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Delhi-NCR weather today: IMD signals monsoon's arrival in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram & Ghaziabad; Full advisory, orange alerts & state-wise forecast inside

Weather today: Delhi-NCR anticipates light rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds on Saturday, June 27, offering a brief respite from humid conditions. While the monsoon's full arrival is delayed, scattered showers are expected in northern states. Meteorologists predict a stronger monsoon surge in early July, bringing widespread rainfall and ending the…

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'Sharks' in Bay of Bengal: Pakistan tries to reopen a dormant front

Pakistan's new submarines are expanding its naval reach. These vessels can stay submerged longer, allowing operations far from home. Pakistan is considering a presence in the Bay of Bengal, a region not patrolled since 1971. India is enhancing its surveillance and submarine capabilities to counter this evolving maritime landscape. This…

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'Light to moderate rainfall is still anticipated across northwest India,' says IMD scientist; issues yellow alert

IMD scientist Naresh Kumar explained, "Over the past few days, northwest India, including Delhi, has experienced moderate to heavy rainfall due to the influence of a western disturbance combined with moisture-laden winds from the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea...This confluence has led to significant rainfall in regions like…

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Bangladesh launches fresh offshore oil, gas tender with sweeter terms for foreign firms

Bangladesh is seeking foreign investment for offshore oil and gas exploration. The country aims to increase its domestic gas supply and lessen dependence on costly LNG imports. New production sharing contracts offer more attractive terms to international companies. This initiative targets 26 offshore blocks in the Bay of Bengal.

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Why Ancient India Was Called Bharatvarsha - The Truth Explained

Long before the word “India” existed, this land was known as Bharatvarsha. But this name was not just a label for geography. It carried meaning, identity, and a deeper understanding of the land and its people. To understand why ancient India was called Bharatvarsha, we must look beyond modern definitions…

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4 Powerful Ganesha Temples in South India That Fulfil Wishes

Lord Ganesha is one of the most revered deities in Hinduism. Being the son of the supreme Lord Maha Dev and Goddess Parvati, Bhagwan Ganesha is the deity who is worshipped first before devotees begin any new endeavour in their lives. It is believed that the Lord’s blessings can manifest…

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7 Ancient Temples in India With Mysterious Stories

Temples have always been an integral part of India's cultural identity, and the country's spiritual tradition dates back thousands of years. While many temples are renowned for their religious significance and stunning architecture, some are particularly notable for the strange tales associated with them. These temples have captivated both believers…

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The Untold History of Puri Jagannath Temple: Ancient Builders, Hidden Legends and Surprising Finds

Standing majestically on the shores of the Bay of Bengal, the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha is not only a central pilgrimage destination for millions of Hindus but also an enduring testament to India’s religious heritage. Known for its unique wooden idols, grand Rath Yatra, and centuries of uninterrupted worship,…

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Was Odisha prepared for Cyclone Montha?

Cyclone Montha, which formed over the Bay of Bengal, made landfall along the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha on Tuesday evening, lashing the region for about three hours. Its impact was felt across eight districts of Odisha – Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Gajapati, Ganjam, Kandhamal, Kalahandi, and Nabarangpur.

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Why no one can visit North Sentinel Island – and why you shouldn’t try

Tucked away in the shimmering waters of the Bay of Bengal, North Sentinel Island stands as a tantalizing enigma—a mysterious land for the rest of the world. One may ask–how is this possible in the 21st century? Well, for those who don’t know, North Sentinel Island is a lush, forested…

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Leaders in the Bay of Bengal region agree to improve trade ties and disasters relief efforts

Leaders of nations in the Bay of Bengal region have pledged to improve trade and transport cooperation as they concluded a summit in Bangkok

The Independent UK

PM Modi departs for Bangkok to attend BIMSTEC Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Bangkok, Thailand, early today to attend the Sixth BIMSTEC Summit, and said he looks forward to meeting the leaders of the BIMSTEC countries and strengthening collaboration with the Bay of Bengal littoral nations.

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India evacuates hundreds of thousands of people and shuts schools as it braces for a tropical storm

Indian authorities have shut schools, evacuated hundreds of thousands of people and canceled trains in parts of the country as rescue teams brace for a tropical storm brewing in the Bay of Bengal

The Independent UK

India prepares for a severe cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal in coastal areas near Bangladesh

India’s Kolkata airport will suspend flight operations from midnight Sunday for 21 hours after a storm over the north Bay of Bengal intensified into a severe cyclonic storm

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IPL 2024, Chennai weather forecast: Training session rained out, minor cyclone threat; what will happen if KKR vs SRH final is washed out?

NEW DELHI: Despite the weather forecast predicting no rain for Chennai on Sunday, the Indian Premier League 2024 final between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad faces a minor rain threat due to Cyclone Remal's activity in the north of the Bay of Bengal.

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Magnitude 4.2 earthquake striked Bay of Bengal

An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 on the Richter scale struck the Bay of Bengal region on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Goa scientists find 50,000-year-old magnetic fossils in Bay of Bengal

Scientists discover 50,000-year-old giant magnetofossil in the Bay of Bengal, shedding light on ancient environmental conditions.

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No crops, no brides: how rising seas are killing India’s coastal villages

As the sea inundates Odisha’s coastline, livelihoods have withered with the harvest and weddings are a rarity as young women refuse to move to areas where they see no future

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West Bengal government demands national status for Ganga Sagar Mela

As groups of pilgrims start arriving at Sagar Island for a holy dip at the confluence of the river Ganga and the Bay of Bengal, the West Bengal government is leaving no stone unturned to describe the gathering as the biggest religious event in the country.

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Indian, Japanese Coast Guards engage in joint exercise off the coast of Chennai

The camaraderie between the Indian and Japanese Coast Guards was on display in the Bay of Bengal off the Chennai coast on Friday, January 12, 2024, as their vessels and aircraft were involved in a joint exercise, practising various procedures.

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Why misty mornings are giving Kerala a miss this time

Mild winter in Kerala due to maritime effect & Western Ghats; above-normal temperatures expected in Jan 2024.

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An oil spill in an ignored wetland in Tamil Nadu

Even as oil from the Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited refinery flooded houses and entered the Buckingham Canal and the Kosasthalaiyar river, which empties into the Bay of Bengal, at Ennore, the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board underplayed the extent of the ecological disaster.

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In Frames | Gone with the wind

In pictures: Michaung, a severe cyclonic storm, originated as a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal and became a deep depression on December 2. It made landfall near Bapatla in Andhra Pradesh on December 5, leaving a trail of losses.

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Heavy rains lash India's southern and eastern coasts as they brace for a powerful storm

Heavy rains and strong winds are pelting India’s southern and eastern coastlines and states have been put on high alert after a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a powerful storm

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Cyclone Michaung in pictures | Floods, heavy rain and strong winds take over Chennai

The deep depression over the Bay of Bengal on Sunday intensified into a cyclonic storm ‘Michaung’ and is likely to cross the South Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Machilipatnam during the forenoon of December 5 with a maximum sustained wind speed of 80-90 kmph gusting to 100 kmph, the…

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