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Indian court tells Apple to 'cooperate' in antitrust case

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K. Sudhakaran, MP, tendered an unconditional apology before the Kerala High Court on Monday regarding his remarks about the High Court Bench that had quashed a single judge’s verdict that ordered a CBI probe into the murder of Youth Congress leader S.P. Shuhaib.The apology was made in an affidavit submitted to the High Court on a contempt of court petition filed against him. The petition alleged that Mr. Sudhakaran’s statements amounted to an “imputation against the judiciary”.Mr. Sudhakaran admitted to making derogatory statements against the Kerala High Court at a public function and stated that the remarks were of “a purely momentary and impulsive nature and were not the result of calculated, malicious intent”. He had made the alleged statement while inaugurating a protest march by Congress workers to the Chavakkad police station. Published - June 22, 2026 11:52 pm IST

A.P. emerging as one of India’s fastest-growing industrial destinations, says Minister

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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu during the CRDA meeting on Friday. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday directed the officials to expedite the development of Bank Street in Amaravati and ensure that all approvals for the construction of bank headquarters were granted without delay.Chairing the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) meeting at the Chief Minister’s Camp Office, Mr. Naidu reviewed the progress of infrastructure projects in the capital region, with special focus on the Financial District, where several major banks were establishing their headquarters.The officials informed the Chief Minister that out of the 13 banks that had come forward to set up their offices on the Bank Street, 11 entrusted construction responsibilities to the Central Public Works Department (CPWD).Mr. Naidu instructed the CRDA officials to extend support to the banks and ensure close coordination among all the agencies for the timely completion of the projects.Emphasising the importance of world-class digital infrastructure in the capital city, Mr. Naidu directed the officials to ensure seamless telephone, cable and Internet connectivity across Amaravati. He also suggested developing digital infrastructure through the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model to meet the future requirements.Mr. Naidu said Amaravati should evolve into a highly livable city, while keeping the cost of living affordable. He advocated the promotion of piped gas connections and induction stoves, and called for introduction of district cooling systems to improve energy efficiency and urban sustainability.The Chief Minister also stressed the need for extensive beautification measures across the capital region. He suggested maintaining water flow throughout the year up to Vaikunthapuram, upstream of Prakasam Barrage, noting that it would create significant opportunities for tourism, water sports and recreational activities.The meeting also reviewed the progress of Krishna river embankment works, development of LPS layouts in Undavalli village, construction of a parking complex and the Judicial Academy, besides discussing compensation issues related to poultry farm structures in the capital region.MA&UD Minister P. Narayana participated virtually in the meeting, while senior officials from the Municipal Administration Department and CRDA attended the review. Published - June 19, 2026 08:25 pm IST

‘Operation Tiger’ triggers panic in Sena (UBT) as six MPs skip emergency Delhi meet

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‘Operation Tiger’ triggers panic in Sena (UBT) as six MPs skip emergency Delhi meet

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta | Photo Credit: SUSHIL KUMAR VERMA Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday directed strict enforcement of the ‘no PUC (Pollution Under Control certificate) no fuel’ policy in Delhi.In December, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said that the Delhi government will continue its ‘No PUC, No fuel’ policy for vehicles round the year. Delhi govt. notifies ‘Proactive Winter Air Quality Management Framework’Ms. Gupta said the government is committed to ensuring a clean, healthy environment and improving Delhi’s air quality through sustained and comprehensive measures. “Tackling air pollution requires firm and effective interventions. This decision is a crucial step in that direction,” she said, underlining the need for strict compliance.Emphasising that the government is pursuing a multi-pronged strategy to combat pollution, Ms. Gupta said controlling vehicular emissions remains a key priority. She urged residents to keep their PUC certificates updated at all times and actively contribute to building a cleaner, healthier Delhi. Published - April 23, 2026 03:00 am IST

Cockroach Janta Party founder to return to India on Jun 6

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Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R. Ashok and State BJP president B.Y. Vijayendra with party-elected candidates Lingaraj Patil and Raghu R., who emerged victorious in the Council elections. Cross-voting by at least three BJP MLAs, which could be as many as six, in favour of the Congress in the Council elections held on Thursday, has left the party red-faced, especially at a time when several opposition MPs elsewhere in the country appear to be breaking away from their parties and extending support to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).Three or six? Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R. Ashok told mediapersons that three of their MLAs had cross-voted in favour of the Congress. “We will definitely find out who cross-voted and betrayed the party. It will come out. The party will take suitable action against them,” he said.The BJP has a strength of 63 MLAs in the Assembly. The party had allotted 30 votes each to its two candidates, Raghu Kautilya and Lingaraj Patil. While Mr. Kautilya secured 29 votes, with one vote declared invalid, Mr. Patil polled 27 votes. He did not secure the required number of votes in the first round and eventually won with the help of second-preference votes, further embarrassing the party. Mr. Ashok argued that at least three BJP MLAs had cross-voted.However, the BJP had allotted four votes — three from its MLAs and one from expelled MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal (who had announced support to the BJP) — to the JD(S). While the BJP maintains that these votes were transferred, JD(S) sources claim this did not happen. Excluding Mr. Yatnal’s vote, who is not bound to any party, the extent of cross-voting from the BJP could go up to six.‘Changes bound to happen’The fiasco is likely to lead to structural changes in the State leadership of the party, which was already under contemplation, sources said. “This is a clear reflection of the sorry state of affairs in the party — disgruntlement, factionalism, lack of control over MLAs and opposition to the alliance with the JD(S),” a senior party leader, who did not wish to be named, said.“Coming just two years before the Assembly polls in the State, the party high command will not take this lightly and is likely to tighten control over the State unit,” he added. Another leader said Union Home Minister Amit Shah would not take defections from the BJP lightly.The term of party president B.Y. Vijayendra — against whose leadership there has been open rebellion — ends in November. There has also been speculation that the party may appoint a new Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, given that D.K. Shivakumar, a Vokkaliga, has assumed charge. The current Leader of Opposition, Mr. Ashok, is also a Vokkaliga.However, another senior leader said that only Mr. Vijayendra and Mr. Ashok cannot be blamed, arguing that it was a failure of the collective leadership. He added that some leaders had been “driving factionalism” ever since Mr. Vijayendra took charge. Published - June 18, 2026 09:49 pm IST

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Residents save woman from knife attack by husband

BJP workers taking out a march at Wandoor in protest against the alleged attack on BJP workers at Kappil on June 14. | Photo Credit: SAKEER HUSSAIN Two BJP workers sustained serious injuries after being reportedly attacked by a gang at Kappil, Wandoor, on Sunday night (June 14). The BJP has alleged CPI(M) involvement in the attack on Vishakh Pulikkal, 32, and Jithin Kannampurath, 36, both of whom are undergoing treatment at a private hospital at Perinthalmanna. Hospital sources said their condition was stable.The victims alleged that a group of CPI(M) workers led by Salam, a Wandoor panchayat member from ward 24, attacked them with sharp weapons while Vishakh was taking Jithin on a bike to his home.Both suffered multiple injuries on their hands and body. Vishakh said he sustained a deep cut on his hand while attempting to block an attack aimed at his neck.Following the incident, police tightened security at Kappil and nearby areas, registered a case and began an investigation. The BJP has demanded the immediate arrest of those responsible.After visiting the injured, BJP State vice president V. Unnikrishnan alleged that CPI(M) was resorting to violence as its “dominance in villages” was being challenged, adding that the party would pursue the matter legally and politically.BJP State committee member Saji Shankar inaugurated a protest march held at Wandoor on Monday (June 15). BJP Malappuram East district president R. Rashmil Nath presided over the function. Published - June 15, 2026 09:26 pm IST

Monsoon tracker: Northwest India to see rain till under western disturbance, pre-monsoon showers to intensify in Delhi

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Monsoon tracker: Northwest India to see rain till under western disturbance, pre-monsoon showers to intensify in Delhi

From June 17-20, conditions remain stable with partly cloudy skies and temperatures rising from 41°C to 43°C. Rain is expected in Delhi, with thunderstorms and gusty winds. Delhi weather prediction: Expect rain, light thunderstorm and lightning: Check IMD forecast for 15 June (PTI Photo) (PTI)It has started raining in Delhi. The Regional Weather Forecasting Centre in New Delhi confirmed the weather development.“Light rainfall accompanied with light thunderstorm and lightning (40-70 Km/h gusty winds) is very likely to occur at few places of Delhi (Jafarpur, Nazafgarh, Dwarka, Palam, IGI Airport, Vasant Vihar, Vasant Kunj, Ayanagar), NCR (Bahadurgarh, Gurugram,” RWFC New Delhi posted on social media.It also predicted rain in Faridabad, Manesar, Ballabhgarh, Gohana, Gannaur, Sonipat (Haryana) during the next 2 hours. Last night, it predicted gusty winds (40-60 Km/h) as “very likely to prevail” over the entire Delhi and NCR.Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted strong surface winds and very light to light rainfall during the afternoon. Thunderstorm accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (40-50kmph) is also likely, IMD predicted. Similar conditions are likely to continue in the evening as well.Delhi Weather on SundayDelhi recorded a maximum temperature of 38.5°C on 14 June. This was 1.4 degrees below the seasonal average, according to IMD.The IMD forecast very light to light rainfall on Monday. Thunderstorms and gusty winds were also expected on Monday afternoon and evening. Monday's maximum and minimum temperatures were expected to settle around 39°C and 26°C, respectively.At key weather stations, maximum temperatures ranged from 38.4°C to 39.1°C on Sunday. Ridge was the hottest area at 39.1°C, sitting 1.2 degrees above normal. Lodi Road recorded 38.7°C and Palam logged 38.6°C. Ayanagar was the coolest at 38.4°C, sitting 3.1 degrees below normal.Minimum temperatures ranged between 23.4°C and 26.2°C across the capital. Safdarjung recorded the highest minimum at 26.2°C. Ridge was the coolest at 23.4°C, sitting 3.2 degrees below normal. Relative humidity stood at 61% at 8:30 AM. The Air Quality Index was 151, falling in the moderate category.Delhi Weather PredictionThunderstorms and strong winds will be significant in New Delhi on 15 June. Temperatures will sit at 39°C with humidity levels at 65%. Strong surface winds and very light to light rainfall are expected during the afternoon.Conditions ease considerably from 16 June onwards. A partly cloudy sky with possible thunder and lightning is forecast on Tuesday. Temperatures rise to 40°C with humidity at 70%.From 17 June through 20 June, conditions remain consistently settled. Partly cloudy skies are forecast across all four days. Temperatures will gradually climb from 41°C to 43°C across this period.Humidity levels remain steady between 60% and 45% throughout. The week closes on a hot and dry note.About the AuthorSounak MukhopadhyaySounak Mukhopadhyay covers trending news, sports and entertainment for LiveMint. His reporting focuses on fast-moving stories, box office performance, digital culture and major cricket developments. He combines real-time updates with clear context for everyday readers. Sounak brings newsroom experience across breaking news, explainers and long-form features. He has a strong emphasis on accuracy, verification and responsible storytelling. His work tracks audience behaviour, celebrity influence and the business of sport and cinema. He helps readers understand why a story matters beyond the headline. Sounak has contributed to widely read digital publications. He continues to build a body of journalism shaped by consistency, speed and editorial clarity. He is particularly interested in the intersection of media, popular culture and public conversation in contemporary India. At LiveMint, he writes daily coverage as well as analytical pieces that interpret numbers, trends and cultural moments in accessib

Delhi issues ‘strong protest’ after US fire kills three Indian seafarers in Gulf

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Delhi issues ‘strong protest’ after US fire kills three Indian seafarers in Gulf

2 min readNew DelhiJun 13, 2026 01:50 AM IST According to IMD scientists, the recent spells are a result of "strong convective activity" fuelled by abundant moisture, intense daytime heating and the interaction of multiple weather systems moving across Northwest India. Delhi-NCR was placed under a red alert late Friday, as a powerful thunderstorm system swept across North India, bringing strong winds, lightning, dust storms and widespread rainfall. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned that dust storms and thunderstorms accompanied by moderate to heavy rainfall and lightning are very likely across the entire Delhi-NCR, with winds of 60-80 kmph gusting up to 100 kmph.The warning, issued shortly after 11 pm, covered Delhi and adjoining districts of Haryana, western Uttar Pradesh and eastern Rajasthan. According to IMD, Palam in Delhi, as of midnight, recorded gusts of 76 kmph, followed by Narayana and Pragati Maidan (52 kmph), Safdarjung (44 kmph), Jafarpur (43 kmph) and Janakpuri (31 kmph). The Capital had on Tuesday recorded the highest wind speed – 120 kmph – in 21 years. The storm system has extended to Uttar Pradesh – districts like Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Meerut, Baghpat, Hapur, Bulandshahr, Aligarh, Mathura, Hathras and Agra were placed under severe thunderstorm warnings. A district-level nowcast issued by IMD’s Meteorological Centre in Lucknow forecast severe thunderstorms with winds of 70-80 kmph gusting to 100 kmph, accompanied by lightning and moderate to intense spells of rain over parts of Agra, Hathras, Mathura, Aligarh, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Bulandshahr, Hapur, Ghaziabad and Baghpat.Story continues below this ad The IMD advised residents to remain indoors, avoid sheltering under trees, stay away from electric poles and unsecured structures, and avoid unnecessary travel during the storm. The latest storm comes amid an unusually active pre-monsoon season marked by repeated episodes of intense heat, dust storms, thunderstorms and sharp temperature fluctuations across Northwestern India. According to IMD scientists, the recent spells are a result of “strong convective activity” fuelled by abundant moisture, intense daytime heating and the interaction of multiple weather systems moving across Northwest India. Thunderstorms during this pre-monsoon period are not uncommon, but the combination of widespread coverage and winds approaching 100 kmph significantly increases the risk of falling trees, damage to temporary structures, power disruptions and traffic disruptions.Story continues below this ad The thunderstorm activity comes just a day after Delhi witnessed a dramatic fall in temperatures following a squall line that travelled from Punjab through Haryana into the National Capital Region. That event brought rainfall and cooler conditions, ending a prolonged spell of scorching heat. © The Indian Express Pvt Ltd Sophiya Mathew is a Correspondent at The Indian Express, based in New Delhi. She joined the Delhi bureau in 2024, and has specialization in Integrated Multimedia Journalism from the Asian College of Journalism (ACJ), Chennai. Professional Background Core Beats: Her reporting is primarily focused on the Environment and Education. Specialization: She has gained recognition for her ground-level reporting on the Yamuna floodplains and the socio-economic challenges faced by those living on its banks. She also focuses on the disparities in Delhi's education system, ranging from elite private schools to government institutions and refugee education. Recent Notable Articles (December 2025) Her recent work has been heavily centered on Delhi's severe winter pollution crisis and the government's regulatory responses: 1. The Air Pollution Crisis "A tale of two cities: Delhi govt schools choke in bad air, private classrooms set up air filters" (Dec 20, 2025): A high-impact feature contrasting the "Clean Air Bubbles" in elite schools with the reality of government school students who are exposed t

Monsoon arrives in Kerala, after 3-day delay

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Monsoon arrives in Kerala, after 3-day delay

3 min readMumbaiJun 12, 2026 09:49 PM IST A single-judge bench of Justice Ranjitsinha R Bhonsale passed the order on June 10. (File Photo)Refusing to quash an FIR against a man accused of molesting his domestic help, the Bombay High Court observed that in a our traditional society, families find it extremely difficult to report “genuine” sexual assault and harassment cases and such matters cannot be quashed merely on the ground of delay in lodging an FIR. A single-judge bench of Justice Ranjitsinha R Bhonsale passed the order on June 10 on a plea by the man seeking quashing of an FIR registered by the Mumbai Police in 2019.The FIR alleged an offence punishable under Section 354 (Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The plea also sought quashing of the subsequent proceedings pending before the magistrate court. The complaint by the woman claimed that on the afternoon of March 10, 2019, when she went to the accused’s house for her work as a domestic help, he allegedly molested her, after which she managed to escape and informed her husband about it. The husband visited the housing society where the accused lived and informed the people present about the allegation. The woman filed the complaint on April 2 of that year, based on which an FIR was lodged by the police. Senior advocate Haresh Jagtiani for the accused, among other arguments, claimed that the FIR was an “afterthought” and was filed at a “belated stage” after a delay of 21 days from the day of the alleged incident. Jagtiani also argued that the explanation given for the delay was “vague,” and there was an attempt to extort money from the petitioner through the FIR in question. Justice Bhonsale observed that the statement of the complainant woman “prima facie makes out a case under Section 354 of IPC” and that the petitioner’s defences are required to be tested during the trial. On the question of delay in lodging the FIR, the judge observed, “In a traditional society like ours, unfortunately many families find it exceedingly and extremely difficult to initiate even a genuine criminal prosecution when such nature of offences are involved.”Story continues below this ad The delay is “required to be exceptionally long” and has to be considered based on the “surrounding circumstances along with the nature and severity of allegations,” the HC noted. “In my opinion, cases relating to offences against women and similar cases, the criminal prosecution ought not to be thrown out on the sole ground of unexplained delay unless the delay is attributed to some mala fides, personal vengeance or vendetta which is prima facie made out,” Justice Bhonsale held and dismissed the plea. Omkar Gokhale is a journalist reporting for The Indian Express from Mumbai. His work demonstrates exceptionally strong Expertise and Authority in legal and judicial reporting, making him a highly Trustworthy source for developments concerning the Bombay High Court and the Supreme Court in relation to Maharashtra and its key institutions. Expertise & Authority Affiliation: Reports for The Indian Express, a national newspaper known for its rigorous journalistic standards, lending significant Trustworthiness to his legal coverage. Core Authority & Specialization: Omkar Gokhale's work is almost exclusively dedicated to the complex field of legal affairs and jurisprudence, specializing in: Bombay High Court Coverage: He provides detailed, real-time reports on the orders, observations, and decisions of the Bombay High Court's principal and regional benches. Key subjects include: Fundamental Rights & Environment: Cases on air pollution, the right to life of residents affected by dumping sites, and judicial intervention on critical infrastructure (e.g., Ghodbunder Road potholes). Civil & Criminal Law: Reporting on significant bail orders (e.g., Elgaar Parishad case), compensation for rail-related deaths, and disputes involving high-profile i

Corporate employee leaves Delhi to work remotely from Manali — How costly is 'dream life' in the mountains

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Corporate employee leaves Delhi to work remotely from Manali — How costly is 'dream life' in the mountains

A corporate employee working remotely relocated to Manali and shared his living costs. His experience sparked discussions online about the affordability of ‘dream life’ in the mountains over metro cities like Delhi.Corporate employee, who left Delhi to work remotely from Manali, shared breakdown of monthly expenses of ‘dream life’.(Screengrab @Instagram)Manali, a high-altitude mountain resort town, is the perfect place to unwind and relax but an employee with remote job chose this place as work-from-home destination. Since, remote jobs have transformed the way many professionals think about workplace, making daily travel and close proximity to office unnecessary, a corporate employee relocated to the mountains. Exercising the freedom of choosing workplace, away from the crowded cities, in the foothills of Himalayas.As Instagram user named Ajay Sharma shared his experience of living in Manali on social media. He left the hustle and bustle of Delhi, to escape to the mountains and enjoy the greenery and beauty of nature even while at work. He provided a breakdown of the expenses incurred in the town, offering more affordable lifestyle with serene beauty of nature. The video begins with Sharma saying, “How much does it cost to live alone in the mountain as a corporate remote employee?” He revealed that he rented a 1BHK apartment in Manali which costed him Rs14,000 per month. This figure includes Wi-Fi and electricity charges.Sharing details of his expenditure on groceries, he said that due to his gym-focused diet he cooks on his own with the monthly spend totaling to ₹3,500. On an average, he spends around ₹500 a week on food orders from outside when he is unwilling to cook. This implies that his monthly expenditure on eating out is ₹2000 per month. He also pays ₹1,500 a month for gym membership which could have costed him ₹1,800 but he chose to get a deal at a bargain.Moving to travel expenditure, Sharma shared that he prefers to walk which helps him complete his daily step count and keeps commuting expenses “almost zero”. Concluding the video, he provided the cumulative estimate of mountain life which comes around ₹21,000 a month. This video ignited discussions online about whether Ajay Sharma's ‘dream life’ on the mountains is really cheaper than living in a metro city like Delhi.Social media reactionA user remarked, “That's relatively cheap though!” Another user wrote, “Cheaper than Gurgaon life.” A third user stated, “For girls it's 40-50k. Hygene safety food mood sab mila k.”A fourth comment read, “Does your parents not say that, how can you live like that, how can you enjoy with yourself like that, how can you just move away from us and ignore us, you should live for us and you should marry and give a kid, do they not say any of this and relatives banter, how is it possible that there is no fight with parents when you said you would live alone peacefully in manali (sic).”A fifth user said, “It's costly to live in mountain.” A sixth user replied, “14k for 1 bhk in a mountain that’s too costly.” A seventh user noted, “The rent is almost like a metro city.”Stay updated with the latest Trending, India , World and US news. HomeNewsTrendsCorporate employee leaves Delhi to work remotely from Manali — How costly is 'dream life' in the mountainsMore

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Delhi data centre fire may have destroyed equipment worth hundreds of crores

Hundreds of crores of rupees in equipment, data and revenue losses may have resulted from a fire at a data centre in Delhi’s Greater Kailash on Friday (June 5, 2026), impacting traffic from Google, Netflix, and multiple local internet service providers in the National Capital Region, companies affected by the blaze told The Hindu.While no loss of life was reported, key network routers and servers belonging to local providers and big tech companies were damaged.Fires at data centres, where multiple companies bring their own equipment for “co-location,” are rare. Industry best practices typically require facilities to douse fires with inert gas systems, and data centres usually have limited on-site presence of people during their day-to-day operations. Those safeguards, however, may not have been enough at ST Telemedia GDC’s facility, which operated out of a building owned by Tata Communications Ltd. STT GDC has “leased the premises,” Tata Communications said in a stock exchange filing on Friday.Blaze spreadsAt least two local networks The Hindu spoke with found themselves cut off from the internet at around 2.30 a.m. The Delhi Fire Service said it received its first call regarding the blaze on the third floor of the building at 2.45 a.m., adding it reached the spot at 2:49 a.m. The fire started in the battery room on the third-floor and was categorised “Make 4,” denoting a massive blaze, DFS Assistant Divisional Officer Y.S. Meena said.“At approximately 2:30 a.m., we got a call from our team that the network was totally down,” said Sanjay Singh of R2 Net, a local internet provider. Another ISP saidthat its network went down around the same time. “Normally, they use some type of gas for firefighting, but the stock they had was not enough,” Mr. Singh claimed.STT GDC, which is in the process of being acquired by investment firm KKR and Singaporean telecom operator Singtel, said in a statement to The Hindu that “Delhi Fire Services personnel were on site at approximately 02:45 hours.”“Based on our preliminary assessment, the primary impact is limited to customers in one data hall,” an STT GDC spokesperson said. “The incident remains under review, and it would be premature to comment on the cause at this stage.”Video footage shared by one client and reviewed by The Hindu showed equipment in a server room completely blackened and charred as three fire tenders were seen standing outside the building. Ten tenders were deployed overall, and the firefighting operation lasted several hours, even though the damage was eventually confined to the third floor. Two firefighters were injured during the operation. A local policeman said prima facie, it seemed that the fire was caused by a short circuit.Data loss“On one floor, there are about 200 racks of servers,” Mr. Singh said, adding, “Fifty of those racks belonged to Google. They have an independent cage on the left side of the third floor. (Google did not respond to a request for a comment) We are a small operator, but we have lost ₹2 crore worth of equipment.” While Netflix also had infrastructure at the data centre, its Open Connect architecture may have insulated it from shocks, as caches are deployed directly within many ISPs’ local networks.Raunak Maheshwari, country head of Megaport Ltd, which runs internet exchanges for content and service providers at the facility, said the losses extended to data that may be irrecoverable. His own accounting-software vendor kept its data servers on the third floor, he said.Asked about an estimate that losses could at least be around ₹500 crore, Mr. Maheshwari said that equipment losses alone could run into hundreds of crores, given the facility’s size. “The cost of the data, who knows that?” he said. STT GDC declined to comment on the commercial value of the damaged equipment, but said some customers’ servers had been safely migrated.One ISP said it was able to restart operations on June 8 after rerouting traffic through equipment on other floors.

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Heatwave intensifies over Delhi, northwest India; monsoon advances further

Heatwave intensifies over Delhi, northwest India; monsoon advances further Business Standard