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Weather Today: Heavy rain to lash Delhi, UP, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Kerala, Gujarat and Maharashtra as IMD warns of intense monsoon spell across India

Weather Today: India anticipates widespread rainfall and thunderstorms on Tuesday, August 11. Heavy to very heavy rain is forecast across several northern and central regions. The monsoon trough and a low-pressure area are driving the active weather systems. Many states will experience thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds over the coming…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

Indian Jewellery Pieces Worth Owning Before Artisan Craftsmanship Disappears Forever

The Man Who Makes It Is Sixty-ThreeThe karigar who makes Odisha's finest filigree silver earrings is sixty-three years old, and his son drives an auto-rickshaw. This is not a tragedy in the making. It is already made. Across India's jewellery-making clusters, Karimnagar in Telangana for silver filigree, Jaipur for meenakari,…

Times Life · Aug 11

India expands LNG sourcing from 6 to 15 countries to cut supply risks: Govt

India has nearly trebled its liquefied natural gas suppliers to fifteen countries. The nation also broadened its crude oil sourcing network to forty-one countries. This diversification reduces dependence on any single supplier or transit route. India is also expanding its strategic petroleum storage capacity to manage supply shocks. These measures…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Weather updates August 9: Check IMD forecast for Delhi, heavy rain likely across several states on Sunday

Weather updates for Sunday, August 9: Delhi is likely to see a generally cloudy sky with light rain or drizzle, with temperatures expected to range between 24°C and 34°C and no warning issued. Several other parts of India are also likely to receive rainfall, with heavy to very heavy rain…

The Economic Times · Aug 8

Karnataka government studying RSS history before deciding next course of action: Minister Priyank Kharge

Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge stated the government will act against the RSS. He asserted that the organization will be brought within the legal framework. The minister mentioned the government is studying the RSS and its history. He questioned the RSS's authority to certify patriotism or treason. The government will…

The Economic Times · Aug 8

Sauces, beverages nearing expiry seized in Bengaluru FSDA drive

Bengaluru food safety officials seized approximately seventy kilograms of sauces. Ten liters of beverages nearing expiry were also confiscated during inspections. These actions followed directives from Karnataka Health Minister U T Khader. Thirty teams conducted special drives at storage and distribution facilities across Bengaluru. Legal action will be initiated against…

The Economic Times · Aug 8

BJP, JD(S) join forces to take on Congress government in Karnataka

BJP and JD(S) will jointly challenge the Congress government in Karnataka. They plan coordinated protests inside and outside the legislature during the upcoming session. The opposition parties will focus on the Bidadi township land acquisition and development plans. A state-level coordination committee will be formed soon to guide their joint…

The Economic Times · Aug 8

SC judge flags deepfakes, cyberstalking as new threats to women

Justice B V Nagarathna urged immediate legal aid for women after incidents. She highlighted recent Karnataka amendments that limit the High Court's first appeal jurisdiction. This change disadvantages women seeking justice on factual matters. She also called for faster interim victim compensation disbursement. Increased cybercrime against women requires effective responses…

The Economic Times · Aug 8

India's Beloved Mahseer Fish Is Vanishing From Its Rivers and Conservation Is Running Out of Time

A Fish That Held Sacred Status for CenturiesThe golden mahseer, Tor putitora, can grow to over 2.5 metres in length and weigh upward of 54 kilograms, numbers that sound implausible until you see one held up in a black-and-white photograph from the Ramganga or the Cauvery, dwarfing the men around…

Times Life · Aug 8

Nitrate contamination in groundwater across 502 districts in 26 states, UTs : Govt tells Lok Sabha

Groundwater in 502 districts across India exceeds safe nitrate levels. The Central Ground Water Board detected these high concentrations in many areas. Karnataka's Davanagere district also shows elevated fluoride levels in its water. The government acknowledges no specific studies on pesticide residue impacts. Efforts are underway to promote balanced fertilizer…

The Economic Times · Aug 7