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20 June 2025
Heavy Rain Alert Sweeps Over 40 Uttar Pradesh Districts as Monsoon Moves In
More than 40 districts in Uttar Pradesh, including Lucknow, are under a heavy rain alert as the Southwest Monsoon arrives late but strong. The IMD warns of intense rains, thunderstorms, and possible flood risks, prompting the government to ask people and authorities to stay prepared.
20 June 2025
IMD Warns of Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Mumbai and Delhi Amid Temperature Dip
The India Meteorological Department has issued rain alerts for Mumbai and Delhi, with heavy showers, thunderstorms, and gusty winds expected. Temperatures are set to dip in Delhi, and residents are advised to stay indoors during storms for safety.
17 June 2025
Nifty Surges 372 Points While Nikkei Crashes 4%: IT Stocks Outperform Amid Global Market Turmoil
Nifty 50 soared 372 points to 25,125 despite shaky global conditions and a steep 4% drop in Japan's Nikkei. While crude oil slipped and the dollar index swung wildly, IT stocks outperformed. Mid- and small-caps lagged, and technical analysts are watching resistance at 25,200 and support at 24,800.
17 June 2025
Dow Jones Futures Drop as Middle East Tensions Rattle Markets, Nikkei and Taiwan Show Strength
As investors worried about the Israel-Iran conflict, Dow Jones futures slid and erased gains across U.S. markets. Asian markets, with Japan’s Nikkei and Taiwan’s main index, remained resilient, highlighting different risk perspectives. U.S. tech stocks and oil prices also reacted sharply.
16 June 2025
Extreme Heatwave Grips Gorakhpur, Deoria, and Kushinagar with Unpredictable Rainfall
Gorakhpur, Deoria, and Kushinagar are battling extreme heat in June 2025, with temperatures soaring up to 44°C and sudden rain spells adding to the unpredictability. Meteorologists urge residents to take heatwave precautions.
16 June 2025
Varanasi Weather Heats Up: Scorching Temperatures and Yellow Alert for Rain Bring Unpredictable Conditions
Varanasi faces an intense summer in June 2025, with temperatures climbing above 40°C and unpredictable rainstorms. A yellow alert warns residents to stay prepared as heatwaves and scattered rainfall create challenging conditions.
15 June 2025
Ashoka Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad’s Arrest Throws Academic Freedom Into Spotlight
The arrest of Ashoka University’s Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad over his social media posts has set off a national debate on academic freedom in India. Human rights organizations and scholars have condemned the move, while the Supreme Court granted him interim bail under tight restrictions. The incident puts a harsh spotlight on the balance between free expression, legal boundaries, and institutional responsibility.
13 June 2025
Government Firm on Zero MDR for UPI: Debunks PCI Proposal Amidst Soaring Digital Payments
The Indian government has firmly rejected any plan to reintroduce MDR charges on UPI transactions, pushing back against industry talks led by the Payments Council of India. Despite the payment sector’s funding struggles, UPI transactions soared beyond 18 billion in May 2025, keeping India's digital drive on the fast track.
13 June 2025
Hardoi's Sandi Village Shocked by Violent Clash Stemming From Old Enmity
Residents of Sandi village in Hardoi are reeling after a violent attack tied to a long-standing feud. Authorities are investigating, but details remain scarce as the village copes with the aftermath of the escalating enmity.
12 June 2025
iPhone 17 Air Takes Center Stage at WWDC 2025, Showcasing iOS 26 and Game-Changing AI Features
Apple's WWDC 2025 reveals the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air and iOS 26, emphasizing smarter AI, upgraded AirPods, and deeper device integration. Tim Cook promises faster, more intuitive experiences and privacy-focused tools, setting a new standard for Apple’s ecosystem.