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
Nine K'taka students to compete in World Skills Competition 2024 in France

Karnataka Students Gear Up for Global Skills Competition

In a significant development for the state of Karnataka, nine students have been selected to represent India at the 47th World Skills Competition in Lyon, France. The Karnataka Skill Development Corporation (KSDC) has taken the initiative to support these students in their journey to compete on a global platform. Aug 29, 2024
Mobile spam: TRAI issues consultation paper, seeks public comment by Sep 25

TRAI Seeks Public Input on Tackling Spam Calls and Messages

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a consultation paper seeking public comments. The paper, titled Review of the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations, 2018 (TCCCPR-2018), was implemented in February 2019 to address the issue of unwanted promotional calls and messages. The public has been invited to submit their comments by September 25. Aug 28, 2024
Will pass Bill to ensure capital punishment for rapists: Mamata Banerjee

Will pass Bill to ensure capital punishment for rapists: Mamata Banerjee

Under fire after the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Wednesday that her government will pass a Bill in the Assembly to ensure capital punishment for convicts in rape and murder cases. Aug 28, 2024
Sorry, says CM Mamata Banerjee on RG Kar rape-murder case

Sorry, says CM Mamata Banerjee on RG Kar rape-murder case

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee dedicated the foundation day of the Trinamool Congress' student wing TMCP on Wednesday to the memory of the woman doctor of the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital who became the victim of a ghastly rape and murder earlier this month. Aug 28, 2024