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How far has the Southwest monsoon advanced after Kerala? When will it reach Delhi, UP and Bihar?

As several parts of India continue to witness intense rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds, all eyes are now on the progress of the southwest monsoon. The monsoon officially arrived in Kerala on June 4, marking the beginning of the country’s four-month rainy season. While pre-monsoon showers have already brought significant rainfall to states such as Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Delhi, the actual southwest monsoon is still making its gradual journey northward. Here’s a look at where the monsoon has reached and when it is expected to arrive in key northern states.

Why did Matteo Arnaldi pull out of French Open semi-final? Flavio Cobolli to contest final vs Alexander Zverev

Flavio Cobolli’s route to the French Open final was confirmed in unexpected circumstances on Friday after Matteo Arnaldi pulled out of their scheduled semi-final in Paris due to illness.

Why India has strongly opposed Pakistan’s planned assembly elections in Gilgit-Baltistan

In a significant development, India on Friday lodged a strong protest with Pakistan over Islamabad’s plans to hold general elections to the so called Gilgit-Baltistan assembly, stating that the region is Indian territory that has been “illegally and forcibly” occupied. In this regard, New Delhi asserted that such endeavours by Pakistan cannot “mask” the underlying issues of “grave” human rights violations, political repression, economic exploitation and denial of freedom in the territories illegally occupied by Pakistan.

School holiday declared in Kerala’s Wayanad, Kasaragod on Saturday due to heavy rains

School holidays were declared for educational institutions in Wayanad and Kasaragod districts on June 6 amid heavy rains in the state. Several properties and vehicles were damaged as heavy rains strong winds continued to lash several parts of Kerala on Friday. The IMD issued an orange alert in eight districts of the state for the day.

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai day 1 collection: Did Varun Dhawan’s film have a good start? Let’s find out

The most recent comedy love story of Varun Dhawan, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, has got off to a poor start at the Indian box office. The movie has minted Rs 04.85  crore net earnings in India on its first day so far. Its gross earnings stand at Rs 5.72  crore, as per live statistics from Sacnilk.