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Acute dryness in 125 districts, up from 33 in 2023, says IMD
Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on April 18, 2024
According to IMD data from March 14-April 10, 2024, around 125 districts across 23 states and UTs in India are facing drought-like conditions, marking a significant increase from previous years. Some of the worst-affected states include Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir,...
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India Meteorological Department
Meteorological agency of the Government of India
The weather department also warned of a generally overcast sky throughout the day, with light rain or drizzle expected to occur later in the evening or night.
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India's meteorological advancements under PM Modi, highlighted during the IMD's 150th foundation day, have bolstered disaster management and global aid. IMD's..
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the 150th foundation day of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), lauding it as a symbol of scientific progress. He..
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Addressing a function to celebrate 150 years of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), PM Modi also launched 'Mission Mausam' for developing cutting-edge..
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PM Narendra Modi will launch 'Mission Mausam' during the 150th foundation day celebration of the India Meteorological Department. The mission aims to make India..
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Himachal Pradesh
State in northern India
A shepherd in Jammu and Kashmir's Pir Panjal range relies on his Gaddi dog Bhola for protection against predators. Bhola's loyalty and vigilance exemplify the..
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The railway authorities have decided to run special trains from Una to Prayagraj, the epicenter of Maha Kumbh, starting January 17.
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Gujarat
State in western India
The drone lost command mid-flight and plunged into the water. No injuries or collateral damage were reported
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In Luna village, painted storks are valued highly by the residents, who have significantly reduced their kite flying activities during Uttarayan to protect the..
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A nine-month-old infant in Ahmedabad has been confirmed as Gujarat's fourth human metapneumovirus (HMPV) case within a week. The child was hospitalized on..
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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has suspended the flying of Dhruv advanced light helicopters until the root cause of the recent crash in Gujarat is..
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Congress mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi following his podcast interview with Nikhil Kamath, noting it as damage control after he claimed a non-biological..
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Haryana
State in northern India
Haryana BJP chief Mohanlal Badoli and a singer were booked for allegedly gang-raping a woman in a Kasauli hotel. The accused filmed the act and threatened the..
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Groundwater quality across India significantly varies, with states like Rajasthan, Haryana, and Andhra Pradesh facing widespread contamination from uranium,..
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Total annual groundwater recharge in India slightly declined in 2024 due to higher extraction, with significant contributions from northwest states like Punjab,..
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BJP's Manohar Lal Khattar called Nehru's appointment as India's first PM 'accidental', suggesting Vallabhbhai Patel or BR Ambedkar were more deserving. Congress..
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Sahibi river emanated from the Sewar hills of Rajasthan's Sikar district and flowed through the states of Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi. Earlier existence of..
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Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)
Region administered by India
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi states that the situation on the northern borders is stable but sensitive. The Indian Army is prepared and focuses on..
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Six Army jawans were injured in a landmine blast near a forward post along the Line of Control in Nowshera sector of J&K’s Rajouri district. The incident..
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Authorities remain perplexed by a mysterious illness that has caused 14 deaths in Badhaal village, J&K's Rajouri district since December, with four siblings..
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised J&K CM Omar Abdullah for supporting Modi's efforts to bridge the 'dil ki doori' with Kashmir. Singh emphasized the..
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Defence minister Rajnath Singh condemned Pakistan for using PoK land for terror training camps, stated that Jammu and Kashmir is incomplete without PoK and..
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Tamil Nadu
State in southern India
A mechanical engineer from Tamil Nadu was arrested in Delhi for allegedly duping a Japanese professor, after becoming involved with a Chinese cybercrime..
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The UGC's draft guidelines on faculty recruitment and promotions have sparked political conflict between states like Tamil Nadu and Kerala, who claim increased..
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Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin criticized Governor RN Ravi for walking out of the assembly due to the playing of the Tamil anthem instead of the national anthem. The..
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Tamil Nadu's governor criticized chief minister MK Stalin for calling his walkout 'childish,' after Ravi protested the omission of the National Anthem at the..
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Uttarakhand
State in northern India
The bus, with 28 passengers on board, was en route to Dahalchauri from Pauri, they said, adding that five people died on the spot.
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A bus accident in Uttarakhand's Pauri Garhwal District resulted in six deaths and 16 injuries. The vehicle fell into a 100-metre-deep ditch. Rescue operations..
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During the winter months, there is an increased likelihood of transmission of respiratory diseases such as seasonal influenza (H1N1, H3N2), influenza-like..
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Maharashtra
State in Western India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new International Society for Krishna Consciousness' (ISKCON) temple at Khargar area of Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra on..
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The eminent list of VIPs were highlighted by the Chief Guest Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Guest of Honour Shri Nitin..
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BJP criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for claiming his party battles the RSS, BJP, and the Indian state, comparing his remarks to George Soros's agenda...
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Eight people died and several others were injured when a tempo collided with a truck near Dwarka Circle in Nashik, Maharashtra. The accident occurred around 7:30..
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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis alleges Bangladeshi migrants are acquiring birth certificates illegally, referring to this act as "vote jihad part 2." Nearly..
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