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Friday, August 8, 2025
TopicOrange alert

Topic: Orange alert

Day after ‘intense rainfall’, Gurugram issues ‘work from home’ advisory to avoid traffic congestion

The city got 133 mm of rain in 12-hr period that ended at 7 am Thursday, stated an advisory by DDMA which included heavy spell of 103 mm of rain from 7.30 pm to 9 pm Wednesday.

Flash flood displaces more than 100 families in Tripuraomeless as flash flood hits Tripura

South Tripura district administration has asked residents of low-lying areas to remain alert in wake of the flash flood caused by incessant rain Tuesday.

Meteorological Centre issues orange alert for eastern Rajasthan, warns severe rainfall & intense weather

The IMD has also issued a warning of heavy rainfall in several parts of north India for the next 2-3 days, encouraging residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions.

Heavy rains claim 76 lives in Kerala, over 2 lakh seek refuge in camps

An 'orange' alert has been issued in six districts of Kerala warning people to prepare for extreme weather which may threaten life and property.

On Camera

In Mohammed Siraj, the Pasmanda Muslims have a hero

There’s a subtle radicalism in a name like Siraj being spoken with national pride. His success is read as proof that someone from a working-class, Pasmanda background can achieve this status.

Smartphones, gems, pharma: Which Indian exports will be worst hit by Trump tariffs, which will be spared

Electronics—specifically smartphones—& energy & pharma products make up 30% of Indian exports to US. 25% tariff on India came into effect Thursday, extra 25% to kick in by August-end.

A shadow war over India’s defence procurement on social media raises concerns of undue influence

One such website has drawn particular scrutiny for spreading fake stories that have upset not only the Indian but also foreign defence firms by falsely attributing misinformation.

Pakistan, Dhaka have played Washington well. Back home, Modi ecosystem has an inner conflict

To protect ourselves from Trumpian diplomacy, first we must introspect the bipolarity within our establishment discourse.