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Kerala HC allows time to State on anti-ragging amendment Bill

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Former Finance Minister and DMK leader Thangam Thennarasu, on Monday, said the State government should not grant approval for the four hydrocarbon exploration wells proposed by Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) at Parankipettai in Cuddalore district.“The DMK government headed by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin had decided not to allow any hydrocarbon projects in the State in view of the potential damage to the environment and agriculture. When the ONGC submitted an application to study the availability of hydrocarbons in Ramanathapuram, the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority was advised not to grant permission,” he said in a social media post.Mr. Thennarasu said the State government should oppose the projects in Parankipettai as they would affect natural resources and the livelihoods of fishermen. He also urged the Tamil Nadu State Coastal Zone Management Authority not to grant clearance for the projects. Published - June 15, 2026 11:53 pm IST

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Members of the Adivasi Girijana Sangham take out a protest march in Paderu on Monday, demanding the scrapping of proposed hydro power projects in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district. | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT Tension prevailed near the district Collectorate in Paderu on Monday as members of the Adivasi Girijana Sangham, representing the villagers, staged a protest demanding the scrapping of agreements related to proposed hydro power projects in the Alluri Sitharama Raju (ASR) district, even as the district administration assured villagers that all activities would be carried out only after due consultation.Braving inclement weather, the protesters marched from the Government Junior College grounds along the RTC main road to the Collectorate, where they staged a dharna under the banner of the Sangham’s campaign against the hydro power projects. Addressing the gathering, National Executive Committee member of the Sangham, P. Appala Narsa, alleged that surveys and exploratory drilling were being carried out without the consent of the gram sabhas, and in violation of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, the Panchayati Raj Act and the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution.State general secretary K. Surendra accused the project authorities of intimidating tribal residents and spreading misinformation to suppress opposition to the project. District secretary P. Baladev alleged that the Collector’s office was indulging in one-sided publicity that ignored environmental concerns and public objections, without releasing the Environmental Impact Assessment and Social Impact Assessment reports. Anantagiri ZPTC member Dasari Gangaraju echoed these concerns.The Sangham announced that it would burn government circulars related to the project in villages on June 16 and 17, and said a meeting of the anti-hydro project committee would be held in Araku on June 25. Alluri Sitharama Raju District Collector T. Nishanthi, interacts with villagers and representatives from project-affected areas who submitted representations on the proposed hydro power projects at the Collectorate in Paderu on Monday, amid rain. | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT Responding to the protest, ASR District Collector T. Nishanthi said that the administration had already issued directions to ensure coordination, prior intimation and community consultation before any survey or field activity undertaken in sensitive areas. She said that the concerns raised by villagers would be examined and formally brought to the notice of the government. All activities would conform to applicable laws and policies, keeping in mind the interests of local communities and the special status of Scheduled Areas. She urged the people not to believe rumours and said the district administration remained committed to transparency, continued consultation and the peaceful resolution of issues. Joint Collector Tirumani Sri Pooja, ITDA Project Officer Aditya Varma and other officials were present when the villagers submitted their representations. Published - June 15, 2026 09:57 pm IST

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Supreme Court of India. File | Photo Credit: S. Subramanium The Supreme Court on Monday (June 15, 2026) sought responses from the Centre and the Punjab government on a plea alleging failure to implement the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (2009 Act) in Punjab, particularly the mandate under Section 12(1)(c) requiring private unaided schools to reserve 25% of entry-level seats for children from weaker sections and disadvantaged groups.Also read | The RTE Act and the idea of social inclusionAt the outset of the hearing, a Bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice V. Mohana asked the petitioner, who runs an NGO and appeared at the court in person, whether he had conducted any survey to substantiate the allegations.“Have you been able to identify some schools which are not implementing the Act?” the Bench asked.K.S. Raju, the petitioner, submitted that the law remained unimplemented in Punjab for the past 15 years. He further contended that the State’s inaction was in clear breach of the Supreme Court’s 2012 judgment in ‘Society for Unaided Private Schools of Rajasthan v. Union of India’, which upheld the constitutional validity of the 2009 Act.“A minimum of 50,000 students have to be admitted [under the RTE Act]. As per government statistics, nearly two lakh students are admitted every year at the entry level... This is a continuing grievance being agitated,” he said.However, the Bench referred to an affidavit previously filed by the State government, which stated that over 476 students belonging to economically weaker sections had been admitted to private schools. The Chief Justice accordingly asked Mr. Raju to conduct a survey in at least one district to ascertain the number of private schools and how many of them had not complied with the provisions of the Act.“...Conduct at least a one-district survey. Do it for some comparatively backward area. Find out how many private schools there are and how many have refused to implement the Act,” the Bench said.When Mr. Raju submitted that he had filed an RTI application on the issue last year, the Bench remarked that the limitation with RTI responses was that authorities would answer only in accordance with the nature of the questions posed to them.Accordingly, the Bench issued notice on the plea but asked the petitioner to undertake the survey in the meantime and place additional material before the court.The petition seeks directions to the Centre to put in place a transparent mechanism for monitoring compliance with the Section 12 mandate in Punjab, including publicly accessible dashboards to track implementation.Section 12(1)(c) requires private unaided schools to reserve at least 25% of entry-level seats for children belonging to weaker sections and disadvantaged groups and to provide them free and compulsory elementary education until its completion.The plea also seeks directions for putting in place an implementation mechanism in Punjab to give effect to the provision. It calls for the publication of available seats, a notified admission schedule, a reimbursement framework for schools, and action against institutions that fail to comply with the law. Published - June 15, 2026 08:25 pm IST

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Monsoon tracker LIVE: Rain in parts of Delhi; Monsoon remains low in A.P. due to El Niño conditions

June 15, 2026 10:56 Monsoon activity remains low in Andhra Pradesh due to El Niño conditionsThe monsoon activity in Andhra Pradesh has remained subdued thus far, with 17 out of the 28 districts reporting deficient rainfall between June 1 and June 14. The Southwest Monsoon arrived in the State on June 6 and is expected to cover the remaining parts of the State in the next three days. However, many districts continue to experience intense heat due to the active El Nino conditions.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) - Amaravati has forecast light showers in isolated areas (one or two places) in three regions of South Coastal A.P. (SCAP) and Rayalaseema for the next week. A few areas in the North Coastal A.P. region may also receive light showers. However, thunderstorm activity is expected to continue across the State this week.Read more:Monsoon activity remains low in Andhra Pradesh due to El Niño conditionsMonsoon activity in Andhra Pradesh remains low, with light showers expected amid ongoing El Niño conditions and thunderstorms State-wide.June 15, 2026 10:54 Rain in parts of city; air quality moderateLight rain was witnessed in some parts of the city this morning, with the weather office issuing a red and orange alert for thunderstorm and lightning.Palam recorded 1.3 mm rainfall, while Ayanagar received 0.6 mm. Lodhi Road reported a trace of rainfall.The minimum temperature remained above normal in several parts of the national capital.According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Safdarjung observatory, the city’s primary weather station, logged a minimum temperature of 28.2 degrees Celsius, 0.7 notches above normal.The minimum temperature was lower at Palam, which recorded 25.4 degrees Celsius, while Lodhi Road and Ridge stations registered 26 degrees Celsius and 25.5 degrees Celsius, respectively. Ayanagar recorded a minimum of 26.6 degrees Celsius.According to the IMD, light to moderate rain/thunderstorm accompanied by lightning and winds reaching 60-70 kmph, gusting up to 80 kmph, is very likely over parts of southeast Delhi, east Delhi, central Delhi, northeast Delhi, south Delhi, southwest Delhi, west Delhi, northwest Delhi, north Delhi, New Delhi and Shahdara.-PTI

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

82.94% candidates clear POLYCET 2026 in Telangana

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Minister for Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Dansari Anasuya Seethakka. File | Photo Credit: SIDDHANT THAKUR The Telangana government has decided to formally convey its objections to the proposed VB-G RAM-G scheme that the Centre plans to implement from July 1, Minister for Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Danasari Anasuya Seethakka said on Saturday. She also said that a final decision on the implementation of the scheme would be taken after consultations with Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and the State Cabinet.The Minister said the State would write to the Union government outlining its concerns over the new policy, which has already been opposed by the Telangana Legislative Assembly through a resolution. The decision comes amid reports that the Centre is urging States to adopt the scheme from July 1.Ms. Seethakka reviewed the issues to be raised in the communication with officials, including Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Special Chief Secretary Dana Kishore, Commissioner Divya Devarajan, Special Commissioner Srilakshmi, Joint Commissioner Narasimhulu and others, at a meeting.During the review, officials informed the Minister that implementation of the new policy was linked to the release of 60% of the funds required for the employment guarantee programme from the Centre. They also pointed out that several States had already initiated steps for implementation and issued notifications in this regard. The meeting discussed the approaches being adopted by other States.Ms. Seethakka said allocating employment days on a normative basis instead of according to demand was not appropriate. She also proposed that the Centre withdraw the provision mandating a 60-day break in employment works during the agricultural season.She observed that the monsoon season coincides with plantation and afforestation activities undertaken through employment guarantee works in Telangana. Imposing a 60-day suspension during this period would disrupt programmes such as ‘Vanamahotsavam’ and plantation drives, which are in line with the Centre’s environmental objectives, she said.The Minister further noted that agricultural operations in tribal and hilly regions do not extend for 60 days continuously, making the proposed provision impractical in such areas. Interrupting ongoing works for two months would adversely affect development activities. She also demanded that the Centre bear the entire expenditure on ongoing employment guarantee works, buildings and other infrastructure projects until their completion. She said the State would seek postponement of the scheme’s implementation to allow greater flexibility for States.At the same time, the Minister clarified that if implementation of the VB-G RAM-G policy became unavoidable, the State government would ensure that workers did not suffer losses. Officials have been instructed to prepare a framework under which the State could compensate labourers for any adverse impact arising from the new policy, she added. Published - June 13, 2026 11:24 pm IST

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Representative image. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphotos The State government will introduce the Maharashtra Women Farmers Empowerment Bill, 2026, during the upcoming Monsoon Session of the Legislative Assembly beginning on June 22, seeking to grant women farmers independent legal recognition and improve their access to welfare schemes and institutional support, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Friday (June 12, 2026).Mr. Fadnavis reviewed a preliminary presentation on the draft Bill at a meeting attended by Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Ajit Pawar, Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharane and Minister of State for Agriculture Ashish Jaiswal at his official residence on Friday.“Women account for more than 81% of participation in Maharashtra’s agricultural sector. However, most agricultural policies and government schemes remain male-centric. Since land ownership is often a prerequisite for availing benefits under agricultural schemes, a large number of women farmers are excluded from these benefits. Women cultivating family- or community-owned land, as well as those engaged in allied activities such as fisheries, livestock rearing, poultry farming and collection of forest produce, are often not recognised as farmers. It is against this backdrop that the proposed legislation has been drafted,” he said.Digital systemThe Chief Minister directed officials to undertake a detailed study for developing an effective digital system through which women farmers can access State government loan schemes, agricultural subsidies, seeds, fertilisers, crop insurance, extension services, market facilities, transportation, storage infrastructure and social security schemes. Published - June 13, 2026 03:53 am IST

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

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3 min readNew DelhiJun 7, 2026 06:47 AM IST The drive comes in the wake of a fire at Flourish Stay bed-and-breakfast (B&B) in Hauz Rani, Malviya Nagar, which claimed 22 lives.As part of a citywide drive against illegal and unauthorised structures in the Capital, the District Level Committee of the Delhi government sealed 124 properties on Saturday, officials said. The drive comes in the wake of a fire at Flourish Stay bed-and-breakfast (B&B) in Hauz Rani, Malviya Nagar, which claimed 22 lives. On Saturday, notices were issued to violators after inspections were carried out at 10 sites each in North District and East District, officials said. While 21 sites were inspected in the West District, the number stood at 13 in the South-West District and 10 in the Central District (North), they added.“During inspections of 30 sites in South District, 11 premises were sealed while show-cause notices were issued in 19 cases,” said officials. In the North-West District, three unauthorised buildings were demolished for violating building by-laws. “No violations were found during inspections in the South-East District,” said the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) in a statement. In a separate drive against illegal constructions that began on Monday, MCD officials said demolition action had been carried out against 94 properties and 114 properties were sealed between June 1 and June 6. This drive, however, was triggered by a building collapse at Saidulajab near Saket Metro station on May 30 that claimed six lives. As per MCD officials, 84 show-cause notices were issued in cases of unauthorised construction, sealing notices were sent to 41 properties, and 33 demolition orders were also issued. “Delhi Government is not limiting itself to enforcement action but is also working in action mode on long-term solutions to the problem. She has directed officials to explore the possibility of developing a third-party insurance system for buildings, guest houses, nursing homes, and other public-use structures that witness large public footfall,” said the CMO. According to officials, stringent action will be taken if serious violations of approved building plans are detected, including removing the concerned architect from the panel and blacklisting them with immediate effect.Story continues below this ad Further, DDA’s Flying Squad and Quick Response Teams (QRTs) have been asked to intensify the identification and removal of encroachment and illegal construction across the city, officials added. On June 3, a day after the blaze at the B&B, the Delhi government constituted 13 district-level and 39 sub-division-level committees to conduct a citywide survey of all buildings with six storeys (ground plus five floors) and above, including hospitals and nursing homes, to determine whether they are violating fire safety norms. Officers said the preliminary inspection of the B&B had allegedly uncovered multiple violations, including the lack of a fire No Objection Certificate (NOC).

Andhra Pradesh govt. steps up Ebola preparedness, plans passenger screening at airports

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An agricultural worker fetching water from a pipeline to quench his thirst amid intense heat, in Kothapatnam mandal, near Ongole, on Saturday. | Photo Credit: KOMMURI SRINIVAS The Southwest monsoon entered Andhra Pradesh on June 6, 2026 (Saturday), two days after the usual date of arrival, announced the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Amaravati.n a press release, the IMD said the monsoon advanced into some more parts of Karnataka, entire Goa, a few parts of Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh, most parts of Tamil Nadu, and some parts of Northwest Bay of Bengal, Mizoram and Manipur.The usual date for onset of the monsoon in Andhra Pradesh is June 4. The previous year, it had arrived on May 26. According to the IMD, conditions are favourable for further advance of the monsoon in some more parts of the State in the next three-four days. The monsoon touches Rayalaseema first, and moves northwards, weather experts say.Rain in RayalaseemaThe Rayalaseema region received good amount of rainfall in 24 hours ending at 8.30 a.m. on Saturday. Manthralayam in Kurnool district received the maximum rainfall of 50 mm, followed by Yemmiganur in Kurnool district and Kanekal in Anantapur district (40 mm), Nagari in Chittoor district (30 mm), and Gorantla in Sri Sathya Sai district, Kunurpi in Anantapur district, Alur in Kurnool district, Rayadurg in Anantapur district (20 mm).On Saturday, some places experienced severe heatwave conditions, while others received moderate rainfall. Between 8.30 a.m. and 4 p.m., D. Polavaram in Kakinada district received the highest rainfall of 48.75 mm, followed by Rolugunta and Nathavaram in Anakapalli district (27.5 mm) and Kothakota in Anakapalli (25.5 mm).According to the A.P. State Disaster Management Authority, 23 mandals experienced severe heatwave conditons and 88 mandals experienced heatwave on Saturday. Most of these were in Anakapalli, Srikakulam and Vizianagaram districts. The day’s highest temperature of 44 degree Celsius was recorded in Pedaparupudi in Krishna and Kanigiri in Markapuram districts.The IMD has given a heavy rainfall warning for Rayalaseema, especially for the districts of Sri Sathya Sai, Kurnool and Anantapur, for Sunday (June 7). Meanwhile, a heatwave alert has been issued for isolated places in coastal Andhra Pradesh for June 7 and 8. People in the districts of NTR, Krishna, Bapatla, East and West Godavari, Eluru, Guntur, and nearby districts may experience heatwave conditions on the two days. Published - June 06, 2026 07:53 pm IST

Diesel-isobutanol blending mandate likely this year: What it means and how it impacts India's energy security—explained

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Diesel-isobutanol blending mandate likely this year: What it means and how it impacts India's energy security—explained

The southwest monsoon, which entered Kerala three days later than usual, is set to bring heavy rainfall and active weather conditions to several parts of India. The monsoon is expected to maintain its momentum on Friday, advancing further across the southern peninsula. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall over Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu during the coming week.The northeastern region, particularly Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya, is expected to remain under the influence of heavy to very heavy rainfall. In contrast, northwestern and central India are likely to experience a volatile mix of thunderstorms and emerging heatwave conditions.Weather outlookThe IMD has forecast moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across Telangana, where six districts have been placed on heavy rainfall alert. Heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places in Rangareddy, Sangareddy, Medak, Kamareddy, Mahabubnagar and Nagarkurnool districts.Most parts of Karnataka, including the capital Bengaluru, have been placed under a yellow alert, while Dakshina Kannada district is under an orange alert, indicating the possibility of very heavy rainfall.Isolated heavy rainfall is also likely over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal from 8 to 10 June; Lakshadweep on 5 and 6 June; and Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam on 5 June and again from 9 to 10 June.The Northeast is expected to continue witnessing wet weather, with heavy rainfall likely over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura. Isolated areas in the region could also receive very heavy rainfall.Meanwhile, parts of northern and central India are likely to experience thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 50-60 kmph. The weather activity is expected to affect Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, with some locations at risk of intense thunderstorms and brief squalls.Light rainfall is expected during the morning and forenoon, followed by another spell in the evening and at night. Wind speeds may reach up to 60 kmph during thunderstorm activity. Maximum temperatures are likely to remain between 38°C and 40°C, close to the seasonal average.Delhi weatherRain and thunderstorms have triggered a sharp fall in temperatures across the national capital, with the mercury dropping by as much as 19°C in some areas.The weather agency has also forecast thunderstorms and lightning accompanied by gusty winds of 40-50 kmph at isolated places across Delhi, Haryana and Chandigarh.Light rainfall is expected in Delhi during the morning and forenoon, followed by another spell in the evening and at night. Wind speeds may reach up to 60 kmph during thunderstorm activity. Maximum temperatures are likely to remain between 38°C and 40°C, close to the seasonal average.Mahesh Palawat, Vice-President of private forecasting agency Skymet Weather, said: “A fresh western disturbance and cyclonic circulation over central Pakistan, Haryana and northwestern Rajasthan are expected to trigger rain and thunderstorm activity across the region over the next three days.”View full ImageHeavy rain alerts for North and South India.(IMD)While no heatwave warning has been issued for Friday, the IMD has cautioned that heatwave conditions could develop over isolated parts of Bihar from 6 June. The hot weather is expected to extend into eastern Uttar Pradesh from 7 June.About the AuthorKanishka SinghariaKanishka Singharia is a Senior Content Producer at Mint with a passion for news, trends, and the stories shaping the digital world. She specialises in spotting viral narratives by constantly tracking social media platforms and turning them into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Her work ranges from fast-paced breaking updates to sensitive human-interest features, blending speed with clarity. With over four years of experience in news and trend reporting, Kanishka has worked