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  The Indian monsoon, one of the most anticipated weather events in the country, arrived earlier than expected in 2025. Traditionally scheduled to begin around June 1st in Kerala, this year the southwest monsoon touched the southern coast by May 26 , setting off discussions among meteorologists, farmers, and climate experts alike. But what exactly triggered this premature arrival? Let’s explore the key factors behind this phenomenon. 1. Strong Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) Activity One of the most significant contributors to this year’s early monsoon onset was the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) — a moving system of clouds, rainfall, winds, and pressure that travels around the tropics and influences weather patterns. In late May 2025, a strong phase of the MJO was positioned favorably over the Indian Ocean, boosting convection and rainfall in the region. This helped create low-pressure zones and enhanced moisture buildup — two critical components that trigger monsoon cond...

 In a dramatic turn of events, Tej Pratap Yadav, the elder son of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, has been expelled from both the RJD and his family. This decision, announced on May 25, 2025, follows the revelation of a long-standing relationship between Tej Pratap and a woman named Anushka Yadav, which has sent shockwaves through Bihar's political landscape. The Revelation The controversy began when Tej Pratap posted a photograph on Facebook with Anushka Yadav, claiming they had been in a romantic relationship for 12 years. The post quickly went viral, sparking widespread public attention and media coverage. In response, Tej Pratap later stated that his Facebook account had been hacked and that the post was part of a conspiracy to defame him. Despite this claim, the damage was done, and the revelation led to significant political repercussions. Lalu Prasad Yadav's Response Reacting to the controversy, Lalu Prasad Yadav issued a statement expelling his s...

In a significant political development, three southern Chief Ministers—Siddaramaiah of Karnataka, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu of Himachal Pradesh, and Pinarayi Vijayan of Kerala—chose to skip the NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Their absence underscores growing tensions between opposition-led states and the central government over perceived neglect in the Union Budget. The Boycott Explained Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin initiated the boycott, citing the Union Budget's alleged discriminatory approach towards non-NDA states. He accused the central government of sidelining Tamil Nadu's interests and announced his decision to skip the NITI Aayog meeting as a form of protest.   Following Stalin's lead, other opposition-ruled states expressed solidarity. Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Himachal Pradesh's Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu also chose to abstain from the meeting. Additionally, ...