Southwest Monsoon covered the entire country ahead of schedule, guiding kharif sowing decisions. Despite deficit rainfall, acreage increased, notably in peninsular India. The onset of monsoon over Kerala and most parts of northeast happened simultaneously on May 30 ahead of its normal date of June 1 and June 5, respectively.

Aaj Ka Panchang, July 3, 2024: Yogini Ekadashi Parana, Rohini Vrat, and Pradosh Vrat will be celebrated today on Wednesday.

A controversial exchange in Rajya Sabha saw Dhankhar’s remarks on Ramesh potentially replacing Kharge lead to accusations of reinforcing the ‘Varna’ system. Kharge, who is a Dalit, said Dhankhar was bringing in the “Varna” (caste) system by calling Ramesh “intelligent and gifted”, and by implication labelling him “dull”. An agitated Dhankhar then rapped Kharge for “twisting” his remarks.