US gas prices: Strait of Hormuz tensions push diesel above $5/gallon, highest since December 2022

Retail diesel prices in the United States soared past $5 a gallon, reaching a milestone seen only once before, according to GasBuddy, the fuel markets tracker. Economists warn that the surge could slow global economic activity. Diesel is essential for freight and manufacturing, and rising fuel costs are likely to push up the price of…

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Green Party says BBC added to ‘hostile environment’ for asylum seekers

The Green Party has accused the BBC of creating a “hostile environment” for immigrants by publishing online an investigation that found asylum seekers could purchase falsified evidence that they were gay to bolster their claims. The party, which wants to pursue a “welcoming” migration policy, said the corporation gave an “entirely false impression” of Britain’s…

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US 30-year mortgage rates climbs to 6.46%, highest in nearly 7 months; homebuyers face fresh cost pressure

The average long-term US mortgage rate has climbed for the fifth consecutive week, reaching its highest level in nearly seven months and adding to affordability challenges for homebuyers during the crucial spring housing season, according to AP.The benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.46% from 6.38% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said. A…

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NMC proposes major MBBS rule change, seeks to restore 10-year course completion window for medical students

The National Medical Commission has floated a draft proposal to allow MBBS students up to 10 years to complete their degree and mandatory internship, reversing a 2023 decision that reduced the limit to nine years. The move is expected to support students affected by academic difficulties, health concerns, or unforeseen personal circumstances while maintaining existing…

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Pati Patni Aur Woh Do Full Movie Collection: ‘Pati Patni Aur Woh Do’ box office collection Day 19: Ayushmann Khurrana film grosses over 65 crore worldwide amid slow earnings | Hindi Movie News

The Ayushmann Khurrana-led film ‘Pati Patni Aur Woh Do’ started its downward box office trend after enjoying a decent first weekend in theatres. The movie, with Sara Ali Khan, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Rakul Preet Singh as its female leads, has been directed by Mudassar Aziz. The film maintained low yet steady collections at the box…

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‘Environmental disaster’ averted at cost over ÂŁ500k after hazardous waste fly-tipped next to A14 close to Peterborough

National Highways has completed work to avoid an environmental disaster after fly-tippers dumped potentially hazardous waste, oil and tyres by the side of the A14 close to Peterborough. The complex clean-up has cost National Highways and the Environment Agency a total of some ÂŁ500,000 after they battled to protect the waterways and environment at the…

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Sole survivor of Air India crash calls for transparency and answers 12 months on

Briton Vishwash Kumar Ramesh said he continued to “live with the significant psychological scars” following the death of his brother in the crash in June last year. The London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner smashed into a medical college shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad Airport, killing everyone on board other than 39-year-old Mr Ramesh. Some 169…

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