP warn that without urgent global support, hunger-related deaths will rise,
India's international trade in services showed notable momentum in June 2025, with both exports and imports registering year-on-year growth, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
The new tariffs imposed by the United States are expected to significantly impact American households, with average bills likely to rise by around USD 2,400 in the short term due to inflation driven by these tariffs, according to a research report by the State Bank of India (SBI).
39.6% of surveyed households reported an increase in income during the past year--the highest share across all six rounds of the survey so far. Notably, Just 3.2% of households reported a decline in consumption, which is the lowest since this survey started.
The gold demand in Q2 2025 witnessed a rise of 3 per cent to reach 1,249t, amid a high price environment, as revealed in a recent report by the World Gold Council.