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India reported seven cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infection in children (two each in Bengaluru, Nagpur and Tamil Nadu, and one in Ahmedabad), amid a rise in respiratory diseases in China. However, Union Health Minister JP Nadda allayed concerns and said the rise in cases will not lead to a Covid-like outbreak. “HMPV is not…
NEW DELHI: Commenting on the frequent acrimonious proceedings in assemblies and Parliament, the Supreme Court on Monday said that lawmakers seem to have forgotten how to be respectful while expressing strong disagreement or criticizing their opponents.The comment came from a bench of Justices Surya Kant and NK Singh when RJD neta took charge. Sunil Kumar…
BAREILLY: For over three weeks, over 5,000 residents of Soraha in UP’s Budaun district have been in the dark due to severe winter cold, thanks to the theft of a 250 kVA transformer that supplied power to the village. The theft came to light on December 14, when villagers, on their routine walks, found the…
BENGALURU: A 38-year-old software consultant and his wife committed suicide after killing their two children in Bengaluru on Sunday night. The financial burden and emotional stress are said to have forced the couple to take an extreme step.Preliminary investigation suggested that Anup Kumar and Rakhi (35) poisoned their autistic daughter Anupriya, five, and son Priyansh,…
NEW DELHI: Home Minister Amit Shah will launch the Bharatpol Portal to expedite the processing of applications by the country’s authorities. law enforcement agencies (LEA) for international assistance, through Interpol, in criminal matters. This will include requests for the issuance of ‘red’ notices and other colour-coded notices against fugitives wanted for crimes committed in India.Highlighting…
BHOPAL/JABALPUR: Madhya Pradesh High Court On Monday he gave the state government six weeks to dispose of Union Carbide waste under safety protocols and banned the media from reporting “incorrect news” on the issue.The state government, in its compliance report, had referred to resentment among citizens of Pithampur over the disposal of carbide waste at…
Kochi: After a week of various reports indicating that Yemen President Rashad Muhammed Al-Alimi approved the death sentence of Keralite nurse Nimisha Priyaconvicted for the murder of a Yemeni citizen, the embassy of the Republic of Yemen in India clarified on Monday that the president of Yemen has not ratified the death penalty.A statement issued…
NEW DELHI: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) on Monday withdrew line training captain (LTC) approval for a senior Akasa pilot and also conducted corrective training for him. As pilot in command (PIC), this captain had operated a Bagdogra-Bengaluru flight (QP 1851) on March 1, 2024, which had a forced landing at destination. The…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government of providing support to the Kumbh Mela but not the Gangasagar Mela. Gangasagar Mela will begin on January 9 and will take its most technologically advanced form this year. While Kumbh Mela is all set to take place…
NEW DELHI: Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Monday he assured the public HMPV virus stating that the ministry is closely monitoring the situation and there is no reason to worry. Nadda’s statement came amid tension over rising cases of HMPV in India, where two cases were detected in Karnataka and one in Gujarat.HMPV is…