Africa’s top public health agency has declared an Ebola outbreak in the eastern Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with 246 cases and 80 deaths reported so far, mainly in the gold-mining towns of Mongwalu and Rwampara.The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said preliminary laboratory tests conducted at…
The government on Friday raised fuel prices in the country, in an effort to soften the blow on oil marketing companies, as global crude soared beyond $100 while retail prices remained unaltered. Now, as petrol and diesel are Rs 3 costlier, the key question is: to what extent will the price hike help?While the outlook…
Imran Khan has opened up about a painful aspect of single parenting, saying he often struggles to arrange playdates for his daughter, Imara, because some parents hesitate to send their children to a home where a single man lives. The actor said he understands why some mothers feel cautious, but the repeated refusals have been…
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the UP Lekhpal admit card 2026 for the upcoming recruitment examination. Candidates who have registered for the examination can now download their hall tickets through the official website at upsssc.gov.in.The written examination for the Lekhpal recruitment drive is scheduled to be conducted on May 21,…
Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians have endured a disappointing IPL 2026 campaign. The five-time champions, who won all their titles under former skipper Rohit Sharma, are already out of the playoff race after managing just four wins in 12 matches while suffering eight defeats.One of the major talking…
A significant ancient artifact, the Venus of Willendorf, was unearthed in Austria in 1908. This small statue, made from stone transported over 450 miles, challenges previous beliefs about Ice Age societies. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons In some cases, the turning points in the course of history take place not in royal castles, but rather in…
HYDERABAD: Police in Cyberabad on Saturday formed five special teams and issued a look-out circular against Union minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s son, Bandi Sai Bhagirath, in connection with a POCSO case, officials said.Investigators are tracing him using Call Detail Records (CDR) and Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, police added. “We have formed five special teams to…
NEW DELHI: Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov briefly halted a press conference in New Delhi after a journalist speaking on the phone repeatedly interrupted the briefing, prompting a sharp warning from the senior diplomat.Distracted by the ongoing phone conversation, Lavrov initially asked the journalist to leave the conference room. However, when the call continued, he…
Starbucks is once again trimming its workforce, laying off about 300 US-based roles set to go as the coffee giant reshapes its operations in a bid to get back to what it calls “durable, profitable growth”.The job reductions, according to Reuters, will affect regional support offices, with Starbucks also moving to consolidate its US office…
Superstar Rajinikanth’s high praise for Mohanlal at the ‘Jailer’ audio launch continues to resonate. He lauded Mohanlal as a “great actor” and “astonishing” human being, highlighting their rare on-screen collaboration. This powerful pairing, alongside other industry stars, significantly boosted ‘Jailer’s’ pan-India appeal and became a major talking point for fans eagerly awaiting their joint appearance….
