Weather Update: IMD predicts above-normal temperatures, heatwaves in May

Weather Update: As the country braces for the monsoon season, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued a cautionary outlook for May, warning of above-normal temperatures and a likely rise in heatwave occurrences across several regions. While northern India is likely to receive above-average rainfall, other parts–especially the northwest, central, and northeast–may experience drier-than-usual conditions,…

Bihar’s airport infrastructure takes off as legislative elections loom

As Bihar heads for legislative assembly elections, the key issue ofaviation infrastructure development has taken centrestage in the State’s political circles. Accordingly, both the Central and State governments are accelerating the development of key airport projects before the elections, which are scheduled for October–November. Bihar’s airport development plans were also featured in the Budget FY26….

SEBI strengthens cybersecurity framework, categorises financial entities based on risk and size

Capital market regulator SEBI has introduced an updated Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience Framework (CSCRF) to bolster security within financial market entities. The new framework categorises entities into four distinct groups based on size and risk levels, ensuring a more structured approach to cybersecurity. Four categories for entities SEBI has classified financial market entities into the…

Shivraj Chouhan questions Congress’s track record on caste census

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan. File | Photo Credit: ANI Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Wednesday (April 30, 2025) questioned the Congress party’s record on conducting a caste census, asserting that its leadership – particularly Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi – must first account…