Strong thunderstorms may hit Houston, Chicago, 50 million people may suffer due to severe weather conditio
The Storm Prediction Center of the NOAA has apprehended that nearly 50 million people from Houston and New Orleans on the Gulf Coast to St. Louis and Chicago in the Midwest may suffer. Flash flooding may hit the areas from New Orleans through Mobile and Montgomery in Alabama, and Atlanta and Valdosta in Georgia. Florida Panhandle may receive heavy rainfall. Key Points
Economic TimesIndians spent more on paan, tobacco in last 10 years, education expenditure falls: Govt survey
The Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2022-23 indicates a notable increase in the proportion of income spent on paan, tobacco, and intoxicants over the past decade in both rural and urban areas. Expenditure on these items rose to 3.79% in rural and 2.43% in urban areas. Meanwhile, spending on education decreased, and spending on beverages, processed food, and conveyance saw an uptick. The survey also reveals a significant rise in Monthly Per Capita Consumption Expenditure (MPCE) from 2011-12 to 2022-23 in both urban and rural areas. Key Points
Economic TimesIn Arunachal, 9 Chinook-specific helipads built & 6 more under-construction to create 'air bridge'
All 7 valleys in state have Chinook helipads, ensuring connectivity in times of need due to poor road systems. New generation equipment also inducted to upgrade communication infra. Key Points
ThePrintIndia, China hold fresh round of military talks
India and China have agreed to maintain peace and tranquility in border areas along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh during a recent high-level military talks. However, no clear forward movement was made in resolving the over three-and-a-half-year friction points. The 21st round of the India-China corps commander level meeting was held on February 19, with both sides sharing their perspectives and committing to maintain communication through military and diplomatic mechanisms. Key Points
Economic Times50 Gazans dead as Israeli tanks target Khan Younis
Didn’t give arms to Hamas: China rubbishes IDF’s findings. Israeli tanks bombarded areas around two hospitals in Gaza’s main southern city Khan Younis on... Key Points
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Gujarati Muslims struggle to buy Hindu property. Disturbed areas law weaponises real estate
The Disturbed areas Act in Gujarat mandates that property deals must be approved by the district collector in areas marked as ‘disturbed’. It’s a tool to segregate Hindus and Muslims. Key Points
ThePrintHimachal rains: After landslides, fear grips Shimla; residents move to safe places
More than 250 residents of landside-affected areas, including Krishna Nagar, Downdale, and Fagli, in Shimla have been relocated to safe places in the last three days. Multiple search and rescue teams are also working in landslide-affected areas across the district. NDRF inspector Nafees Khan said 16 bodies were recovered on Saturday and efforts are ongoing to find four more. Key Points
Economic TimesYamuna swells to record level, thousands evacuated as flood fears grip Delhi
The Yamuna in Delhi has risen to an all-time high of 208.41 meters today, three metres above the danger mark. The rapid rise in water level prompted the Delhi Police to ban gatherings in flood-prone areas. Key Points
India TodayBasic development plan amended for new urban areas in Prayagraj
Prayagraj Municipal Corporation will spend ₹23 crore ($3.1m) to improve basic facilities in newly added areas of Sangam city, installing 5,000 streetlights and developing 25 roads and drains. The areas are home to around 50,000 houses, according to civic officials. The plan also includes installing seven tube wells. The proposal will be sent to the state government for budget approval. Key Points
Hindustan TimesFlood situation remains grim in Assam; heavy rainfall predicted
At present, 523 villages are under water and 5,842.78 hectares of crop areas have been damaged across Assam, ASDMA said. Key Points
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Cyclone Biparjoy to make landfall near Gujarat port on June 15, NDRF deploys teams in Mumbai | Top points
The cyclone is expected to make landfall near the Jakhau port in Kutch district on Thursday afternoon. Efforts are underway to mitigate its impact through evacuation of people and suspension of activities in port areas. Key Points
India TodayIMD predicts cloudy sky in Delhi-NCR today, rainfall over Western Himalaya region from April 26 | Details here
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted partly cloudy skies in the national capital and neighbouring areas for Tuesday. A fresh spell of thunderstorm and hailstorm activity is expected over Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada and other states from tomorrow. Key Points
India TodayIT to remain important, banking will grow, newer areas will give NIIT sustainable growth going forward: Ra
“Coming to organic growth, this quarter, the NIIT Group is coming closer to the level of last year but then we have a lot to catch up with. We are also looking at the second half being more uncertain. And that is clear, to everybody. There are far too many uncertainties.” Key Points
Economic TimesDeath toll nears 90 in Himachal, yellow alert for rain in Uttarakhand today
A yellow alert has been issued in parts of Uttarakhand for Thursday and Friday, for Dhanauri, Rudraprayag and Khanpur. Besides, an orange alert is in place on July 15 and 16, for Roorkee, Laksar and Bhagwanpur. Key Points
India TodayClasses 1 to 8 in schools to reopen from tomorrow amid tight security, says Manipur CM Biren Singh
Schools for Classes 1 to 8 in Manipur will reopen from July 5, according to Manipur CM N Biren Singh. He said security forces and paramilitary personnel would be deployed in vulnerable areas and more security personnel would be deployed in five particular districts. Key Points
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India’s unemployment rate climbs to four-month high in April
The nationwide joblessness rate rose to 8.11% in April from 7.8% in March, the highest since December. Urban unemployment climbed to 9.81% from 8.51% in the same period while in the rural areas, it fell marginally to 7.34% in April from 7.47% a month ago. Key Points
FinancialexpressHigh food prices lift inflation to 4-mth high of 5.6% in Dec
Huge price rise in vegetables, pulses and spices pushed retail inflation to a four-month high of 5.69% in December 2023, mainly on account of continuing... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaMSMEs’ share in exports 45.56% till Sept’23: Govt to Parliament
The share of MSME products in India's exports increased from 43.59% in FY23 to 45.03% in FY22, with a growth from 49.35% in 2020-21 to 49.77% in 2019-20. The share of MSME manufacturing gross value added (GVA) in India's manufacturing GVA also increased from 40.3% in FY21 to 40.83% in FY22. The number of MSMEs registered in India has reached 3.16 crore, with an employment record of 15.5 crore as of December 6, 2023. Key Points
Economic TimesUkraine’s counteroffensive makes breakthrough on southern front: Defence minister
Ukraine claimed to have broken through Russia's first-line defences in several areas during the counteroffensive in the Zaporizhzhia region. The Ukrainian army is said to have made notable progress on the southern front in the last 72 hours. Key Points
India TodayManipur: Blockade of vital National Highway continues, hits supplies in tribal areas
A police officer in Imphal confirmed that movement of vehicles along NH-37 with essential items have been ensured. Strict security measures have been taken in all vulnerable locations and security convoy has been provided in the sensitive stretches in order to ensure free and safe movement of vehicles, the officer said. Due to the blockade on the NH-2, the supply of essential items and food grains were affected in many parts of the tribal-dominated areas. Key Points
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IMD forecasts fresh LoPAR in Bay of Bengal
Keeping in view the prevailing meteorological features, the IMD said a wet spell of monsoon rainfall activity over Odisha is likely to continue and it will help ongoing sowing activity of paddy crops. At the same time, the IMD predicted temporary waterlogging in low-lying areas and traffic congestion in urban areas, landslides in vulnerable hilly areas likely due to heavy rain in some areas. Key Points
Economic TimesBull costing Rs 1 crore rescued from flood-hit area in Noida
A team of NDRF on Saturday rescued three cattle from the Noida floods, including a bull belonging to the bloodline 'Pritam', which is worth Rs 1 crore. The authorities have been carrying out rescue operations for stranded animals in the area since Thursday. Key Points
India Today‘Why come now?’: Woman slaps JJP MLA visiting Haryana's flood-affected areas
Responding to the incident, Ishwar Singh told ANI that he will not be taking any legal action against the woman. “I have forgiven her,” he said. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesUSAID, IACC extend pact for five years towards enhanced collaboration across sectors
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) have renewed their MoU for five years to enhance collaboration between American and Indian business communities across sectors. The MoU leverages the combined capacities of the US government and the American and Indian private sectors to support shared development goals. areas of mutual interest are being expanded to include maternal and child health, tuberculosis, HIV-AIDS, pandemic preparedness and global health security, primary healthcare Key Points
Economic TimesPakistan: 4.4 magnitude of earthquake shakes Islamabad, Rawalpindi
An earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale shook Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and surrounding areas in Pakistan. No casualties or property damage reported Key Points
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Bengaluru to witness power cuts today and tomorrow; Check affected areas list
Areas including Mahadevapura, Kumaraswamy Layout and Malleswaram are set to face power cuts in Bengaluru today and tomorrow. Check our detailed list below. | Bengaluru News Key Points
Hindustan TimesThe High Seas Treaty: Key provisions, and the challenges it faces
The nations of the world have agreed on a framework for the conservation and sustainable use of resources in the open oceans that lie beyond national territorial jurisdictions. This is why the agreement is a critical step forward in saving the planet — and also why it is important to temper expectations. Key Points
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