The India Meteorological Department’s June 22 press release confirmed improving monsoon prospects for three major states that had faced persistent rainfall deficits.
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Military Aircraft Used to Transport NEET Exam Papers Sparks Debate on Resource Use
The deployment of Indian Air Force planes to ferry examination documents renewed questions about when civilian alternatives should be exhausted before using defence assets.
India Faces Driest June in 146 Years with Rainfall Deficit of 46% Below Normal Levels
The country received just 53.1 mm of rainfall against a seasonal normal of 97.6 mm between June 4 and June 22 in what experts called a once-in-a-century monsoon failure.
Maharashtra Records 85% Monsoon Deficit and Gujarat 84% as Weak Monsoon Hits Agricultural Output
The two western states are among the worst-hit in the country with rainfall far below normal raising alarms about kharif crop sowing prospects and water reservoir levels.
Southwest Monsoon Finally Reaches Mumbai as Arabian Sea Winds Begin to Revive
After weeks of scorching dry conditions and a water crisis the monsoon’s arrival in Mumbai marked the start of a gradual recovery for the country’s financial capital.
Madhya Pradesh Records 58% Monsoon Deficit as Central India’s Agricultural Core Faces Crop Stress
The state which forms the heartland of India’s monsoon zone has seen the worst June drought conditions in living memory affecting millions of farm-dependent households.
Centre Blocks Telegram Till June 22 to Prevent NEET Paper Leak During Examination
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology directed Telegram to disable its message editing feature in India through June 22 as a security measure for the re-exam.
Supreme Court Declares Right to Walk on Footpaths Fundamental and Calls for a Dedicated Regulator
The court’s strong observations on pedestrian safety directed authorities to protect demarcated walkways from encroachment and establish an independent oversight body.
Centre Notifies Policy for NEET Gulf Students After Supreme Court Hearing on Exam Cancellations
The Union government framed a fresh all-India policy addressing the situation of students from Gulf countries whose Class XII board exams were cancelled due to the Middle East conflict.
NTA Holds Nationwide Mock Drill Ahead of NEET-UG Re-Exam with Biometric Checks Police Escorts and Surveillance
The National Testing Agency conducted a dry run at exam centres across India integrating advanced security measures following the controversy over the earlier paper leak.