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A powerful El Niño is here: What it could mean for your weather, region by regionA strong El Niño has been promoted to Super El Niño status, bringing significant changes to winter weather. Certain regions may experience ...
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, ...
Agri loans emerge as biggest asset quality risk for Indian banksAgricultural loans in India are currently facing significant asset-quality risks, with bad-loan ratios surpassing other sectors. The gross ...
Maharashtra gives one-time age relaxation for recruitment exams, extends concession till end-2027The Maharashtra government has announced a one-time relaxation in age limits for state recruitment exams until December 31, 2027. This deci...
Democrats poised to take Senate, House as voters deliver rebuke to Trump in historic midterms routeDemocrats achieved significant victories in the latest midterm elections, gaining control of the Senate and making House gains. A series of...
NDA government stands firmly with farmers amid drought situation: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi affirmed his government's commitment to assist drought-affected farmers in Maharashtra. He emphasized the impo...
Karnataka seeks Rs 22,400 cr drought relief from Centre, urges early releaseKarnataka's Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara has requested Rs 22,400.58 crore in drought relief from the Centre. He emphasizes the urge...
'Talked to RBI, forcible recovery from farmers should be stopped': Maharashtra CMMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced efforts to halt forceful loan recoveries by microfinance companies affecting farmers...
Arunachal Pradesh faces protests over 11,000-MW Siang dam, 1,605-MW Subansiri projectProtests erupted in Arunachal Pradesh over proposed hydropower projects, causing violent clashes and significant unrest. People oppose the ...
Maharashtra to give 1.5 crore farmers Rs 5,000 each before DiwaliMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a drought relief package for 1.5 crore farmers. An advance amount of Rs 5,000 will b...
Q2 earnings done for HDFC Bank, ICICI, other private lenders. What's next?Private banks delivered mixed Q2 FY27 earnings, prompting analysts to identify lenders with attractive valuations and flag those investors ...
Halt water supply to construction projects, raise aid for drought-hit farmers: NCP (SP) to govtNCP (SP) leaders are urging the Maharashtra government to prioritize water supply for farmers amid severe drought. They demand an increase ...
Karnataka DyCM Parameshwara urges Centre to release relief funds as crop losses reach 80 pc due to droughtKarnataka is facing a critical drought, leading to alarming crop losses approaching 80%. In response, the government has begun processing c...
Karnataka seeks Rs 20,585 cr NDRF aid as drought loss crosses Rs 62,481 cr, DyCM Parameshwara writes to PM ModiKarnataka is experiencing severe Kharif drought, affecting nearly 58 lakh hectares of land. Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara has reache...
Karnataka’s Shivakumar seeks Centre’s intervention on sugarcane growers’ demandsChief Minister DK Shivakumar highlighted the importance of collective solutions involving farmers and sugar factories. He mentioned address...
Tomato prices crash 65% in a week as drought-hit Nashik farmers face a double blowTomato farmers in Nashik are facing a double blow as drought conditions and a supply glut drive down prices at Pimpalgaon APMC. Wholesale r...
Ranabaali Real Story: When nearly 1 crore died in the Great Madras famine in 1870s. Who were the real Ranabaali and Jayamma?Is Ranabaali a real story? Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's Ranabaali draws inspiration from the Great Madras Famine of 1876–78. H...
85% of Maharashtra declared drought-hit; farmers to get Rs 5,000 aid before DiwaliMaharashtra's government has declared drought in over 305 talukas due to a severe rainfall deficit. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announ...
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis expands drought-hit talukas to 305, announces ₹5,000 Diwali bonus for farmersMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the expansion of the drought declaration to 305 talukas. A Diwali bonus of ₹5,000 wi...
Maharashtra govt to submit detailed memorandum for Central drought reliefMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis outlined plans to address drought impacts in the state. Employment, food security, and water s...