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Heavy rain lashes several parts of Odisha; red alert issued for three districtsA low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal has caused heavy rainfall across Odisha. Weather officials issued a red alert for three distri...
Weak September rains could push FY27 inflation to 5.5% or higher: ReportIndia's inflation outlook hinges critically on September rainfall performance. A monsoon shortfall could push inflation to 5.5 percent or h...
India gets the rain in August, but monsoon deficit still widensIndia's monsoon rainfall deficit has widened to nearly fourteen percent. Erratic rainfall has hurt kharif crop sowing across several region...
Attributing disaster solely to climate change not enough: ScientistsThe Himalayan regions are increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather events, largely as a result of climate change. Melting glaciers and al...
Rains Raksha in India may not be enough to fight $250 billion heat billExtreme heat poses a significant economic threat to India's workforce and GDP. Lost labor hours and reduced productivity impact both worker...
India Ratings revises FY27 bank credit growth upward to 15%; provisioning for expected loss may hit profitIndia Ratings forecasts bank credit growth at fifteen percent for fiscal year twenty twenty-seven. Lenders will face profitability challeng...
S&P affirms India ratings at 'BBB/A-2' with 'stable' outlookS&P affirmed India's sovereign ratings at BBB/A-2 with a stable outlook. Strong economic fundamentals will help India withstand near-term p...
45 Indian coal power plants have critical low fuel, government data showsForty-five Indian power plants operate with critically low coal inventories now. Monsoon rains disrupt supplies and electricity demand rise...
'Parliament becoming a mockery': P Chidambaram attacks Centre over FCRA and delimitation issuesSenior Congress leader P. Chidambaram criticized Parliament's functioning during the recent Monsoon Session. He alleged that the Centre pas...
Cement prices likely to stay range-bound through September as post-monsoon demand recovery key: ReportCement prices are expected to stay stable through September as demand remains weak. Companies are focusing on maintaining current price lev...
Weak monsoon, West Asia risks cloud July-Sept FMCG demandConsumer goods demand faces challenges from a weak monsoon and rising inflation. FMCG volumes saw a slight slowdown in the recent quarter, ...
RBI warns food, fuel costs could reignite broader inflationMost high-frequency indicators showed sustained manufacturing and services activity in July. Merchandise exports and imports experienced do...
Asia Rice: India rates climb to 1-year highs on African demand, poor monsoon rainsIndia's 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $364-$369 per ton this week, up from last week's $362-$368. Indian 5% broken white rice ...
Don't tamper with Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve's bufferAssam's reduced eco-sensitive zone around Kaziranga National Park poses risks. A smaller zone could isolate the park, harming wildlife move...
India faces weakest monsoon in nearly two decades as El Nino strengthensIndia is heading for its weakest monsoon in nearly two decades, with rainfall expected to be around 15% below normal, according to two seni...
Locals say rising Ganga, Yamuna levels shift Sangam point in Prayagraj; shops, businesses affectedWater levels of Ganga and Yamuna rivers are rising in Prayagraj. The Sangam area is shifting closer to the banks and low-lying regions. Loc...
Skymet cuts 2026 monsoon forecast, sees 70% chance of droughtSkymet revised its 2026 monsoon forecast to 85% of LPA. This downgrade reflects escalating concerns over El Nino's erratic weather patterns...