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A strong G3 geomagnetic storm is predicted for June 8, potentially causing auroral displays. This follows a powerful G5 storm in May 2024 that brought rare Northern Lights to Ladakh, India. While this upcoming event is weaker, it highlights the Sun's significant influence on our planet and may still offer a celestial spectacle for keen observers.

Uttar Pradesh has launched an AI-driven High Spatial Resolution Rainfall Forecast (HSRRF) system, offering up to 10-day, one-km accuracy rainfall predictions. Developed by IMD, IITM, and NCMRWF, it integrates extensive observational data. This system aims to significantly improve planning for agriculture and disaster management across the state.

Dust Storm, Showers Bring Limited Relief, Phalodi hottest at 46.8 °C

Punjab Kings face immense pressure after five consecutive IPL 2026 defeats, jeopardizing their playoff hopes. Despite a strong start, the team has lost momentum, with their batting prowess now overshadowed by fielding and bowling weaknesses. They now face a confident Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a crucial must-win encounter.

India's weekend travel faces disruptions due to varied weather alerts until April 22. Northeastern and Himalayan regions anticipate heavy rains and thunderstorms, while eastern and southern areas are warned of thunderstorms. Central and western India will experience heat waves, impacting travel plans across the country.

The Aam Aadmi Party's rift with MP Raghav Chadha has widened, with leaders accusing him of betrayal and linking ED raids on Ashok Mittal to his alleged collusion with the BJP. Chadha's removal as deputy leader and subsequent Z-category security have fueled internal dissent and public accusations.

India's legal system faces a seismic shift as digital evidence, from encrypted chats to cloud data, overwhelms traditional methods. eDiscovery is now central to litigation, but laws struggle to keep pace with technology like AI and encryption, creating a critical need for adaptation to ensure justice in the digital age.

Eighteen people, including four children died in the deadly tornadoes in the central United States, while millions more continue to face severe weather threats, as reported by CNN. Over 109 million people across vast areas of the US on Sunday were under the threat of large hail, damaging winds, and fierce twisters, primarily throughout the mid-Mississippi, Ohio, and Tennessee River valleys.

The Center of Excellence in Space Sciences India (CESSI) at Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER), Kolkata, that conducts space weather research, assessment and forecast had predicted last week’s solar storm that destroyed 40 newly launched SpaceX starlink satellites.

Tom Bogdan doesn't strike you as the nervous type but there is one thing that does keep him awake at night.

Two Doppler radar centres at Gopalpur and Paradip will start functioning by August, improving the accuracy of weather forecast in the state.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency for parts of southern California, as it prepares for Hurricane Hilary. Hilary is predicted to damage the Southwest with floods and wind. If Hilary makes landfall as a tropical storm, it will be the first such storm to hit the state in 84 years.

The depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal (BoB) intensified into a cyclonic storm overnight, much faster than expected by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).