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Friday, July 18, 2025
TopicThunderstorm

Topic: Thunderstorm

Delhi thunderstorm disrupts flights, causes waterlogging

The sudden change in weather led to a sharp drop in mercury with Delhi recording a minimum temperature of 19.8 degrees Celsius, 6.9 notches below the normal.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta condoles death of woman, 3 children after thunderstorm

The incident occurred early Friday morning when due to heavy storm and rain, a tree fell, killing the woman & her children. The husband was injured.

12-year-old boy dies of electrocution in Delhi’s Chhawla during thunderstorm

The victim, identified as Kaif Mohammad, got electrocuted after coming in contact with an electric pole amid thunderstorm and dust storm in the national capital.

Why you shouldn’t take a shower during a thunderstorm

The Met Office has issued several “yellow thunderstorm warnings” for the UK, highlighting the potential for frequent lightning. While your chance of getting struck...

Thunderstorm on 29-30 May likely to bring relief from heatwave in parts of north India

Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and parts of Uttar Pradesh have been experiencing blistering heat for days with temperatures soaring over 45 degrees Celsius in some places.

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Critical minerals are the new oil. India can’t afford to depend on China

Mineral security is no longer just an economic concern but a national security imperative, underpinning the country’s ambitions in clean energy, defence self-reliance, and advanced manufacturing.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

RSS chief Bhagwat draws the line at 75. India’s politics stares at the Modi Exception

BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.