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April 16, 2025 9:00 AM

Monsoon likely to be above normal this year, says IMD’s Long Range Forecast

The seasonal rainfall during the Southwest Monsoon (June to September) over the country as a whole this year is most likely to be above normal, at over 104 per cent of the Long Period Average (LPA), the India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Tuesday. Quantitatively, the seasonal rainfal...

April 15, 2025 3:48 PM

Murshidabad is burning, they are silent: CM Yogi slams opposition

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the West Bengal government over the recent violence in Murshidabad, accusing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of remaining silent while the situation deteriorates. Speaking at a public rally in Hardoi, Yogi said, "B...

April 15, 2025 12:52 PM

“Shubho Nabo Barsho”: PM Modi extends greetings on Poila Boishakh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended his wishes to the nation on the occasion of Poila Boishakh, marking the beginning of the Bengali New Year 1432. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Prime Minister wrote: “Best wishes on Poila Boishakh! I hope all your wishes are fulfilled this y...

April 15, 2025 12:04 PM

After 14 years barefoot, devoted admirer finally meets PM Modi

A man who walked barefoot for 14 years after vowing not to wear shoes until he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi finally saw his long-held wish fulfilled on Monday. At a rally in Haryana’s Yamunanagar district, Rampal Kashyap, a resident of Kaithal, met the Prime Minister in person. PM Modi gifted...