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File photo (Picture credit: ANI) Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) makers in India — from soap to soft drinks — saw a slight hit to sales in the September quarter due to disruptions arising from Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms and heavy rains across parts of the country. However, global majors such as Unilever, Reckitt,…
NEW DELHI: Train services on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway were cancelled on Sunday due to heavy rains and multiple landslides, while the India Meteorological Department warned of a developing low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal that could intensify into a deep depression, prompting fishing advisories in Tamil Nadu’s coastal regions.Southern Railway reported multiple “earth…
Fruits continued to push up household grocery bills, with inflation averaging 13.2% during the first nine months of 2025, the highest in five years, even as other food items like vegetables and pulses provided some relief. According to an ET analysis, fruit inflation was 5.9% in 2024 and 3.9% in 2023, highlighting the sharp spike…
The heavy rains in central and southeastern Mexico caused the flood, triggering landslides, damaging homes and highways, and leaving at least 28 people dead, authorities said Friday. Videos on social media from different parts of the affected areas showed streets turned into rivers carrying away vehicles and houses almost completely covered in water. In one…
Areas affected by the rains (ANI) NEW DELHI: Authorities across North Bengal have been placed on high alert after Bhutan’s Tala hydropower dam began overflowing due to a gate malfunction, raising fears of downstream flooding in West Bengal’s Dooars region. The warning comes as parts of the Darjeeling hills continue to reel under the impact…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal’s Darjeeling region faced multiple landslides on Saturday after continuous heavy rainfall, disrupting traffic and resilting in several casualties.Raju Bista, BJP MP for Darjeeling, expressed concern over the damage caused by the rainfall and said that there have been multiple deaths.In a post on X, Bista said, “I am extremely anguished to…
NEW DELHI: Heavy rains lashed parts of Delhi-NCR on Tuesday morning, potentially affecting ongoing Durga Puja celebrations and Ramlila events across the city. The sudden downpour caused waterlogging in several areas, leading to traffic congestion and disruption of festive activities. Delhi Rain Chaos: Waterlogged Streets, Massive Traffic Jams Hit City After Sudden Change in Weather…
Mumbai experienced heavy overnight showers, leading to significant rainfall and widespread waterlogging, notably in the Andheri subway. Airlines like SpiceJet and IndiGo issued advisories, warning passengers of traffic congestion affecting airport travel. The rain is expected to intensify further, likely causing more disruptions to traffic and local train services. NEW DELHI: Mumbai woke up to…
Heavy rains in Hyderabad caused the Musi River to overflow near Chaderghat Bridge after Himayat Sagar gates opened, leading to road closures, traffic, and flooding NEW DELHI: Heavy rainfall in Hyderabad led officials to open the gates of the Himayat Sagar reservoir on Friday night, causing the Musi River to overflow near Chaderghat Bridge. As…
NEW DELHI: At least three people died in Kolkata on Tuesday morning due to electrocution as heavy overnight rains left streets waterlogged and disrupted traffic. Two fatalities were reported from Beniapukur and Khidderpore, while another occurred in Netaji Nagar, underscoring the risks posed by submerged electric wires amid the flooding.Airlines also issued travel advisories following…
