Month: September 2024

After Covid, How Are Scientists Prepping For Potential Pandemic “Disease X”

September 27, 2024 admin

Before the COVID pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) had made a list of priority infectious diseases. These were felt to pose a threat to international public health, but where research was still needed to improve their surveillance and diagnosis. In 2018, “disease X” was included, which signified that a pathogen previously not on our…

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“Test Cricket Is In Danger Of…”: David Llyod Slams Surge In Ticket Prices For India-England Lord’s Match

September 27, 2024 admin

The ticket prices for the Lord’s Test involving India and England next summer have been increased despite a tepid response from the fans for the game against Sri Lanka this season. Lord’s owner Marylebone Cricket Club had come in for criticism for the ticket prices for this summer’s Test between England and Sri…

Sports

How Bengal, Once An Economic Powerhouse, Lost Its Shine

September 27, 2024 admin

West Bengal, once a dominant player in India’s economy, has seen a consistent decline in both its share of India’s GDP and its relative per capita income over the past six decades. In 1960-61, West Bengal contributed 10.5% to the national GDP, ranking third among Indian states, but this share has shrunk significantly to 5.6%…

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Silent Revolution, Minister Says Women In India’s Labour Force Doubled In 7 Years

September 27, 2024 admin

File photo New Delhi: Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday revealed that the number of women in India’s labour force has doubled in the past seven years, and they are now working more hours than men in some sectors. He hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s policies for reshaping women’s roles in the workforce. The Union…

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Siddaramaiah, Facing Land Scam Probe, Flags “Minister In PM’s Cabinet”

September 27, 2024 admin

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah – battling vehement calls to quit over the alleged Mysuru land scam – counterattacked Friday, flagging Janata Dal Secular boss HD Kumaraswamy and asking why his party’s ally, the Bharatiya Janata Party, had not demanded his resignation too. “Which government does HD Kumaraswamy belong to? There is an FIR… why did…

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High Court Overturns Special Court Order Allowing Indrani Mukerjea, Accused Of Killing Sheena Bora, To Travel Abroad

September 27, 2024 admin

File photo Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Friday quashed an order passed by a special court granting permission to former media executive Indrani Mukerjea, accused of killing her daughter Sheena Bora, to travel abroad. A single bench of Justice Shyam Chandak allowed a petition by the CBI against the special court order on the…

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India vs Bangladesh: Langurs Hired As ‘Security’ During Kanpur Test To Prevent Monkey Menace

September 27, 2024 admin

Langur hired to prevent monkey menace during Kanpur Test© BCCI/Sportzpics | Twitter The Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) has gone a step ahead in their attempt to keep the monkey menace at the Green Park stadium in Kanpur for the second Test between India and Bangladesh. Monkeys tend to snatch food and other…

Sports

Internet Stunned By Giant, Crocodile-Like Fish In Viral Video

September 27, 2024 admin

The gigantic fish, eerily resembling a crocodile in shape, moved slowly. A group of fishermen in Canada caught what appeared to be a giant crocodile-like fish slowly moving under the calm waters. As their hook jerked unexpectedly, the fishermen peered into the water, encountering a sight that was both horrifying and awe-inspiring. The gigantic fish, eerily…

World

Sri Lanka orders audit of Indian firms’ visa outsourcing contract alongside scandal-hit Dubai company

September 27, 2024 admin

Sri Lanka’s Minister Vijitha Herath. | Photo Credit: PICHUMANI K The new Sri Lanka government headed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has ordered a forensic audit into the visa outsourcing contract with Indian firms alongside a Dubai-based firm allegedly involved in a scandal on arrival visa system for tourists. A forensic audit has been ordered…

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Govt to launch new PLI scheme for speciality steel: official

September 27, 2024 admin

The Union Government is working on another round of the PLI scheme for speciality steel as the response for the first round of the initiative did not meet expectations, according to Steel Secretary Sandeep Poundrik. The top Steel Ministry official made the remarks at CII Steel Summit 2024 in the National Capital on Friday (September…

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