A UN agency has warned of a sharp rise in measles cases across the Americas, with over 1,000 infections recorded in early 2026. Major outbreaks in the US, Mexico and Canada threaten measles elimination status, prompting calls for urgent vaccination and surveillance.
UK aviation authorities have sought an explanation from Air India after a Boeing 787 flew from London despite a reported fuel switch issue. The aircraft was later grounded in India. Air India completed fleet checks, while regulators and pilot bodies called for further investigation.
The Union Budget 2026 has signalled a sustained policy push for India's pharmaceutical and life sciences sector, with a strong emphasis on biopharma innovation, research infrastructure and affordability, even as direct tax incentives remain unchanged, noted EY's Budget sectoral alert.
With the Union Budget for FY27 scheduled for Sunday, expectations are tamed even as markets remain alert to the possibility of selective positive surprises, according to a pre-Budget note by Union Bank of India (UBI).
As Bangladesh gears up for the upcoming elections, the US Embassy in Dhaka has issued a security alert warning of potential political violence during the election period and called for American citizens to remain vigilant.
The acting head of US cybersecurity agency CISA uploaded sensitive "for official use only" documents to ChatGPT, triggering security alerts. DHS launched a review as officials examined potential risks. CISA said the access was approved briefly, but the incident has added to controversies
"We have received news about the crop damage caused because of the unseasonal rainfall in the state and I have alerted the administration to assess the crop loss. The state government stands with farmers in every situation. I have instructed the administration to assess the damage," CM Ya
According to a recent credit alert from Crisil Ratings, the immediate impact remains muted due to India's limited direct trade exposure to the nation. However, the rating agency warned that a prolonged or escalating conflict could eventually pressure specific sectors, particularly those sens
In view of the prevailing weather conditions, the district administration has warned the public not to venture into hilly and high-altitude areas due to the risk of snow avalanches.
The hill resort of Shimla received rainfall on Tuesday, while tourists eagerly awaited fresh snowfall, even as normal life was disrupted with roads blocked and power and water supply affected following recent snow and rain. The local administration has been put on alert in view of an Indi
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday issued an alert for moderate snowfall across several districts of Himachal Pradesh, warning of light to moderate rain and snowfall at many places over the next six hours, with isolated intense spells likely in some areas.