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New Mpox strain poses a notable risk to children: Experts

Deadly Mpox Strain Clade 1b Emerges Deadlier, Threatens Global Health

The global health community is on high alert as a new and deadlier strain of Mpox, known as Clade 1b, has emerged, posing a significant risk to children. This outbreak, currently ravaging Africa, has been declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO) on August 15, 2024.

Aug 29, 2024

Microsoft to host global summit after CrowdStrike-induced outage

The outage affected 8.5 million Windows devices, disrupting operations across various industries.

Aug 24, 2024

Closely monitoring monkeypox situation, no new reported cases in India

Mpox Outbreak Declared Continental Emergency: Everything You Need To Know

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has declared the ongoing mpox outbreak a "continental emergency". The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern. Read more.

Aug 20, 2024

WHO declares mpox an emergency; 13 African countries, Sweden & Pakistan report cases: Time to panic?

Last week, the Africa CDC reported that the virus has spread to at least 13 African countries and the infected numbers are up by 160 per cent compared to the same period last year, while the deaths increased by 19%.

Aug 18, 2024

India faces a severe organ wastage crisis, say experts

India's Organ Wastage Crisis: A Call for Action

India is struggling with a severe organ wastage crisis, with a significant number of vital organs lost annually due to a lack of awareness, deep-rooted superstitions, and myths, according to experts.

Aug 13, 2024

Rain wreaks havoc in Rajasthan: 20 killed in 24 hours

Rajasthan is struggling with a tragic situation as heavy rains have claimed as many as 20 lives in the last 24 hours. The state's education department was compelled to close schools in seven districts on Monday.

Aug 12, 2024

Japan marks 79th anniversary of atomic bombing of Nagasaki Japan marks 79th anniversary of atomic bombing of Nagasaki

9th August: Nagasaki Remembers Atomic Bombing on 79th Anniversary

Japan marks 79th anniversary of Nagasaki atomic bombing, calling for nuclear weapon abolition. Ceremony honors 74,000 victims, urging peaceful solutions and disarmament

Aug 9, 2024

Indian Embassy Rescues 14 Youths from Laos Cyber-Scam Centres

The Indian Embassy in Laos rescued 14 Indian youths from cyber-scam centres in the Golden Triangle SEZ. The victims were lured to Laos with fraudulent job offers and then held captive. The Embassy has issued warnings and advisories to Indian workers considering employment in Laos. Similar incidents have been reported in other Southeast Asian countries, highlighting the need for international efforts to combat this issue.

Aug 7, 2024

Monsoon mayhem: Rescue operation resumes in Himachal villages to trace 49 people

After Kerala, Himachal Pradesh battles landslides, flash floods

Monsoon rains have caused severe destruction in Himachal Pradesh, triggering landslides and flash floods. Rescue operations are underway to locate 49 missing individuals, with the death toll already at four.

Aug 2, 2024

Paris Olympics: Men's triathlon postponed due to Seine water quality concerns

The men's triathlon at the Paris Olympic Games has been postponed due to water-quality issues in the River Seine. Scheduled for Tuesday morning 11:30 am IST (8:00 am CET), the event has now been moved to Wednesday 2:15 am IST (10:45 am CET).

Jul 30, 2024

Economic Survey pegs India's GDP growth rate at 6.5-7 pc for 2024-25

The Economic Survey tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Monday projects India's GDP growth rate at 6.5 to 7 per cent for 2024-25 as it sees the economy on a strong wicket.

Jul 22, 2024

Biden's campaign, Democratic Party freeze $340K donation from Indian American businessman: Report

'Democrats throwing Biden overboard': Trump Obama, Clintons praise Biden

US President Joe Biden has announced he won't seek re-election, endorsing Vice-President Kamala Harris. Global leaders have reacted, praising Biden's service and expressing anticipation for the upcoming election.

Jul 22, 2024

Competition schedule for Paris Olympics released.

Paris 2024 welcomes athletes as Olympic Village opens

Athletes from around the world have begun arriving at their "home away from home" for the Olympic Games Paris 2024, as the Olympic Village officially opened its doors in the French capital.

Jul 19, 2024

Microsoft testing way to automatically launch its Copilot AI in Windows 11

Global Microsoft Outages: A Major Cyberattack Disrupts Services Worldwide

The ongoing Microsoft outages due to cyberattacks by Anonymous Sudan serve as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities inherent in our increasingly digital world. As cyber threats continue to evolve, it is imperative for organizations to prioritize cybersecurity and develop resilient systems capable of withstanding these attacks, writes Major General Dr Dilawar Singh.