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Surplus monsoon ends; India likely to receive 15% more rain in Oct

Most parts of India, except some areas in the northwest, are likely to receive above-normal rainfall during the post-monsoon season of October to December, the India meteorological department said......

Monsoon withdrawal likely to begin around Sep 15: IMD

The southwest monsoon is likely to start withdrawing from northwest India around September 15, the India Meteorological Department said on Friday. IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has been......

How Monsoon 2025 Turned Into A Nightmare

IMD data shows in the 24 hours between September 1 and 2, Haryana received 806 per cent more rainfall than normal, Punjab 759 per cent, Himachal Pradesh 510 per cent, Delhi 740 per cent, Chandigarh......

India Set for Colder Plains, Warmer Hills

The winters could be cooler in the plains due to the prevailing La Nina conditions though it does not have a direct relationship and also due to influence of the polar vortex. IMAGE: People warm......

Govt to push nuclear reforms as Oppn targets SIR in winter session

The Winter session of Parliament beginning Monday will see the government push its reforms agenda with a legislation to open up the civil nuclear sector to private players, while the Opposition is......

Price reset, demand pulse drove cement's strong Q2

India’s top cement producers delivered a solid July-September quarter (Q2) in 2025-26 (FY26), lifted by firmer prices, higher sales volumes, and a favourable base. Image used for representation......

India's rice output may hit record high

Releasing the first advanced estimate, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that though excessive rainfall affected crops in some areas of the country, most parts have benefited......

'Govt Has Executed A Commendable Task'

'...not merely in managing fiscal mathematics, but in demonstrating conservatism and prudence within that framework.''Looking forward, we believe sufficient growth drivers exist -- ranging from......

Launches boost presales growth of top realtors in Q2

Top real estate developers reported healthy presales growth in the second quarter of FY26, aided by a steady pipeline of new project launches. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff While overall......

Worst may be over for Asian Paints, but prospects still far from bright

Asian Paints reported a good performance for the second quarter (July-September) of 2025-26 (Q2FY26), with some help from base effects, despite strong competition and extended monsoon. Photograph:......

Did These Films Influence Zohran Mamdani?

New York City's newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani, who created history with his big win, ended his victory speech with the song, Dhoom Machale from the Dhoom movies. Why didn't Zohran pick a song......

10 Monsoon Wardrobe Must-Haves

The monsoon is here, and Namrata Thakker shows you how to change your wardrobe. Photograph: Kind courtesy Jacqueline Fernandez/Instagram An easy-breezy maxi dress is a must in your wardrobe......

8 Monsoon Songs Based On Raags

Rain has final say in Sri Lanka-Pakistan Women's WC clash

IMAGE: Pakistan were 18 for no loss in 4.2 overs when the match was called off due to persistent rain. Photograph: ICC Cricket World Cup/X SCORECARD Rain once again played spoilsport at the R......

Harbhajan donates boats, ambulances for flood-hit Punjab

IMAGE: Through his MPLAD fund, Harbhajan Singh has sanctioned eight steamer boats for relief operations and added three more from his own resources. Photograph: ANI Photo Former India spinner and......

Punjab needs our strength and support: Dhawan

IMAGE: Punjab has been battling a severe flood situation over the past few weeks, leading to large-scale displacement of people and damage to crops. Photograph: ANI Photo Former India opener......