Opioid overdose surge leaves at least nine dead, dozens more treated in Texas capital

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Texas authorities are investigating the deaths of at least nine people this week amid an unusual surge in opioid overdoses in Austin that health officials say is the city’s worst opioid overdose outbreak in nearly a decade. Preliminary tests show traces of fentanyl were present in all nine people who died, and most also had … Read more

Afternoon Briefing: What’s in the ‘prank’ threatening email sent to schools in Delhi’s National Capital Region?AstraZeneca launches Covishield vaccine and more

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Several schools in the National Capital Region (NCR) have received alarming bomb threat emails, causing widespread concern among authorities and parents. The emails were sent to more than 50 schools warning of “numerous explosive devices” on campus. Despite intensive checks by the Delhi Police and assurances from the Union Home Ministry, anxiety is still soaring. … Read more

Ukraine capital in panic after Belarus’ huge claims; Kiev hospitals empty as Russia attack fears

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Posted on April 27, 2024 at 10:56 pm (IST) On April 26, authorities in the Ukrainian capital of Kiev evacuated two hospitals, including a children’s hospital. Earlier, the head of the Belarusian KGB security service, Ivan Tertel, claimed that the hospitals housed Ukrainian soldiers, raising concerns about Russian air strikes.Watch international news

Chelsea announces $114.8 million loss in first year under owners Boehly and Clearlake Capital

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Chelsea announced a pre-tax loss of 90.1 million pounds ($114.8 million) in the Premier League club’s first year under American owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital. Full view of the Chelsea flag next to the pitch before the match (action image via Reuters) Financial results for the year ended 30 June 2023 saw losses of … Read more

Adopt a Pet: Friends in the National Capital Region of Delhi, do you want to have a furry friend for life?

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Five dogs and two kittens are looking for forever homes in the National Capital District of Delhi this week. Adopt, don’t buy a pet! Meet the animals in the National Capital Region of Delhi who are looking for their forever homes this week. Delightful duo Whiski and Sangria are cute and playful kittens who behave … Read more

Delhi weather: Rain in national capital, Noida, IMD expects more rain today

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Parts of Delhi, Noida and other parts of the national capital region received a fresh spell of rain in the early hours of Sunday. Rains lashed several areas of Delhi, including Mandi House, RK Puram, Indraprastha, Kartavya Path, central Delhi, Raisina Road, Parliament Street areas and Pant Marg. Rain lashed parts of Pantmarg in Delhi. … Read more

Capital Group says U.S. tech stocks are forming a ‘mild bubble’

(Bloomberg) — Capital Group Cos. is shuffling its stakes in U.S. technology companies as the Big Seven surge. ultra high definition images The $2.5 trillion fund manager has reduced its holdings of outperforming stocks with “mild bubble” characteristics and added to its holdings, equity investment director Andy Budden said at a briefing in Singapore. It … Read more

Crackdown in the nation’s capital

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Delhi is no stranger to protests. As the seat of the national government, the city has seen many groups flock to Delhi since Independence, believing that their demands can best be heard here. From protests against rising prices and authoritarianism in the 1970s, to farmers occupying the lawns of the India Gate Rowing Club in … Read more