A commuter train is stalled on a flooded railway track in Mumbai. Passengers get off and leave, frustrated by the disruption.

The Monsoon Session of Parliament will be remembered less for debate and more for disruption. Day after day, scenes of uproar and sloganeering dominated both Houses, with Opposition MPs refusing to cooperate and demanding that their issues be addressed first.

The Lok Sabha is set to hold a special discussion today to commemorate a landmark moment in Indias space journey, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s historic mission to the International Space Station (ISS).

Parliament’s monsoon session ends Aug 21 after protests on Bihar voter list row; Online Gaming Bill passed, Amit Shah tables key bills on elected leaders’ accountability.

Despite the chaos, the government succeeded in getting multiple Bills passed in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 will be tabled in Rajya Sabha, a day after the Lok Sabha passed a legislation to ban online games played with money as it looks to check rising instances of addiction, money laundering and financial fraud through such applications.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Amaravati, has given a ‘fairly widespread’ rainfall forecast for North and South Coastal A.P. from August 13, and ‘heavy to very heavy rainfall’ forecast for the two regions on August 15 and 16.

Heavy monsoon rains have boosted India’s reservoirs, setting hydropower output on course to rise about 10% in FY26, after a similar gain in FY25. The surge enhances grid stability, though heavy silt from torrential rains poses risks to turbine operations.

Whether you’re a sweet-toothed foodie or a home chef seeking inspiration, indulge in the comforting charm of the rains with our guide to 5 irresistible Indian monsoon sweets to try in 2025.

When rain falls on the hills of Munnar the lakes of Udaipur and the coffee fields of Coorg love feels more alive The monsoon turns India into a world of waterfalls mist and quiet walks making it the most romantic season for couples who wish to travel.