Heat wave comes under Modi's gaze, reviews steps

Amid a forecast for extreme weather conditions in summer months, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday reviewed the preparedness for heat wave conditions and called for all arms of governments at......

Karnataka water crisis: Tankers seen at CM's residence

A coaching centre in Vijayanagar in Bengaluru asked its students to attend classes online due to an 'emergency' for a week. IMAGE: Women line up to take water for their homes as the Silicon City......

'Matured boy' GSLV places gen-next INSAT-3DS weather satellite into orbit

Moving ahead on its mission to study the Earth and ocean surfaces, Indian Space Research Orgainsation on Saturday successfully launched its next generation weather observation satellite INSAT-3DS......

North India shivers at below normal temperatures

Cold-day conditions prevailed in parts of north India on Friday though the maximum temperatures rose slightly amid clear skies and sunshine during the day. IMAGE: A man wearing warm clothes riding......

Automobile retail sales see 9% growth in August: FADA

Automobile retail sales in India rose by 9 per cent in August aided by sales growth in all segments, including passenger vehicles and two wheelers, dealers' body FADA said on Tuesday. Photograph:......

Cooler Weather Halts Milk Crisis

Cooler weather meant that demand for milk products and value-added items like buttermilk and ice-cream did not show the usual rise. IMAGE: A worker at a shopping mall adjusts packs of various milk......

Soaring veggie prices stoke inflation fears

Unprecedented rains and floods in the northern region in the past few days have not only caused extensive damage to lives and property but have also impacted business and commercial establishments.......

Don't panic! Bad June doesn't mean bad monsoon

The southwest monsoon has started on a weak note and this has delayed the sowing of kharif crops. Photograph: PTI Photo Though a cause for concern, the situation hasn’t reached a stage......