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Ebola kills 1,700 in eastern Congo

AgencyAugust 5, 20260

Ebola has killed more than 1,700 people in eastern Congo in the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease, data showed. As of Tuesday, 3,802 cases had been recorded, with 1,707 deaths, according to the latest government

AgencyAugust 5, 20260

Pakistan has stepped up its diplomatic engagement with Iran, with Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar inviting his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi to Islamabad “at the earliest” for discussions.

US plans new fees for H-1B, L-1 visa renewals

AgencyAugust 5, 20260

The United States is considering expanding additional fees on H-1B and L-1 visa renewals, a move that could significantly impact Indian professionals and major tech firms.

India-flagged ship Sinks after attack in Red Sea

AgencyAugust 5, 20260

An India-flagged cargo vessel, MSV Faize Noore Oliya, sank in the Red Sea off Yemen after being hit by a projectile near Hodeidah. All 14 crew members, including 13 Indians, were safely rescued by Yemeni forces and

TN Budget 2026: Education, Infrastructure and Revenue Measures in Focus

NT BureauAugust 5, 20260

The Tamil Nadu government has allocated Rs 44,527 crore to the School Education Department in the 2026–27 Budget, underlining its continued focus on strengthening the sector. Of this, Rs 2,000 crore has been earmarked for the Vetri Laptop Scheme aimed at supporting college students, Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson announced.