Central India and the north Indian plains, that have been witnessing a rise in temperatures, are likely to get some relief in the next two to three days, the meteorological department said. read more

Frogs were married off in a bizarre ritual to please rain gods in the hope of a better monsoon in two different incidents recently. One such marriage was allegedly organised on June 22 in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhattarpur by Lalita Yadav, the state minister for woman and child development. The other incident took place in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi where locals married off two frogs in an elaborate ceremony. The marriage of frogs for a good monsoon is an old ritual being followed in several states for many years now. (HT Correspondent)read more

The pumps, which can clear up to 7,200 litres of water every minute, have been placed at the newly built underpasses at Rajiv Chowk, Iffco Chowk, Signature Towers and Hero Honda Chowk. These stretches went under water during monsoon in 2016, triggering... read more

Heat wave conditions are expected to continue for a few more days until pre-monsoon showers hit the city on Wednesday. read more

State minister Lalita Yadav allegedly arranged for the two frogs to be married as a part of a local tradition in Chhattarpur. The Congress criticised her, saying she was promoting superstition. read more

The weather bureau has forecast intermittent rain in the city and the suburbs, and isolated heavy showers in the suburbs over the next 24 hours. read more

Police, however, believe 25-year-old Bosele Gopinath died of asphyxiation after falling asleep in the vehicle in an inebriated state. read more

The road infrastructure is known to deteriorate due to frequent rain during the monsoon, causing potholes to widen, which invariably causes waterlogging and accidents read more

The IMD has, however, forecasted that pre-monsoon showers could hit Delhi around June 27-28 read more

Students of Abhinav English Medium School, Ambegaon, perform a breathing exercise during the yoga session organised on the occasion of International Day of Yoga. Puneites from all walks of life were part of the celebrations as various institutions and organisations practised yoga for a healthier life.

(Pratham Gokhale/HT Photo)read more

A government resolution outlining the measures has been issued by the state government, to prevent a repeat of the 2016 Mahad bridge collapse. read more

As per an affidavit filed by the civic body in HC, so far, it has secured 1,425 manholes in flood-prone areas between Churchgate and Mahim. read more

Simple tricks like using coconut oil and honey masks for your hair and opting for airy footwear will make sure your hair and feet are safe from the harm that monsoon can cause. read more

An analysis of the measures taken to prevent waterlogging in Gurugram and the extent to which they were successful over the last two years, has revealed both successes and failures. read more

With its term ending on July 2, the Panchkula MC seems to be least concerned about rain readiness in the city, and no contractor seems ready to take up this work. read more