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India likely to receive below-normal rainfall in July 2026, says IMD

The weather office forecasts July rainfall at less than 94 per cent of the long period average and advises farmers to adopt water conservation measures amid a weak monsoon

NIT Rourkela develops nanotech wound dressing to fight infections

The affordable nanotechnology-based dressing combines cotton gauze and curcumin to prevent infections, reduce pain during dressing changes and promote faster wound healing

Present service updates at Gram Sabhas: Panchayati Raj Ministry to depts

A ministry report recommends that state line departments present service delivery updates and scheme status at Gram Sabhas to improve participation, transparency and public trust

Fire breaks out at Parikrama Restaurant in Delhi, no injuries reported

The Delhi Fire Services said that it received a call at 3.40 pm regarding the fire at the iconic Parikrama, The Revolving Restaurant

E20 rollout an 'experiment', results will be known next year, govt tells SC

Attorney General R Venkataramani said the government was evaluating the nationwide rollout of E20 fuel and would have the results of the exercise by next year

Govt extends CBDT Chairman Ravi Agrawal's tenure by 6 months till Dec 2026

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the reappointment of the 1988-batch IRS officer on a contract basis after he was due to retire on June 30

From burgers to pizzas, Fifa nights drive food delivery orders in India

World Cup 2026 viewership in India is driving late-night demand for burgers, pizzas, fries and beverages on food delivery platforms

Water levels in Marathwada reservoir fall to 33% amid delayed monsoon

The region has received only 79.6 per cent of its normal June rainfall, leaving two reservoirs dry and pushing storage levels well below those recorded a year ago

Husband liable for maintenance even if wife's family supports her: HC

The Allahabad High Court held that financial assistance from a woman's parents cannot be treated as her income and does not diminish her husband's legal obligation to provide maintenance

Delhi voter roll revision starts today: Here's everything you need to know

The month-long Special Intensive Revision will verify nearly 14.5 million voters through door-to-door visits before Delhi's electoral rolls are finalised in October

Akasa Air, SpiceJet warn of flight disruptions amid adverse weather

Akasa Air warned of possible delays across its network due to heavy rainfall in Mumbai, while SpiceJet flagged weather-related disruptions in Dharamshala

Rain to bring relief in Delhi today; monsoon showers intensify across India

Monsoon activity is expected to remain vigorous across the country, with heavy rainfall warnings in several states and thunderstorms forecast in Delhi

Over 20 injured as fire erupts at Bengal refinery site, rail link disrupted

The fire broke out between 4 and 4.30 am and spread quickly to Chiranjibpur in Haldia Municipality's Ward 13, engulfing several houses in the area

Rule of law disciplines power, protects citizens from arbitrary govt: CJI

Addressing an international conference in Stockholm, the Chief Justice of India said the rule of law restrains arbitrary exercise of power and safeguards individual liberties

Trump claims Iran requested meeting; Iranian officials deny talks are fixed

Trump said the meeting with Iran would happen on Tuesday in Doha, Qatar. But Kazem Gharibabadi, a senior negotiator for Iran, denied any talks had been scheduled

US Supreme Court backs Trump's agency firings, spares Fed governor

The justices allowed Fed governor Lisa Cook to stay in her job while she fights the Republican president's effort to fire her over allegations of mortgage fraud, which she has denied

PM Modi may meet Union secretaries for brainstorming session on Tuesday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to review ministries' performance, reforms and governance priorities amid speculation over a Cabinet reshuffle

India, Saudi Arabia sign pact to deepen water management cooperation

The agreement, signed during Saudi Water Week in Jeddah, aims to promote collaboration on sustainable water management, irrigation systems and capacity building

Hasnain, Margherita to represent India at Khamenei's state funeral

Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain and Minister of State Pabitra Margherita will represent India at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's state funeral as PM Modi is unlikely to attend

Delhi EV Policy kicks off from July 1: Tax waiver, subsidies, EV-only rules

Delhi's new EV policy brings subsidies, tax waivers and phased vehicle electrification measures to encourage faster adoption of electric vehicles in the capital