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Will Delhi Get Respite From Heat Wave By June 25?

Heatwave may abate over most parts of North India in next two days; temperatures likely to drop by 2-3°C. IMAGE: People cover themselves with caps and scarves to get protection from the scorching......

Severe heatwave likely in northwest, east in next 5 days: IMD

Northwest and east India are in for another spell of extreme heat, with temperatures predicted to rise by two to three degrees over the next five days, the India meteorological department said on......

June rainfall 11% below-normal, highest deficit in 5 years: IMD

India recorded below-normal rainfall in June, with the deficit standing at 11 percent, the highest in five years, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday. IMAGE: A cyclist holding an......

India to get 'below normal' rainfall in June as monsoon stalls: IMD

India has received 20 per cent below normal rainfall since the start of the monsoon period on June 1, and overall precipitation for the entire month will also be subpar, the India Meteorological......

IMD predicts above-normal rainfall in Aug-Sep; warns of landslides, floods

India is predicted to record above-normal rainfall in August and September, with a good chance of favourable La Nina conditions developing by the end of August, the India meteorological department......

US wants India to remove tariffs on American apples it imports

The lawmakers from the US State of Washington have urged the Biden administration to help remove or reduce the tariffs on American apples imported to India as the country's fruit industry has......

IOC to buy stakes in Petronas' LNG project for $900 mn

Indian Oil Corporation on Friday signed a deal to buy a 10 per cent stake in shale-gas assets and a linked liquefied natural gas project in British Columbia for $900 million. The acquisition of......

Pre-monsoon rainfall lowest in 65 years: Skymet

Pre-monsoon rainfall, colloquial referred to as "mango showers", is vital to many parts of the country. The pre-monsoon rainfall in the country was the second lowest in 65 years, private weather......

After a week's delay, monsoon hits Kerala coast: IMD

The news will augur well for the country as large parts have been witnessing agriculture distress and water levels in reservoirs in west and south India have dipped to low levels. IMAGE:......

Crisil warns of El Nino impact on growth; pegs GDP at 5.2%

If El Nino condition affects the monsoons, as is being forecast by foreign agencies, it can slow down the economy to 5.2 per cent next fiscal from a projected 6 per cent, says a report.......

What does Delhi Capitals have in common with Microsoft boss?

IMAGE: The Seattle Orcas' lead investor group includes Satya Nadella with others. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters Indian Premier League side Delhi Capitals has joined hands with......

US Open golf: Woods sinks to bottom; Johnson, Stenson share lead

USA's Tiger Woods waits on the third green during the first round of the 115th US Open Championship at Chambers Bay. Photograph: Harry How/Getty Images Tiger Woods sank to the bottom of the US......

US Open: Golfer Jordan Spieth seals heart-stopping win

USA's Jordan Spieth watches as the top of the trophy falls off after winning the 115th US Open Championship. Photograph: Andrew Redington/Getty Images Masters champion Jordan Spieth added another......

PHOTOS: Vijender does the 'Dishoom' with John Abraham ahead of title bout

'Vijender is a real hero.''He is going to represent India this Saturday and the weight of the whole nation is on his shoulders.'Boxing ace Vijender Singh and Bollywood star John Abraham interact......