At a crucial juncture, wherein global insecurities have arisen many areas and maritime being one of them, India is strongly looking to strengthen its security system, particularly, underwater combat capability. To move forward in this direction, India and France are set to deepen overall defence ties during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the European country beginning Saturday.

Delhi-NCR received heavy rain and strong winds for the second consecutive night as the IMD issued a red alert and predicted more showers in the coming days.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has confirmed the onset of El Niño conditions in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, warning that this climate phenomenon is expected to strengthen further during the ongoing southwest monsoon season.