The India Meteorological Department forecasts above-normal rainfall for India during the June-to-September monsoon season, estimating 105% of the long-period average. El Nino conditions, typically linked to reduced rainfall, are not expected. This prediction is vital for India's agriculture, which supports a significant portion of the population and contributes substantially to the GDP.

India aims for a beneficial bilateral trade agreement with the United States, following the finalization of terms for the initial phase. Both nations seek to elevate bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030, targeting completion of the first phase by year-end. Trade liberalization will address both tariff and non-tariff barriers.

Following violent clashes in Murshidabad, West Bengal, triggered by protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, displaced families recount harrowing experiences of destruction and fear. Homes and businesses were attacked, leaving several dead and hundreds homeless, now seeking refuge in relief camps. Security forces have been deployed, and investigations are underway to restore peace and provide support to the affected communities.

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy addressed the «forest encroachment» controversy, accusing the opposition of spreading propaganda using AI regarding the HCU land allegations. PM Modi criticized the Congress government for attempting to «bulldoze forests,» prompting a strong rebuttal from the Congress, highlighting Modi's own record on environmental clearances and tree felling.

Nikol Pashinyan has said Armenia is ready to sign a peace deal with Azerbaijan and dismantle the OSCE Minsk Group Read Full Article at RT.com

Victory, when it finally came for Rory McIlroy on Sunday, appeared to be as much a family affair as a global sporting triumph.

The British actress, 31, was spotted making her way along the street in London on Monday as she wiped away tears and overcome with emotion.

Georgina Rodriguez has taken to Instagram to show off a gigantic engagement ring - weeks after Cristiano Ronaldo revealed the savage reason he is yet to propose. 

Nearly 300,000 residents of a US city have been told to prepare for a volcano that 'is about to erupt.'

Isabelle and Daniel, both 16, have been missing the Ceredigion area in west Wales since April 7.

Hungarian MPs have passed changes declaring that children’s rights to moral development supersede the right to peaceful assembly Read Full Article at RT.com

The continent must increase investment in its own defense, the US vice president has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Tony Yengeni has explained why Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky is unwelcome in South Africa Read Full Article at RT.com

A deadly Ukrainian drone raid against Russian civilians was meant to maximize casualties Read Full Article at RT.com

The move comes after the university rejected the US administration’s request for policy changes Read Full Article at RT.com

The recent US-imposed tariffs have caused an unstable external environment, which has led to unprecedented uncertainty for Singapore, according to Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong. On Monday (April 14), SM Lee addressed the tariffs' impact on Singapore and stated that uncertainty is high, and over the next five to 10 years Singapore faces «a less friendly world». He was speaking at a closed-door dialogue at the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) Centre, which was attended by NTUC president K Thanaletchimi, secretary-general Ng Chee Meng as well as other union leaders. SM Lee acknowledged that such dialogues with union leaders were held regularly, particularly after Budget announcements. As he continued speaking about the tariffs, he said: «I hope that Singaporeans understand what is happening, what is at stake, and what we must do together to secure our future.» "Some people say, 'don't get excited, don't over blow the issue, we've weathered bigger storms before, we haven't failed'.

The writ of election for 2025 General Election has been issued today (April 15), with Polling Day to fall on May 3.  President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, on the advice of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, issued the writ today, soon after Parliament was dissolved. Polling Day will be a public holiday. Here is what comes next. Nomination Day On Nomination Day, the final line-up of candidates for each electoral division is revealed when they submit their nomination papers, election deposits, and certificates at an assigned centre. The documents are submitted to the Returning Officer (RO), who is tasked with overseeing the impartial and smooth conduct of elections. 

The Supreme Court has overturned the Allahabad High Court's bail order for three individuals accused of child trafficking, criticizing both the court and the Uttar Pradesh government for negligence. The court highlighted the need for parental vigilance and directed state governments and high courts to expedite child trafficking case trials.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for her alleged inaction regarding the Murshidabad violence, accusing her of enabling rioters under the guise of secularism. He also attacked Congress and Samajwadi Party for their silence on the issue, deeming them a burden on India.

The Supreme Court has extended Puja Khedkar's protection from arrest until April 21. Khedkar is accused of cheating and misrepresenting information to avail OBC and disability quota benefits in the civil services exam. The Delhi government seeks her custodial interrogation to investigate a fake disability certificate scam. The court is reviewing her rejoinder to the Delhi government's reply.

The Supreme Court has cautioned judges against making inappropriate remarks in sexual violence cases, specifically addressing comments made by the Allahabad High Court that blamed a woman for inviting the alleged rape. This follows the Supreme Court's intervention in another Allahabad High Court case where the court diminished the severity of sexual assault against a child.

Musk’s cost-cutting team repeatedly sought to get around a judge’s order to gain access to private details about millions of beneficiaries.

In the latest episode of “Politicians Gone Wild: Malawi Edition”, MCP Central Region chairperson Patrick  Chilondola has made a dramatic U-turn on his viral roast of UTM’s firebrand Patricia Kaliati—but only if she stops dragging the President like a broken WiFi cable. At a rally in Ntchisi North Constituency on Sunday, Chilondola didn’t hold back. […] The post “Amapaka Njerwa Zofiira M’masayamu!” MCP’s Chilondola Slaps, Then Conditionally Snatches Back Insult on Kaliati’s Make-Up appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

With just five months before Malawi heads to the polls on September 16, civil society organisations (CSOs) are sounding the alarm over a serious funding gap for voter civic education—pleading for K30 billion while donors remain silent. Electoral stakeholders including the Civil Society Elections Integrity Forum, Nice Trust, and election observers say the absence of […] The post CSOs Want K30 Billion for Voter Civic Education: Donors Angoti Duuuuuu! appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Rogelio Bagabuyo is charged with first degree murder in the March 2022 death of Mohd Abdullah, a Thompson Rivers University science professor.

The source said that EU member states and institutions needed to realize that in a certain situation, sanctions would not be renewed

According to Sergey Naryshkin, «the US administration clearly seeks to understand the causes of the Ukrainian crisis and sort them out»

According to the press service, the medics who were part of the group helped 508 people during their stay in Myanmar

According to Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov, social and commercial facilities were impacted in the Graivoronsky District

During the first three months of this year, 62,000 units of the Rogue crossover were sold in the United States

According to Nikolay Azarov, 64% of Ukrainian protesters are draft-age men between the ages of 25 and 47, who may end up in the armed forces at home after participating in protest rallies in the United States

According to lawmaker Yaroslav Zheleznyak, martial law and mobilization will be extended until August 6