Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the iconic Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu and offered prayers. It is built on a small island where Swami Vivekananda is believed to have meditated.

Prime Minister Modi prays at the iconic Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari

Monsoon rains hit the coast of India's southernmost state of Kerala. The monsoon arrived two days sooner than expected, weather officials said.

Monsoon arrives in India's Kerala two days sooner than expected

India is grappling with one of its worst heatwaves on record, with temperatures touching 50°C in many regions of north India. A 'red' warning has been issued for Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, west Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat, indicating a "very high likelihood" of heat illness and heat stroke for all age groups.

India swelters under extreme heatwave; experts warn of 'heat risks'

Ahead of India's election result announcement, S&P has upgraded India's sovereign rating outlook to "positive," citing the country's robust economic expansion. Analysts forecast GDP growth to remain near 7 percent annually for the next three years. This positive outlook is driven by several factors.

S&P cites India's robust GDP growth in positive rating outlook

S&P global upgrades India's outlook to 'positive' amid 7% growth

India's central bank has taken action against the Edelweiss group. Two of their companies have been barred from acquiring financial assets or undertaking specific transactions. The reason for this lies in a practice known as "Evergreening." this involves issuing new loans to struggling borrowers so they can repay existing ones. Essentially, it masks the true extent of a company's bad debt.

RBI bars Edelweiss units from acquiring assets over ‘Evergreening’

Delhi recorded a temperature of 52.9°C on Wednesday afternoon it's the highest ever in India. But now the country's Met department is investigating the temperature sensor readings from Delhi. Watch this video for all the details.

IMD: Recording could be due to an error in sensor or local factors

India heatwave: Did Delhi really witness 52.9°C? IMD says recording could be sensor 'error'

An Indian lawmaker Prajwal Revanna who fled the country after being accused of sexual assault is set to return this week. Police is also set to arrest JD(S)-BJP candidate on his India arrival.

Revanna sexual abuse case: Police to arrest JD(S)-BJP candidate on India arrival

India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Wednesday (May 29) successfully test-fired a RudraM-II air-to-surface missile from an Indian Air Force (IAF) Su-30 MK-I platform. The test flight was conducted at 11:30 am in the morning (local time) off the coast of Odisha, an eastern Indian state.

India successfully test fires anti-radiation missile 'RudraM II' from Su-30 fighter

Campaigning for the seventh and final phase of the Lok Sabha elections in 2024 concluded today, with leaders from the BJP and opposition parties intensifying their efforts with last-minute rallies.

India General Election 2024: Campaigning ends for 7th and final phase of Lok Sabha polls

The Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for Australia-India Relations, Tim Thomas, has urged for the swift conclusion of a comprehensive economic cooperation agreement between India and Australia. During an exclusive interview with diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Thomas emphasized the need for accelerated bilateral trade growth and diversification. Watch in for more details!

Australian body urges swift trade pact with India, boost in two-way investment

Remal is the first major cyclone to hit India this year. Heavy rains lashed and flooded northeastern parts of India in the aftermath of Remal. Watch this video for all details.

Cyclone Remal triggers heavy rains, inundates villages in Manipur and Assam

Kashmir Valley also known as the Paradise on Earth is witnessing an unprecedented heatwave. The valley has broken a record of 40 years with temperatures running 6° above normal. Watch in for more details!

India heatwave: Kashmir witnesses erratic weather condition, leaves tourists disappointed

Heatwave in India's Kashmir, valley's high temperatures disappoint tourists

The Indian Meteorological Department has forecasted an early arrival of the Southwest Monsoon expected to hit the Kerala coast and parts of Northeast by today. Watch in for more details!

Monsoon 2024: Southwest monsoon set to arrive early, Kerala coast braces for early onset

Delhi heatwave: IMD says reading a sensor 'error'

In WION's Poll Countdown we get you a roundup of all the latest updates in the realm of Indian politics: According to data released by The Election Commission of India total voter turnout for phase six stands at 63.37%. Meanwhile campaigning for the final phase of the Lok Sabha Elections is in full swing with only 3 days left to go political leaders from all major parties are intensifying their efforts to attract voters despite challenging weather conditions. Watch in for more details!

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As India concludes its weeks-long general elections, analysts anticipate significant market movements based on the election outcomes, with a focus on policy continuity and economic stability. However, concerns over low voter turnout and potential changes in capital gains tax add a layer of uncertainty. Take a look at next report for more…

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India's insurance giant, LIC, is exploring entry into the health insurance market. This comes as a response to the country's low health insurance penetration, with less than 23 million policies issued in FY23, covering only a fraction of the population. Watch in for more details!

LIC to focus on maximising market share across categories

In a bit to compete with India and influence Nepal, China is helping the Himalayan neighbor to look for oil. Watch in for more details.

China helps Nepal in oil & gas exploration

Most parts of northwest India will not get respite from the scorching heat in June, even as there is a brief relief after three days due to western disturbances.

India heatwave: Red alert issued for Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana & Delhi

The Pune police team investigating the Porsche crash case have informed a Pune court that two doctors and a hospital employee who have been accused of changing the blood sample of the minor, accepted money from his family as bribes for the illegal act. Watch in for more details!

Pune Porsche Case: Doctors held for blood sample swap

Amid videos of Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik’s shivering hands going viral on social media, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the well-wishers of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader were worried over his health. Watch in for more election update!

India General Election 2024: PM Modi raises concerns about Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik's health

For the first time the National Institute of Nutrition in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research has recommended thresholds for sugar content in packaged food and beverages. Watch in for more details!

ICMR proposes fresh dietary guidelines to limit sugar levels

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Temperatures in India's capital have soared to a record-high of 49.9 degrees Celsius. Authorities have warned of water shortages in the sprawling mega-city. Watch this video for all details.

Indian capital New Delhi records highest-ever temperature of 49.9 Celsius

Cyclonic storm Remal has led to heavy rainfall in the Indian northeastern states, including Mizoram, Assam, Meghalaya and Nagaland. Cyclone Remal claims at least 61 lives, including eight in Bengal and 17 in Bangladesh.

Cyclone 'Remal' claims at least 61 lives in India & Bangladesh

The Indian meteorological department has indicated that the southwest monsoon’s arrival over Kerala and its subsequent spread into specific northeastern states is becoming increasingly likely within the next three to four days. Watch in for more details!

India: Weather department predicts onset of southwest monsoon in 3-4 days

The Indian meteorological department issues a red alert for May 29th & May 30th for multiple states. Heatwave conditions are also likely to persist.

India grappling with sweltering heat

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