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Catch 'em before they fall: India's new climate safety netIndian cities face a dual threat of extreme heat and torrential monsoons, severely impacting informal workers. Traditional insurance and go...
Easing of West Asia conflict reduces downside risk to 6.6% growth forecast: Ram Singh, Director, Delhi School of EconomicsAny moderation in El Nino effects and resolution of geopolitical uncertainty will further reduce the downside risks to growth. Operationali...
RBI in wait-and-watch mode despite easing West Asia risks: Sanjay MalhotraDespite easing West Asian tensions, the RBI remains cautious, with Governor Sanjay Malhotra emphasizing data dependency over pre-set intere...
Passenger body urges Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishaw to restore all 7 trains on Pathankot-Kangra line to reduce overcrowdingCommuters in Kangra Valley are urging the Railway Minister to reinstate all seven train services on the Pathankot-Baijnath route, citing se...
Delhi to get mirror-like roads: New road plan promises AI-style monitoring, green belts and scientific maintenanceDelhi is set for a major road upgrade. A new scientific system will manage road construction and maintenance. This initiative focuses on im...
Full impact of inflation not yet in earnings; may reflect next quarter, warns Unmesh SharmaHDFC Securities' Unmesh Sharma anticipates the full impact of inflation on corporate earnings will surface in the June quarter, potentially...
China enters its flood season; heavy rain expected in the southChina has entered its flood season with heavy rains forecast for the south. Some northern areas and major river basins will experience belo...
In major development, Satheesan-led new Kerala govt set to scrap Silverline high-speed rail projectSilverline high-speed rail project: The scrapping of SilverLine marks the end of a project that had dominated Kerala’s political discourse ...
10 major disasters, 1.2 million people affected across Himalayas in 2025, says ICIMOD analysisThe analysis by the inter-governmental body, International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) also said the increasing imp...
'Insult to science, make a mockery of EIA process': Jairam Ramesh on Great Nicobar projectSenior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has written to the Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupinder Yadav over escal...
NDMC has a robotic plan to save Delhi from waterlogging this rainy seasonThe New Delhi Municipal Council has launched a technology-driven Monsoon Action Plan 2026. This initiative aims to significantly reduce wat...
West Asia conflict raises inflation risks; India's domestic strength offers cushion: Finmin reportIndia faces supply shocks from the West Asia conflict. This impacts inflation and trade. However, strong domestic demand and policy measure...
Rakha Gupta govt plans to build a 'Great Wall of Delhi' to stop Yamuna flood problem. Here is the 4.7-km grand planDelhi plans a 4.7-km flood wall along the Yamuna's western bank before the next monsoon. The structure aims to protect areas like Civil Lin...
Monsoon fury claims 386 lives in Himachal, 218 rain-related, 168 in road accidentsA severe monsoon has caused widespread devastation. The State Disaster Management Authority reports 386 deaths since June 20. Rain-related ...
Death toll reaches 257 in Himachal monsoon; Public infrastructure badly damagedHimachal Pradesh has been devastated by monsoon rains since June 20, resulting in 257 deaths and widespread destruction. Mandi, Kangra, and...
Monsoon fury claims 192 lives in Himachal; 106 in rain-linked disasters, 86 in road accidentsAs the monsoon continues to wreak havoc across Himachal Pradesh, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) has reported a cumulative d...
Monsoon mayhem: Over 200 dead, 560 injured as relentless rains lash PakistanHeavy monsoon rains caused devastation in Pakistan. Over 200 people died, including many children. Punjab experienced the highest number of...
Monsoon havoc claims 34 lives, causes Rs 7,119 lakh loss in Himachal: State Disaster Management AuthorityHimachal Pradesh has been severely impacted by the monsoon season, resulting in 34 fatalities and widespread destruction. The State Emergen...
Extreme weather is stress-testing India’s billion-dollar infrastructure driveEarly monsoons in India caused damage to newly built infra. Mumbai's metro line faced flooding, disrupting services. A highway section in K...
Himachal monsoon mayhem: 199 people dead, 31 missing till nowThe Principal Secretary of disaster management of the state government said that the loss of lives is increasing with each day as the state...