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How El Niño could damage India’s economy | Explained
After the first month of this year’s monsoon ended in a massive 40% deficit, the India Meteorological Department has forecast that rainfall in July will also be “below normal” or less than 94% of what is usual for the month. “Below-normal rainfall can pose significant challenges for agriculture, water resources, hydropower generation, ecosystem sustainability, and drinking water…
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Relative of Pakistan Deputy PM Ishaq Dar arrested in alleged gangrape of two foreigners
Image used for representation | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto A relative of a senior Pakistani politician was among four suspects arrested for the alleged gangrape of two foreigners, police said on Friday (July 4, 2026). The suspects, identified as Muhammad Raza Dar, Hassan Raza, Sikandar Khan and Sajid Ali, were sent to five-day police remand…
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Karnataka’s hydel storage second-lowest in the last 10 years
Linganamakki dam accounts for only 10.92% of storage as against 45.4% during the corresponding period last year. | Photo Credit: File photo The deficit monsoon has already cast its shadow over Karnataka’s power sector, with the State’s present hydel storage being the second-lowest in the last 10 years. The cumulative storage in all the three…
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Iran begins dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Mourners react as they gather on the day of a public farewell ceremony to pay their respects to the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on February 28 in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes, at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla in Tehran, Iran, on July 4, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Iran began…
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Kerala rains: Water from Idukki Pambla dam released; residents along Periyar advised caution
image for representation | Photo Credit: K K Mustafah Water was released from the Pambla dam in Idukki district of Kerala on Saturday (July 4, 2026) after the district administration permitted the opening of its shutters as a precautionary measure following heavy rainfall in the catchment areas, officials said. The Pambla dam, operated by the…
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Trump says American identity under ‘renewed attack’ as U.S. turns 250
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a celebration for the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, at Mount Rushmore in Keystone, South Dakota, U.S., on July 3, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out Friday (July 3, 2026) at what he called a fresh threat against the country’s identity, taking aim…