Northeast: 27 dead as rains, floods & waterlogging disrupt life

IANS | May 31, 2025 8:07 PM

Guwahati/Itanagar, May 31 (IANS) At least 27 people, including women and children died in six northeastern states while normal life in the region was badly affected for the second consecutive days on Saturday due to moderate to heavy rain triggered by a depression in the Bay of Bengal, officials said on Saturday.

India's 'Tiger Man' Valmik Thapar passes away in Delhi

IANS | May 31, 2025 12:13 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) India's most renowned tiger conservationist Valmik Thapar passed away at his Kautilya Marg residence in the national Capital on Saturday morning after battling cancer for a long time.

Delhi records wettest May; IMD issues 'Orange Alert' for today

IANS | May 31, 2025 11:27 AM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 34.8 degrees Celsius on Saturday morning, marking one of the warmer days of the season. However, despite the high morning temperature, this May has been unusual in many ways, including below-normal daytime temperatures, unprecedented frequent rains, and the absence of any heatwave conditions.

Good monsoon to boost farm production, keep inflation in check: Report

IANS | May 28, 2025 1:45 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) forecast of an above-normal monsoon is expected to lead to a robust increase in agricultural production and rural demand while helping to keep inflation under control, according to a Crisil report released on Wednesday.

India set for above-normal monsoon; boost to agriculture likely

IANS | May 27, 2025 7:07 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released its updated forecast for the 2025 Southwest Monsoon, bringing encouraging news for the country. According to the report issued on Tuesday, rainfall during the upcoming monsoon season from June to September is likely to be above normal across most parts of India.