Author: Ayush Kurundwad

India’s monsoon season, which began on June 1, has witnessed average rainfall despite initial concerns regarding the El Nino weather pattern. While heavy rains have helped erase the rain deficit, the uneven distribution of rainfall across the country has created new worries for farmers. This summary highlights the impact of the monsoon season on different regions and various crops, along with the potential consequences for agricultural production. The monsoon season has resulted in uneven rainfall distribution across India. Northern and northwestern states such as Haryana, Punjab, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan have experienced excessive rainfall, while southern and eastern regions…

Restaurants in Ahmedabad are currently grappling with the added costs brought about by soaring tomato prices.

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi is redirecting its focus towards bolstering sales through brick-and-mortar retail outlets to regain market standing.

India, the largest exporter of rice globally, is contemplating a ban on most varieties of rice exports, a decision that could further elevate already high global prices due to the disruptive return of the El Niño weather pattern. Government sources have revealed that discussions are underway regarding a plan to prohibit the export of all non-Basmati rice. This proposal stems from concerns over escalating domestic prices and the aim to prevent the risk of further inflation. However, these sources have requested anonymity as the information has not been made public. If implemented, such a ban would impact approximately 80% of…

The state of Himachal Pradesh in India has been severely affected by floods, leading to the evacuation of tourists from various flood-hit areas such as Kullu, Mandi, Lahaul and Spiti, and Chamba. Evacuation operations commenced on Wednesday morning as several roads reopened for traffic. The stranded tourists are individuals from Israel, Kuwait, Brazil, and Australia. According to sources, a significant number of foreign tourists, particularly from Israel, are presumed to be stranded across Himachal Pradesh. Concerned families have approached the foreign ministry of Israel seeking assistance in reaching their loved ones. The damaged communication infrastructure had posed a significant challenge,…

Foxconn, the Taiwanese electronics manufacturing giant, has withdrawn from a $19 billion joint venture with Indian mining conglomerate Vedanta to establish a semiconductor and display production plant in India.

India’s Godrej Aerospace has announced its intention to manufacture modules of GE 414 engines, aiming to become part of the supply chain for the production of engines that will power India’s next-generation indigenous fighter jets. The deal, which was announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to the U.S. last month, involves a joint effort between GE and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to manufacture the engines. While the specifics of the deal are still being finalized, Godrej Aerospace is planning to invest $30.26 million to establish a facility in Maharashtra for advanced manufacturing, assembly, and integration. The Indian government,…

Amidst adverse weather conditions and soaring tomato prices in India, McDonald’s has made the decision to stop using tomatoes in food preparations at most of its locations across the country.

Authorities in India’s central Madhya Pradesh state have taken swift action after a video went viral on social media showing a man allegedly urinating on a member of a tribal community.

China’s imports are anticipated to have declined in May, despite a low base last year