BREAKING NEWS: ‘Not currently a national incident,’ Streeting reassures on meningitis By Lee Peart 18 March 2026 Health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has said the meningitis outbreak which has so far claimed two lives in Canterbury is ‘not currently a national incident’. Wes Streeting (c) Alamy Streeting’s comments to the BBC this morning…
India has launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of ethyl chloroformate from China after domestic producer Paushak alleged that the chemical was being sold in the Indian market at unfairly low prices, hurting local industry. DGTR begins probe after complaint by Paushak As per Reuters, the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), which functions under…
Mariners were warned Wednesday, March 11, 2026, to avoid travel through the area inside the hashed, boxed-off zone, bottom, center, because of ongoing cleanup of an oil spill from the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port 18 miles to the south. The area includes the Isle Dernieres Barrier Islands Refuge, Lake Pelto, Terrebonne Bay and coastal marshes on…
In India, a deepening liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) shortage is forcing vendors to abandon gas and return to coal, highlighting a sudden energy crisis on the ground, The Independent’s Namita Singh reports from New Delhi. The disruption stems from Middle East tensions and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, exposing India’s heavy dependence on…
In a detailed video message, she addressed the backlash, stating that she was unaware of how the track would eventually be adapted and released. ‘Shot in Kannada, later altered’ Nora Fatehi explained that she had originally filmed the song in Kannada around three years ago and had agreed to be part of it because it…
Dhanush has lauded GV Prakash Kumar’s upcoming romantic comedy, ‘Happy Raj,’ calling it “super funny and surprisingly touching” after launching its trailer. The film, directed by Maria Elanchezian and featuring a comeback by actor Abbas, is set for a March 27 release, promising a feel-good cinematic experience for all ages. The buzz around GV Prakash…
India’s Lakshya Sen (Photo by AP) NEW DELHI: India’s badminton teams are heading into a challenging start at the upcoming Thomas Cup and Uber Cup, with both men’s and women’s sides drawn against strong opponents, including defending champions China. The tournament will be held in Horsens, Denmark from April 24 to May 3. Watch Cricket…
The organisation has written to Shropshire Council to lodge a formal objection to plans from Taylor Wimey and Persimmon Homes. The firms want to build up to 430 homes on land at Weir Hill, which is off Preston Street to the east of Shrewsbury. The companies have already built more than 600 homes at Weir…
LOS ANGELES: The number of people in the United States tuning in live to watch the Oscars dropped by nine percent from last year, viewing figures released Tuesday showed. Around 17.9 million people saw political thriller “One Battle After Another,” starring Leonardo DiCaprio, take home the top prize at Hollywood’s premier awards gala on Sunday….
SECL apprentice recruitment 2026 SECL apprentice recruitment 2026: South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has released a recruitment notification for apprentice positions. The company, categorised as a Miniratna enterprise, is inviting applications for a total of 1700 posts under its apprenticeship programme.The recruitment drive includes opportunities for graduate apprentices, technician…
