Monsoon reaches all parts of Uttarakhand; 'Orange' alert for five districts on ThursdayUttarakhand has been fully covered by the Southwest Monsoon, bringing much-needed rain and a significant drop in temperatures across the st...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Higher performance guarantees from lower bids in highway projects: Road transport ministryThe government is tightening rules for highway project bids, demanding higher performance guarantees for offers exceeding 30% below origina...
01 Jul, 2026, 08.49 PM IST
India's June power consumption rises 11.6% on heatwave, delayed monsoonIndia's power consumption surged by 11.62% in June, reaching 166.46 billion units, driven by a severe heatwave and delayed monsoon. This pu...
01 Jul, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
Kharif sowing drops 22.7% as weak monsoon delays planting across IndiaPaddy (rice), the main kharif crop, saw a decline of 25.17% to 2.57 million hectares. Despite the government's push to plant legumes and oi...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
Delhi peak power demand hits all-time high of 8,748 MW amid heatwave conditionsIn an extraordinary turn of events, Delhi's power consumption skyrocketed to an all-time high of 8,748 MW on Monday, driven by a relentless...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
Delhi-NCR weather: Rain brings relief after intense heat, IMD issues yellow alert for coming daysDelhi-NCR, including Noida, experienced isolated thunderstorms on Monday, offering a welcome respite from the heat. The India Meteorologica...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
Used-car market enters new era: Why more Indians are choosing used cars despite rising incomesIndia's used car market is booming, projected to hit $70 billion by FY31 as buyers increasingly choose pre-owned vehicles for value and sma...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
Monsoon set to advance across North India: IMDExciting news for those in the northern states! The southwest monsoon is set to make significant progress in the next five to six days, pro...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
When you don't feel what you meanThermometers can often misrepresent temperature, overlooking humidity's impact on our comfort. The 'feels-like' temperature or heat index m...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
IMD says wait for monsoon may be over in 5-6 days even as Delhi, UP reel under heatMonsoon is poised for a significant advance into northern states over the next five to six days, according to the IMD. Meanwhile, Delhi swe...
28 Jun, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
More than 1,300 excess deaths recorded in Europe heatwave: WHOThe World Health Organization said Sunday that over 1,300 excess deaths had been recorded in Europe since June 21 in connection with the re...
28 Jun, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
Heavy rain affects normal life in north Bengal, IMD warns of more downpourAn alert for extremely heavy rainfall has been issued for sub-Himalayan West Bengal until Monday, with chances of landslides in hilly regio...
28 Jun, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
Europe heatwave: 191 million people to face 35C+ temperatures on SundayEurope is bracing for a scorching Sunday as an estimated 191 million people are expected to face temperatures of 35C or higher, particularl...
28 Jun, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
Flood toll rises to three as another body found in Arunachal Pradesh, IMD warns of heavy rainArunachal Pradesh grapples with escalating flood crisis as Keyi Panyor toll reaches three with a body found in Papum Pare. Incessant rains ...
28 Jun, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
Germany hit by record temperatures as heatwave moves eastEurope is grappling with a severe heatwave, with Germany recording a new record temperature of 41.3°C. This sweltering weather, linked to n...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
Meet Dr. Shubha Venkatesh Iyengar, Agni missile scientist, whose tech is now being used by every international airport in IndiaPresident Murmu honored 65 individuals with Padma Awards, including scientist Dr. Shubha Venkatesh Iyengar. Her 46-year tenure at CSIR-NAL ...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
UN chief ups climate pitch, targets fossil fuels and AIAcknowledging that temperature increases will breach the 1.5C guardrail, Guterres focused on the need to take measures to ensure that the r...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.37 AM IST