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Mpox symptoms and transmission explained as India on high alert with designated hospitals and more testing centres1 Day agoIndia's Union Health Ministry directed increased vigilance at international airports and land ports to detect Mpox symptoms among incoming passengers. Hospitals are designated to manage potential cases. Enhanced monitoring and testing labs were prepared to ensure early detection and containment of the virus, aiming to prevent its spread within the country.
Bharat Bandh 2024: Are school, college, offices, markets closed on August 21? Here is all you should know before stepping out of home10 Hours agoBharat Bandh 2024: The Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti has called for a Bharat Bandh on August 21 to protest the Supreme Court’s ruling on creating sub-categories within SC/ST reservations. The protest seeks to reverse the decision. Security has been tightened, with precautionary measures ensuring public safety. Emergency services will remain operational during the bandh.
India prepares for Mpox outbreak: Health Ministry issues guidelines for airports and hospitals1 Day agoThe Union Health Ministry has asked airports and land ports to be alert for Mpox symptoms in international travelers. Three hospitals in New Delhi are dedicated to Mpox treatment. No current cases are reported, but surveillance and testing preparedness are being enhanced across India. The WHO has declared Mpox a public health emergency, with over 99,000 cases recorded since 2022.
Apophis, ‘God of Destruction’ is set to skim Earth's orbit; Why scientists are watching closely2 Days agoIn 2029, asteroid Apophis will make a close flyby, passing just 20,000 miles from Earth, an event visible to millions without telescopes. Though once feared to collide, Apophis poses no threat for at least a century. However, its proximity provides a rare opportunity for space agencies to study it closely. NASA and the ESA plan to use this event to advance planetary defense strategies, ensuring Earth is better prepared for future asteroid threats.
Bangladesh crisis crash-lands on Indian tourism2 Days agoPolitical unrest in Bangladesh is causing a significant drop in inbound tourism to India. Bangladeshi travelers, who usually make up 23% of India’s inbound tourism—primarily for medical and shopping reasons—have seen a 90% decline in outbound travel due to recent turmoil. With flights disrupted and visa services limited, travel between the two countries has nearly halted. This decline, particularly affecting popular destinations like Kolkata and Northeast India, has led to a 40% drop in bookings from Bangladeshi visitors.

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