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Monsoon can make these 6 iconic Indian treks extremely risky

August 11, 2026 12:30 pm

The monsoon transforms India's mountains into lush green landscapes, but it also brings slippery trails, flash floods and landslides. Here's why these popular treks are best avoided during the rainy season.

21% rainfall deficit in Karnataka despite heavy showers over past week

August 10, 2026 2:20 pm

Bengaluru Urban is among the worst-hit districts, recording a 34 per cent rainfall deficit in the ongoing monsoon season.

'Send this to the family group': Dr Shriram Nene busts 4 monsoon myths

August 07, 2026 3:00 pm

"Send this to the family group before the next monsoon forward arrives," Dr Nene further mentioned in the caption of his post.

iit brain drain concern raised in lok sabha parliament monsoon session 2026

Parliament raises IIT brain-drain issue, Centre says going abroad 'matter of individual will and choice'

July 28, 2026 12:45 pm

Responding to all three parts of the question together, the ministry did not provide data on the number of IIT graduates who migrated overseas after campus placements. Instead, it outlined the role of IITs in preparing students for their careers.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert in the districts of Dang, Navsari and Valsad for Monday

After delayed monsoon, deluge: Low pressure system over Bay of Bengal brings promise of rain

July 05, 2026 5:19 am

Kerala, coasts of Karnataka and Maharashtra, including Mumbai, Pune and nearby areas, have been receiving steady and heavy spells of rain since the past 2-3 days.

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Below normal monsoon forecast for India, but no cause for alarm yet: Here's why

April 18, 2026 9:06 am

India has been slowly becoming more resilient to annual ups and downs in monsoon. Improvements in IMD’s own forecasts have helped as well.

Heavy monsoon rains, LNG price volatility dampen India’s natural gas demand, imports in April-September

November 09, 2025 8:34 am

With the decline in LNG imports, India’s reliance on imported gas contracted to 49.3 per cent in April-September to 51.5 per cent a year ago, according to PPAC’s estimates.

Why Delhi hospitals are seeing a spike in viral illnesses, cholera, typhoid

September 11, 2025 3:16 pm

Doctors have cautioned that as floodwaters recede post the rain, a rise in dengue cases is expected.

Pre-monsoon showers bring relief to Punjab, ease stress on groundwater for paddy sowing

June 18, 2025 10:12 am

The state received commutative rainfall of 24.7 mm, which is above the normal 22 mm for this time of the season, including 10.4 mm in just less than 24 hours. The pleasant rain helped reduce pressure on groundwater during the ongoing paddy sowing.