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Rising thermal hotspots threaten productivity, public health: IIT study

Researchers warn expanding heat hotspots driven by industrialisation and land-use change could threaten public health, productivity and long-term economic growth without targeted climate adaptation

Adani to file affidavit in US court this week on indictment dismissal

A US judge has directed Gautam Adani to file an affidavit stating whether he knew of any promise or benefit linked to the Justice Department's bid to dismiss charges

Southwest monsoon covers India, 36 days after touching Kerala coast

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the usual date for the monsoon to cover the entire country is July 8 and, therefore, this year it has been delayed by a day

Water levels improve in reservoirs as southwest monsoon picks up

Reservoir water levels across India rose sharply in the week to July 9 as strong monsoon rains boosted storage, with western India recording levels well above the 10-year average

SC flags conflict over written grounds of arrest, may refer to larger Bench

The Supreme Court noted conflicting rulings on whether investigating agencies must furnish written grounds of arrest and indicated the issue may require authoritative resolution by a larger Bench

79% Delhi NCR residents rate monsoon preparedness as poor: Survey

A survey found 79% of Delhi NCR residents rated their local administration's preparedness for monsoon waterlogging as poor or pathetic, with Gurugram recording the highest dissatisfaction

Railways suspends TTE after viral 'Honeymoon Suite' first AC coach video

Unauthorised decoration of a First AC cabin for a newlywed couple has triggered an inquiry, with Indian Railways calling it a serious breach of protocol

India's first hydrogen train set to roll out: Route, significance, and cost

The country's first hydrogen-powered train is expected to begin operations next week. Here's how it works, where it will run, and why it marks a milestone for Indian Railways

Delhi-NCR rain puzzle: Why some areas flood while others stay dry

Rainfall across Delhi-NCR is becoming more localised as thunderstorms, changing monsoon patterns and urban heat islands create sharp differences across neighbourhoods

Delhi govt renames Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation as IVPN

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the renamed body will pursue an integrated approach to heritage conservation, infrastructure upgrades, tourism, traffic and waste management in Old Delhi

Wayanad landslide: Death toll climbs to 6 as another body recovered

Rescue teams recovered another body from the Anakkompoyil-Meppadi tunnel project site, while search operations continue for two people still missing

Maharashtra rains: 3,000 LPG cylinders swept into river in Raigad floods

The Raigad administration has warned people not to touch or collect cylinders washed away from an HPCL bottling plant, as heavy rain continues across Maharashtra

Is monsoon disruption becoming a corporate planning problem in India?

Recurring floods and traffic chaos are prompting businesses to rethink continuity plans, flexible work, and operational resilience as climate risks intensify

How urban flood warning systems work: Mumbai, Chennai show the way

Mumbai and Chennai use systems designed to predict where rain may cause flooding, but street-level warnings need much more than rainfall forecasts

IMD forecasts heavy rain in Delhi, very heavy showers across several states

IMD issues widespread rain alert for several states, with heavy showers expected in Delhi and very heavy rainfall forecast for parts of the northeast, Bihar and central India

Delhi building collapse: Death toll rises to 3, rescue operation ends

Five people were rescued after the four-storey under-construction building collapsed during heavy rain, with the overnight search operation concluding on Thursday

Monsoon fury continues across India; buildings collapse in Delhi and Pune

Delhi woke up to heavy rainfall for the second consecutive day as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for the city

Uttarakhand becomes country's sixth fully literate state under NEP 2020

The state met the adult literacy benchmarks under the National Education Policy 2020 and the ULLAS programme, joining Mizoram, Goa, Tripura, Himachal Pradesh and Sikkim

Monsoon rains continue in Delhi, causing waterlogging in several areas

Heavy rain caused waterlogging in several areas, with the weather office forecasting widespread rainfall across Delhi and neighbouring states through July 10

Bombay HC sets aside ACB order directing FIR against former Sebi officials

The Bombay High Court has quashed an ACB court order directing registration of an FIR against former Sebi officials, citing the absence of a cognisable offence