Environment & Climate
Monsoon Retreats From Pune Earliest in 12 Years
The monsoon withdrew from Pune on October 3, its earliest retreat since 2014, with Maharashtra at a 17% deficit.
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India
Monsoon Withdraws Across North and Central India: IMD
IMD declares southwest monsoon withdrawal from north and central India; south and Northeast stay wet.
Markets & Finance
Rupee Slips to Two-Month Low of 96.31 Against Dollar
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What Happened Today
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Markets & Finance
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Technology
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Technology
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Technology
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Technology
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Technology
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