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Study links monsoon changes, cloud shifts to rising flash flood threats

With IMD predicting above-normal monsoon in 2025, new studies reveal sharp rise in intense short-duration rainfall and changing cloud patterns due to warming

Naxalism on wane: Maoist incidents, civilian casualties drop sharply

Official data shows that the number of naxal-related incidents, comprising security operations as well as naxal-initiated violence, has been declining over the past 12 years with an aberration in 2022

Centre moves 41 officers in major joint secretary-level reshuffle

Senior IAS officers Anbalagan P and Sanjay Kumar Agarwal have been appointed as joint secretaries in the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

Highlights: SC holds tree felling in Delhi's Ridge area as contempt on part of DDA officials

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Suspected Maoists loot truck carrying mining explosives in western Odisha

The truck, which had been carrying about 200 packets of gelatin sticks, was found abandoned without its cargo in a jungle area near the Jharkhand border

Civil defence mock drills to be held in 3 states tomorrow; check details

The drills in Punjab, J&K, and Haryana will test readiness for emergencies like wars, missile attacks, and aerial strikes

Lokpal dismisses complaints against ex-Sebi chief Buch in Adani case

Complaints against Madhabi Puri Buch in the Adani-Hindenburg matter were dismissed by the Lokpal for lacking evidence and being based on presumptions and assumptions

DMRC warns passengers against making social media reels on trains, stations

The advisory aims to ensure a smooth and safe commute for all passengers; posters warn against disruptive behaviour

Private sector participation important for hunger-free India: Amitabh Kant

Kant, who is India's Sherpa to the G-20, said that around 119 million people in India remain undernourished, with women and children bearing the heaviest burden

Karnataka vs Andhra over HAL: Tracing the aerospace giant's flight path

HAL's major units in Karnataka produce Tejas, AMCA, helicopters and trainers, thus forming the backbone of India's defence and aerospace ambitions

'Don't be too honest' advice SC judge Sanjay Kumar to lawyer - check why

"Our egos are very fragile. You don't want to offend the ego of the judge. Your case will go out," observed Supreme Court judge PV Sanjay Kumar during a hearing on a lawyer's adjournment appeal

Protestors lock offices, smear signs as Manipur simmers over bus sign row

Protests erupt across Manipur over removal of state's name from govt bus; offices locked, signboards defaced; women-led groups demand apology, resignations of top officials

Pahalgam attack has not stalled the J-K statehood talks: Omar Abdullah

So, the conversation around statehood has not stalled. The only thing I was unwilling to do was to use the special session of the (Jammu and Kashmir) Assembly to talk about statehood, he added

SC says Ashoka University professor can post online, but not about FIRs

The Supreme Court said it will reconsider the request in July but limited the investigation to the two FIRs against him in the Operation Sindoor Facebook post case

Cabinet approves hike in paddy MSP by ₹69 per quintal for Kharif season

The Cabinet has approved an MSP hike for paddy to ₹2,369/quintal for Kharif 2025-26, aiming to secure better returns for farmers and promote agricultural resilience

SC closes MP HC proceedings against Vijay Shah over remarks on Col Qureshi

The bench refused to allow any intervention in the matter, saying it does not want to politicise the issue

Delhi HC refuses to entertain plea to form Gujjar regiment in Indian Army

Sensing the court's mood which warned of imposing costs on the litigant, the petitioner's counsel withdrew the plea

Govt is in search of long-term solution to stray dog menace: CM Rekha Gupta

"I am working on solving the problems due to stray dogs. The issues involve both the people as well as the speechless animals," Gupta said

Kamal Haasan to join Rajya Sabha? DMK allots one seat to his party MNM

The Election Commission of India had earlier announced that Rajya Sabha polls will be held for eight seats - six from Tamil Nadu and two from Assam

Kamal Haasan faces flak for 'Kannada was born from Tamil' comment

Pro-Kannada groups and BJP Karnataka leaders threaten to ban Kamal Haasan's new film 'Thug Life' after his remarks linking Kannada to Tamil