New Mpox strain poses a notable risk to children: Experts

CDC Study Eases Fears of Airborne Mpox Transmission

The CDC reports that the monkeypox virus (MPXV) is less airborne than Covid-19, based on a study involving 113 individuals with mpox. The WHO emphasizes the need for international cooperation and swift action in response to the mpox outbreak and other emerging infectious diseases. Sep 8, 2024
Manipur

Five people killed in fresh Manipur violence

Violence continued in strife-torn Manipur for the second day on Saturday after an elderly Meitei community resident was killed and in 'retaliation' four Kuki militants were gunned down in the Jiribam district. Sep 7, 2024
yogi adityanath

Sultanpur encounter: UP govt orders magisterial probe

A magisterial probe has been ordered into the encounter of gangster Mangesh Yadav, who was accused in the Bharat Jewellers robbery case and had a Rs 1 lakh bounty on his head. The investigation will be conducted by SDM Lambhua, Vidushi Singh. Sep 7, 2024
Bhindrawale, Congress, and Khalistan: Why Kangana's 'Emergency' faces Sikh ire

Bhindranwale, Congress, and Khalistan: Why Kangana's 'Emergency' faces Sikh ire

The Emergency is still a controversial issue in the Indian polity, and sparks are bound to fly when a controversy-courting actor like Kangana Ranaut seeks to present it onscreen. However, the film's release has been stuck as various Sikh organisations across the country, including the SGPC, take umbrage over the depiction of the community and the Punjab troubles. Sep 6, 2024
RG Kar scam case: SC dismisses Sandip Ghosh's plea against CBI probe

RG Kar scam case: SC dismisses Sandip Ghosh's plea against CBI probe

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea filed by Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of Kolkata's R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital where a woman doctor was found raped and murdered last month, challenging the CBI probe into the alleged financial irregularities at the state-run institute during his tenure. Sep 6, 2024
RG Kar: CBI gets clues about Sandip Ghosh's letter for renovation near crime scene

RG Kar: CBI gets clues about Sandip Ghosh's letter for renovation near crime scene

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probing the rape and murder of a woman doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital has found a crucial document showing that former principal Sandip Ghosh gave instructions to the state public works department (PWD) to conduct renovation in areas adjacent to the scene of the crime a day after victim's body was recovered. Sep 5, 2024