National·2026-08-05T05:43:06+00:00
Weather & Monsoon Forecast Today LIVE: Yellow alert in Delhi, Rains to continue in Kerala, schools closed in Dehradun
Weather Today LIVE Updates: Rain lashed parts of Delhi on Tuesday, bringing relief from humid conditions as several areas recorded moderate showers during the day. The national capital is expected to receive more rains on Wednesday, the IMD has said.
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World·2026-08-05T03:34:16+00:00
BBQ Bans Are a Woeful Response to Wildfires
There’s also advice on which garden plants are more fire resistant than others – sage and lavender are low risk, while plants such as verbena, camelia and leylandii should be kept moist, pruned and not planted directly next to homes or sheds. Single-species forests, particularly of coniferous species, are more flammable and burn with more intensity than broad-leaved deciduous trees such as oak, which retain more moisture. (Bloomberg Opinion) -- In response to this summer’s serious wildfires, France has arrested more than 300 people in connection with suspected arson.
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Region·2026-08-05T09:50:00+00:00
Tamil Nadu Budget: State’s outstanding debt pegged at ₹10.98 lakh crore in Revised Budget Estimates
The overall Capital Expenditure, projected at ₹59,562 crore in the IBE 2026-27, is estimated at ₹56,985 crore in the RBE 2026-27. In aggregate, the Total Revenue Receipts, projected at ₹3,09,698 crore in the RE 2025-26 and ₹3,44,575 crore in the IBE 2026-27, have now been estimated at ₹3,50,027 crore in the RBE 2026-27. The Fiscal Deficit in the RBE 2026-27 is estimated at ₹1,21,819 crore as against ₹1,21,949 crore in the IBE 2026-27.
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