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Widespread rain expected across northwest and central India as Bay of Bengal system intensifies

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- Northwest India is likely to see widespread rainfall over the coming days as multiple weather systems strengthen. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to ... Read More


Mint Explainer: Why is the sugar industry seeking an early start to the crushing season?

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- The sugar industry has proposed to the Centre that the 2026-27 sugar season commence nearly 15 days earlier than the normal schedule. The demand to advance the sugarcane crushin... Read More


IMD flags flood risk as heavy rain to continue across India

New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- New Delhi: A low-pressure area over North-west Madhya Pradesh is likely to trigger isolated very heavy rainfall over East Rajasthan on 12 August, while another system is expected... Read More


Low-pressure area seen over northwest Bay of Bengal, heavy rains likely in Odisha: IMD

New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- A low-pressure area is likely to form over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas around 12 August, triggering heavy to very heavy rainfall over Odisha between Wednesday... Read More


Kharif sowing lags last year's coverage despite revival in rainfall

New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- Kharif sowing has gathered momentum following the intensification of monsoon rains across large parts of the country, though acreage remains below last year's levels. Farmers pl... Read More


India's Asiatic lion population rises 70% to 891 over a decade

New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- India's Asiatic lion population has grown more than 70% over a decade, rising from 523 in 2015 to 891 in 2025, environment minister Bhupender Yadav said on World Lion Day on Mond... Read More


IMD warns of heavy rain across north, central India; east to see more showers

New Delhi, Aug. 9 -- Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely across parts of North-West and Central India in the coming days, while rainfall activity is expected to increase in eastern states from 13 A... Read More


Onion, LPG prices push home-cooked thali costs up 9% in July: Crisil

New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- The cost of a home-cooked vegetarian and non-vegetarian thali increased 4% and 9% year-on-year in July 2026 due to higher prices of onion, vegetable oils and liquefied petroleum g... Read More


IMD warns of extremely heavy rain in east India, flood risk in Odisha, Jharkhand

New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday warned of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across large parts of eastern, northwestern and southern India over the next two to... Read More


Mint explainer: How Ramsar recognition is shaping India's wetland conservation strategy

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- On 3 August, India designated Glaw Lake as the country's 101st Ramsar Site and the first in Arunachal Pradesh. Located within the Kamlang Tiger Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary, Gla... Read More