Monsoon sets in over Kerala ahead of schedule

IANS | May 24, 2025 1:31 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 24 (IANS) The long wait is over. Kerala has officially welcomed the South West Monsoon, marking the onset of the country’s crucial four-month rainy season.

Lahore ATC refused to help IndiGo flight stuck in hailstorm danger

IANS | May 23, 2025 2:49 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) The pilots of the IndiGo plane, which was damaged in rough weather en route to Srinagar, were denied permission by the Lahore ATC to venture briefly into Pakistan airspace to escape the hailstorm, in complete violation of humanitarian norms.

HM Shah reviews Yamuna cleaning, reiterates PM Modi’s promise to revive river

IANS | May 22, 2025 7:40 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) The Yamuna is not just a river but also a symbol of faith for us and that is why its cleanliness is a priority for Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government, Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday after reviewing progress on installing 32 real-time water quality monitoring stations.

Heavy rain, strong winds lash Delhi-NCR; Metro services affected, flights delayed (Ld)

IANS | May 21, 2025 11:36 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Heavy rain, hail, and powerful winds battered several parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Wednesday evening, providing much-needed relief from the scorching summer heat but also causing widespread disruption across the region. The sudden harsh change in weather led to disruption in the operation of Metro trains, delay of flights besides uprooting of trees and banners, and traffic snarls.