Rajnath Singh to embark on four-day US visit for high-level defence talks

Rajnath Singh to join BJP's election campaign in J&K on Sunday

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will arrive here on Sunday to join BJP's election campaign for the three-phase Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir starting September 18, a day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah wrapped up his two-day visit to the Union Territory. Sep 8, 2024
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
China allocates disaster relief funds to Hainan, Guangdong

China grants disaster relief funds to Hainan, Guangdong

China's top economic planner said on Saturday that 200 million yuan (approximately $28.2 million) has been allocated from the Central budget to support disaster relief and recovery efforts in Hainan and Guangdong provinces. 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