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Tragedy at sea: Suspected Hantavirus outbreak leaves 3 dead on Atlantic cruise
5+ hour, 22+ min ago (435+ words) A high-stakes medical emergency is unfolding in the Atlantic Ocean as a suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus has claimed the lives of three people aboard a specialist polar cruise ship, leaving several others fighting for their lives. The World…...
Ghana Rejects US Health Deal Over Data Privacy Concerns
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (584+ words) Officials said the deal lacked proper safeguards and governance, raising questions about data privacy and national oversight Accra: Ghana has declined a proposed health agreement with the United States, citing concerns over provisions that would have granted American entities access…...
More power to people! Prepaid electricity meters no longer mandatory
3+ week, 1+ day ago (108+ words) Consumers regain the right to choose between prepaid and postpaid electricity as the CEA removes the mandatory prepaid smart meter mandate. In the amendment to the rules notified most recently on April 1, the Authority removed the requirement for "prepaid smart…...
Why are graveyards being dug up in Pakistan? Bodies exhumed, questions raised
3+ week, 4+ day ago (352+ words) A disturbing trend of graveyards being dug up and bodies exhumed in Pakistan has brought attention to a deepening humanitarian issue: a severe shortage of burial space for minority communities in Peshawar. Members of the Christian community say the lack…...
New Covid variant "Cicada" spreads globally; experts say no threat to India
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (339+ words) A new COVID-19 variant named "Cicada" is spreading in parts of the US and Europe, but experts say there is no immediate cause for concern in India A newly identified COVID-19 variant, informally called "Cicada", is spreading across the United…...
Helicopter crash in Nepal's Khotang during landing: 1 injured, 0 fatalities reported
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (171+ words) Kathmandu: A helicopter belonging to Air Dynasty crashed during landing in eastern Nepal's Khotang District on Wednesday, leaving one passenger injured, officials confirmed. The aircraft, registered as 9 N-ASQ, had flown from Kathmandu and was attempting to land in a farmland…...
Over 60 people dead; heavy rains continue: Kenya warns risk of more flooding
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (335+ words) Severe rainfall across Kenya has led to deadly flooding that has claimed 62 lives, including eight children, within a week. The capital, Nairobi, has suffered the highest casualties as water rushed through streets, damaging infrastructure and forcing thousands from their homes....
Windies players stuck in India after T20 WC due to West Asia conflict fly out after nine-day wait
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (241+ words) Zimbabwean players also faced a similar ordeal. New Delhi: Cricket West Indies (CWI) have confirmed that commercial travel arrangements have been secured for members of the West Indies national cricket team currently in India after continued delays with a charter…...
Thin line between bullishness and conviction: Gambhir, the man with Midas touch
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (754+ words) Ahmedabad: Gautam Gambhir is an indomitable spirit in Indian cricket, a man who bows to none, driven by sheer grit, determination, and passion for the game. He has a way of getting things done and Sunday was another great example…...
Beer and wine prices may change under new taxation structure
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (384+ words) Karnataka proposes a major excise reform shifting liquor taxation to an alcohol content-based duty system from April 2026 Bengaluru: The state of Karnataka has proposed a shift to an alcohol content-based excise duty structure as part of its 2026 budget reforms. Chief…...