Puducherry assembly elections: A Johnkumar and V Vaithilingam among dynasty candidates in fray | India News – The Times of India

Congress' V Vaithilingam; BJP's A Johnkumar; DMK's Vignesh Kannan NEW DELHI: The upcoming Puducherry assembly elections will see several candidates with strong political family backgrounds contesting across various constituencies. Puducherry assembly polls 2026 A total of 291 candidates are in the fray for the April 9 elections. Polling is…

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NHS issues major warning on drug shortages with blood pressure, cancer, stroke medicine and antibiotics in crisis. But changing prescription can come with devastating consequences. Here’s what to do if YOUR doctor tries to ‘swap’ you

Everyday medicines could soon be in such short supply that Britain will face a crisis situation, leading pharmacy figures are now warning. The situation was already grave before the war began with Iran, with shortages of common drugs such…

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Inside the blame game roiling Georgia's GOP Senate primary

Republicans once saw Georgia as the crown jewel of their Senate pickup opportunities. They’re now blaming each other as the GOP primary unravels into an intraparty brawl that could cost them their chance of defeating Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. The party is grappling with a crowded field, no dominant front-runner, no endorsement from President Donald Trump — and the reality that the May 19 primary will very…

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BioNTech to close vaccine manufacturing plant in Singapore by 2027

SINGAPORE: BioNTech will shutter its vaccine manufacturing plant in Singapore by the end of February next year, the German biotechnology firm said on Thursday (Apr 2), following a “comprehensive review”. The company has suffered losses in recent years and reported last month a net loss of €1.14 billion (US$1.31 billion) in 2025, compared with a €665 million loss in 2024.

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15 Design-Forward DIY Tools Worth Upgrading to This Year

Something has shifted in the workshop. After years of DIY being sold as a weekend hobby for the mildly bored, home improvement has quietly become a serious cultural force. The global DIY market is forecast to hit nearly a trillion dollars this year. And while a third of you are apparently planning on starting a new DIY project in the…

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CONFIRMED: ‘Bhooth Bangla’ shifted by a week; Paid previews begin April 16 : Bollywood News – Bollywood Hungama

After initial reports by Bollywood Hungama, the makers of Bhooth Bangla have now officially confirmed a strategic shift in the film’s release plan, along with the rollout of paid previews. The horror-comedy, backed by Ektaa Kapoor and Akshay Kumar, will now arrive a week later than originally scheduled, with advance paid previews set to begin on April 16,…

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South Korea coach Hong backs captain Son

April 2 : South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo has dismissed mounting concerns over captain Son Heung-min's form, insisting the veteran striker remains "the heart" of the team. Son, South Korea's most-capped player and second-highest goalscorer, missed a few chances in a 1-0 defeat by Austria on Tuesday, with his performances under the microscope in the build-up to this year's World Cup.

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British Gas says customers get £117 off energy bills from this week

British Gas customers can expect their bills to go down from this week. From April 1, customers can expect to pay around £117 less each year on their energy bills. The energy supplier highlighted the change in a Facebook post, explaining that the update applies to all tariffs. In a post shared on Wednesday (April 1), British Gas wrote: "Starting today, you’ll see a reduction in your energy bills with…

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FO confirms Pakistan’s ongoing negotiations with Afghan Taliban in China | The Express Tribune

Tahir Andrabi speaking at the weekly Foreign Office press briefing Photo file: X/FO ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is holding talks ​with Afghanistan ‌to end the worst conflict ​between the ​South Asian neighbours since ⁠the Taliban ​returned to ​power in 2021, Foreign Office ​Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi confirmed in a weekly media briefing on Thursday. The talks in ‌the ⁠northwestern…

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Malaysian minister steps in with aid for family of drink-driving victim

Transport Minister Anthony Loke visited the family of the late Amirul Hafiz Omar, 33, on Sunday, accompanied by Road Transport Department Director General Aedy Fadly Ramli. He gave Amirul’s 32-year-old widow, Nor Nadia Abdul Majid, money from his own pocket to help the family with expenses. “However, no amount of money can compensate for the loss of a loved one, especially for a wife who now has to…

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