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Meningitis B cases rise to 34 in Canterbury-linked UK outbreak; two dead – All you need to know | World News

The number of meningitis B cases linked to an outbreak in Canterbury, UK, has risen to 34, with five new infections reported, British health authorities said on Saturday. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed that the total number of confirmed and suspected cases has increased from 29 a day earlier, according to The Independent….

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US stock markets today (March 20, 2026): S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq slip as bond yields rise; crude oil prices steady amid Iran war

US stocks edged lower in early trade on Friday, putting Wall Street on course for a fourth consecutive weekly loss, although a modest easing in oil prices helped stabilise broader global markets, according to an AP report.The S&P 500 declined 0.5% in morning deals and was headed toward its longest losing streak in a year….

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TOISA 2025: UP’s big push for sporting excellence, rewards and jobs power athletes’ rise | More sports News

CM Yogi Adityanath with cricketer Deepti Sharma (Video grab) Uttar Pradesh has stepped up its efforts to emerge as a major sporting hub, with the government led by Yogi Adityanath rolling out one of the most ambitious incentive structures for athletes in the country. The state’s focus is clear — encouraging youth to pursue sports…

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Direct tax collections rise 7.1% to Rs 22.8 lakh crore till March 17; corporate tax drives growth

India’s net direct tax collection increased 7.1 per cent to about Rs 22.8 lakh crore till March 17 in the current financial year, aided by higher corporate tax mop-up and slower refund outgo, according to official data released on Wednesday.Data shared by the Income Tax Department showed that net corporate tax collection grew by around…

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US wholesale inflation jumps to 3.4% in February; food costs drive biggest rise in a year

US wholesale prices rose more than expected in February, reflecting mounting inflationary pressures even before the recent surge in global energy prices linked to the Iran conflict, according to data released by the Labor Department as reported news agency AP.The department reported on Wednesday that its producer price index (PPI), which measures inflation at the…

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Us Petrol Prices Rise: ‘To mitigate short-term disruptions’: Donald Trump suspends Jones Act for 60 days as Iran war drives up US fuel costs – what it means

File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump has temporarily waived the century-old Jones Act for 60 days in a bid to ease rising energy costs in the United States, after the US-Israeli war with Iran sent oil markets sharply higher and pushed up petrol prices.As per news agency AFP,…

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West Asia war: Elastic prices to rise 25%, to hit undergarment business | Coimbatore News

Tirupur, a major hub for undergarment manufacturing with an annual turnover of around Rs 10,000 crore in both export and domestic markets, depends heavily on elastic as a key accessory. TIRUPUR: The Tirupur Elastic Manufacturers and Traders Association has announced a 25% increase in elastic prices starting March 18, citing a sharp rise in raw…

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Us-China Rivalry: $3.4 trillion mistake with China: Why US will make India’s rise far tougher

The US has quietly funneled $3.4 trillion into a “militarised rivalry” with China from 2012 to 2024 — eclipsing the $2.3 trillion spent during two decades of war in Afghanistan — without a single shot fired in direct combat. This isn’t wartime spending; it’s peacetime paranoia, averaging $260 billion yearly. U.S. Spent $3.4T to Counter…

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