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13th driest monsoon in the country: Punjab received 41% less rainfall, Rajasthan 21% deficit; Monsoon to withdraw from the country by October 10
This time the monsoon was the 13th least rainy season across the country. This has been the lowest rainfall in the last 11 years. However, due to heavy rains before the end of the season, the rainfall deficit improved by 2.5%. The monsoon-2026 season ended with 12.6% less rainfall than normal. 43% of the districts of the country received 20 to 72% less rainfall. Punjab received the highest rainfall by 41%. While Rajasthan recorded a deficit of about 22%. Apart from this, 9 states also received below average rainfall. In eastern India, Odisha received 30% more rainfall than normal, while the no
India-UAE oil pipeline to be built in the Arabian Sea to Gujarat-Maharashtra
Amid the Hormuz crisis, India is working on a new strategy to secure energy supply. Under this, an undersea oil and gas pipeline is being laid between India and the UAE. This was confirmed by Union Minister Piyush Goyal after meeting with UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi. The government has given priority to the undersea pipeline project from Oman-UAE to India. Under the MEIDP (Middle East to India Deep-Water Pipeline), the pipeline will start from the coasts of Oman and the UAE and pass under the Arabian Sea and reach the coasts of Gujarat and Maharashtra. Earlier, the
Now crackers can be burst on Diwali: Supreme Court refuses to impose complete ban on firecrackers, says it will hurt people's sentiments
The Supreme Court on Friday heard a petition seeking lifting of the ban on firecrackers. Meanwhile, the court said that it is not possible to ban firecrackers across the country. A complete ban will hurt the sentiments of the people. But, firecrackers cannot be allowed for 24 hours. A time has to be fixed for bursting of firecrackers so that festivals can also be celebrated and people do not face any inconvenience. A bench of Justices M.M. Sundaresh and P.B. The bench said that it is necessary to strike a balance between religious sentiments, health and environmental concerns. The bench also g
Centre agrees to procure sunflower, green gram, and soyabean crops at MSP in Karnataka
Centre approves proposal from Karnataka government for procurement of 13,413 Metric Tonnes of sunflower, 38,250 Metric Tonnes of Green Gram, and 1,15,500 Metric Tonnes of Soyabean of kharif 2026-27 at MSP
Maharashtra FDA tightens rules on baby milk: 'Mother's milk is the best' mandatory, photo of baby also prohibited; Rs 10 lakh fine for violations
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced new strict rules regarding formula milk and other baby food used for infants. It has made it mandatory to write 'Mother's milk is the best food for a baby' on the packet. According to FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, advertisements of formula milk and infant food, free samples, gifts, coupons, cashbacks, influencer promotions and social media promotions will be banned. These rules will be applicable from manufacturers to e-commerce platforms. Apart from this, the picture of the baby or mother cannot be affixed on the packet. Ther
Govt, aided physiotherapy seats missing from Maha CET portal
Mumbai: Students applying for physiotherapy courses in Maharashtra are currently unable to choose government and government-aided colleges during CAP choice filling, as the institutions are missing from the CET portal’s seat matrix amid the implementation of new intake norms prescribed by the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP)
Why private schools in Karnataka are up for sale
Private schools in Karnataka are facing significant challenges, leading to many being put up for sale. As admissions decline, many schools struggle with operational costs and maintenance. Larger corporate schools are expanding into smaller towns, intensifying competition for existing schools. Additionally, family-run schools are exiting as new generations show less interest in managing educational institutions. Furthermore, many schools face selling difficulties due to existing liabilities and financial burdens.
Mammoth protest at Kittur Chennamma Circle by Sugarcane farmers; Farmers agree for talk at Delhi with Joshi after intervention by MLAs Tenginakai, Patil
Thousands of sugarcane growers from across Karnataka and neighbouring Maharashtra and Telangana staged a massive protest at Kittur Chennamma Circle in Hubballi on Tuesday, demanding remunerative prices for sugarcane and a revision of the minimum selling price (MSP) of sugar. After appeal by union minister Pralhad Joshi, intervention by local legislators they agree for talks at Delhi, withdraw protest
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