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Southwest Monsoon Retreats Amid Severe Rainfall Deficit in India

The southwest monsoon is retreating from western Rajasthan and will soon cover eastern and southern India. By October 15, India is expected to record one of its weakest monsoons with rainfall about 15% below average. The southern peninsula faces a 28% deficit, east and northeast 25%. Droughts are declared in 177 taluks of Karnataka and 265 in Maharashtra, with dry spells in Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and Jharkhand.

Deccan Herald·3h ago

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Entertainment

Majrooh Sultanpuri: From Poetry Lover to Bollywood Lyricist

Majrooh Sultanpuri, born Asrar Hasan Khan on October 1, 1919, in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, was a renowned lyricist whose songs remain popular. Initially reluctant to write for films, he was persuaded by famous poet Jigar Moradabadi. Majrooh started as a hakim after studying Unani medicine but was passionate about poetry. His career in Bollywood spanned over five decades, deeply connecting with themes of love, pain, friendship, and life.

News18Hi Entertainment·27m ago·Sultanpur

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Politics

BJP launches three-month Vijaya Sankalpa Yatra from Mulbagal

The BJP has started its three-month 'Vijaya Sankalpa Yatra' from Kurudumale Ganesha temple in Mulbagal, Kolar district, to energize its cadre ahead of local body polls. Led by state president B Y Vijayendra, the campaign will cover all 224 Karnataka Assembly constituencies, meeting party workers, students, and beneficiaries of central schemes. Leaders including R Ashoka and Basavaraj Bommai will participate.

Deccan Herald·54m ago·Mulbagal

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World

Trump Discusses Flydubai Incident with Netanyahu, Calls Co-Pilot 'Terrorist or Whack Job'

US President Donald Trump said he spoke extensively with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the Flydubai incident. Trump described the co-pilot as "perhaps a terrorist or a whack job" who stabbed the pilot during the Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight. The injured pilot, Indian Captain Smit Machchhar, fought back and helped prevent a crash by opening the cockpit door, allowing passengers to intervene.

News18 World·50m ago

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Science

Heavy Rain Revives Kharif Crops in Central and Interior Karnataka

Heavy rains with thunder and lightning hit central and interior Karnataka, including Tumakuru and Davangere districts. Areas like Madhugiri, Koratagere, and Tiptur received significant rainfall, with Kibbanahalli recording 100 mm in 24 hours. The rain replenished streams and rivers, benefiting drought-affected kharif crops but also caused flooding in low-lying areas of Davangere. The IMD issued a yellow alert, and KSNDMC forecasted moderate rain for Bengaluru.

Deccan Herald·45m ago·Karnataka

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Business

Australian Private Credit Issues Raise Global Gating Concerns

The global private credit sector faces renewed turmoil as Australian money managers are blocked from withdrawing their investments. This development adds to widespread concerns about 'gating,' a practice that restricts investor withdrawals and has unsettled markets earlier this year. The situation highlights ongoing liquidity challenges within private credit markets worldwide.

Mint Markets·41m ago

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