News for 'Indian monsoon'

Manipur women paraded naked: CBI files chargesheet against juvenile among 7

Manipur women paraded naked: CBI files chargesheet against juvenile among 7

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

The agency filed the charge sheet against six people and a report against one child in conflict with the law before a special CBI court in Guwahati, nearly three months Manipur Police made arrests in the case.

Early showers allay deficit monsoon fears

Early showers allay deficit monsoon fears

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

However, it's too soon to see any trend; July rain is key.

Concerns over poor monsoon 'misplaced': Jaitley

Concerns over poor monsoon 'misplaced': Jaitley

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

He assured fears of food shortages were far-fetched.

Navratri: Bollywood Says Yay To Yellow

Navratri: Bollywood Says Yay To Yellow

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

The colour of joy -- bright, bouncy and jolly yellow.

Govt convenes all party meet on Saturday

Govt convenes all party meet on Saturday

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Ahead of the Winter Session of Parliament, the government has convened a meeting of floor leaders of political parties in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on Saturday.

Monsoon hits Kerala

Monsoon hits Kerala

Rediff.com8 Jun 2003

It is expected to advance into coastal and south-interior Karnataka during the next two days.

IMD sees no El Nino impact on monsoon

IMD sees no El Nino impact on monsoon

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

El Nino is often associated with below average warmer, dry weather across Asia Pacific region.

Parliament ready for first-of-its-kind monsoon session

Parliament ready for first-of-its-kind monsoon session

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

In run-up to the session, while over 4,000 people including MPs and staff have been tested for COVID-19, most parliamentary operations have been digitalized, entire premises sanitised and doors made touch-free.

Finally, monsoon hits Kerala, may progress further

Finally, monsoon hits Kerala, may progress further

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

Southwest monsoon, the key to the agriculture driven trillion-dollar Indian economy, on Tuesday brought showers to Kerala bringing much-needed relief to farmers.

25 govt bills including two-child norm dating back to 1992 pending in RS

25 govt bills including two-child norm dating back to 1992 pending in RS

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

However, Rajya Sabha being a continuing chamber is not subject to dissolution, and bills introduced and pending in this House remain on the live register, unless withdrawn by the government.

'Is it usual for a store to be empty at 6 pm?'

'Is it usual for a store to be empty at 6 pm?'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

'Due to rural stress, volumes continue to remain an issue for the industry, and we are yet to see any revival in demand.'

Only Modi's statement on Manipur can end Parliament deadlock: Congress

Only Modi's statement on Manipur can end Parliament deadlock: Congress

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the opposition parties are only reflecting the sentiments of the people of Manipur and of the country.

Himachal rain fury: Death toll rises to 74

Himachal rain fury: Death toll rises to 74

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Since the onset of the monsoon on June 24, 217 persons have died in rain-related incidents in Himachal Pradesh.

Did IMD get monsoon wrong, again?

Did IMD get monsoon wrong, again?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Rains have been 5% below normal so far, but Met department sticks to its forecast

Monsoon delayed in Kerala

Monsoon delayed in Kerala

Rediff.com2 Jun 2003

Normally, the monsoon hits Kerala on June one after which it spans the entire country up to Rajasthan.

Will Chennai Shed Its 'Disaster Capital' Tag?

Will Chennai Shed Its 'Disaster Capital' Tag?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

For the Stalin government to win back the confidence of voters ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, post-flooding restoration works, their speed and efficacy would be closely watched, and not just by the political Opposition, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Indian Economy To Grow At Robust 6.6%: World Bank

Indian Economy To Grow At Robust 6.6%: World Bank

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

'Limited spillovers' to Asia's third-largest economy, even as world 'perilously close' to recession.

Samyuktha Will Sweep You Off Your Feet

Samyuktha Will Sweep You Off Your Feet

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

The actress, who starred alongside Prithviraj Sukumaran in Kaduva, pulls in 2 million fans with her smiles and saris.

Parliament's monsoon session to see many firsts

Parliament's monsoon session to see many firsts

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

For the first time, large display screens and consoles for participation from galleries, ultraviolet germicidal irradiation, special cables between the two Houses and polycarbonate separators will be in place.

Indian Coast Guard aircraft chases away Pak warship off Gujarat coast

Indian Coast Guard aircraft chases away Pak warship off Gujarat coast

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

The action took place on the high seas at the peak of the Monsoon season in the first half of July when Pakistan Navy Ship Alamgir moved from its side to Indian waters across the maritime boundary line between the two countries, Government sources told ANI.

Head Out To The Beach With Priya Varrier

Head Out To The Beach With Priya Varrier

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Let's pack for a day out at the beach with the Oru Adaar Love actress.

Good news: Monsoon figures revive in July

Good news: Monsoon figures revive in July

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

The monsoon has finally brought back smiles to the faces of people, especially farmers, of India.

Monsoon likely to hit Kerala by June 2

Monsoon likely to hit Kerala by June 2

Rediff.com30 May 2013

The south-west monsoon, crucial for the country's agriculture-based economy, is likely to hit the Kerala coast by June 2, the Indian Meteorological Department said on Thursday.

Monsoon: Damage control begins

Monsoon: Damage control begins

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

The government will announce minimum support prices for kharif.

Monsoon active after 7 days

Monsoon active after 7 days

Rediff.com2 Jun 2004

'Monsoon today advanced into remaining parts of coastal Karnataka and sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim,' B P Yadav, director, Indian Meteorological Department, said.

Climate change making weather prediction difficult: IMD DG

Climate change making weather prediction difficult: IMD DG

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Climate change has hampered the ability of the forecasting agencies to accurately predict severe events and weather bureaus across the world are focusing on augmenting the observational network density and the weather prediction modelling to improve predictability, India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra has said.

INDIA MPs to meet ahead of special Parliament session

INDIA MPs to meet ahead of special Parliament session

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Sources said MPs of the opposition alliance in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha will meet to chalk out their joint strategy for the session from September 18 to 22.

Ram Rajya, What Does It Mean?

Ram Rajya, What Does It Mean?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

The BJP has been talking about Ram Rajya for years now. I have asked many a right winger what that means, but they cannot say beyond good government, notes A Ganesh Nadar.

Nearly 5 cr cases pending in Indian courts: Law Minister

Nearly 5 cr cases pending in Indian courts: Law Minister

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

"In the UK, every judge delivers a judgments in maximum of three to four cases in a day. But in Indian courts, every judge on an average presides over 40 to 50 cases every day. Now I realise that they sit extra time...people expect quality judgment. Judges are also human beings," Rijiju said.

Monsoon hold on economy weakening

Monsoon hold on economy weakening

Rediff.com17 Jul 2006

Monsoon hits Kerala, 'sluggish march', says Met Dept

Monsoon hits Kerala, 'sluggish march', says Met Dept

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Monsoon normally hits Kerala on June 1 but this year, Met department had predicted that it will hit the state on June 5.

TN: Heavy rains flood several areas; IMD issues orange alert

TN: Heavy rains flood several areas; IMD issues orange alert

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Several areas of Tamil Nadu remain inundated after hours of heavy to moderate rainfall in the region. Water entered houses and markets in the low-lying residential areas of Erode district due to heavy rainfall throughout the night.

Promises flow as water remains a crucial issue in Rajasthan

Promises flow as water remains a crucial issue in Rajasthan

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

'The water crisis is so obvious that people see no point begging for it from politicians.'

Gujarat floods: IAF rescues 2 people clinging to electric pole

Gujarat floods: IAF rescues 2 people clinging to electric pole

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

The duo used their mobile phone to establish contact for their rescue, following which an NDRF team was roped in.

Monsoon on course, to hit Kerala within 24 hours

Monsoon on course, to hit Kerala within 24 hours

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

"Conditions are favourable for the onset of southwest monsoon over Kerala and its further advance into some more parts of south Arabian sea, remaining parts of Maldives - Comorin area, some parts of Tamil Nadu and some more parts of Bay of Bengal during the next 24 hours," said a statement by the Indian Meteorological Department.

Street might not shrug off bad monsoon

Street might not shrug off bad monsoon

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Returns have ranged from 13 to 81%.

IMD forecasts normal monsoon

IMD forecasts normal monsoon

Rediff.com15 Apr 2004

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Equity markets this week will be largely guided by trends in global stocks, foreign funds' trading activity and progress of monsoon, analysts said. Investors will also track the movement of rupee against the US dollar and crude oil prices. Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed at fresh lifetime highs on Friday.

White-collar hiring sees 8.6% decline in Sep

White-collar hiring sees 8.6% decline in Sep

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

White-collar hiring witnessed an 8.6 per cent annual decline in September, following a negative trend in sectors including IT, BPO or ITES and FMCG, a report said on Monday. On a month-on-month basis, however, there has been a growth of almost 6 per cent in job postings. In September, there were 2,835 white-collar job postings, down by 8.6 per cent compared to the same month last year when 3,103 jobs were posted, according to Naukri.com's monthly 'Naukri JobSpeak Index'.

8 incredible styles for a monsoon wedding

8 incredible styles for a monsoon wedding

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Dear brides-to-be and bridesmaids, amp up your glam quotient with these stunning outfits.