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NDTV
a day ago
- NDTV
9-Year-Old Boy Stoned By Teen In Ireland, Family Calls It Racist Attack
A 9-year-old boy of Indian origin was attacked by a 15-year-old while he was playing, in Ireland. The teenager threw stones and injured him, on Tuesday in Cork County. The child suffered serious head injuries and was admitted to the hospital. The child suffered a deep injury to the head and was taken to the hospital in a bleeding state. The family has alleged that it is a racially motivated attack. Garde (Ireland Police) have identified the teenager who committed the attack. According to the police, the teenager is responsible for creating constant problems in the area. A probe into the incident is progressing. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nammude Europe (@nammude_europe) Head of Ireland India Council, Prashant Shukla said, "This is shocking and beyond comprehension. The boy is going to have lifelong trauma which we cannot repair." He added that they have been working to articulate it to the governments of both sides that this needs to be taken seriously. Recently, Indian-origin people have faced racially motivated violence. The Indian Embassy in Dublin had also issued an urgent safety advisory, and urged residents to "avoid deserted places" and "exercise heightened caution". The Embassy also warned of "an increase in the instances of physical attacks" on Indians. Irish President Michael D Higgins had condemned the ongoing recent attacks on members of the Indian community and called them "despicable". In a statement, he expressed a "deep sense of gratitude" for the contribution of the Indian community to Irish life. He highlighted their role in medicine, nursing, the caring professions, culture, business, and enterprise. "Their presence, their work, their culture, have been a source of enrichment and generosity to our shared life," he said. The Ireland India Council even pushed back its annual Indian Day celebration at Farmleigh in Dublin over safety concerns for the members of the Indian community.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
COVID-19 resurgence: India logs 163 cases of new XFG variant; experts address danger, early symptoms and more
India is currently seeing an upward spiral in COVID-19 cases again, after the recent spread in Southeast Asian countries including Singapore, Thailand and Hong Kong. On Tuesday morning, India reported 6815 active cases of COVID-19, among which 324 are fresh infections, and 3 deaths have been recorded in the last 24 hours. Apart from this, the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) data noted that 163 cases of the XFG variant of COVID-19 have been detected across the country, including in the states of Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Gujarat, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh. Moreover, Maharashtra has reported the highest number of XFG cases, with 89 infections so far. What is the XFG variant of COVID-19, and is it dangerous? India has detected new cases of a new Omicron-derived COVID-19 variant called XFG, first identified in Canada. 'If one is infected with this variant, then he/she can exhibit symptoms such as fever, dry cough, sore throat, headache, fatigue, body pain, nasal congestion, and runny nose,' warns Dr Samir Garde, Director of the Department of Pulmonology and Lung Transplant, Gleneagles Hospital, Parel. 🔍Weekly #EventBasedSurveillance | India#India has reported 6,851 active #COVID-19 cases, as per the latest data from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The rise in infections is attributed to the spread of #Omicron sub-variants, particularly the newly detected XFG… 'However, this variant is not known to cause any severe illness or hospitalisation or higher morbidity and mortality rates in patients,' adds The symptoms due to this variant are reported to be mild. According to Dr. Garde, 'People need to be cautious and take utmost care of their well-being, as this XFG variant can spread rapidly. Hence, people should not panic. However, if you have any of these symptoms, then isolate yourself from your family members. 'Moreover, follow the doctor's advice after a confirmed diagnosis. Don't self-medicate at all. "To prevent the infection, get tested if you have flu-like symptoms and maintain respiratory hygiene, that is, wear a mask in crowded places and sneeze into your elbow and opt for handwashing,' he adds. Is the month of June the peak season for COVID-19 resurgence? Recently, the health authorities in Ludhiana flagged a concerning uptick in COVID-19 cases, with the district's positivity rate jumping to 7.14 per cent in early June, which is the highest monthly figure noted this year, reports ToI. As per the report, the number is nearly 12 times higher than in May. Does the month of June see a COVID-19 resurgence? 'New variants like XFG are likely more transmissible due to genetic mutations. "The situation demands caution, especially in crowded areas and among vulnerable populations,' says Dr. Sheela Chakravarthy, Director of Internal Medicine, Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru. Wearing masks, practising good hygiene, and staying updated with COVID-19 vaccine doses are crucial. 'Close monitoring and prompt public health action will help control the spread and mitigate the impact of this resurgence, protecting public health and preventing severe disease and hospitalisation. "Precautions are essential for all, particularly the elderly and those with comorbidities,' adds Dr. Chakravarthy. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.
Telegraph
07-04-2025
- Sport
- Telegraph
Are Southampton the worst Premier League team in history? Our writers have their say
Southampton became the first team in Premier League history to be relegated with seven games remaining following their defeat by Tottenham on Sunday. Their demotion resulted in manager Ivan Juric being sacked on Monday. Derby are statistically the worst team the top flight has ever seen, recording just 11 points as they went straight back down to the Championship in the 2007-08 season. But even if Southampton – who have 10 points with seven matches remaining – manage to surpass that tally in their remaining matches, is there an argument to suggest they have already taken Derby's unwanted Premier League baton? Here Telegraph Sport's football writers put forward the worst teams they have ever witnessed in the Premier League. You can vote for your worst team at the bottom and join the debate below in the comments section. Aston Villa 2015-16: When Garde decided to drop Grealish Derby County were the worst ever team in the Premier League. But Villa have a claim and not least because they limply lost their status as one of only seven ever-present members of the league with a disastrous campaign highlighted by the fact that the hapless Remi Garde, who replaced the inexperienced Tim Sherwood in October, actually thought it was a good idea to drop Jack Grealish. Garde only lasted until March and, by then, it was too late. They finished bottom with 17 points and just three wins which was damning for a club of Villa's stature. Sunderland 2005-06: McCarthyism finally runs its course Mick McCarthy was a good manager for Sunderland, winning promotion back to the Premier League the previous year, but there was little money to spend and minimal investment in the team, with McCarthy shopping mainly in the lower divisions for bargains. Sunderland set the tone for a miserable campaign with five successive defeats to start the season. They only spent a couple of weeks outside of the bottom three and McCarthy was sacked in March by which time relegation was all but assured. Queens Park Rangers 2012-13: Great expectations turn into a nightmare A reprehensible collection of big names, big egos and Joey Barton. Demented spending under Mark Hughes then Harry Redknapp summed up by signing of goalkeeper Rob Green at beginning of summer transfer window, then Brazil international Julio Cesar to play ahead of him when he became available a month later. Fans were thrilled by the recruitment drive, which also included Park Ji-sung, Jose Bosingwa and Real Madrid's Esteban Granero. A 5-0 opening day thumping at home to Swansea dampened the enthusiasm and they managed just 25 points and four wins. Derby County 2007-08: Bowing out with a season-long whimper Unfortunately, the Midlands has become accustomed to teams fighting relegation over the years. Aston Villa's 2016 season was a shocker, made famous by Joleon Lescott accidentally tweeting a picture of a £125,000 car after a 6-0 home defeat by Liverpool, while Leicester's campaign this year has created a mammoth disconnect between players and supporters. But it is impossible to look beyond Derby and the current record lowest-points total of 11. After the unbridled joy of promotion at Wembley the season before, it proved a nightmare. After creditable performances against Portsmouth and Manchester City, heavy defeats against Tottenham, Liverpool, Arsenal and West Ham followed and Derby never recovered. Steve Howard, the forward, once remarked that the team felt they needed to score two or three goals just to stand the chance of getting a draw. Leicester City 2024-25 (under Van Nistelrooy): Wrong man at wrong club at wrong time I will admit there is probably some recency bias at play here, but we must not overlook how terrible Leicester have been since Ruud van Nistelrooy's appointment in November. They have won seven points in 17 league games and have been woeful in front of their own fans: if they fail to score against Newcastle on Monday night, they will be the first side in history to lose eight home league games in a row without scoring. How can they be worse than Southampton? I am marking them down because they were actually in decent shape under Steve Cooper (who was sacked with the club in 16th). Their subsequent collapse under Van Nistelrooy therefore represents a failure across the entire club, from board level to the players. Southampton were always going to struggle this season, having finished fourth in the Championship last year. Leicester, by contrast, were promoted as champions. Their self-sabotage since has been ludicrous.
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
$4M grant would help Garde transform New London building into event space
New London — A plan by the Garde Art Center to renovate a former downtown catering hall into a 'Goldilocks' community performance and gathering space took a significant — but not final — leap forward this week. The state Community Investment Fund (CIF) 2030 Board on Tuesday approved a $4 million grant application made by the city for the Garde's plan to renovate Mercer Community Hall at 10 Meridian St. into a 5,500-square-foot multipurpose event space. The award, which still requires approval from the state Bond Commission within 60 days, was less than the original $6.6 million sought for a project tentatively estimated to cost nearly $8.4 million. Garde Executive Director Steve Sigel on Thursday said he's scheduled to meet with city officials Monday to discuss next steps, including whether to embark on a phased construction timeline, or wait until another round of CIF grants is applied for and awarded. 'We don't want to start the work and then have to shut down for a year,' Sigel said. 'But we also don't want to delay and see costs for the work go up.' The project, years in the planning, calls for transforming the hall's first floor into an arts and community support venue which could accommodate performances, fundraising events, youth engagement gatherings and gallery shows. The Garde currently boasts two venues: the 1,500-seat main theater on State Street and the smaller Oasis Room located on the property's second floor. Jeanne Sigel, the Garde's marketing and development director, said a renovated Mercer hall would fall somewhere in-between the existing venues. 'It's like 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears,' she said. 'The Oasis is too small for some performances and our historic theater is too big and is constantly booked. Mercer would be just right for certain bookings, from improv groups and smaller troupes.' Steve Sigel said possible uses for the hall, with its high ceilings and planned adaptive stage and lighting, extend beyond entertainment. He said the space is ideal for renting out for weddings, bar mitzvahs and other events and fits into the Garde's mission of being a community partner. 'We want to dig deeper into that work, especially in engaging young people through our partnership with the Youth Engagement Partnership group and employment training programs,' he said. Steve Sigel, who called the project 'shovel ready,' said the Mercer hall work is one part of a larger plan to eventually renovate the building's upper floors into office and community space. The CIF commission on Tuesday also approved a $2 million grant to relocate Planned Parenthood of Southern New England from its current location on Franklin Street to 467 Ocean Ave. The money would help pay to renovate and expand the former Falvey car dealership property. State Sen. Martha Marx, D-New London, said the new location is expected to serve more than 5,500 people annually and reduce the number of patients traveling to other Planned Parenthood locations in the area.
