NEW DELHI: The risk of overall monsoon rainfall being ‘below normal’ continues to loom over India due to a strengthening El Niño, but World Meteorological Organisation’s (WMO) latest monthly global seasonal climate update, released late Friday night, offered a ray of hope. It predicted the possibility of a “positive” Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD), which could…
Generosity is often discussed in terms of money, yet most people recognise that the moments which stay with them rarely depend on financial value alone. A thoughtful conversation, practical help during a difficult week, a useful introduction or simply making time for someone can leave a lasting impression. Giving has always taken many forms, even…
MUMBAI: Zepto on Saturday said that it will raise funds through a pre-IPO financing amid tepid response from investors to its public listing.Zepto did not share the specifics of the transaction but said that the move will strengthen its balance sheet. It is looking to raise around Rs 1,000 crore through the round at a…
Tejaswin Shankar competes in the men’s decathlon pole vault (left), long jump (centre), and 110m hurdles (right) at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland A week after walking away from the high jump arena in tears, Tejaswin Shankar returned to the same stadium to create history. Battling a long-standing knee injury, the national record holder…
You’ll earn every bit of today, Sagittarius. The day carries hard work, mental strain, and a restless pace, thanks to Saturn pressing on your routine zone while the Moon keeps your mind moving from one thing to the next. You’ll be busy, but not always peacefully busy.Still, not all of it is heavy. New social…
New Delhi: A study of over 5,000 ATMs across Delhi this year has exposed glaring security lapses, with many kiosks lacking security guards, protective shutters and adequate CCTV coverage.The Delhi Police survey found 2,514 ATMs operating without shutter locks and 2,044 lacking security guards. Further, 767 kiosks did not have CCTV cameras outside their premises,…
Thane: Maharashtra is set to introduce a Land Titling Act that will replace the existing ownership record system with government-backed digital property titles, Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule announced on Thursday.The proposed law, modelled on land title systems followed in Dubai and Singapore, is expected to be placed before the state legislature during the winter session….
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday called on India’s youth to build on the country’s achievements in science, technology and sports, while leading efforts to conserve water, protect natural resources, keep the nation clean and promote Indian handicrafts.Inaugurating the Viveka Smaraka — the Vivekananda cultural youth centre — in Mysuru, Modi said Swami Vivekananda believed that…
Chennai: Metro ridership in the city crossed the one-crore mark for the second time this year in July, with 1.06 crore passengers travelling on the network. It is the highest monthly ridership recorded in 2026 so far, averaging 3.43 lakh commuters a day.The figure marks an increase from 96.75 lakh passengers (3.22 lakh a day)…
Telangana maximising Godavari water use for farmers: Uttam Hyderabad: Telangana Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Saturday said the govt is maximising the utilisation of Godavari waters for farmers in north Telangana, with five pumps operating at Sripada Yellampally to lift water to Mid Manair.After inspecting the SRSP, Kaddam and Sripada Yellampally projects along…
