India's position set to rise in global supply chains with huge chip investments

India Poised to Become Global Semiconductor Hub; $30 billion investment in 3 years

India is set to become a global hub for semiconductor manufacturing, with an expected investment of up to $30 billion in the next three to five years. The Maharashtra government approved a semiconductor manufacturing project by Israel's Tower Semiconductor and the Adani Group, expected to create at least 15,000 jobs. 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
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India Braces for Potential Covid-19 Outbreak Amid Global Surge

India is being urged to prepare for a potential Covid-19 outbreak due to rising global cases. The recent surge in India is attributed to the KP variants, which belong to the Omicron lineage. Several states in India are seeing an increase in Covid cases, with the highly transmissible KP.1 and KP.2 strains responsible for the surge Aug 30, 2024