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El Niño's impact could be cushioned by rice reserves
El Niño's impact could be cushioned by rice reserves

India is facing its weakest monsoon in nearly two decades, with rainfall 15% below normal. The situation is worsened by a strengthening El Niño phenomenon, which could lead to crop losses.

Business

Centre to oversee UPI MDR charges daily from October 15
18 Sep 2026 Indian Government
Centre to oversee UPI MDR charges daily from October 15

The Indian government has announced that it will start monitoring the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions on a daily basis, starting October 15.

World

Ex-royal bodyguard advises Harry-Meghan to be 'discreet' amid risks
18 Sep 2026 Meghan Markle
Ex-royal bodyguard advises Harry-Meghan to be 'discreet' amid risks

A former royal security staffer has advised Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to be "discreet" amid a perceived threat to the British royal family.

Politics

Mamata camp's candidate withdraws from Nandigram bypoll after meeting Suvendu 
18 Sep 2026 Mamata Banerjee
Mamata camp's candidate withdraws from Nandigram bypoll after meeting Suvendu 

Sanchita Dey Pradhan, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate belonging to the Mamata Banerjee faction, has withdrawn her nomination for the Nandigram assembly bypoll in yet another setback for the former chief minister.

Sports

2nd ODI: Connolly, Marsh power Australia to 356/6 vs Zimbabwe
18 Sep 2026 Travis Head
2nd ODI: Connolly, Marsh power Australia to 356/6 vs Zimbabwe

Travis Head scored a blistering century to help Australia post their highest-ever ODI total against Zimbabwe in the second ODI of the three-match series.

Auto

Waymo to launch robotaxi service in Singapore by 2028
18 Sep 2026 Las Vegas
Waymo to launch robotaxi service in Singapore by 2028

Waymo, the self-driving car company owned by Alphabet, has announced its plan to launch a robotaxi service in Singapore in 2028.

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