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IMD predicts above-normal rainfall in Aug-Sep; warns of landslides, floods

India is predicted to record above-normal rainfall in August and September, with a good chance of favourable La Nina conditions developing by the end of August, the India meteorological department......

June rainfall 11% below-normal, highest deficit in 5 years: IMD

India recorded below-normal rainfall in June, with the deficit standing at 11 percent, the highest in five years, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday. IMAGE: A cyclist holding an......

28 dead as rains wreak havoc across north India

At least 28 people died in rain-related incidents Sunday as heavy downpours lashed north and northwest India, causing landslides, traffic chaos and house collapses, as well as a dam breach which......

We are helpless: Punjab farmers on stubble burning

'If we do not burn the residue, wheat sowing will be delayed and that will ultimately affect the yield' Despite the ban on stubble-burning that is choking Delhi and other areas in northern India,......

Severe heatwave likely in northwest, east in next 5 days: IMD

Northwest and east India are in for another spell of extreme heat, with temperatures predicted to rise by two to three degrees over the next five days, the India meteorological department said on......

Punjab gets good cotton harvest

Displacing fears of a reduced cotton harvest in Punjab, officials say the state is set to achieve its target of 26.90 lakh bales this fiscal year. Growers expect a good harvest and state this year......

PSU banks urged to review their gold loan portfolio

The finance ministry has directed all state-owned banks to review their gold loan portfolio as instances of non-compliance with  regulatory norms have been noticed by the government.......

High temperature to hit wheat harvest

With wheat harvest going on in many states, experts feel that the sudden rise in mercury is going to affect the late sown crops, putting a dent on the overall production of the food grain. "The......

'Real boom was after tie-ups with global giants'

Abhishek Industries Ltd, the flagship company of the Trident group, which has interests in yarn, terry towels, paper, chemicals and energy, is soon venturing into a sugar and distillery project and......

Gold Loans On RBI, Finance Ministry Radar

Loan against gold as a product is catching on fast.Let's keep the momentum going, but aim for sustainable growth.A few bad apples should not ruin the brunch, argues Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Kindly......

How Kamalpreet battled depression to shine at Tokyo Olympics

'She has a bright chance to win a medal.' IMAGE: Kamalpreet Kaur stands within striking distance of fetching India a historic athletics medal at the Olympic Games after qualifying for the finals......

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