New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Rain lashed several parts of Delhi-NCR on Thursday, bringing much-needed relief from the prevailing humid and warm conditions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has also issued a yellow alert for the national capital and adjoining areas. The weather department has forecast cloudy skies, moderate spells of rain and strong surface winds over the region, signalling continued monsoon activity.Delhi recorded a maximum temperature ranging between 33 degrees Celsius and…
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New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Terror groups operating in India have adopted a two-pronged strategy, using both radicalisation and financial incentives to recruit and lure young people into their networks.Officials say there is a clear regional divide in the way these groups operate. While Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) has largely focused on facilitating terror operations in northern India, the southern states have increasingly emerged as centres for radicalisation, where recruitment a…
Bhopal/New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) The Burhanpur Kela (bananas) have achieved a significant milestone with the grant of the Geographical Indication tag, marking a moment of pride for the district in Madhya Pradesh. Khaknar Krushi Vikas Farmer Producer Company Limited applied for a GI tag in January 2024. Known for producing the highest yield of bananas in the state and hosting the only banana mandi, Burhanpur has long been a hub of this sweet and nutritious fruit.Thousands of orchards across the r…
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Residents of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), grappling with hot and humid weather conditions, may soon find some respite as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms over the next few days. Meanwhile, Delhi’s air quality continued to remain in the “poor” category. According to the weather department, Delhi, along with neighbouring cities such as Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad, is likely to experience c…
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated that the southwest monsoon is likely to reach Delhi and the wider National Capital Region (NCR) between June 25 and June 30, offering residents a clearer timeline for the arrival of the much-awaited rainy season. The forecast comes after thunderstorms and scattered rainfall brought significant relief from the intense summer heat across Delhi-NCR on Thursday. With temperatures easing temporarily, attention has now sh…
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) There is a varied difference in the way terror operations are conducted in North and South India. In the North of India, the ISI makes an aggressive push to launch multiple attacks at important locations. However, in South India, the push is a soft one. The ISI has maintained this style, with the sole focus being on radicalisation and demographic changes. Two key states that the ISI has focused on are Tamil Nadu and Kerala in South India. The Intelligence agencies have o…
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu chaired a review meeting with officials from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to discuss urban governance, improvements to civic infrastructure, and enhanced structural safety throughout the city. The meeting addressed several key issues, including the desilting of stormwater drains in preparation for the monsoon season, road and pavement repairs to control dust, intensified sanitation efforts, and the acceleration …
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Rain and thunderstorms brought much-needed relief from the intense heat across Delhi-NCR, and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast more wet and windy weather for the region on Friday. Since morning, the weather has remained pleasant and comfortable across several parts of the region. According to the weather department, Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad are expected to witness cloudy skies, intermittent rainfall, thunderstorms and strong w…
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged people across the country to take all possible precautions as several parts of India continue to witness soaring temperatures. He also encouraged people to offer a glass of water to others, saying that such kindness goes a long way in extreme weather conditions. Taking to the social media platform X, PM Modi said, “Different parts of India are witnessing soaring temperatures and the challenges that come with it. This heat…
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Residents of the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) are expected to face severe heatwave conditions over the next two days, with the maximum temperature likely touching 45 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, while the minimum temperature is expected to hover around 28 degrees Celsius, according to the Meteorological Department. The Meteorological Department has issued an explicit warning for a “heatwave.” In addition, strong surface winds are likely to prevail during the …