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Govt fully prepared for El Nino impact on kharif crops: Shivraj Singh

El Nino, characterised by unusual warming of surface waters in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, is typically associated with drier and hotter conditions in India

Delhi govt renames Metro stations, key public places: Check full list

Among the key changes approved by the government is the renaming of Rohini West Metro Station as 'Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital Metro Station'

Siddaramaiah informs cabinet colleagues of his decision to step down as CM

The CM reportedly sought the Governor's appointment after the party high command apparently asked him to make way for a leadership change in the state

West Bengal hands over 142.79 acres to BSF, says CM Suvendu Adhikari

According to the data shared by Adhikari, Murshidabad accounts for the highest allocation at 38.805 acres, followed by Jalpaiguri with 35.165 acres and Cooch Behar with 22.95 acres

Delhi to get respite from heat as IMD forecasts rain, storms across India

Thunderstorms and gusty winds are likely across several regions, with heavy rain warnings in eastern and southern states, while heatwave conditions continue over parts of north and central India

Digital afterlife: What happens to your digital assets after you die?

A recent Gandhinagar court ruling has declared iCloud data a 'heritable estate asset', reigniting debate over who controls your digital legacy when you are gone

Trauma care integral part of right to life, says SC, issues directions

The bench passed the order on Tuesday on a plea filed by Savelife Foundation which raised the need for trauma care to be recognized as a matter of right in the Indian public law system

EC empowered to conduct limited scrutiny of citizenship during SIR: SC

The bench held that the EC has the authority to examine citizenship status only for the limited purpose of determining eligibility for the electoral rolls

Worsening climate change main culprit behind India's extreme heat: UN

He also highlighted the severe human and economic impact of the heatwave, particularly on people living in homes without cooling facilities and those working long hours outdoors

PM Modi has stressed whole-of-nation approach to tackle heatwave: Vaishnaw

Vaishnaw said the prime minister directed all ministries to take appropriate action to protect people from the heatwave, particularly departments such as health and water resources

Dowry cases on the rise but not the dominant reason of marital discord

Dowry-related crimes continue to rise in India, with nearly half the cases in the past decade involving allegations of cruelty and harassment within marriage

Supreme Court backs electoral roll revision, says linked to fair elections

The Supreme Court upheld the Election Commission's electoral roll revision exercise, saying accurate voter lists are integral to ensuring free and fair elections

Supreme Court upholds state power to curb online betting platforms

The Supreme Court upheld Tamil Nadu and Karnataka laws banning online games played for stakes, backing states' powers to regulate betting and gambling activities

TN CM Vijay raises Mekedatu, fishermen arrests in meeting with PM Modi

The meeting assumes significance as it was the TVK chief's maiden official visit to the national capital after assuming office earlier this month

Coal Ministry to hold roadshow for gasification projects on May 28

The Coal Ministry will host a roadshow in New Delhi to promote coal and lignite gasification projects under the Centre's Rs 37,500-crore incentive scheme

Urban heat islands: Why Indian cities are becoming unliveable after dark

Indian cities are warming faster at night, turning homes into heat traps and exposing gaps in housing, planning and cooling access as AC demand rises

Southwest monsoon advances over Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, says IMD

The IMD had earlier estimated that the monsoon would arrive in Kerala on May 26 with a model error of 4 days

Assam Assembly passes Uniform Civil Code Bill amid Opposition protest

Assam became the third state to pass a Uniform Civil Code Bill, proposing common personal laws, a polygamy ban and mandatory live-in registration

AIADMK factions patch up, Velumani-led rebel MLAs meet chief Palaniswami

Shortly after meeting Palaniswami, Velumani-accompanied by former minister Dr C Vijayabaskar, legislators supporting him submitted a letter stating that they would function as one party in Assembly

Violence breaks outside Pinarayi's home as ED raids premises in CMRL case

During the commotion, some protesters allegedly threw plastic bottles, helmets and stones at security personnel standing guard on the premises