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La Nina.El Niño, which began in June 2023, resulting in insufficient rainfall in India, and leading to water scarcity in some regions, besides droughts and prolonged dry periods across Asia is transitioning to El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO)-neutral this month and the cooler phase, or La Niña, as early as in June-August or by July-September.More rain is expected in Bengaluru for the next two days with overcast conditions, followed by light to moderate thundershowers as southwest Monsoon advanced into some more parts of south Peninsular India on Monday, the weather bureau said.Meanwhile, heat wave conditions prevailed in isolated pockets in the central part of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, West Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and East Madhya Pradesh. Heatwave conditions have been prevailing over Haryana since 17 May and over Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh since 18 May.Also Read | Mint Primer | Into the 50s: Why heatwaves are hotter & longerOn Sunday, maximum temperatures witnessed a fall of 3-4°C over some parts of East Madhya Pradesh, 2-3°C fall in some parts of Interior Odisha, Vidarbha, Punjab and by 1-2°C over some parts of Haryana, West Uttar Pradesh, West Madhya Pradesh and adjoining East Rajasthan.Maximum Temperature on Sunday was in the range of 43- 45°C over some parts of north Rajasthan, south Haryana, Delhi, north Madhya Pradesh and southeast Madhya Pradesh; in the range 41-43°C over many parts of Punjab, remaining parts of Haryana, Delhi, south Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh; over some parts of west Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha, Telangana, south interior Odisha.

2024 GLC 300 4MATIC is set at ₹75.90 lakh, with the GLC 220d 4MATIC priced at ₹76.90 lakh. The refreshed C-Class models are listed at ₹61.85 lakh for the C 200, ₹62.85 lakh for the C 220d, and ₹69 lakh for the C 300 AMG Line.

Bharat Dynamics has stood out, experiencing a remarkable surge over the last seven months, leading to a spectacular rally in its shares.Also Read: Exit Polls Impact: 7 BSE Power stocks including Adani Power, NTPC surge to record highsFurther fueling this upward momentum, defence stocks, including Bharat Dynamics, continued their winning streak in today's trading session following exit polls indicating a decisive victory for the BJP-led NDA.Investors remain optimistic that the government will maintain its focus on strengthening the nation's defence sector and fostering greater self-reliance. With an emphasis on indigenous defence production, increased budget allocations, and policies aimed at reducing dependency on imports, the sector is poised for robust growth.

Lok Sabha elections result day on Tuesday, all senior leaders of the INDIA alliance have been called by Congress to stay in Delhi till tomorrow night or the day after tomorrow morning, as per the party's sources, reported ANI.

airlines can offer in one of the world’s biggest markets for outbound travel, Emirates president Tim Clark said.

Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, is ceasing support and trading on all spot and margin pairs for four altcoins.

Human actions have revolutionized the world and unprecedentedly transformed life on Earth. From the advent of agriculture to the digital age, human beings have continually pushed the boundaries of what is possible. In our relentless quest for development and comfort, we have maximized the exploitation of natural resources, often without considering the long-term consequences. However, in our pursuit of progress, we have severely compromised nature. The foundation of our existence, the natural environment, has been significantly degraded.

India’s largest private sector lender HDFC Bank has informed its customers that they will not be able to use the bank’s debit, credit and prepaid cards on June 4 and 6, though briefly, due to a system upgrade.

Kedar Jadhav, the cricketer from India and Maharashtra, made a significant announcement on Monday. He declared his retirement from international cricket, ending a remarkable journey that lasted nearly a decade. This decision caught the attention of cricket fans worldwide, bringing an end to his memorable career.

Gone are the days of browsing through phone books or relying on neighbours to find someone to fix your leaking tap or install your AC after a move. Today, on-demand services are transforming how we maintain our homes, making the process faster, simpler, and more conveniently reliable.

TV9-Bangla news channel. “These exit polls were manufactured at home by some people two months back for the media consumption.

Punjab National Bank (PNB) and India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL) on Monday signed an agreement to offer long-term financial assistance to viable infrastructure projects. With this, both the institutions will collaborate to fund the infrastructure projects wherein the parties can mutually participate under consortium/multiple lending arrangements to provide financial support to the prospective borrowers subject to due diligence and on a case-to-case basis, a joint statement said.

supplied by Mysore Paints and Varnish Limited, various seals play crucial roles in maintaining the integrity of the electoral process. During different stages, stuff such as the pink paper seal (a security feature used to ensure the integrity of EVMs) and green paper seals (ensures that the compartment containing the memory in which the votes are recorded cannot be accessed) are utilized and have to be procured. The Electoral Roll Management System streamlines the preparation and maintenance of rolls, facilitating voter registration, verification, approval.

BENGALURU:Swiggy’s fair valuation has been marked up to $15.1 billion by top investor Baron Capital as of 31 March, underscoring the food and grocery delivery platform’s growth potential ahead of its public-market listing.This marks a 24% jump in valuation from Baron’s previous disclosure, as per filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The New York-based asset management firm, which was one of Swiggy’s earliest investors, had valued the share of its holdings in the Indian company at $12.2 billion last year.In April, another top US-based investor, Invesco, lifted its valuation of Swiggy by nearly 20% to $12.7 billion.

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Monday said the opposition INDI alliance will announce its prime ministerial candidate within 24 hours of the Lok Sabha poll results being declared. Counting of votes nationwide for the seven-phase polls, which ended on June 1, will take place from 8am on Tuesday. Asked about the PM candidate of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), which comprises the Shiv Sena (UBT) and several opposition parties led by the Congress, Raut said, «We have many candidates for the post of PM but what about the BJP? The INDI alliance will announce its prime ministerial candidate within 24 hours of the results being declared.» All the leaders of the opposition bloc will meet in Delhi and the announcement will be made there, the Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP asserted.

accommodate the guests who will arrive on Tuesday and the possible celebration afterwards.The video comes two days after voting for the Lok Sabha elections on June 1. The Exit Polls 2024 was released by various agencies on Saturday evening, and almost all predicted a clean sweep for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance and forecasted that the ruling alliance would win 300-350 seats.

exit polls have predicted that the Narendra Modi government is coming to power for the third time, a number of them even predicting the BJP-led NDA reaching the 400-seat mark. The victory of the NDA will be devastating for the INDIA bloc as the opposition parties had come together despite their differences and rivalries for the sole aim of defeating Modi. While the INDIA bloc did not declare any leader, Rahul Gandhi is seen as the most prominent politician in the bloc and has played a decisive role in bringing together different parties and reaching seat-sharing arrangements. If the exit polls come true, it will be a big setback for Rahul who has been the chief opponent of Modi for more than a decade. Below are the three scenarios he can find himself in:

Media is considered as the fourth pillar of democracy, but faces increasing pressure from the governing class- whether it’s legislature, executive, and even the corporates, said Subhash Chandra, chairman emeritus of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited in a press briefing Monday. Highlighting a recent incident which led to a legal tussle between the AAP government in Punjab and Zee, Chandra said he would urge all stakeholders, including Zee's viewers and regulatory bodies, to recognize and stand against the 'threats' to press freedom. «I and my team are ready to pay a price or face any consequences, to keep fulfilling our Dharma towards our readers and viewers,» Chandra said.

Bengaluru received 111 mm rainfall on June 2, breaking the 133-year record for the highest ever rainfall in a single day in June, Met department officials said. N Puviarasan, a scientist at India Meteorological Department (IMD), Bengaluru, confirmed to PTI that June 2 witnessed the highest single day rainfall in June in 133 years. He also said the rainfall received on June 1 and June 2 alone — 140.7 mm — surpassed the monthly average for June. According to 'X' user @Bnglweatherman, as per IMD, June 2 recorded 111 mm, which crossed the June month average of 110.3 mm, in a single day. He further said the highest single-day rainfall in June was recorded on June 16, 1891.

abusive content such as deepfakes. While acknowledging the growing use of AI-generated deepfakes in elections globally, including in countries like India, the United States, Pakistan, and Indonesia, Smith reassured that Microsoft has not detected significant attempts to exploit AI in the European Parliamentary elections.Highlighting instances of deepfake videos surfacing during India's general election, where Bollywood actors criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Smith underscored the potential threat posed by AI-generated disinformation.

PM Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government at the centre. The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is also predicted to win 400+ seats, which the party aspired to achieve in its pursuit for another five-year term at the Centre.Also Read: Lok Sabha Elections 2024: PM Modi is likely to equal this record of Nehru, however...The Lok Sabha Elections 2024 was held in seven phases beginning April 19 with the last phase held on June 1. The BJP-led NDA, seeking a record third term under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has set a target of winning 400 seats this election.