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India's consumption story remains strong, but rural demand faces inflation risks: ReportIndia's consumption growth is projected to be robust, driven by a young population and digital adoption. Despite this, rural income pressur...
Uneven monsoons, El Nino pose upside risks to inflation; another RBI hike possible: ReportUneven monsoons and the possibility of El Nino conditions could pose upside risks to food inflation in FY27, keeping the Reserve Bank of In...
Weather forecast, snow prediction for New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C, other areas, flight delays expected from Thursday afternoonWeather forecast: High altitude areas in Elkins, West Virginia; Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania; and Saranac Lake, New York, West Virginia, nort...
AI can bring productivity gains with job risks; impact on India not yet clearly visible: Moody'sArtificial intelligence is expected to improve productivity in IT services and BPO sectors in emerging markets. Moody's predicts GDP growth...
India's growth gets further votes of confidence as Moody's raises FY27 forecast to 7% from 6.5%Moody's Ratings has raised India's economic growth forecast for 2026-27 to 7% from 6.5%. This adjustment reflects the nation's strong consu...
2026 set to rank among four warmest years on record, says WMOThe World Meteorological Organization indicates that 2026 will likely be among the four warmest years recorded. The global average temperat...
India's wheat plantings seen at record high but final output to depend on weather, FAO saysIndia is poised for record wheat planting this season, supported by government incentives and soil moisture. The final wheat output will de...
How many people could die from El Niño worldwide? Which American states could face the greatest heat-related risks?In a significant step, the Climate Impact Lab has launched a tool to forecast deaths from extreme heat exacerbated by El Niño. Alarmingly, ...
2026 to be one of four warmest years on record: WMOThe year 2026 is on track to become one of the four hottest years on record, with global temperatures averaging 1.47°C above pre-industrial...
World entering 'age of climate extremes': UN chief GuterresThe world is entering a new reality where climate extremes are the norm, the United Nations chief Antonio Guterres warned Monday, urging le...
El Nino trigger: Rabi contingency plan drawn up for 225 districts amid rainfall deficitThe govt has developed a rabi contingency plan in response to the southwest monsoon's rainfall deficit. With concerns over soil moisture an...
Microfinance lenders tread cautiously amid rural stressThe microfinance sector experienced varied performance in the second quarter of FY27, reflecting economic uncertainty. Bandhan Bank and Cre...
No water to sow, no respite at the grocery store: India's prolonged food inflation worryIndian farmers face challenges in sowing winter crops amid dwindling water supplies from a weak monsoon. Amarsingh Gushinge's village exper...
- Floods swamp the arid Southwest, forcing evacuations and altering US Election Day plans
Heavy rainfall resulted in significant flooding across the Southwest, impacting residents and prompting numerous evacuations. Emergency ser...
El Nino could add to US inflation pressures in 2027, San Francisco Fed paper warnsA San Francisco Fed study warns the current strong El Niño could drive US inflation up by 1 percentage point in 2027, despite temporarily b...
Above-normal maximum temperatures likely over most parts of India in November: IMDThe IMD noted that in November, below-normal rainfall is likely over most parts of the country except for some areas in central, northwest,...
India may import more food, feed and farm commodities as drought hits cropsAmid predictions of drought in India this financial year, food and agricultural imports are anticipated to rise sharply. With serious reduc...
Auto sector margins may improve from third quarter but El Nino, West Asia crisis key risks: ReportAutomobile sector margins are projected to improve gradually after the second quarter of FY27 as manufacturers increase prices. The growth ...
Taiwan shuts down as Typhoon Champi approachesTaiwan is preparing for Typhoon Champi, which may bring heavy rain and strong winds this Friday. Many shops and schools have been closed as...
Current El Nino stage could be unprecedented in strength: World Meteorological OrganizationThe World Meteorological Organization reported that El Nino conditions may be unprecedentedly strong. Sea surface temperatures in the tropi...