With the arrival of the monsoon, the risk of infectious diseases climbs sharply. In Mumbai, health authorities have reported a notable increase in vector-borne illnesses such as dengue, malaria, and chikungunya.

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Learn about the IMD's four-tier monsoon alert system—Green, Yellow, Orange, and Red—and what each colour means in terms of rainfall intensity and safety precautions during the rainy season.
Gujarat weather alert: IMD issues orange alert for 5 districts including Banaskantha and Dahod. Heavy rainfall expected in 26 districts on August 22. Get the full forecast and safety updates.
A powerful 8.0 magnitude earthquake struck the Drake Passage near America, triggering a tsunami alert. No casualties reported yet. Get full details on the quake and safety updates.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah defends new bills to disqualify jailed ministers, citing his own resignation in the Sohrabuddin case as an example of moral accountability. Opposition calls the move draconian.
Tragedy in Yavatmal, Maharashtra: Four children drown in a water-filled pit at a railway construction site amid heavy rains. Widespread flooding continues across the state, with Mumbai and Nashik severely affected.
Heavy rains continue in Gujarat with IMD issuing a red alert in 3 districts and orange alert in 23. Get the latest weather updates and district-wise forecast till August 24.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Go in India at ₹399/month with UPI payment support. The new plan offers GPT-5 access, enhanced features, and local pricing to make AI more affordable and accessible.
Mumbai faces severe disruption as IMD issues a red alert for heavy rain on August 20. Local trains are affected, monorail passengers rescued, and Mumbai University exams postponed amid widespread flooding.
The Central Government plans to introduce bills in Parliament mandating the removal of the PM, CMs, or ministers held in custody for over 30 days in serious criminal cases. Learn about the proposed legal changes and their impact on political accountability.
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