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How IMD became global weather leader in 150 years

From a few rain gauges in 1875 to rivalling the world's best weather agencies, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has weathered its way to becoming a global leader in forecasting. IMAGE:......

India rings in 2026 with prayers, parties

Crowds thronged illuminated malls, recreational centres and tourist spots and devotees visited places of worship and took a dip in holy rivers as people across the country welcomed the New Year......

Delhi choked by worst AQI of the year, strict curbs kick in

A thick layer of toxic smog enveloped the national capital on Saturday as air quality deteriorated sharply, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to invoke the strictest curbs......

Cyclone Ditwah wreaks havoc in Sri Lanka, 80 killed; India provides relief

Sri Lanka on Friday grappled with one of its worst disasters as cyclonic storm Ditwah wreaked havoc, causing floods and landslides that left more than 80 dead, amid a trail of destruction and......

153 dead as Ditwah leaves trail of destruction in Lanka; rain pounds TN

Sri Lanka was on Saturday picking up pieces after widespread destruction caused by a powerful cyclone with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake declaring a state of emergency throughout the country......

US visa curbs, AI surge will shape Indian IT in 2026

India's $280-billion IT industry heads into 2026, balancing visa-related headwinds and global trade uncertainty against its biggest-ever push into artificial intelligence and the rapid expansion of......

Developers could buck housing slowdown in Q2

Top real estate developers are expected to report improved earnings and resilient presales growth, even as overall housing sales across major Indian cities declined during the July–September......

Is Paytm Out Of The Woods?

'This marks a turning point for Paytm, with the regulatory environment looking much clearer than it has been in the last two years.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Google Play store On August 5,......

'India is fastest growing market for SME segment'

'For SMEs, we provide direct data linkages to the enterprise resource planning system, which helps them with efficiency.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Shkuru Afshar/Wikimedia Commons India is one of......

Rare earth curbs to hit EV, RE, defence sectors

India’s macroeconomic health is in a “relative goldilocks situation”, and although the risk of higher landed oil prices, due to insurance cost surges and closure of choke points due to the......

Joao Pedro brace sends Chelsea into Club World Cup final

23-year-old Brazilian forward, signed from Brighton & Hove Albion for 60 million pounds ($81.5 million) last week, stars in victory over boyhood club Fluminense IMAGE: Joao Pedro overcomes the......

India all prepped and focussed for Pakistan game

'We want our girls to bring their A game on the day. We want them to take it just as a game because the World Cup is a long campaign.' IMAGE: India has an enviable bowling depth with three......

Hurricane Ida disrupts US Open schedule

IMAGE: Spectators open their umbrellas as rain falls into Louis Armstrong Stadium during the second round match between Diego Schwartzman and Kevin Anderson on day three of the 2021 US Open tennis......

'Team India To Stay Indoors'

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma and his team have been told to stay in their hotel as Hurricane Beryl made landfall in the Caribbean on Monday, July 1, 2024. Photograph: BCCI/X The Indian team's departure......