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New Delhi (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Bengaluru, Chandigarh and Delhi have the highest average income in the country, while Chandigarh, Thiruvananthapuram and Vadodara top the charts on average household spend, a report by data outfit PRICE and Tata Sons, accessed exclusively by TOI, has shown.When it comes to overall demand, the country’s top six cities – Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai and Hyderabad – account for 46% of the total consumption and two-thirds of the urban consumption.Within this, Delhi NCR is by far the biggest consumption base: At 6 billion it is as big as the combined heft of Mumbai and Bengaluru, which adds up to 4 billion. Now, that’s because of the population, as NCR has 7.5 million households compared with 4.6 million in Mumbai.When it comes to scale, NCR households annually spend over billion on transportation – larger than Pune or Ahmedabad’s total consumption market.Top 100 cities drive 31% of consumptionThe report, ‘Many Urban Indias’, by PRICE’s Rajesh Shukla and Tata Sons’ Rupa Purushothaman and Vishal Vaibhaw, has estimated data for 2025-26 on the basis of household-level microdata from the four PRICE’s ICEO 360-degree surveys between 2014 and 2023 and supplemented it with numbers from govt surveys.It estimated that India’s top 100 cities account for less than a fifth of the population but generate over a third of the income and account for 31% of the consumption. It has classified cities into Big Six (over 10 million population with an average annual income of Rs 23 lakh), Boomtowns (such as Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Surat and Pune that are home to 2.5-10 million population and the average income is Rs 17 lakh), Breakout Cities (1.5-2.5 million population and Rs 14 lakh annual income) and Frontier Cities (0.5-1.5 million population and Rs 12 lakh average income).The report said that the share of middle-income households (Rs 6-36 lakh) has nearly doubled from 29% to 53% in the past decade, and by 2030, they are projected to be 60% in the top 100 cities. Currently, Hyderabad has the highest proportion.When it comes to high-income (over Rs 36 lakh), their share has increased from 3% to 12% in the last 10 years and is likely to near 20% by 2030. While Delhi, Mumbai and Pune are on top, cities like Raipur, Thoothukudi and Kannur are among the fastest growing not only in this segment, but also among middle-income households.The report also said that low-income households will disappear by 2030, at least in the top 100 cities, with the share of those with less than Rs 1.5 lakh falling to 0.3%.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCentre Directs Apple, Google To Remove 7 Apps From Their Stores Over E-Rickshaw Shutdown ScareCentre To Summon Meta Over Instagram Ads Promoting Child Sexual Abuse: Report’Police Are Not Servants Of CM Or PM’: Bombay High Court Quashes SDPI Leader’s ExternmentFour Former AIADMK Ministers Switch To TVK; Fresh Political Churn Leaves Six Assembly Seats VacantKarur Stampede Flashpoint: TVK-DMK Clash; Former CM Allegedly Blamed For Loss Of LivesTwin-Flower Symbol Under Threat As EC Examines Mamata And Ritabrata Faction ClaimsRam Mandir Donation Row Deepens As Vinay Katiyar Claims Trust Officials Could Face Jail’Unfortunate, We Are All Hurt’: RSS Issues First Statement On Ayodhya Ram Temple ‘Donation Theft’SC Raises Questions But Grants Relief To Sonam In Raja Raghuvanshi Murder Case Appeal’Will Surrender Before Court’: Jailed Gangster Anmol Bishnoi Wants To Join Salman Khan Firing Trial123PhotostoriesFrom his bond with Dilip Joshi to watching IPL match with SRK in his vanity: When Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’s Goli aka Kush Shah spoke about his journey8 traditional South Indian rice dishes for a light, healthy summer dinner (with calories)BLACKPINK’s Lisa and Tamannaah Bhatia serve Yin and Yang-inspired ensembles at the Shiseido launch eventMany men ignore these symptoms until it’s too late: Doctor explain the warning signs of prostate problemsGood or bad? Here’s what psychology really says about live-in relationshipsAlia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh just declared utility dressing the ultimate ‘Alpha’ promotion uniformWhat happens before prayers are answered? 5 signs mentioned in spiritual traditions7 traditional Indian foods that can naturally improve your gut health, according to nutritionist10 types of travel partners that can turn a dream trip into hard workHusband filed for divorce? Here are 7 legal rights he cannot take away from wife123Hot PicksTrump tariffsLuka Modric Net WorthEPF Scheme 2026Amarnath Yatra 2026Income Tax Return FilingMumbai rainUS unemploymentMicrosoft layoffsIndia Japal TradeTop TrendingBrittany MahomesTravis KelceKansas CityFIFA World Cup 2026GTA 6 Estimated SizeNew England PatriotsCandace OwensFIFA War DecisionCA Toppers ListAnitha Radhakrishnan

New Delhi (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Bengaluru, Chandigarh and Delhi have the highest average income in the country, while Chandigarh, Thiruvananthapuram and Vadodara top the charts on average household spend, a report by data outfit PRICE and Tata Sons, accessed exclusively by TOI, has shown.When it comes to overall demand, the country’s top six cities – Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai and Hyderabad – account for 46% of the total consumption and two-thirds of the urban consumption.Within this, Delhi NCR is by far the biggest consumption base: At $126 billion it is as big as the combined heft of Mumbai and Bengaluru, which adds up to $134 billion. Now, that’s because of the population, as NCR has 7.5 million households compared with 4.6 million in Mumbai.When it comes to scale, NCR households annually spend over $33 billion on transportation – larger than Pune or Ahmedabad’s total consumption market.Top 100 cities drive 31% of consumptionThe report, ‘Many Urban Indias’, by PRICE’s Rajesh Shukla and Tata Sons’ Rupa Purushothaman and Vishal Vaibhaw, has estimated data for 2025-26 on the basis of household-level microdata from the four PRICE’s ICEO 360-degree surveys between 2014 and 2023 and supplemented it with numbers from govt surveys.It estimated that India’s top 100 cities account for less than a fifth of the population but generate over a third of the income and account for 31% of the consumption. It has classified cities into Big Six (over 10 million population with an average annual income of Rs 23 lakh), Boomtowns (such as Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Surat and Pune that are home to 2.5-10 million population and the average income is Rs 17 lakh), Breakout Cities (1.5-2.5 million population and Rs 14 lakh annual income) and Frontier Cities (0.5-1.5 million population and Rs 12 lakh average income).The report said that the share of middle-income households (Rs 6-36 lakh) has nearly doubled from 29% to 53% in the past decade, and by 2030, they are projected to be 60% in the top 100 cities. Currently, Hyderabad has the highest proportion.When it comes to high-income (over Rs 36 lakh), their share has increased from 3% to 12% in the last 10 years and is likely to near 20% by 2030. While Delhi, Mumbai and Pune are on top, cities like Raipur, Thoothukudi and Kannur are among the fastest growing not only in this segment, but also among middle-income households.The report also said that low-income households will disappear by 2030, at least in the top 100 cities, with the share of those with less than Rs 1.5 lakh falling to 0.3%.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCentre Directs Apple, Google To Remove 7 Apps From Their Stores Over E-Rickshaw Shutdown ScareCentre To Summon Meta Over Instagram Ads Promoting Child Sexual Abuse: Report’Police Are Not Servants Of CM Or PM’: Bombay High Court Quashes SDPI Leader’s ExternmentFour Former AIADMK Ministers Switch To TVK; Fresh Political Churn Leaves Six Assembly Seats VacantKarur Stampede Flashpoint: TVK-DMK Clash; Former CM Allegedly Blamed For Loss Of LivesTwin-Flower Symbol Under Threat As EC Examines Mamata And Ritabrata Faction ClaimsRam Mandir Donation Row Deepens As Vinay Katiyar Claims Trust Officials Could Face Jail’Unfortunate, We Are All Hurt’: RSS Issues First Statement On Ayodhya Ram Temple ‘Donation Theft’SC Raises Questions But Grants Relief To Sonam In Raja Raghuvanshi Murder Case Appeal’Will Surrender Before Court’: Jailed Gangster Anmol Bishnoi Wants To Join Salman Khan Firing Trial123PhotostoriesFrom his bond with Dilip Joshi to watching IPL match with SRK in his vanity: When Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’s Goli aka Kush Shah spoke about his journey8 traditional South Indian rice dishes for a light, healthy summer dinner (with calories)BLACKPINK’s Lisa and Tamannaah Bhatia serve Yin and Yang-inspired ensembles at the Shiseido launch eventMany men ignore these symptoms until it’s too late: Doctor explain the warning signs of prostate problemsGood or bad? Here’s what psychology really says about live-in relationshipsAlia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh just declared utility dressing the ultimate ‘Alpha’ promotion uniformWhat happens before prayers are answered? 5 signs mentioned in spiritual traditions7 traditional Indian foods that can naturally improve your gut health, according to nutritionist10 types of travel partners that can turn a dream trip into hard workHusband filed for divorce? Here are 7 legal rights he cannot take away from wife123Hot PicksTrump tariffsLuka Modric Net WorthEPF Scheme 2026Amarnath Yatra 2026Income Tax Return FilingMumbai rainUS unemploymentMicrosoft layoffsIndia Japal TradeTop TrendingBrittany MahomesTravis KelceKansas CityFIFA World Cup 2026GTA 6 Estimated SizeNew England PatriotsCandace OwensFIFA War DecisionCA Toppers ListAnitha Radhakrishnan

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NEW DELHI: Bengaluru, Chandigarh and Delhi have the highest average income in the country, while Chandigarh, Thiruvananthapuram and Vadodara top the charts on average household spend, a report by data outfit PRICE and Tata Sons, accessed exclusively by TOI, has shown.When it comes to overall demand, the country’s top six cities – Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru,…

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding cake video goes viral; Luxury cake designer teases Swifties with towering box – WATCH

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding cake video goes viral; Luxury cake designer teases Swifties with towering box – WATCH

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have gone all out to make sure nothing about their wedding or the grand celebrations leak to the media. However, just hours before the couple can take the plunge, a luxury cake designer, Julie Deffense has gone viral after she allegedly teased fans about the cake for the big day….

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Indus water pact to stay suspended, asserts India

Indus water pact to stay suspended, asserts India

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Indus Waters Treaty to stay in abeyance: India NEW DELHI: India reiterated Friday that Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) will be held in abeyance until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably abjures its support for cross-border terrorism.The ministry of external affairs said India’s position on the treaty is consistent.“The IWT stands in abeyance in response to Pakistan’s continued…

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Asian Andy Twitch Ban: Asian Andy asks Twitch to lift 9-year ban after ExtraEmily driving controversy

Asian Andy Twitch Ban: Asian Andy asks Twitch to lift 9-year ban after ExtraEmily driving controversy

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The recent suspension of Twitch streamer ExtraEmily has brought back an old case involving fellow creator Asian Andy. After ExtraEmily received a 24-hour ban over a driving clip, Asian Andy reminded people that he has been permanently banned from Twitch for almost nine years because of a driving-related incident. The longtime IRL streamer shared his…

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Representative image NEW DELHI: Government is set to summon Meta after reports alleged paid ads on Instagram promoted child sexual abuse material in India. IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has directed MeitY officials to seek a formal explanation from the company, sources said Friday.Officials said MeitY will ask Meta to explain how Instagram’s review systems cleared such ads, if checks were done before they went live, and what action was taken after the matter was flagged. MeitY may seek details of the company’s ad-screening mechanism and safeguards to prevent a repeat.AI used to detect abuse but crooks hide among our 3bn users: MetaA BBC investigation said Instagram showed paid promotions in India using explicit terms and links leading users to Telegram channels where child sexual abuse materials were allegedly being sold. The report said the ads appeared on an India-based account and promotions had passed Instagram’s moderation systems. Meta said it had disabled multiple ads and accounts and blocked violating URLs, stressing it has a “zero tolerance policy for soliciting or sharing CSAM (child sex abuse material), including in ads”.A Meta spokesperson told TOI the company uses “advanced AI technology to proactively detect violating content and individuals”, but added that it remains “in a constant battle with criminals who hide among our 3.5 billion users and try to evade our detection”.Under India’s IT framework, intermediaries are required to act against harmful content, particularly material involving sexual exploitation of children. Govt sources said ads, unlike ordinary posts, are expected to pass through pre-publication review. “The platform will have to explain how paid content of this nature could appear despite its stated policies,” a source said.The controversy comes amid the Centre’s push to hold platforms accountable for online harms, including content targeting children, obscene material, deepfakes and cyber-enabled abuse. Meta said its teams are continuously working to improve its defences, develop new technology to identify predators, block links to violating websites and share intel with other companies to help curb child exploitation online.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCentre Directs Apple, Google To Remove 7 Apps From Their Stores Over E-Rickshaw Shutdown ScareCentre To Summon Meta Over Instagram Ads Promoting Child Sexual Abuse: Report’Police Are Not Servants Of CM Or PM’: Bombay High Court Quashes SDPI Leader’s ExternmentFour Former AIADMK Ministers Switch To TVK; Fresh Political Churn Leaves Six Assembly Seats VacantKarur Stampede Flashpoint: TVK-DMK Clash; Former CM Allegedly Blamed For Loss Of LivesTwin-Flower Symbol Under Threat As EC Examines Mamata And Ritabrata Faction ClaimsRam Mandir Donation Row Deepens As Vinay Katiyar Claims Trust Officials Could Face Jail’Unfortunate, We Are All Hurt’: RSS Issues First Statement On Ayodhya Ram Temple ‘Donation Theft’SC Raises Questions But Grants Relief To Sonam In Raja Raghuvanshi Murder Case Appeal’Will Surrender Before Court’: Jailed Gangster Anmol Bishnoi Wants To Join Salman Khan Firing Trial123PhotostoriesFrom his bond with Dilip Joshi to watching IPL match with SRK in his vanity: When Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’s Goli aka Kush Shah spoke about his journey8 traditional South Indian rice dishes for a light, healthy summer dinner (with calories)BLACKPINK’s Lisa and Tamannaah Bhatia serve Yin and Yang-inspired ensembles at the Shiseido launch eventMany men ignore these symptoms until it’s too late: Doctor explain the warning signs of prostate problemsGood or bad? Here’s what psychology really says about live-in relationshipsAlia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh just declared utility dressing the ultimate ‘Alpha’ promotion uniformWhat happens before prayers are answered? 5 signs mentioned in spiritual traditions7 traditional Indian foods that can naturally improve your gut health, according to nutritionist10 types of travel partners that can turn a dream trip into hard workHusband filed for divorce? Here are 7 legal rights he cannot take away from wife123Hot PicksTrump tariffsLuka Modric Net WorthEPF Scheme 2026Amarnath Yatra 2026Income Tax Return FilingMumbai rainUS unemploymentMicrosoft layoffsIndia Japal TradeTop TrendingBrittany MahomesTravis KelceKansas CityFIFA World Cup 2026GTA 6 Estimated SizeNew England PatriotsCandace OwensFIFA War DecisionCA Toppers ListAnitha Radhakrishnan

Representative image NEW DELHI: Government is set to summon Meta after reports alleged paid ads on Instagram promoted child sexual abuse material in India. IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has directed MeitY officials to seek a formal explanation from the company, sources said Friday.Officials said MeitY will ask Meta to explain how Instagram’s review systems cleared such ads, if checks were done before they went live, and what action was taken after the matter was flagged. MeitY may seek details of the company’s ad-screening mechanism and safeguards to prevent a repeat.AI used to detect abuse but crooks hide among our 3bn users: MetaA BBC investigation said Instagram showed paid promotions in India using explicit terms and links leading users to Telegram channels where child sexual abuse materials were allegedly being sold. The report said the ads appeared on an India-based account and promotions had passed Instagram’s moderation systems. Meta said it had disabled multiple ads and accounts and blocked violating URLs, stressing it has a “zero tolerance policy for soliciting or sharing CSAM (child sex abuse material), including in ads”.A Meta spokesperson told TOI the company uses “advanced AI technology to proactively detect violating content and individuals”, but added that it remains “in a constant battle with criminals who hide among our 3.5 billion users and try to evade our detection”.Under India’s IT framework, intermediaries are required to act against harmful content, particularly material involving sexual exploitation of children. Govt sources said ads, unlike ordinary posts, are expected to pass through pre-publication review. “The platform will have to explain how paid content of this nature could appear despite its stated policies,” a source said.The controversy comes amid the Centre’s push to hold platforms accountable for online harms, including content targeting children, obscene material, deepfakes and cyber-enabled abuse. Meta said its teams are continuously working to improve its defences, develop new technology to identify predators, block links to violating websites and share intel with other companies to help curb child exploitation online.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCentre Directs Apple, Google To Remove 7 Apps From Their Stores Over E-Rickshaw Shutdown ScareCentre To Summon Meta Over Instagram Ads Promoting Child Sexual Abuse: Report’Police Are Not Servants Of CM Or PM’: Bombay High Court Quashes SDPI Leader’s ExternmentFour Former AIADMK Ministers Switch To TVK; Fresh Political Churn Leaves Six Assembly Seats VacantKarur Stampede Flashpoint: TVK-DMK Clash; Former CM Allegedly Blamed For Loss Of LivesTwin-Flower Symbol Under Threat As EC Examines Mamata And Ritabrata Faction ClaimsRam Mandir Donation Row Deepens As Vinay Katiyar Claims Trust Officials Could Face Jail’Unfortunate, We Are All Hurt’: RSS Issues First Statement On Ayodhya Ram Temple ‘Donation Theft’SC Raises Questions But Grants Relief To Sonam In Raja Raghuvanshi Murder Case Appeal’Will Surrender Before Court’: Jailed Gangster Anmol Bishnoi Wants To Join Salman Khan Firing Trial123PhotostoriesFrom his bond with Dilip Joshi to watching IPL match with SRK in his vanity: When Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’s Goli aka Kush Shah spoke about his journey8 traditional South Indian rice dishes for a light, healthy summer dinner (with calories)BLACKPINK’s Lisa and Tamannaah Bhatia serve Yin and Yang-inspired ensembles at the Shiseido launch eventMany men ignore these symptoms until it’s too late: Doctor explain the warning signs of prostate problemsGood or bad? Here’s what psychology really says about live-in relationshipsAlia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh just declared utility dressing the ultimate ‘Alpha’ promotion uniformWhat happens before prayers are answered? 5 signs mentioned in spiritual traditions7 traditional Indian foods that can naturally improve your gut health, according to nutritionist10 types of travel partners that can turn a dream trip into hard workHusband filed for divorce? Here are 7 legal rights he cannot take away from wife123Hot PicksTrump tariffsLuka Modric Net WorthEPF Scheme 2026Amarnath Yatra 2026Income Tax Return FilingMumbai rainUS unemploymentMicrosoft layoffsIndia Japal TradeTop TrendingBrittany MahomesTravis KelceKansas CityFIFA World Cup 2026GTA 6 Estimated SizeNew England PatriotsCandace OwensFIFA War DecisionCA Toppers ListAnitha Radhakrishnan

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NEW DELHI: Government is set to summon Meta after reports alleged paid ads on Instagram promoted child sexual abuse material in India. IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has directed MeitY officials to seek a formal explanation from the company, sources said Friday.Officials said MeitY will ask Meta to explain how Instagram’s review systems cleared such ads,…

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3 Delhi projects you paid for, but can’t use: Admin delays deny public use of key facilities that took crores to complete

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Delhi’s civic projects gather dust behind closed gates (AI image used for representational purpose only). NEW DELHI: Delays in completion of civic projects are often attributed to financial constraints, pending approvals or procedural bottlenecks. While such explanations are all too familiar, what’s far more difficult to justify is not opening projects, which have already been…

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Blueface breaks silence on Jaidyn Alexis and Bravo allegations before suddenly ending emotional livestream on camera

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Blueface (Image Via Getty) Rapper Blueface abruptly ended a livestream after reacting to online claims involving his former partner Jaidyn Alexis and his former manager, Bravo. The moment, first shared by the X account @FearedBuck, showed Blueface looking through posts on his phone before making a few emotional comments. He laughed at times, but his…

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Representative image (AP) NEW DELHI: There doesn’t appear to be any respite from El Nino’s impact over the monsoon, with the latest update of World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) Friday indicating a “rapid development” of this climatic phenomenon during July-Sept, increasing the likelihood of heatwaves, droughts and other extreme weather events in many parts of the globe, including the Indian subcontinent.India is already facing El Nino’s influence with June recording a huge rainfall deficit of 40% for the month, affecting the ongoing sowing operations of almost all kharif (summer-sown) crops, thereby reducing the overall acreage in the country by around 23% compared to the corresponding period last year.El Nino – a naturally occurring climate pattern characterised by above-average sea-surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean – is invariably associated with a weak monsoon and a harsher summer in India. These events typically occur every two to seven years and usually last between nine and 12 months.”El Nino conditions are already under way and are forecast to strengthen rapidly into a strong event… This will intensify the chances of drought and heavy rainfall and the risk of heatwaves on land and sea in many regions of the world,” said WMO secretary general Celeste Saulo.Though the rainfall deficit in India will gradually be reduced with the spread of monsoon over the entire country and due to other meteorological factors during July-Sept, the status of the kharif acreage will depend on both the quantitative as well as spatial distribution of rains in the ‘monsoon core zone’ – the rain-fed area where farming is largely dependent on seasonal rains.The agriculture ministry’s acreage data shows the total area sown at 182 lakh hectares as on June 25 – 23% less compared to 236 lakh hectares a year ago. All major crops – paddy, pulses, oilseeds, coarse cereals (millets and maize) and cotton – have seen lower acreage so far this year compared to the corresponding period last year. Acreage of oilseeds has seen the highest decline of 53%.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorVishwa MohanVishwa Mohan is Senior Editor at The Times of India. He writes on environment, climate change, agriculture, water resources and clean energy, tracking policy issues and climate diplomacy. He has been covering Parliament since 2003 to see how politics shaped up domestic policy and India’s position at global platform. Before switching over to explore sustainable development issues, Vishwa had covered internal security and investigative agencies for more than a decade.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCentre Directs Apple, Google To Remove 7 Apps From Their Stores Over E-Rickshaw Shutdown ScareCentre To Summon Meta Over Instagram Ads Promoting Child Sexual Abuse: Report’Police Are Not Servants Of CM Or PM’: Bombay High Court Quashes SDPI Leader’s ExternmentFour Former AIADMK Ministers Switch To TVK; Fresh Political Churn Leaves Six Assembly Seats VacantKarur Stampede Flashpoint: TVK-DMK Clash; Former CM Allegedly Blamed For Loss Of LivesTwin-Flower Symbol Under Threat As EC Examines Mamata And Ritabrata Faction ClaimsRam Mandir Donation Row Deepens As Vinay Katiyar Claims Trust Officials Could Face Jail’Unfortunate, We Are All Hurt’: RSS Issues First Statement On Ayodhya Ram Temple ‘Donation Theft’SC Raises Questions But Grants Relief To Sonam In Raja Raghuvanshi Murder Case Appeal’Will Surrender Before Court’: Jailed Gangster Anmol Bishnoi Wants To Join Salman Khan Firing Trial123PhotostoriesFrom his bond with Dilip Joshi to watching IPL match with SRK in his vanity: When Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’s Goli aka Kush Shah spoke about his journey8 traditional South Indian rice dishes for a light, healthy summer dinner (with calories)BLACKPINK’s Lisa and Tamannaah Bhatia serve Yin and Yang-inspired ensembles at the Shiseido launch eventMany men ignore these symptoms until it’s too late: Doctor explain the warning signs of prostate problemsGood or bad? Here’s what psychology really says about live-in relationshipsAlia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh just declared utility dressing the ultimate ‘Alpha’ promotion uniformWhat happens before prayers are answered? 5 signs mentioned in spiritual traditions7 traditional Indian foods that can naturally improve your gut health, according to nutritionist10 types of travel partners that can turn a dream trip into hard workHusband filed for divorce? Here are 7 legal rights he cannot take away from wife123Hot PicksTrump tariffsLuka Modric Net WorthEPF Scheme 2026Amarnath Yatra 2026Income Tax Return FilingMumbai rainUS unemploymentMicrosoft layoffsIndia Japal TradeTop TrendingBrittany MahomesTravis KelceKansas CityFIFA World Cup 2026GTA 6 Estimated SizeNew England PatriotsCandace OwensFIFA War DecisionCA Toppers ListAnitha Radhakrishnan

Representative image (AP) NEW DELHI: There doesn’t appear to be any respite from El Nino’s impact over the monsoon, with the latest update of World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) Friday indicating a “rapid development” of this climatic phenomenon during July-Sept, increasing the likelihood of heatwaves, droughts and other extreme weather events in many parts of the globe, including the Indian subcontinent.India is already facing El Nino’s influence with June recording a huge rainfall deficit of 40% for the month, affecting the ongoing sowing operations of almost all kharif (summer-sown) crops, thereby reducing the overall acreage in the country by around 23% compared to the corresponding period last year.El Nino – a naturally occurring climate pattern characterised by above-average sea-surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean – is invariably associated with a weak monsoon and a harsher summer in India. These events typically occur every two to seven years and usually last between nine and 12 months.”El Nino conditions are already under way and are forecast to strengthen rapidly into a strong event… This will intensify the chances of drought and heavy rainfall and the risk of heatwaves on land and sea in many regions of the world,” said WMO secretary general Celeste Saulo.Though the rainfall deficit in India will gradually be reduced with the spread of monsoon over the entire country and due to other meteorological factors during July-Sept, the status of the kharif acreage will depend on both the quantitative as well as spatial distribution of rains in the ‘monsoon core zone’ – the rain-fed area where farming is largely dependent on seasonal rains.The agriculture ministry’s acreage data shows the total area sown at 182 lakh hectares as on June 25 – 23% less compared to 236 lakh hectares a year ago. All major crops – paddy, pulses, oilseeds, coarse cereals (millets and maize) and cotton – have seen lower acreage so far this year compared to the corresponding period last year. Acreage of oilseeds has seen the highest decline of 53%.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorVishwa MohanVishwa Mohan is Senior Editor at The Times of India. He writes on environment, climate change, agriculture, water resources and clean energy, tracking policy issues and climate diplomacy. He has been covering Parliament since 2003 to see how politics shaped up domestic policy and India’s position at global platform. Before switching over to explore sustainable development issues, Vishwa had covered internal security and investigative agencies for more than a decade.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCentre Directs Apple, Google To Remove 7 Apps From Their Stores Over E-Rickshaw Shutdown ScareCentre To Summon Meta Over Instagram Ads Promoting Child Sexual Abuse: Report’Police Are Not Servants Of CM Or PM’: Bombay High Court Quashes SDPI Leader’s ExternmentFour Former AIADMK Ministers Switch To TVK; Fresh Political Churn Leaves Six Assembly Seats VacantKarur Stampede Flashpoint: TVK-DMK Clash; Former CM Allegedly Blamed For Loss Of LivesTwin-Flower Symbol Under Threat As EC Examines Mamata And Ritabrata Faction ClaimsRam Mandir Donation Row Deepens As Vinay Katiyar Claims Trust Officials Could Face Jail’Unfortunate, We Are All Hurt’: RSS Issues First Statement On Ayodhya Ram Temple ‘Donation Theft’SC Raises Questions But Grants Relief To Sonam In Raja Raghuvanshi Murder Case Appeal’Will Surrender Before Court’: Jailed Gangster Anmol Bishnoi Wants To Join Salman Khan Firing Trial123PhotostoriesFrom his bond with Dilip Joshi to watching IPL match with SRK in his vanity: When Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’s Goli aka Kush Shah spoke about his journey8 traditional South Indian rice dishes for a light, healthy summer dinner (with calories)BLACKPINK’s Lisa and Tamannaah Bhatia serve Yin and Yang-inspired ensembles at the Shiseido launch eventMany men ignore these symptoms until it’s too late: Doctor explain the warning signs of prostate problemsGood or bad? Here’s what psychology really says about live-in relationshipsAlia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh just declared utility dressing the ultimate ‘Alpha’ promotion uniformWhat happens before prayers are answered? 5 signs mentioned in spiritual traditions7 traditional Indian foods that can naturally improve your gut health, according to nutritionist10 types of travel partners that can turn a dream trip into hard workHusband filed for divorce? Here are 7 legal rights he cannot take away from wife123Hot PicksTrump tariffsLuka Modric Net WorthEPF Scheme 2026Amarnath Yatra 2026Income Tax Return FilingMumbai rainUS unemploymentMicrosoft layoffsIndia Japal TradeTop TrendingBrittany MahomesTravis KelceKansas CityFIFA World Cup 2026GTA 6 Estimated SizeNew England PatriotsCandace OwensFIFA War DecisionCA Toppers ListAnitha Radhakrishnan

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Representative image (AP) NEW DELHI: There doesn’t appear to be any respite from El Nino’s impact over the monsoon, with the latest update of World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) Friday indicating a “rapid development” of this climatic phenomenon during July-Sept, increasing the likelihood of heatwaves, droughts and other extreme weather events in many parts of the…

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The big day when Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce finally say ‘I Do’ is here and it is proving to be nothing short of an American royal wedding.The star couple, will officially tie the knot on Friday, July 3 at the Madison Square Garden, in the presence of their family, friends and celebrity guests. With…

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Some good news might come through your children or other matters related to them, and this puts a smiling face on you prior to the day is finished. Mercury supports practical success, while Jupiter brightens your fifth house matters, bringing joy, study, and a little luck together.There’s also a romantic current running beneath your usual…

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This image is used for reperesentation purpose only (AI-generated) For decades after the Cold War, much of Europe relied on the United States as the cornerstone of its security while steadily reducing military spending.That era is now ending.The continent is embarking on its biggest military build-up in generations, with Nato allies committing to raise defence…

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Nmplol responds after leaked Discord messages with Malena Tudi surface online

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Private Discord messages between Twitch streamer Nick “Nmplol” and his former wife, Malena Tudi, have gone viral after YouTuber Henry Resilient shared screenshots on X. The posts quickly spread across social media, with many people discussing the argument shown in the messages. The screenshots appear to show a disagreement over control, gaslighting, and money. Soon…

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Argentina vs Cabo Verde Live Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32: Defending champions Argentina face fairytale debutants Cape Verde in blockbuster R32 clash

Argentina vs Cabo Verde Live Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32: Defending champions Argentina face fairytale debutants Cape Verde in blockbuster R32 clash

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The team sheets are officially in here at Miami Stadium, and both managers have thrown massive curveballs ahead of this high-stakes Round of 32 clash! Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has completely flexed his squad depth, making nine sweeping changes to the side that wrapped up the group stage against Jordan. The headline news, however, is…

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BLA claims over 30 Pakistani security personnel killed in ‘fidayee’ attack in Balochistan’s Gwadar

BLA claims over 30 Pakistani security personnel killed in ‘fidayee’ attack in Balochistan’s Gwadar

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Representative image (ANI) The banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for a deadly “fidayee” (suicide commando) attack on a Pakistan coast guard camp in the Panwan area of Jiwani in Gwadar. The separatist group claimed that more than 30 Pakistani security personnel were killed and several others injured in the attack, The Balochistan…

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Usain Bolt and Kasi Bennett combined net worth in 2026: Career earnings, endorsements, lifestyle and more

Usain Bolt and Kasi Bennett combined net worth in 2026: Career earnings, endorsements, lifestyle and more

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Usain Bolt and Kasi Bennett combined net worth in 2026: Career earnings, endorsements, lifestyle and more(Getty Images) Usain Bolt remains one of the most recognizable sporting icons in the world even nine years after retirement. From Olympic tracks to boardrooms, Bolt has transformed his dominance in athletics into long-term financial success, while his longtime partner…

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