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IMD's region-wise departure rainfall map shows that rainfall deficits in central India, east and northeast India, the southern peninsula, and northwest India stand at 67%, 42%, 22%, and 6%, respectively

With Telanganas agricultural output rising and warehouses operating at near-full capacity, the need for storage infrastructure is becoming increasingly urgent. The Telangana State Warehousing Corporation is responding with an ambitious expansion drive, building new godowns, setting up its first cold storage facilities and exploring e-commerce logistics.P. Laxma Reddyexamines how TGSWC is expanding beyond traditional grain storage to help farmers preserve produce and secure better returns

The writings of Rajendra Banahatti and Kamal Desai come vibrantly alive in these translations by Jerry Pinto and Shanta Gokhale, respectively

The budget will also be the first of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) government which came to power in Kerala in May after a landslide victory in the April 9 Assembly polls

Mr. Modi also said that this is a defining period in India's journey, where aspirations are reaching new heights

The Budget is being keenly watched to see whether it includes any of the five Indira Guarantees promised by the UDF during the Assembly election campaign

U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance issued an extraordinary rebuke to Israeli critics of the Iran deal, warning them not to alienate their only powerful ally left in the world

Alvarez replaces suspended centre back Cesar Montes, who was sent off in Mexicos opening 2-0 win over South Africa

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Maharashtras Transport Minister has made it mandatory for the States taxi and auto drivers to learn Marathi by August 15 or lose their licences.ChinmayR.Gaikwadreports on howRTOsare doubling as classrooms for migrant drivers who are struggling to learn the basics of a new language in just four days of classroom learning. He finds that some drivers are hopeful, while some others feel humiliated

Canada close out the group stage against Switzerland on June 24 in Vancouver while Qatar face Bosnia and Herzegovina in Seattle

India will next play South Africa at Old Trafford, Manchester, on June 21

Bosnian substitute Ermin Mahmic scored on a thunderous volley in second-half stoppage time for Bosnia and Herzegovina (0-1-1, 1 point)

Canada's Alphonso Davies will start on the bench when his side take on Qatar in their second World Cup Group B match

Modi addressed the Indian diaspora earlier in the day and said India is emerging as a rusted partner to the world

The result effectively left the two sides, who both lost their opening fixtures, likely requiring a win in their last group game to keep alive their hopes of reaching the knockout rounds

Better health care alone cannot overcome Indias nutrition challenges

Tariffs dominate the headlines, but regulations increasingly determine trade outcomes

Regulatory oversight for pharmaceuticals needs to improve in India

The updates to Indias statistical system are welcome, albeit long overdue

Accused confesses to attacking his long-time employee; was found sitting beside Mina Halders bodywhen police reached his house; motive behind killing yet to be ascertained, say police; FIR registered on a complaint filed by a neighbour

Police said the racket had been operating for nearly one-and-a-half years and may have trafficked at least 30 infants

The discussions with the CEOs of the French companies focused on strengthening cooperation across sectors ranging from shipping and logistics to railways, construction and artificial intelligence.

Founded in 2019, Agapi has been producing handcrafted natural skincare products inspired by the States rich biodiversity

Net corporate tax collection rose 22% to 2.08 lakh crore, and mop-up from net non-corporate tax, which includes taxes paid by individuals, HUFs, firms, grew 8% to about 2.94 lakh crore till June 17

According to residents, the flooding started after a natural rainwater flow path in the area was disrupted, causing stormwater to accumulate during periods of intense rainfall

he e-auction is scheduled to take place on July 18, 2026, through the BAANKNET platform

The action followed a joint inspection drive by the district Health department, Kochi Corporation and the Food Safety department. Two outlets were ordered to shut down

Switzerland take on Bosnia and Herzegovina today, with both nations hoping to secure their first victory at the 2026 World Cup

Officials said the administration expected an uptick in the number of devotees this year, after a recent successful tour of multiple groups of Pandits to Kashmir to assess the degree of normalcy and dip in militant violence

Nipah has once again struck the northern district of Kozhikode in Kerala, with one person testing positive for the zoonotic disease. An attempt to understand the complexities of the disease and the efforts to contain it through interactions with medical experts and relatives of the patient.

Of the 97 examinationcentres, 69 are in government schools and 28 inKendriyaVidyalayas

The initiative is to support students from economically and socially disadvantaged families to pursue higher education

The highest turnout was recorded in Bhandara-cum-Gondia, where all 457 voters cast their ballots, achieving 100% polling.

Mainstream Media needs subscription-model based revenue in order to remain as a credible source of information

The police investigation revealed that members of the grooms family allegedly began to demand 50 grams of gold from Vishakhas parents soon after the marriage

After assuming office as Chief Minister on June 3, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced a free bus travel scheme for students studying across Karnataka.