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India could witness a below-normal monsoon in 2026 amid signs of a possible strong El Nino event. Experts have warned that weaker rainfall may affect agriculture, water availability and food prices while increasing the risk of prolonged heatwaves in several regions.

Gold prices dropped Rs 1,100 in Delhi on Wednesday amid weak global trends and stronger safe-haven demand for the dollar. Silver prices also declined sharply as investors tracked US-Iran tensions and awaited key US economic data for interest rate signals

Kanakappa showcased exceptional speed and determination in the T-44 category 100-meter race, clocking an impressive 12.99 seconds

Nisarga Adhikary, a 19-year-old ethical hacker, claimed to have found serious vulnerabilities in CBSE's On-Screen Marking portal. CBSE denied any compromise, saying the cited portal was only a testing site and not used for live exam evaluations.

Tapasya secured the strong woman title by lifting an impressive 112.5 kg in Deadlift and 37.5 kg in Bench Press

Most of the matches were abandoned due to unfit ground conditions because of heavy overnight rain

HDFC Bank rejected allegations of wrongdoing linked to reported payments of Rs 45 crore to MSRDC allegedly routed through its marketing department. The clarification came after media reports on an internal vigilance investigation, while the bank’s shares closed lower on the BSE

Adani group stocks closed higher on Wednesday despite a subdued market, with Adani Power overtaking Infosys in market capitalisation ranking. Several Adani group companies touched their 52-week highs during intra-day trade, while the Sensex and Nifty ended lower

The tournament promises to showcase top talent from across Andhra Pradesh and elevate the profile of domestic cricket in the region

Naidu underlined that programmes are being implemented to propel women in education, employment and financially

It is learnt that the government issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) or tender to Tata Advanced Systems, Larsen and Toubro and Bharat Forge as part of the selection process

The last date for filing income tax returns by individual taxpayers in ITR-1 and ITR-2 is July 31

India receives more than 70 pc of its annual rainfall during the monsoon months

Bhuvneshwar revealed that several RCB players actually viewed losing the toss as an advantage on what appeared to be a batting-friendly surface at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium

Rajat Patidar played an incredible knock of 93(33)* with a strike-rate of 281.81

  The Supreme Court upheld the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, ruling it within constitutional powers under Article 324 and RPA 1950. The court said the exercise ensures integrity, accuracy, and credibility of rolls, advancing free and fair elections 

  Eid-ul-Adha was celebrated across Jammu and Kashmir on May 27 with large congregations in Budgam, Jammu, Banihal, Shopian, and Kupwara. Leaders and scholars emphasized peace, sacrifice, and harmony. Most other Indian states will observe Bakrid on May 28 after Moon-sighting 

PM Modi urged citizens to stay hydrated and show kindness amid soaring heat across India. Delhi-NCR faces severe heatwave with temperatures up to 45°C until May 27, before thunderstorms and rain from May 28–31 bring relief and cooler conditions

The Indian Navy foiled a piracy attempt in the Western Indian Ocean targeting merchant vessel MV Mashaallah 1. INS Kolkata swiftly intercepted suspected pirates, ensuring safe passage. The Navy reaffirmed its role as a regional “First Responder” safeguarding maritime trade routes

CBI arrested Latur doctor Manoj Shirure and Pune physics faculty Tejas Shah in the NEET UG 2026 paper leak case. With 13 arrests so far, officials seized incriminating material. NTA cancelled May 3 exam; re-test scheduled June 21

ED raided former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan’s residence in Thiruvananthapuram over the CMRL-Exalogic case. Investigators probed alleged monthly payments to his daughter’s firm, Exalogic Solutions. The Kerala High Court cleared ED’s probe, escalating political stakes for CPI(M) leadership

  Tamil Nadu CM Joseph C. Vijay visits New Delhi Wednesday to meet PM Modi and FM Sitharaman, seeking financial aid and project approvals. His trip follows TVK’s historic electoral debut, forming a coalition government after winning 108 Assembly seats 

A 28-year-old woman from Uganda who developed Ebola-like symptoms after arriving in Bengaluru has been shifted to the state-run Epidemic Diseases Hospital. Her samples were sent to the National Institute of Virology in Pune, while health officials continue monitoring her condition