- NCDEX launches India’s first rainfall-based weather derivatives contract
NCDEX has launched RAINMUMBAI, India’s first SEBI-approved exchange-traded weather derivatives contract based on Mumbai rainfall. Built wit...
20 May, 2026, 08.33 PM IST
IMD new monsoon forecast system: How AI will allow weather department in predicting rainsThe India Meteorological Department has launched an AI-enabled monsoon advance forecasting system and a high-resolution spatial rainfall fo...
14 May, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
PM Modi lauds GalaxEye milestone as ‘Mission Drishti’ OptoSAR satellite enters orbitIndia's space sector is advancing with GalaxEye's "Mission Drishti" launch. This mission features the world's first OptoSAR satellite, inte...
03 May, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
Iran juggles oil cuts and storage strain to resist US blockadeTightened US naval restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz have sharply reduced Iran’s oil exports, forcing the country to cut production as s...
02 May, 2026, 07.02 PM IST
How a wrong turn from DU team led to possible 14,000 year old 'Chaukhada Rock Art' discovery in MirzapurA wrong turn has led a team of Delhi University anthropologists to what may be a prehistoric rock art site in Uttar Pradesh’s Mirzapur. The...
09 Apr, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
PM Modi launches Mission Mausam; From AI to cloud chambers, here's how it will improve India's weather forecastingPrime Minister Narendra Modi launched 'Mission Mausam' to enhance India's weather forecasting capabilities with advanced tools like AI. The...
14 Jan, 2025, 12.37 PM IST
IMD looks to use data from CubeSats, IoT devices for better forecastsIMD is set to enhance its forecast accuracy by using CubeSats, IoT devices, and crowdsourcing in combination with conventional satellites. ...
11 Jan, 2025, 01.09 PM IST
After Mumbai, Delhi among 3 cities to get urban radar network for better weather forecastDelhi, Chennai, and Kolkata are set to receive urban radar networks for improved weather forecasting within the next year. This follows the...
02 Oct, 2024, 07.13 PM IST
What is 'Mission Mausam' and why is it needed?India's 'Mission Mausam' aims to enhance weather forecasting and management using advanced tools like AI, machine learning, and expanded ob...
13 Sep, 2024, 07.07 PM IST
Mission Mausam will improve short to medium-range forecasts by up to 10%, says Earth Sciences ministry'Mission Mausam,' launched by the Union Earth Sciences Ministry, seeks to enhance weather prediction and climate process understanding over...
12 Sep, 2024, 09.56 PM IST
India, US to reactivate observation system for Indian OceanIndia and the US will reactivate the Indian Ocean Observing System (IndOOS) to collect data for weather forecasts. The move addresses gaps ...
11 Apr, 2024, 05.06 PM IST
IMD launches Panchayat Mausam Sewa Portal for farmersThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) launched the Panchayat Mausam Sewa Portal, providing weather services for farmers in multiple lan...
15 Jan, 2024, 06.15 PM IST
India aims to leverage tech to detect all small-scale severe weather events: RijijuIndia aims to enhance its weather observation network and computing systems to detect and predict small-scale severe weather events, accord...
15 Jan, 2024, 03.09 PM IST
Climate change making prediction difficult for weather agencies across world: IMD DGThough monsoon rainfall has showed no major trend in the country, the number of heavy rainfall events has grown and that of light rainfall ...
07 Aug, 2022, 04.57 PM IST
China successfully launches new generation meteorological satelliteChina on Thursday successfully launched the first of a new generation meteorological satellite into planned orbit which will be used in the...
03 Jun, 2021, 11.18 AM IST
India to establish regional climate centre for Himalayas, to benefit country, neighbours: IMD chiefConsidering the size of the Himalayas and its role in India's hydrology, meteorology, disaster management, ecosystem and many other activit...
14 Dec, 2020, 05.29 PM IST
West Bengal government to set up weather stations in 107 blocks to help farmersWest Bengal government has decided to set up weather stations across the state to provide farmers with information about the climate and we...
13 Dec, 2013, 02.47 PM IST