Berkshire schools on alert after 1 death and 2 Meningitis cases confirmed / Image: File Health authorities in England are investigating a meningitis outbreak linked to schools and colleges in the Reading and Oxfordshire area after one student died and two other young people were hospitalised.The student who died attended Henley College, while the two…
Russia on Sunday carried out overnight strikes on Ukraine using four types of missiles, including the hypersonic Oreshnik, in what Moscow described as retaliation for Kyiv’s attacks on civilian targets inside Russia. According to Russian state news agencies, the strikes involved Oreshnik, Iskander, Kinzhal and Zircon missiles. Interfax quoted the Russian Defence Ministry as saying…
UGC NET June 2026 answer key expected between July 15 and 20 UGC NET June 2026 answer key: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the provisional answer key for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) June 2026 session between July 15 and July 20. The answer key is anticipated…
NEW DELHI: As the results of the 2026 assembly elections began to emerge, a familiar tune returned to Indian politics. Not loud or unexpected, but recognisable. Something that has been building since the 2024 Lok Sabha verdict. Each election has followed a similar rhythm. The BJP has consistently (from Harayana to Maharashtra and now, Assam)…
The current Ebola outbreak was declared on May 15 (AP Photo/Moses Sawasawa) The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday warned that a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is spreading quickly, even as response efforts are being scaled up.“The outbreak remains serious and is evolving very fast. However, I have seen…
Mitchell Starc (Image Credit: Cricket Australia) Delhi Capitals have received a major boost as their star overseas pacer, Mitchell Starc, has officially joined the camp ahead of their clash against Punjab Kings.Starc’s arrival was delayed in IPL 2026 due to ongoing shoulder and elbow injuries. These issues stemmed from a high workload during the Ashes…
After hearing both sides, the Supreme Court made it clear that it was not impressed by the conduct of the borrowers. (AI image) In a significant order dealing with recovery proceedings under the SARFAESI Act, the Supreme Court of India refused to interfere with action initiated by the State Bank of India against a company…
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced a new “detect-delete-deport” policy targeting illegal immigrants, including Bangladeshis and Rohingyas. NEW DELHI: The West Bengal government has so far set up 11 holding centres in the state as part of its “detect, delete and deport” policy for illegal Bangladeshi immigrants. A total of 335 detainees are…
MUMBAI: Govt’s shift to drone-based land mapping has lifted rural credit flows, with sanctioned loan amounts rising 23% after residential plots were converted into verifiable collateral under the SVAMITVA scheme, according to an April 2026 working paper published by the economic advisory council to the Prime Minister.The move replaces informal land demarcation with legally recognised,…
The US-Israeli war with Iran is beginning to hit companies across the world, with businesses already reporting losses of at least $25 billion due to rising oil prices, disrupted trade routes and higher operating costs.Company statements from firms in the United States, Europe and Asia showed that businesses across sectors are struggling with the fallout…