Crop loss would the highest in Karnataka (where a little more than 75 per cent of the national output comes from), followed by Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
An IMD bulletin said the low pressure area could intensify into a cyclonic storm, triggering heavy to very heavy rainfall in several parts of Kerala.
'The Speaker should have asked Ramesh Bidhuri to withdraw his words and apologise.'
The anticipatory bail pleas are likely to come up for hearing on Tuesday.
In a post on X, the Indian embassy in Israel has stated that it has been working constantly to help fellow citizens.
India speedster S Sreesanth, who was left out of the national team for the Champions Trophy to be held in South Africa, is likely to be appointed captain of the Kerala Ranji Trophy team for the coming season.
At Delhi's markets, cardamom, pepper selling at double their recent rates
In the coming months, globally as well as in India, rice might remain a hot potato.
The rubber and tourism industries in the state, to which the bank has exposure, have been hit.
Intelligence Bureau sources point out that any terror group would find it easy to set up base in the state. The headache zones in the state are Binanipuram, Malapuram and Kozhikode
The Greenfield stadium has a capacity of 55,000 seats and the KCA said on Monday that 2,000 tickets for the opening T20I are still up for grabs.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar blew away Bengal top-order in an incredible five-wicket haul
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attacked the Congress and its erstwhile government in Puducherry, saying the V Narayanasamy led dispensation had 'different priorities' than public welfare and flayed party leader Rahul Gandhi over his recent 'north-south' remarks.
'There is a degree of civility, efficiency, cleanliness and cultural ease here that has all but vanished in the squalid, chaotic and rootless Hindi heartland,' says Sunil Sethi.
Sixteen deaths in rain and flood-related incidents have been reported from western Maharashtra in the last seven days, while the toll in Karnataka rose to five since Sunday.
A total of 71 people tested positive for rat fever in various hospitals in the state while 123 people approached hospitals with suspected symptoms of the disease.
Monsoon will hit the Kerala coast on June 1, setting the stage for the four-month annual rainfall season crucial for India's agriculture-based economy. "The date of onset of the southwest monsoon over Kerala is likely to be on June 1 with a model error of four days," the India Meteorological Department announced on Tuesday.
All the five have been isolated in Pathnamathitta general hospital and are under observation. Their tests were confirmed on Saturday night.
A number of private companies have contributed to the development of ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft which successfully landed near the south pole of the Moon on Wednesday evening.
Kerala floods take a toll on small businesses, NBFCs brace for losses
Modi's BJP has promised more revdis or freebies for these assembly elections than ever before, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra would accompany him to Wayanad.
Author Arundhati Roy leads protest march in support of Kerala farmer widows
The crucial south-west monsoon is expected to bring its first showers to Kerala on June 3, a slight delay that could be attributed to the cyclone activity over the Bay of Bengal. "Southwest monsoon onset over Kerala is likely to be on June 3," said Chief Monsoon Forecaster, India Meteorological Department D Sivananda Pai.
The former Delhi chief minister said her conscience is clear and she is not scared of anyone.
Region takes about a third of all Indian fruit shipment and quarter of vegetables sold abroad; consignments from other states could face ban, too, if virus not contained
The much-awaited south-west monsoon on Monday brought first showers to the Andaman and Nicobar islands, setting the stage for its early progression towards Kerala.The onset of monsoon has now set the stage for the four-month rainfall season that has been eagerly awaited by the agricultural community who had to bear the brunt of a severe drought last year.The weather office said conditions were favourable for further advancement of the monsoon over more parts of Bay of Bengal
More arrests will be made in the sensational murder of a leading businessman's son, the Kerala police have said.
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday
A large number of people, including senior citizens, women and children were airlifted from isolated buildings
Pacer Jasprit Bumrah earned his maiden call-up to the Test squad, while Parthiv Patel made a comeback for the three-Test series in South Africa.
But the focus will be on 19-year-old Gill, who has broken into the Indian Test squad for the three-match series against the Proteas, starting on October 2 in Visakhapatnam.
The CPI-M bosses chose to punish V S Achuthanandan for indiscipline. Who is going to call him to account for maladministration?
Besides being awarded Padma bhushan in 2011, Madavoor had also received the Sangeet Nataka akademi award in 1997, Kerala Kalamandalam award among others and had performed the world over.
'People should realise that what we are fighting for today is actually for tomorrow, for future generations.'
As the rest of India swelters in unbearable heat, respite appears on the horizon with the first showers in Kerala.
Intelligence inputs suggest that there is a meticulously-woven Maoist network in the jungle zones of Kerala
'We hear about Chanda Mama from our childhood.' 'I am excited by the idea of seeing it with my eyes.'
Keeping their eyes on the assembly elections, the BJP has been trying to win favour with the southern regional parties, observes R Rajagopalan
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