US H-2B Visa Cap Reached, Supplemental Visas Announced

USCIS confirms the statutory limit for H-2B work visas has been reached for the second half of fiscal year 2026, impacting seasonal industries. Supplemental visa allocations have been announced to address labor shortages.

Uttarkashi Fire Destroys 8 Buildings, 8 Families Homeless

A devastating fire, likely caused by a short circuit, gutted eight buildings including four five-story houses in Fitari village, Uttarkashi. The blaze destroyed grain storehouses and livestock, with eight families displaced and relief operations ongoing.

Mangaluru Activists Launch 'Save Phalguni River' Campaign

The Save Phalguni River Horata Samithi has initiated a campaign to protect the vital river, alleging industrial pollution and official inaction. A large protest is scheduled for March 27 at the Pollution Control Board office in Baikampady.

Surat Khajod Waste Site Fire Spreads Over 2 Sq Km Area

A major fire broke out in refuse-derived fuel stockpiles at Surat's Khajod waste disposal site, spreading rapidly over two square kilometers. Thick smoke visible from kilometers away triggered widespread alarm among residents and workers near Surat Diamon

UNESCO Site in Lviv Hit by Russian Attack, Ukraine Reports

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal reports a Russian attack on a UNESCO World Heritage site in Lviv, escalating cultural destruction in the conflict. The incident highlights threats to global heritage amid ongoing hostilities.

Iranian Missile Breaks Israeli Defense, Hits Target

Footage shows an Iranian missile evading Israeli interceptors and striking a target, raising air defense concerns. Sirens sounded across Israel with impacts in Tel Aviv and Haifa, causing building damage as tensions escalate.

Hormuz Shock: Energy Markets Reprice on Iran War Risk

The Iran war-linked energy crisis differs from past shocks, with oil and gas markets not just rising but violently repricing around disruption risk. Brent crude hit $112.19 per barrel on March 20, its highest since July 2022, after 440 million barrels wer

US B-52 Bomber Emergency Over UK, Mission Aborted

A US Air Force B-52H Stratofortress issued a 7700 emergency distress signal while flying near Bristol, UK, aborting its mission and returning to RAF Fairford. The incident raises security questions amid heightened US strategic presence in Europe linked to

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