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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy 18 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

India’s Monsoon Rainfall Ended 15% Below Normal, IMD Says

India received 15% less monsoon rainfall than normal this year, according to the India Meteorological Department, underscoring a broad seasonal shortfall with implications for agriculture, rural demand and water management. Goa recorded the highest rainfall in the country at 196.68 cm, while Punjab logged the lowest at 28 cm, highlighting stark regional disparities in the distribution of the southwest monsoon.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy18 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Rainfall Deficits Raise Fresh Alarm for Rabi Crops as El Niño Risks Build

Latest rainfall readings are intensifying concern over India’s rabi season, with below-normal precipitation threatening soil moisture at a critical stage for wheat, mustard and pulses. The risk is compounded by El Niño-linked weather uncertainty, which could weaken winter rains and increase dependence on irrigation in key producing regions.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy08 Oct 2026, 01:59 AM IST

IMD Warns of Heavy Rain Across Five States as Bay of Bengal System May Strengthen by October 15

The India Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall over Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka as a developing circulation over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a low-pressure area, and potentially a depression, by October 15. The timing is significant because it aligns with the normal onset window of the northeast monsoon, raising the risk of widespread weather disruption, localized flooding and pressure on transport, agriculture and urban infrastructure.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy07 Oct 2026, 06:23 PM IST

IMD Flags Heavy Rain Across South India as Northeast Monsoon Nears Normal Onset

The India Meteorological Department has indicated that heavy rain is likely over Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Mahe, Puducherry and Karnataka in the coming days as atmospheric conditions begin to shift over the Bay of Bengal. Models suggest the northeast monsoon could arrive within the next 10 days, broadly around its normal schedule, after a transition to easterly winds sets in.

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India Entertainment & Culture04 Oct 2026, 09:17 PM IST

Singeetham Srinivasa Rao and Kamal Haasan: The Partnership That Rewrote Indian Cinema’s Limits

Singeetham Srinivasa Rao and Kamal Haasan built one of Indian cinema’s most daring creative partnerships, repeatedly pushing form, character and narrative beyond conventional boundaries. From a dialogue-free film to a dwarf protagonist and a single actor playing four roles, their collaborations turned high-risk ideas into enduring works of popular and critical significance.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy04 Oct 2026, 07:09 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Suspends Highway Engineers Over Hindi Signboard, Opens Departmental Probe

Tamil Nadu authorities have suspended two assistant engineers from the Highways Department after a highway signboard was found carrying Hindi lettering, triggering an immediate administrative response. The state has also initiated departmental proceedings, underscoring the sensitivity around language policy and official communication in a state that has long resisted the wider use of Hindi in public signage.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance04 Oct 2026, 06:28 PM IST

Alternative Payment Rails Gain Ground as Russia Recasts Cross-Border Finance

PSB Bank Chairman Petr Fradkov has outlined how Russia’s alternative payment architecture is evolving in response to restrictions on conventional cross-border finance. In an interview with RBC, he described the A7 international payment system as a mechanism that operates in a global environment where traditional international payments are increasingly constrained.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy04 Oct 2026, 02:59 PM IST

India’s Reservoir Storage Edges Up, but Water Stress Still Looms as Monsoon Outlook Weakens

Storage in India’s key reservoirs improved marginally this week, offering some relief to water managers and power planners, but levels remain below both last year’s position and the long-period average. The cautionary backdrop is a forecast of below-normal rainfall this month, which could limit replenishment and keep pressure on irrigation, drinking water supply and hydropower generation.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 01:56 PM IST

Monsoon Set to Retreat from Parts of Rajasthan Within 3-4 Days as Eastern Districts Stay Largely Dry

The southwest monsoon is expected to begin withdrawing from parts of Rajasthan over the next three to four days, signalling the seasonal transition toward drier weather across the state. Most districts in eastern Rajasthan are likely to remain mainly dry for the next five to six days, limiting the chance of widespread rainfall even as the monsoon persists in other pockets.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance03 Oct 2026, 09:11 PM IST

SBI, Bank of Baroda and Canara Bank Urge Customers to Finish Branch Work Ahead of Proposed September 28–30 Strike

India’s largest state-run lenders have advised customers to complete urgent branch transactions in advance of a proposed bank strike scheduled for September 28 to 30, 2026. State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda and Canara Bank said digital and self-service channels should be used during the period, signalling possible disruption to in-branch services if the industrial action goes ahead.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth03 Oct 2026, 05:01 PM IST

FPIs Turn Net Sellers, Pull Rs 35,860 Crore From Indian Equities in September

Foreign portfolio investors withdrew Rs 35,860 crore from Indian equities in September, reversing the buying momentum seen in July and August as global uncertainty and firmer US interest rates weighed on risk appetite. The selling continued into October, with an additional Rs 9,232 crore exiting Indian stocks, underscoring renewed caution toward emerging markets.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy03 Oct 2026, 06:52 AM IST

India May See Normal October-December Rainfall After Weak Monsoon Ends at 14th Lowest in 125 Years

India is likely to receive normal rainfall in the October-December period, even as the southwest monsoon closes with one of its weakest performances in more than a century, according to the latest meteorological assessment. The India Meteorological Department has forecast below-normal rain in October, but expects the southern peninsula to fare better, while 313 of 741 districts recorded deficient precipitation during the monsoon season.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance03 Oct 2026, 06:30 AM IST

HDFC Bank Names ICICI Veteran Anup Bagchi as Managing Director and CEO

HDFC Bank has appointed Anup Bagchi, a long-serving ICICI Bank executive with deep experience across banking, insurance and financial services, as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. The appointment, effective October 27, follows Reserve Bank of India approval and comes as Sashidhar Jagdishan’s term ends on October 26.

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National Governance & Policy03 Oct 2026, 05:02 AM IST

Two Suspected Intruders Shot Dead by BSF Along Punjab Border; Pakistan Rangers Agree to Take Back Bodies

Two men were shot dead by the Border Security Force after they allegedly attempted to cross into India through paddy fields in Tarn Taran district, Punjab, in the early hours of the morning. Officials said a third man managed to flee, while Pakistan Rangers have agreed to accept the bodies, underscoring the sensitive cross-border coordination that often follows such incidents.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (10:31 AM IST)

India’s Reservoir Storage Improves Slightly, but Remains Below Last Year and Normal Levels

Storage in India’s key reservoirs has improved marginally, offering some relief to water managers and power planners, but the overall position remains weaker than both last year and the long-period average. The cautionary backdrop is a forecast by the India Meteorological Department for below-normal rainfall this month, even as 18 reservoirs are full and 51 remain only half-filled or worse.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (05:31 AM IST)

India May See Normal Rainfall in Oct-Dec as Monsoon Ends at 14th-Lowest Level in 125 Years

India is likely to receive normal rainfall in the October-December period, even as the southwest monsoon closes with one of its weakest performances in more than a century, according to the latest meteorological outlook. The India Meteorological Department expects below-normal rain in October overall, though the southern peninsula is projected to fare better, while 313 of 741 districts recorded deficient precipitation during the monsoon season.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (01:21 AM IST)

India’s Reservoir Storage Improves Slightly, but Water Stress Persists as Monsoon Outlook Weakens

Storage in India’s key reservoirs has improved marginally, but levels remain below both last year and the long-term average, underscoring continuing water stress across several regions. With 18 reservoirs full and 51 still only half-filled, the outlook is complicated by the India Meteorological Department’s forecast of below-normal rainfall this month.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (05:32 AM IST)

India May See Normal Rainfall in October-December After Weak Monsoon Ends at 14th Lowest in 125 Years

India is likely to receive normal rainfall in the October-December period even as the southwest monsoon closes with one of its weakest performances in more than a century, according to the India Meteorological Department. The forecast points to a mixed outlook: below-normal rain in October overall, but near-normal conditions over the southern peninsula, with 313 of 741 districts already reporting deficient precipitation during the monsoon season.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (12:02 AM IST)

Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy to Join Cleanliness Drive Under Swachhata Hi Seva 2026

Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy is set to participate in a cleanliness campaign under the Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 initiative, underscoring the government’s continued emphasis on public cleanliness as a governance priority. The participation places the ministerial outreach within a broader national framework that links civic hygiene, administrative accountability, and public participation.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (11:21 PM IST)

IMD Flags Seven-Day Rain Spell Across Coastal Andhra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Lakshadweep as Monsoon Winds Down

The India Meteorological Department has forecast thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across parts of the South Peninsula for the next seven days, with coastal Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Lakshadweep likely to see repeated spells of rain. The outlook comes as the monsoon enters its final day, signalling a transition to a more unsettled post-monsoon pattern over southern India.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (09:54 AM IST)

More Heavy Rain Could Pull India’s Monsoon Deficit Closer to Normal in September

India’s monsoon deficit has narrowed to 12% for the season after a relatively weak August, even as rainfall this month remains 5% below normal. Meteorological trends suggest that a fresh spell of heavy rain in September could further close the gap, with important implications for agriculture, reservoir levels and rural demand.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (01:48 PM IST)

More Heavy Rain Could Pull India’s Monsoon Closer to Normal in September

India’s monsoon deficit narrowed in August as rainfall for the month came in 5% below normal, improving the seasonal shortfall to 12%, according to the latest weather trend. With September still ahead, additional heavy rain could yet bring the season closer to normal, easing pressure on agriculture, reservoirs and rural demand. The outlook remains contingent on the distribution and intensity of rainfall over the coming weeks, rather than on a simple month-end tally.

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India Sports & CricketJust now (09:38 AM IST)

Prime Minister Congratulates Gulveer Singh After Silver in Men’s 1500m at Asian Games

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian athlete Gulveer Singh after his silver-medal finish in the men’s 1500 metres at the Asian Games, hailing the performance as a proud moment for the country. The acknowledgment underscores the growing political and public emphasis on elite sporting success as a marker of national achievement and institutional progress.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (08:15 AM IST)

Delhi Exhibition Traces Four Decades of Change in Indian Art

Sakshi Gallery’s 40th anniversary exhibition at Travancore Palace in New Delhi brings together 46 artists in a wide-ranging survey of how Indian art has evolved alongside the country’s social and political shifts. The show positions the gallery’s own history as a lens through which to read changing visual languages, from older modes of representation to more experimental and concept-driven practices.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (04:22 AM IST)

At IDSFFK 2026, Ramith Kunhimangalam’s 'It Was Here Before Our Time' Salutes the Mystique of Maari Theyyam

Ramith Kunhimangalam’s documentary 'It Was Here Before Our Time,' produced by actor-director Rajesh Madhavan, is drawing attention at IDSFFK 2026 for its evocative portrayal of Maari Theyyam, one of Kerala’s most spiritually resonant ritual traditions. The film approaches the subject not as folklore alone, but as a living cultural inheritance shaped by memory, devotion, and performance.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (01:49 AM IST)

IMD Warns of Heavy Rain Across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala for Up to Four Days

The India Meteorological Department has forecast isolated heavy rain across parts of southern India from Wednesday, with Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal likely to see intense spells for three days and South Interior Karnataka, Kerala and Mahe for four days. The warning raises the risk of localized flooding, transport disruption and short-term pressure on agriculture and urban infrastructure in the region.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (09:01 PM IST)

IMD Warns of Light Showers and Strong Winds Across Andhra Pradesh

The India Meteorological Department has forecast light showers and strong winds across parts of Andhra Pradesh, signalling a short-term shift in weather conditions that could affect daily movement, coastal activity and local agriculture. The advisory comes as the state continues to monitor changing monsoon patterns and intermittent weather disturbances over the Bay of Bengal region.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (01:56 PM IST)

IMD Flags 3–4 Days of Heavy Rain Across South India, Raising Flood and Disruption Risks

The India Meteorological Department has warned of isolated heavy rain over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal for three days, and over South Interior Karnataka, Kerala and Mahe for four days from Wednesday. The forecast raises the risk of localised flooding, transport disruption and short-term pressure on agriculture, urban drainage and state disaster response systems across the southern peninsula.

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