IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall for Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andamans; travellers advised to prepare

A fresh weather system developing over the South Andaman Sea is set to bring heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds to the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala from November 22-25. Coastal Andhra Pradesh may also see thunderstorms. Travellers, especially those planning island-hopping or marine activities, should brace for potential disruptions and stay…

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Shutdown fallout: US scraps October inflation and jobs figures after data-gathering halt; missing data clouds Fed’s December decision

US government data on October inflation and jobs won’t be released due to a record shutdown, leaving the Federal Reserve blind ahead of its December policy meeting. The Bureau of Labor Statistics confirmed the cancellations, citing an inability to collect essential survey information. This data gap intensifies uncertainty for the Fed as it considers interest…

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23-year-old Hyderabad student among 6 injured in US apartment fire; family seeks emergency visa

A 23-year-old Indian student, Mohammed Amer Hussain, suffered severe burn injuries in a major apartment fire near Florida State University on November 19. He is currently hospitalized, and his family is seeking emergency visas from both governments to be with him. Authorities reported six individuals were transported to a local hospital following the blaze.

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