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Weak Monsoon Cuts Indian Farmers’ Input Spending
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— Sep 22, 2026
India’s monsoon remains well below normal, about 15% deficient nationwide, fueling harvest uncertainty and prompting farmers to slash spending on pesticides, fertilisers, and seeds, with weaker demand for crop-protection products in particular. Industry outlooks point to a slowdown in tractor demand for FY27 due to uneven rainfall and rural-income pressure, even as occasional weekly rainfall gains contrast with persistent regional deficits.
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Couple marries in flooded church after monsoon in Philippines; bride walks the aisle in waist-deep water
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— Sep 8, 2026
A Philippine couple held their wedding in a flooded church after monsoon rains, with the bride wading through waist-deep water to reach the altar on September 1.
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Gardening Coverage Highlights Native Plants, Drought Resilience
Lifestyle
— Sep 13, 2026
Across gardening topics, experts highlight shade-tolerant native plants and their varied species, a grass-clover lawn mix as a drought-resilient, low-maintenance alternative, and strategies for expanding shrub use in British landscapes, while noting Hibiscus blooms during the monsoon season and a Cornwall grower showcasing off-grid, water-smart irrigation amid heatwaves.
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2026 Summer Sets Global and U.S. Heat Records
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— Sep 7, 2026
Arizona's monsoon produced rainfall near normal in Flagstaff, while Albuquerque posted the hottest August on record and a hotter-than-normal, drought-plagued summer across the region; Grand Junction also logged a scorching summer with numerous 100-degree days. Hawaii experienced an unusually wet August—the second-wettest on record due to Hurricane Lala—after which Northwest Arkansas faced potential Labor Day heat records and a stretch of extreme heat dates.
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Democrat Governor Declares State Of Emergency After About 100 Measles Cases
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Himachal Reports Monsoon Losses Near Rs1,000 Crore
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— Jul 23, 2026
Himachal Pradesh faces estimated monsoon-related losses of 800-1,000 crore, while officials say the disaster response system is fully activated with top-class preparedness and real-time reporting through the State Emergency Operations Centre. Pre-monsoon preparedness meetings, pre-positioned NDRF/SDRF teams, and integrated district-level coordination are enabling rapid response across affected districts such as Kangra and Chamba.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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India Rejects Pakistan Flood Claims Citing Monsoon-Driven Chenab Rise
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— Jul 24, 2026
India rejected Pakistan’s allegations of deliberately causing floods, attributing the Chenab’s rising flows to heavy monsoon rainfall and noting Pakistan’s own flood advisories corroborate this. The MEA said it would continue sharing real-time flood data with Pakistan on humanitarian grounds, and highlighted that the Indus Waters Treaty remains in abeyance pending Pakistan’s actions on cross-border terrorism.
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Seoul, Gangwon Expect Heavy Rain, Heat Wave
Weather
— Jul 22, 2026
South Korea faces an unprecedented transition from heavy monsoon downpours to a dangerous heatwave, with the Korea Meteorological Administration issuing its first Emergency Heatwave Warning as temperatures push toward the high 30s and beyond, while heavy rainfall of 20–80 mm persists in Seoul, Gangwon, and surrounding regions. Authorities warn of tropical nights, heat advisories across the east coast of Gangwon and other regions, and a continued pattern of extreme weather as monsoon rains taper and heat intensifies.
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NDA Mangal Milan strengthens unity Monsoon Session unfolds
Politics
— Jul 21, 2026
In the Monsoon Session of 2026, the NDA held a 'Mangal Milan' meeting to project unity as Prime Minister Modi highlighted national achievements, while the opening day saw repeated adjournments amid opposition protests over paper leaks, student issues, and Ram Mandir donation allegations. Opposition floor leaders plan strategy meetings as Parliament proceeds with key bills under a session running until August 13, with Modi also noted as the longest-serving elected PM as NDA partners prepare to pass a congratulatory motion.
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Philippine couple marry in flooded church
World
— Sep 1, 2026
A Philippine couple wed in a flooded Catholic church in Hagonoy as heavy monsoon rains drenched the region, with the ceremony proceeding despite rising waters and fewer than 15 attendees. The bride’s gown was altered to shorten the train to navigate the flood, and the event drew widespread attention as authorities reported casualties from the rains.
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Corrie ten Boom Finds Christ at Age Five
Dutch watchmaker's daughter prays with father.
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Nagpur Flower Show Draws Nearly 1,000 Entries
Lifestyle
— Sep 4, 2026
Gardening coverage centers on Nagpur’s 124th Flower Show, with bonsai, roses and indoor plants highlighted by top exhibitors and a slate of award winners. It also offers practical takeaways for diverse climates, from Texas’ cottage-garden style to shade-tolerant color strategies and easy-care monsoon-friendly succulents.
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Sheriff's Helicopter Swoops In on People Trapped by Floodwaters, Camera Catches Daring Rescue in First-Person View
Reporting
— Jul 25, 2021
As floodwaters deluged parts of Arizona, daring helicopter rescues Friday plucked multiple groups from fast-moving water. Monsoons struck Arizona last week, triggering severe flooding. Drivers who tried to make their…
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Support Trump vs Support Democrats
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Every executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.
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Lok Sabha suspends Banerjee amid NCPI split
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— Jul 22, 2026
Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee was suspended for the remainder of the Monsoon Session after reports that he used abusive language against women MPs and heatedly clashed with NCPI rebels in the Lok Sabha. The move comes amid a major TMC split, with about 20 MPs defecting to NCPI, highlighting internal tensions in the party.
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Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia Back Youth NEET Protests
Politics
— Jul 21, 2026
Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh publicly backed the Cockroach Janta Party's Sansad Chalo NEET protests, urging authorities to listen to the youth and framing them as the democracy's future. The demonstrations during Parliament's Monsoon Session called for education reforms and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, amid clashes and police action that drew widespread celebrity support.
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Mass Dragonfly Swarms Sweep California Signaling Ecological Shift
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— Aug 25, 2026
California is experiencing unusually large dragonfly swarms fueled by warm spring rains and monsoon weather, with observers from Oakland to Fresno noting hundreds of dragonflies in parks and farmland as these migratory wanderers help control crop pests. Experts say the surge could reflect shifting ecosystems and rising insect activity, spurring social media chatter and widespread interest in these apex aerial predators.
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Truckers Get Tax-Free Farm Diesel In ‘Unprecedented Step’ As Wartime Prices Head For Record Yearly Jump
Simon August · 5 min · 2h
Nepal Glacial Floods Kill Up to 955, Cross-Border
World
— Aug 26, 2026
The monsoon-driven disasters in Nagaland and Assam, along with a major Nepal crisis, underscore how climate change and rapid development are fueling unprecedented floods and landslides that devastate livelihoods, overwhelm infrastructure, and outpace warning systems. Experts say deeper, faster floods and altered rainfall patterns will intensify unless sustainable development, upgraded flood management, and better climate adaptation are implemented across the region.
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The Four-Letter Type Test
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The classic sixteen-types test — twenty questions, four axes, your letters computed for real, and an AI portrait written for your exact mix.
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CRPF Deploys 20 Additional Companies in Delhi
Politics
— Jul 22, 2026
The Centre has ordered 20 additional CRPF companies to be airlifted from West Bengal to Delhi to reinforce security amid the CJP protests and ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament, with these units having previously been deployed in West Bengal for elections. Officials say the move, alongside about 30 additional CRPF and RAF units already in the capital, aims to strengthen law-and-order response to violent clashes during the protests.
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Parliament Plans NEET Paper Leak Discussion, Govt Says
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— Jul 22, 2026
The government, led by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, says it is ready to hold a detailed, rule-based discussion on the NEET paper leak from the start of the Monsoon session and urges opposition parties to help frame an agenda without delaying business. Opposition protests and accusations of obstruction are cited as hindering dialogue, while Rijiju emphasizes a productive debate to inform the public about government actions.
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Patna Bomb threats target CM residence, secretariat, four schools citing Nijjar killing
Politics
— Jul 21, 2026
Patna faced a high-security alert after bomb-threat emails targeted the Bihar CM’s residence, the state Secretariat, and multiple schools, with authorities searching premises and tracing the sender as an investigation unfolds. The messages invoked pro-Khalistan slogans and the 2023 Nijjar killing, prompting intensified security during the Monsoon Session and prompting evacuations and precautions at several institutions while officials work to verify authenticity and origins.
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