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extreme weather conditions. And the season is not over yet! India has recorded over 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases amid a prolonged heatwave, reported Reuters. Simultaneously, parts of the country, including the northeastern region, are dealing with severe floods triggered by heavy rain. This extreme weather is part of a larger trend affecting billions across Asia. Scientists attribute these conditions largely to human-driven climate change. North India has seen temperatures soar close to 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) during one of the longest heatwave spells on record, as reported by Reuters.

The price change in 24 carat gold in the last one week has been -0.1% .whereas in the last month it has been 4.18%.The cost of silver is Rs.88460.0 per kg up by Rs.640.0 per kg. Gold Price Today in Delhi is ₹73210.0/10 grams. Yesterday’s Gold Price on 19-06-2024 was ₹73519.0/10 grams.

Mint. Madrid-based Amadeus is a technology firm that provides software solutions for the global travel and tourism industry. Currently, the company is engaged in more than 250 artificial intelligence-based experiments and expects a more prominent presence of artificial intelligence-based systems across the travel ecosystem over the next 1-2 years. “We expect more of artificial intelligence usage in areas around servicing, customer support, digital virtual assistant, and Indian airlines are also assessing ways which will help them to push the most relevant information to travellers during their journeys," Ganeshan said.

Education Ministry on Wednesday ordered Bihar police's Economic Offences Unit to present a detailed report on the issue of grace marks. «In the matter pertaining to the NEET(UG) Examination-2024, the issue related to grace marks has already been fully addressed. As regards certain irregularities alleged in the conduct of the examination in Patna, a detailed report has been sought from the Economic Offences Unit, Bihar Police. Government will take further action, on receipt of this report. Government is committed to ensure the sanctity of examinations and protect the interest of students. It is reiterated that any individual/organization found to be involved in this matter will face strictest action,» said the Ministry in the statement. The NEET examination was held on May 5 across 4,750 centres and around 24 lakh candidates took it. The results were expected to be declared on June 14 but were announced on June 4, apparently because the evaluation of the answer sheets got completed earlier.

SpiceJet on Wednesday said the air conditioning in its Delhi to Darbhanga flight «experienced slight inefficiency» during boarding at Delhi Airport even as media reports suggested that passengers had to wait inside the aircraft for an hour without air-conditioning. The air-conditioning, however, kept working normally throughout the journey and the flight also departed on time, SpiceJet said. «SpiceJet flight SG 476 from Delhi to Darbhanga on June 19, scheduled to depart at 11 am, departed on time without any delays. During the boarding in Delhi, the air conditioning initially experienced slight inefficiency due to extreme weather conditions and both doors of the aircraft being open, as boarding was not via the aerobridge,» the Gurugram-based domestic carrier said in a statement. The airline's statement came amid media reports that passengers of SpiceJet's Darbhanga flight from Delhi had to wait inside the aircraft without air-conditioning for an hour.

Semiconductor companies in India are accelerating their focus on campus engagement and building up fresh talent, even as the industry struggles with a lack of skilled professionals. Companies like Intel India, AMD, Applied Materials and Tessolve are teaming up students and employees to work on real-life projects, establishing labs in institutes like IIT-Bombay, driving industry-academia partnerships to conduct research in core design and AI training and sponsoring students pursuing research. Last month, AMD India launched a summer scholar programme for engineering graduates, under which 14 students from the Indian Institute of Science and the IITs of Madras, Bombay, Hyderabad, Kharagpur and Delhi are undergoing a 6-to-8-week residency programme at the company’s India R&D centres.

forensic infrastructure in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a new scheme 'Central Sector Scheme “National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme” (N.F.l.E.S.)' with financial outlay of Rs.2254.43 crore. The Cabinet has approved the following components under this Scheme:

AAP) on Wednesday staged a protest against the alleged NEET scam, calling it a «national disgrace» and demanded a fresh examination. The protest held at Dadar was part of the party's nationwide agitation against the alleged irregularities in the NEET examination, it said. Ruben Mascarenhas, AAP's Mumbai working president, alleged that the NEET «scam» is playing with the future of not just 24 lakh medico aspirants, but all of young India. «We demand that the NEET exam be scrapped and a fresh exam be held. There must be a court-monitored independent investigation and exemplary action must be taken against those involved, especially those who are from the BJP,» said Paul Raphael, AAP Mumbai executive member.

The report underscores a worrisome trend: despite reduced groundwater recharge, Delhi witnessed an increase in extraction, rising from 98.16% in 2022 to 99.13% in 2023. This disparity suggests ongoing challenges in sustaining groundwater levels across the city. In a somewhat positive note, the report identifies an uptick in urban areas classified as 'safe' in terms of groundwater levels. In 2023, 15% of Delhi's assessment units achieved this status, up from 12% in the previous year. However, the area categorized as 'critical' expanded significantly, encompassing 35% of Delhi in 2023 compared to 21% in 2022.

HD Kumaraswamy on Wednesday met Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and initiated discussions on implementing the 260-km railway line between Bengaluru and Sathyamangalam (Sathy) in Tamil Nadu. Kumaraswamy, who met Vaishnaw in Delhi, mentioned that the project was sanctioned when his father, HD Deve Gowda was the Prime Minister in 1996. According to a map put out by the Indian Railways, the new line, as proposed earlier, branches off at Hejjala on the Mysuru-Bengaluru sector and reaches Chamarajanagar via the industrial hub of Harohalli, Kanakapura, Sathanur, Halaguru, Malavalli, Kollegal and Yelandur covering a length of 142-km. A further extension from here is needed to reach Sathyamangalam.

Silver prices also climbed Rs 100 to Rs 91,400 per kg. It had ended at Rs 91,300 per kg in the previous session.

Delhi to Bagdogra was delayed due to high ground temperatures, which affected flight operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. This has resulted in delays as safety guidelines are followed, sometimes requiring flights to wait for wind speeds to stabilize. A senior official from the Ministry of Civil Aviation told ANI that that high temperatures cause the air to become thin, impacting the lift required for aircraft to take off, especially during takeoff and initial climb. This can also cause mid-air turbulence for passengers. In extreme weather conditions like high temperatures and high winds, aircraft only proceed after getting clearance from Air Traffic Control (ATC). To mitigate the effects of high temperatures, airlines may adjust operations by reducing fuel or baggage, and in some cases, even offloading passengers.

Haryana is governed by AAP's INDIA bloc ally, Congress."I have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the water crisis requesting him to resolve the issue. If the crisis is not solved within two days, I will go on an indefinite strike from 21 June," she said.At the press conference, Atishi said, "Yesterday, Haryana released 513 MGD of water to Delhi against 613 MGD.

SpiceJet flight SG 486 from Delhi to Darbhanga faced a challenging situation recently when the aircraft's air conditioning remained non-functional for over an hour during intense heat conditions. According to reports, passengers onboard the flight expressed discomfort and health concerns due to the prolonged exposure to high temperatures and inadequate ventilation. Among those affected were elderly passengers and young children, who experienced symptoms of heat exhaustion. «I was travelling from Delhi to Darbhanga (SG 486) on SpiceJet. At the Delhi airport after the check-in, they did not switch on the air-conditioning for an hour. The temperature inside (flight) was 40 degrees. The passengers were suffering. The AC was switched on when the flight took off,» recounted passenger Rohan Kumar.

Realty also depicts similar trends, showing a growing number of high-net-worth individuals, including NRIs, considering purchasing luxury real estate in India. Amidst these developments, the demand for luxury homes is increasing phenomenally as the growing affluent class aspires for superior amenities, spacious living areas, distinctive designs, prestigious addresses, a healthy lifestyle, and a high return on investment.Moreover, the uptick in NRI participation reflects renewed confidence in the Indian property market and the appeal of investing in premium and luxury real estate, particularly in Goa, Mumbai, and Delhi-NCR.A very interesting fact is unveiled in the Luxury Outlook Survey 2024.

The price change in 24 carat gold in the last one week has been -0.69% .whereas in the last month it has been 1.91%.The cost of silver is Rs.87820.0 per kg down by Rs.190.0 per kg. Gold Price Today in Delhi is ₹73495.0/10 grams. Yesterday’s Gold Price on 18-06-2024 was ₹73663.0/10 grams.

International Day of Yoga on June 21 on the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. As many as 3,000- 4,000 people are expected to attend the event scheduled at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) along the picturesque Boulevard road.This year the theme of the International Day of Yoga is ‘Yoga for Self and Society’ which highlights yoga's dual role in fostering individual and societal well-being.Also Read: International Yoga Day 2024: Yoga with Modi is back! PM explains Asanas in animated videos.

business families are asking legal advisors and experts in the field to advise them on possible amendments to tightly written Deeds of Family Settlement (DFS) that were designed to safeguard inheritances in an age that didn’t envisage the prospect of members going abroad venturing into segments that were non-existent at the time. For instance, the younger members of a Delhi-based family which has multiple interests in the consumer sector are seeking opportunities within and outside the country, said a top Mumbai-based business advisor.

Also read: After Pune, now 32-year-old dies after colliding with minor’s bike in MumbaiThe duo were among many tourists who had chosen to drive to the Sulibhanhan Hills to enjoy the spectacular view.Although far from the cliff at the beginning of the recording, Surwase continued to back the car and it suddenly increased speed. Mule could be heard screaming “clutch" repeatedly and running towards the car in panic.

Eknath Shinde held a late night meeting with Deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar after which some state BJP leaders left for Delhi for a review meet, sources said on Tuesday. Details of the meeting were not available. It was convened in the backdrop of the ruling Mahayuti's below par performance in the recently-concluded Lok Sabha elections. «CM Shinde held a meeting with Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar at his official residence 'Varsha'. After Pawar left, Shinde and Fadnavis continued the meeting for some time,» a source in the BJP said on Tuesday. BJP's central leadership has called a review meeting with state leaders in connection with the party's performance in the Lok Sabha polls.

heat wave engulfed Delhi, with temperatures peaking at 45.2 degrees Celsius on Monday. according to the India .Meteorological Department's Safdarjung observatory centre. The weather office, however, has forecasted some relief from June 19 onwards. Delhi remains under a 'red' alert through Tuesday, with temperatures expected to reach 45 degrees Celsius again. The Safdarjung observatory, the main weather station in Delhi, recorded a high of 45.2 degrees Celsius, which is 6.4 degrees above the seasonal average.