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School assembly news headlines for August 28: Top India, world, sports and business updates
School Assembly News Headlines for August 28, 2026: India’s key developments include PM Modi’s upcoming Central Asia visit, preparations for the BRICS Summit, Nepal flood relief and new initiatives in Uttar Pradesh. International news focuses on Nepal floods and Dolly Parton’s death. Sports includes India’s cricket results and upcoming fixtures, while business news tracks markets, Nvidia and forex flows.
Weather Tomorrow, July 17: IMD issues heavy rain alert for Odisha, UP, Bihar, West Bengal, Uttarakhand and northeast; Delhi to remain hot and humid. Check state-wise prediction
Weather Tomorrow, July 17: The India Meteorological Department forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall across many Indian states. Odisha expects the most intense showers, while other regions face thunderstorms and lightning. Delhi-NCR and parts of south India will experience hot and humid conditions. Active monsoon conditions are predicted to continue over eastern and northeastern India. Residents are advised to remain cautious of potential flooding and disruptions.
Weather tomorrow, July 16: IMD warns of heavy rain in Odisha, Bihar, West Bengal, Uttarakhand and Northeast; Delhi to stay cloudy with light rain, orange alert for Shimla
Weather tomorrow, July 16: The India Meteorological Department issued warnings for heavy to very heavy rainfall across several Indian states. Odisha faces a red warning due to a low-pressure area forming over the Bay of Bengal. Heavy rainfall is also likely in Himachal Pradesh and Shimla, as per IMD. Delhi-NCR anticipates cloudy skies with a possibility of very light rain.
Weather tomorrow July 15: IMD warns of heavy rain in Odisha, Bihar, Assam, West Bengal, Meghalaya; Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab to get showers, Tamil Nadu, Telangana face heat
Weather tomorrow July 15: Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal will receive heavy to extremely heavy rainfall. Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana expect rain and thunderstorms. Southern states like Tamil Nadu will experience hot and humid conditions. The monsoon remains vigorous over eastern and northeastern regions this week. Residents in vulnerable areas should stay updated with official weather bulletins.
One dead, several affected in Odisha as incessant rain hits normal life, sparks flood fears
A two-year-old girl died and several others were affected by heavy rainfall. Flood fears loom large for the Baitarani River as water levels rise. Many urban areas experienced water-logging, disrupting normal life and vehicular movement. Authorities have taken adequate measures and placed rescue teams at vulnerable locations. Educational institutions were closed in several districts due to the ongoing downpour.
Rahul Arunoday Banerjee cause of death: Bengali actor dies at 43 by drowning. His last post on Instagram goes viral
Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee tragically died at 43 due to accidental drowning at Talsari Beach in Digha. He was filming a television serial when the incident occurred after pack-up. Banerjee was a respected figure in Bengali cinema and television, known for his roles in Chirodini Tumi Je Amar and other notable projects. Read on!
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Odia singer Humane Sagar’s last Instagram post goes viral, fans pay emotional tributes: 'Your legacy lives on, legend'
Odia music industry mourns the untimely death of renowned singer Humane Sagar at 34. Admitted to AIIMS Bhubaneswar on October 14, he succumbed to multi-organ dysfunction syndrome on November 17. His final Instagram post, a passionate rendition of Bhagya Rekha, has gone viral, becoming an emotional tribute to his enduring legacy.
Cyclone Montha Weather Forecast: Check what's predicted for UP, Delhi, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Karnataka & other rain-hit states
Cyclone Montha Weather Update: Cyclone Montha has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm, impacting weather across India with heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds. The storm is expected to make landfall near Kakinada on the Andhra Pradesh coast, bringing significant weather changes to several states including Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and West Bengal.
Odisha: 50,000 people affected by flash flood in Subarnarekha River
A flash flood hit Balasore district in Odisha. The Subarnarekha River overflowed due to heavy rain in Jharkhand. Water entered villages, affecting over 50,000 people. Seventeen gram panchayats faced the impact. Authorities are conducting rescue and relief work. Residents in vulnerable areas are on alert. The administration is providing food and medical assistance.
Weather alert: Check updates on Cyclone Shakti, its link to the wind storm in Delhi NCR, warnings for Mumbai, Bengaluru, and other cities
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has spotted a cyclonic circulation over the Andaman Sea, potentially developing into Cyclone Shakti, which could impact the coastal regions of Odisha, West Bengal, and parts of Bangladesh between 23 and 28 May. Simultaneously, the southwest monsoon has arrived early, reaching parts of the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea.
Priyanka Chopra soaks in Odisha’s scenic beauty as she shoots for Rajamouli’s SSMB 29
Priyanka Chopra has joined the shooting of SS Rajamouli’s highly anticipated film SSMB 29, starring Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The actress arrived in Odisha and shared glimpses of her journey on Instagram, posting scenic views from Kotpad to Koraput. Fans spotted her waving outside her hotel before heading to the shoot. The production is taking place in the picturesque Deomali Hills, known for their resemblance to African landscapes.
Cyclone Dana landfall: These coastal states warned of heavy rainfall. Check IMD's latest update
Cyclone Dana landfall updates: Cyclone Dana is likely to hit the north Odisha and West Bengal coasts, between Puri and Sagar Island, on the intervening night of October 24 and 25. Cyclone Dana is expected to make a landfall over the coastal states of West Bengal and Odisha on Thursday. Odisha has been put on high alert and the state government is taking all necessary precautions.
Heat wave kills at least 56 in India, nearly 25,000 heat stroke cases, from March-May
A confluence of factors has led to a very hot summer in South Asia, a trend scientists say has been worsened by human-driven climate change. At least 33 people, including election officials on duty in India's just-concluded general election, died of suspected heatstroke in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in the north, and Odisha in the east on Friday.
Cyclone 'Remal' makes landfall in Bangladesh. Here's everything you need to know
As Cyclone 'Remal' makes landfall on the Bangladesh coast, it is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm. The storm is projected to hit the West Bengal coast by Sunday midnight, with maximum sustained wind speeds of 110-120 km per hour, gusting to 135 kmph. The Meteorological Department has issued warnings of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in various districts of West Bengal and north Odisha on May 26-27.
1981 Bihar to 2023 Balasore train accident in Odisha, here are India's deadliest rail accidents
India has witnessed several tragic train accidents throughout the years, including the country's deadliest in 1981, which killed at least 800 people, and the most recent Indore-Patna Express derailment in 2016 that claimed nearly 150 lives. The accidents were caused by various factors, including signalling errors and tracks washed away by floods.
Flood situation grim, over 1.5 lakh marooned in Odisha
"The water level in Hirakud Dam stands at 626.47 feet against the full reservoir level of 630 feet. The reading at Mundali barrage near Cuttack declined to 11,77,024 cusecs against 12 lakh cusecs on Tuesday. We expect this water level to continue for another 24 hours," PTI quoted B K Mishra, Engineer in Chief, Water Resources Department, as saying.
TV reportage? Yass, no, maybe
Even as Cyclone Yaas has slowed down, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake, it has also managed to expose human nature — the nature of TV reporting.
India's Covid 'storm': How did situation get so bad during second wave
It has taken just 17 days for the daily case count to rise from 1 lakh on April 4 to over 3 lakh on Wednesday. During this period, cases have surged at 6.76% daily, more than four times faster than a similar growth in daily numbers in the US — the only other country that has recorded more than 1 lakh cases in a day.
India's monsoon rains forecast to be average in 2021 - weather office
In India, where more than 60% of farmland is rain-fed and two-thirds of the people are dependent on agriculture for livelihood, a normal southwest monsoon that brings about 70% of the annual rain is crucial for both farm output and the economy in general.
Cyclone Amphan considered even more destructive than Cyclone Aila: UN
Cyclone Amphan, the strongest to hit the region in nearly two decades, made landfall on Wednesday evening.It has battered several parts of the state, washing away bridges and swamping low-lying areas.
Stories of extraordinary kindness at the times of unprecedented Covid-19 crises
Since the lockdown brought all activities to a halt, there have been several horror stories of people struggling to find even a morsel of food. But, people have come together in the most extraordinary ways to go the extra mile and lend a hand. Across the country, instances abound of people trying to do what they can to help.
Good news at last! Rains to be normal this year
Farmers suffered a bad monsoon last year because rainfall was very uneven, starting very late and causing floods towards the end of the season which ravaged farms. But analysts are cautious in their optimism as the solution for the labour problem is still a major hurdle in India's growth path.
Higher mandi prices for kharif crop, likely bumper rabi harvest spell gains for farmers: Crisil Research
In crop year 2018-19, farm profits jumped 26% on-year over a low base of the preceding year (2017-18), which had seen per-hectare profits decline due to low mandi prices following a bumper crop. The outlook for this year is muted in comparison, though a rise in mandi prices for kharif and higher productivity for rabi crop would lend support to overall profitability.
Sugarcane, cotton, apple crops hit by late rainfall pan-India
Damage yet to be assessed but economists feel rain may have positive overall impact.
We have diversified into a very good mix of fee and lending business: Jaspal Bindra, Centrum
Poor flow of credit leading to consumption gaps and employment concerns, says Bindra
Navy divers detect another body in flooded Meghalaya coal mine
The first body, of Amir Hussain from Assam's Chirang district, spotted in the mine was handed over to the family members Saturday morning.
Catch up with the interesting stories of 2018, from Karnal to Kerala
ET Magazine’s writers travelled the length and breadth of the country in 2018 to bring you interesting stories. Here are some experiences that stayed with them.
Can Indian firms improve their crisis response record?
Heavyweights in Indian firms say most CEOs & promoters see CSR spend as the limit of their social responsibility. There’s reluctance to spend anything more.
Andhra Pradesh, Odisha Brace for Cyclone Hudhud
Hudhud would cross the coast of north AP around Visakhapatnam by Sunday forenoon, the India Meteorological Department said in a news release.
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