Kerala has confirmed its second case of Mpox after a man who returned from the UAE tested positive for the virus. Health officials stated that the patient, currently hospitalized in Ernakulam, is in stable condition. This case follows Kerala’s first Mpox diagnosis last week when a 38-year-old man from Malappuram,…
Month: September 2024
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PM Modi Dedicates Trio of Advanced Supercomputers to Strengthen India’s Tech Infrastructure
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated three newly installed supercomputers to the nation on Thursday, with the systems aimed at enhancing research in astronomy, medicine, and high-energy physics. The supercomputers, set up at leading scientific institutions in Delhi, Pune, and Kolkata, mark a significant boost in India’s scientific and technological capabilities….
Health Ministry Urges Isolation of Mpox Cases and Reinforcement of Strict Control Measures
Health Secretary Apurva Chandra has issued a critical advisory to all States and Union Territories (UTs) in India, urging them to implement essential public health measures aimed at preventing and reducing the spread of Mpox (previously known as monkeypox). The advisory underscores the need for increased public awareness regarding the…
Sports
IPL 2025 Player Retention: All Eyes on Dhoni’s Decision as BCCI Reveals Retention Rules
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is poised to unveil its player retention rules for the IPL 2025 season, with an announcement expected soon. Initially slated for late August, the release was postponed as the board navigated the complexities of a looming mega auction, which has prompted…
Business and Economy
India Retains Rs 6.61 Lakh Crore Borrowing Target for 2024-25: Here’s What You Need to Know
The Central Government has maintained its borrowing target for the current financial year and is set to raise Rs 6.61 lakh crore through the auction of dated securities during the October-March period of 2024-25. This move is part of efforts to bridge the revenue gap and support economic growth. According…
Bihar STET Result 2024: Here’s Your Step-by-Step Guide to Check Your Scores
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is gearing up to announce the results of the Bihar Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2024. Candidates who appeared for the exam can check and download their results from the official website at bsebstet.com. The final results for both Paper 1 and Paper 2…
International
France Backs India’s Bid for Permanent Seat in UN Security Council: Macron Calls for Reform
In a significant boost to India’s efforts to secure a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), French President Emmanuel Macron expressed full support for expanding the council to make it more inclusive. Addressing the UN General Assembly, Macron emphasized the need for the UNSC to adapt to…
Bihar
Tragedy Strikes Jivitputrika Festival in Bihar: 43, Including 37 Children, Drown During Holy Dip
A tragic series of drowning incidents claimed the lives of 46 people, including 37 children, during the three-day Jivitputrika festival in Bihar, according to a statement issued by the state government on Thursday. The festival, which is marked by fasting and holy dips in rivers and ponds, turned deadly as…
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Supriya Sule Criticizes PM Modi Over Pune Metro Inauguration Cancellations Due to Rain
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s planned visit to Pune, Maharashtra, was canceled on Thursday due to heavy rainfall. Following this, NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule took a sharp jab at the Prime Minister, pointing out that this would have marked the sixth time he inaugurated the same metro project in Pune. Sule…
International
Pulitzer Prize Winner Jhumpa Lahiri Declines Award Over Museum’s Keffiyeh Ban
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri has withdrawn her acceptance of the 2024 Isamu Noguchi Award after New York City’s Noguchi Museum dismissed three employees for wearing keffiyeh headscarves, a symbol of Palestinian solidarity, in response to its newly updated dress code. In a statement released on Wednesday, the museum confirmed…