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Tracking The Monsoon: Areas Covered So Far And What's Next On Its Route
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The monsoon has advanced across several parts of the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal and is expected to expand further.
Along with Kerala, the monsoon has advanced across several parts of the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal and is expected to expand further.
At Norway Chess Round 8, R Praggnanandhaa defeated Magnus Carlsen for the second time in two weeks, outplaying the World No. 1 in a sharp French Defence to stay in title contention. Meanwhile, Gukesh suffered another classical setback against Alireza Firouzja after a preparation mix-up in the Ragozin Defence. In the womenโs event, Divya Deshmukh lost to women's leader Bibisara Assaubayeva.
The Green Bay Packersโ star player Josh Jacobs has remained distant from the controversial legal situation he has found himself in, sparking a heated debate among fans. While the star player was released from police custody last week, rumors swirl about Josh Jacobsโ uncertain future with the Green Bay Packers in the new season.
The criminal proceedings have been quashed following the court order (File)
CocaโCola Company is exploring a public listing in India for Hindustan CocaโCola Holdings Pvt Ltd (HCCH), parent company of its largest bottler in India Hindustan CocaโCola Beverages (HCCB), the Atlanta-based beverages maker announced early Tuesday. The maker of Coke and Sprite sparkling drinks and Minute Maid juices said in a statement that the potential listing is expected in 2027, with the sale of a portion of its shareholding in HCCH in connection with the listing.Coca-Cola currently owns 60% of HCCH after selling a 40% stake to the Jubilant Bhartia Group in July 2025.โInitial preparations are underway for a potential listing on the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange of India, subject to market conditions and applicable regulatory and other approvals,โ the statement said.The company said the potential listing โwill be a significant milestone, completing the refranchising of HCCH and positioning it well to capitalise on the opportunities in the Indian market.โSanket Ray, president, India and Southwest Asia and Emerging Large Markets Lead for The CocaโCola Company, called the move โanother important step for HCCB. Following the listing, the bottler will be well placed to continue to pursue growth.โHCCH, and its operating subsidiary HCCB, established in 1997, operated a network of over 2,000 distributors and reached over 1.7 million customers, as on March 31, 2026. The company has an employee base of 5,000, and operates 14 bottling plants in addition to eight co-packers.The CocaโCola Company has retained Rothschild & Co to advise on the listing, it said, adding that โfurther details about the potential listing will be announced at a later date.โRival PepsiCoโs bottling operator Varun Beverages Ltd (VBL) had made its listing debut in November 2016.
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is facing increased scrutiny after newly released dispatch audio revealed reports of yelling, screaming, and objects being thrown inside his Wisconsin home before his arrest. Authorities later booked Jacobs on multiple domestic abuse-related charges, including a felony count of strangulation and suffocation. Jacobs has denied all allegations through his attorneys, who say key evidence has yet to be made public as the investigation continues.
The Arizona Cardinalsโ popular linebacker Josh Sweat has sparked drama after he ended up missing the teamโs OTAs in the last few days as it was reported that the Cardinals have been receiving trade calls for him as it has sparked chaos among his fans. Amid this, the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys have been linked to the star player.
Shubham Kumar, an 18-year-old from Bihar, has secured the top rank in JEE Advanced 2026. His disciplined two-year preparation in Kota, marked by avoiding social media, limiting phone use, and consistent study, led to his success. He plans to pursue Computer Science at IIT Bombay, highlighting willpower and focus as key to achieving his goal.
Commuters said that apart from travellers, buses also have to navigate through the stagnated sewage to reach the bus bays
New Delhi: The weather in Delhi has experienced extremes this month, with the city recording its hottest May in two years while also enjoying its cleanest air in five years. This unusual weather includes heatwaves, unseasonably warm nights, and thunderstorms.Delhi's average maximum temperature for May reached 39.7 degrees Celsius, with the average minimum temperature at 25.8 degrees Celsius.The last hotter May occurred in 2024, when the average maximum and minimum temperatures were 41.7 degrees Celsius and 26.5 degrees Celsius, respectively.Read more: Delhi-NCR weather alert: 'Extremely Severe' warning issued; thunderstorms, lightning and 90 kmph winds likelyHeatwave conditions were noted from May 18 to 21, with maximum temperatures exceeding 46 degrees Celsius in some areas of the city. Overall, Delhi received 17.61 mm of rainfall during the month.The city also experienced unusually warm nights in May, with minimum temperatures hitting 32.8 degrees Celsius on May 26 and 31.9 degrees Celsius on May 21-among the highest nighttime temperatures recorded in the city in the last 14 years, according to data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD).The IMD defines a heatwave as a situation where the maximum temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius and is 4.5 to 6.4 degrees Celsius above normal.A warm night is declared when the maximum temperature remains at 40 degrees Celsius or higher, and the minimum temperature is also 4.5 to 6.4 degrees Celsius above normal.Mahesh Palawat of Skymet Weather attributed the month's fluctuating weather to a combination of western disturbances and induced cyclonic circulations over Rajasthan and adjoining areas, and moisture-laden winds from the Bay of Bengal.Experts said frequent western disturbances and associated weather systems led to early pre-monsoon activity, leading to low temperatures during the first half of May.As these systems weakened, temperatures rose sharply and heatwave conditions developed across parts of Delhi before another spell of strong pre-monsoon activity returned towards the end of the month, they said.Palawat mentioned that thunderstorms, rain and gusty winds intensified during the latter part of May, bringing widespread weather activity across the capital and providing relief from the intense heat over the past few days.Despite the hotter conditions, Delhi recorded its cleanest AQI in May in about five years.An analysis by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) showed that the capital's average AQI was 161 until May 29, the lowest for the month since 2021, when it was 144.On Saturday, May 30, Delhi recorded a satisfactory AQI of 85, following widespread rainfall and strong winds. This represented the cleanest air quality day in May since 2023 and the fourth satisfactory air quality day this month.Experts noted that rainfall and intermittent strong winds played crucial roles in dispersing pollutants.While dust transported from Rajasthan caused several dust storm events and deteriorated air quality, localised intense rainfall helped wash out particulate matter and improve the overall air quality in the city.Data showed that from May 1 to May 29, Delhi experienced three satisfactory days, 20 moderate days, and six poor days, with no very poor or severe air quality days.In comparison, May 2021 recorded six satisfactory days, 22 moderate days and three poor days, while the monthly average AQI stood at 144. May 2025 recorded an average AQI of 170 and May 2024 recorded 223.Read more: Delhi Weather Update: Clouds, rain bring sharp cooldown across national capital after weeks of scorching heatLooking ahead, Palawat stated that no heatwave conditions are expected in the first week of June.However, temperatures are forecasted to gradually rise from June 1 as the current spell of rain activity weakens and shifts away from the region.
The Indianapolis Coltsโ star player Anthony Richardson is actively seeking a trade since the last few weeks even as he continues to attend the teamโs OTAs, sparking confusion among all the fans. While a number of teams have been linked to him, it seems the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions have emerged as strong landing spots for the star player.
The Green Bay Packersโ star player, Josh Jacobs, is staring at an uncertain future in the new season, just days after he was released from police custody after an alleged domestic violence situation involving his girlfriend, Ash Kaashh, has sparked chaos among fans. While Josh Jacobs has strongly denied all the charges through his legal team, Ash Kaashhโs recent post has raised eyebrows.
A top US military commander met Cuban military officials near Guantanamo Bay, a rare high-level engagement amid escalating US pressure on Cuba. The meeting occurred as the Trump administration intensified sanctions and rhetoric, despite ongoing, albeit limited, diplomatic contacts. A new contingent of US sailors and Marines is also deploying to the Caribbean.
D Gukesh enjoyed a funny birthday moment during Norway Chess 2026 celebrations as players sang for his 20th birthday before a sailing event in Oslo. Laughter erupted after Wesley So jokingly asked Javokhir Sindarov, Gukeshโs future World Championship challenger, to sing a song. Earlier, Magnus Carlsen defeated Gukesh in Round 4, while Bibisara Assaubayeva continued leading the womenโs standings.
The Arizona Cardinalsโ star player Trey Benson had a promising start in the last season before he sustained a brutal meniscus injury, which led him to undergo arthroscopic surgery and ended the season for him in Week 4, sparking disappointment in millions of fans. With the team drafting Jeremiyah Love third overall and signing Tyler Allgeier, Trey Benson has now been linked to the Green Bay Packers.
The Green Bay Packersโ star player Josh Jacobs might have been released from police custody but his legal troubles have not ended yet, sparking chaos among millions. While the star player has strongly denied all the accusations, a 911 audio dispatch has revealed some grim details about what might have happened Josh Jacobs and his rumored girlfriend, popular influencer Ash Kaashh.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday retained its forecast for below-average monsoon rainfall in 2026, with the weather office warning that the El Nino weather pattern is likely to develop during June and July.The weather watchdog said monsoon rainfall this year is expected to be at 90% of the long-term average, while rainfall in June is likely to be around 92% of the long-term average.The IMD said neutral ENSO conditions over the equatorial Pacific are now transitioning towards El Nino, with a 92% probability of El Nino conditions prevailing during the 2026 monsoon season. Most global climate models indicate that the weather pattern is likely to strengthen as the season progresses.Also Read: Southwest monsoon further advances in Arabian Sea, Lakshadweep, Bay of Bengal, says IMD According to the IMDโs forecast, June is expected to witness weak El Nino conditions, while July and August could see weak-to-moderate El Nino conditions. By September, the weather office expects El Nino to intensify into a moderate-to-strong phase.The weather office also warned that the monsoon core zone, which includes most rain-fed agricultural regions across central and northwest India, is likely to receive below-normal rainfall of less than 94% of the long-period average (LPA). Northwest India is expected to receive rainfall below 92% of the LPA, while central India and the southern peninsula are also likely to see below-normal rains. Only northeast India is forecast to receive normal rainfall, in the range of 94-106% of the long-period average.Also Read: El Nino, Strait of Hormuz risks may fuel fresh global food inflation surge, says Citi Research Report The IMDโs probability forecast showed that below-normal rainfall is likely over most parts of the country during the June-September monsoon season. However, some areas in northwest India, parts of the southern peninsula, adjoining east-central India and isolated pockets in the northeast could receive normal to above-normal rainfall.The forecast comes at a time when concerns are rising over the impact of weaker rains on farm output and food prices, further adding to already rising inflation in India amid the ongoing Iran-US war.El Nino conditions, which are associated with lower rainfall in the Indian subcontinent, are expected to emerge in the coming weeks, the weather office said. The phenomenon typically leads to hotter temperatures and uneven rainfall distribution across several parts of the country.A below-normal monsoon could put pressure on agricultural production and may increase risks of higher food inflation later in the year. Indiaโs farm sector remains heavily dependent on seasonal rains as a large part of cultivated land still lacks irrigation coverage.The monsoon usually begins over Kerala in June and accounts for nearly 70% of Indiaโs annual rainfall. The June-September rainy season is critical for kharif crop sowing, reservoir replenishment and rural consumption.
New Delhi: The Centre is exploring ways to revive the stalled privatisation of IDBI Bank, people familiar with the matter told ET. The choices include examining whether earlier rejected bids, from Prem Watsa-led Fairfax Financial Holdings and Emirates NBD, for their failure to hurdle the reserve price threshold could still be considered, they said.The bids remain โaliveโ and the government is examining legal provisions under the tendering framework that allows for bids to be accepted even if offers are below the reserve price, said the people cited above.The reserve price remains undisclosed. A call is expected to be taken soon as the government looks at ways to bolster its non-tax revenues. A senior government official said that all options are on the table, as the process for selling its stake in IDBI Bank was never "scrapped" even after the financial bids were found to be below the reserve price. "Multiple options are being examined including how to complete the transaction in the ongoing round,โ an official said. The government fixed the reserve price after bids were submitted by interested parties but before they were opened.Also Read: Listed banks earned a record profit of โน4 lakh crore in FY26The reserve price remains confidential and has not been disclosed to bidders. The Centre may also seek guidance from, the Securities and Exchange Board of India, given the valuation concerns considering a very limited free public float, currently at 5.29%. 131377481Low Public Float"All these aspects are being examined," said another official. In February 2026, Arunish Chawla, secretary, Department of Investment and Public Affairs, or DIPAM, had said in a post on X that financial bids had been received for the strategic disinvestment of the IDBI Bank."They will be evaluated as per the prescribed procedure," he stated. But the stake sale process came to a halt in March after the bids received were found to be below the reserve price. IDBI's share price then crashed from a 52- week high of Rs 118.45 to a 52-week low on March 30 at Rs 61.05 at the Bombay Stock Exchange, or BSE.Also Read: Mid-tier entities in Indian BFSI under-invested in security, most exposed to cyberattacksThe stock gained some momentum in April and is currently trading at Rs 73.49 on the BSE. The government aims to sell its 30.48% stake and Life Insurance Corporation of India's 30.24% stake in the bank. At the current market price, it will be able to raise around Rs 24,000 crore. The government has budgeted Rs 80,000 crore from asset monetisation in this fiscal.As per the process, the successful bidder will have to go through a final assessment by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to ensure that it meets the regulatorโs โfit & properโ standards. In addition, approvals will be needed from statutory and regulatory authorities, including the Competition Commission of India. The successful bidder will also have to comply with the requirement to make an open offer to minority shareholders of IDBI Bank.