IMD predicts ‘below normal’ monsoon rainfall over the country amid growing risk of El Niño | India News

IMD predicts ‘below normal’ monsoon rainfall over the country amid growing risk of El Niño | India News

NEW DELHI: In what may be bad news for India’s farm sector and the overall rural economy, the IMD on Monday predicted ‘below normal’ southwest (summer) monsoon seasonal (June-Sept) rainfall over the country as a whole amid growing risk of El Niño conditions, which is invariably linked to depressed rainfall over the Indian sub-continent during…

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US stock market today (June 1, 2026): S&P 500 hovers near record as Nvidia gains offset oil price worries

US stock market today (June 1, 2026): S&P 500 hovers near record as Nvidia gains offset oil price worries

US stocks traded near record levels on Monday despite a fresh rise in oil prices following renewed tensions around the fragile US-Iran ceasefire, as gains in technology heavyweights led by Nvidia helped keep investor sentiment resilient.The S&P 500 was little changed from the all-time high it set on Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped…

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Rajkumar Periasamy wanted Mammootty first for ‘OM’; 'The very first pick was Mammootty Sir for the character of Karthikeyan' | Malayalam Movie News

Rajkumar Periasamy wanted Mammootty first for ‘OM’; ‘The very first pick was Mammootty Sir for the character of Karthikeyan’ | Malayalam Movie News

Rajkumar Periasamy wanted Mammootty first for ‘OM’; says, ‘The very first pick was Mammootty Sir. Rajkumar Periasamy has opened up about the making of his upcoming movie ‘OM Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood’. The director revealed that Mammootty was the first name on his casting wishlist for the character Karthikeyan.The action entertainer features…

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Saudi Arabia: Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia halts Makkah entry, suspends Umrah visas and sets strict rules for pilgrims | World News

Saudi Arabia: Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia halts Makkah entry, suspends Umrah visas and sets strict rules for pilgrims | World News

Saudi Arabia stops Makkah access without permit, suspends Umrah visas / Image: file Saudi Arabia has enforced sweeping new restrictions ahead of Hajj 2026, halting entry into Makkah without official permits and suspending Umrah visas as authorities prepare for one of the world’s largest annual religious gatherings.The move, led by the Ministry of Hajj and…

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Jemimah Rodrigues suffers hamstring injury, Asia Cup participation in doubt | Cricket News

Jemimah Rodrigues suffers hamstring injury, Asia Cup participation in doubt | Cricket News

Jemimah Rodrigues (File photo) India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of the ongoing Hundred after suffering a hamstring injury while playing for Southern Brave, putting her participation in the upcoming Women’s T20 Asia Cup in doubt.Southern Brave confirmed on Saturday that Rodrigues will miss the rest of the tournament, with Australian all-rounder Charlie…

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Wait for better entry points in metal stocks, JSW Steel and Hindalco top picks: Axis Securities

Wait for better entry points in metal stocks, JSW Steel and Hindalco top picks: Axis Securities

Investors should wait for better entry points in metal stocks as steel prices enter a seasonally weak phase during the monsoon, according to Aditya Welekar, Senior Research Analyst – Metals at Axis Securities. While the brokerage remains constructive on the sector over the long term, it expects a short-term correction that could provide better buying…

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Despite global headwinds, Q1 growth seen resilient on demand, government capex

Despite global headwinds, Q1 growth seen resilient on demand, government capex

Economists estimate Q1 GDP growth at 7-7.5%, supported by consumer spending, govt capex and manufacturing. NEW DELHI: Despite facing significant headwinds from late onset of southwest monsoon and geopolitical uncertainties caused by lingering conflict in West Asia and uncertain tariff policies, growth momentum in April-June quarter is likely to have held up — aided by…

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