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What is El Nino Effect and Why EAM Jaishankar Warned of a Crisis in Coming Months: Explained

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has warned that the world could face a major food crisis in the coming months as disrupted grain supplies, fertiliser shortages, geopolitical conflicts and a strengthening El Nino put additional pressure on food production. For India, the warning comes after a weak and uneven 2026 monsoon.

Supreme Court rules out blanket firecracker ban, considers time-bound use

Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam’s fresh bail pleas rejected by Delhi HC

Supreme Court to hear plea on CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s exercise of ECI powers

Supreme Court takes suo motu cognisance of rising rape cases in Delhi-NCR

A Bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and K. Vinod Chandran directed registration of a suo motu PIL after taking note of recent alleged sexual offences involving minors in Delhi and the National Capital Region.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announces ₹50 lakh reward for Asian Games silver medallist Abhay Singh

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced a ₹50 lakh incentive for squash player Abhay Singh after his silver-medal finish in the men’s singles event at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

Sonam Wangchuk backs Oct 2 CJP protest seeking accountability from Chief Election Commissioner

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has backed the Cockroach Janta Party’s proposed Oct 2 protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, but said he may not attend the demonstration in person.

LSR College to resume classes from Sep 24 after brief online shift

Lady Shri Ram College for Women will resume regular offline classes on Sep 24 after temporarily shifting teaching online following a police encounter near its back gate, with the college continuing coordination with Delhi Police over campus security.

India placed in severely restricted academic freedom category in global report

Scholars at Risk has placed India in the “severely restricted” category for academic freedom, citing restrictions on teaching, research and campus expression alongside growing government influence over higher education.

How BJP-ruled states are marking Modi’s 25 years in public life

Gujarat’s ₹14.05 crore expenditure on a nine-day Vikas Saptah has put a concrete figure on the public spending around Modi-related commemorations, while BJP-led programmes are being organised across several states to mark his 25 years in public life.