India's southwest monsoon arrived three days late on June 4, while forecasts warn of below-normal rainfall and emerging El Niño conditions. With reservoir storage dropping below 30% capacity and the Meteorological Department predicting weak rainfall, the government has cut foodgrain production targets for the 2026-27 crop year.

NSW police say two men and a woman will face court on Thursday over alleged involvement in large-scale drug supply scheme Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Mohammed Skaf, a notorious gang rapist, has been arrested in Sydney and charged with nearly two dozen alleged drug offences. New South Wales police said two men and a woman will face court on Thursday over their alleged involvement in a large-scale drug supply scheme after search warrants were executed in Sydney’s southwest overnight. Continue reading...