Hantavirus Update: Cruise Operator Says Ship Not The Source Of Outbreak
- Oceanwide Expeditions says hantavirus likely introduced before passengers boarded MV Hondius
- Three passengers died from hantavirus on MV Hondius, no vaccines or specific treatments exist
- WHO states hantavirus contagion is very rare and outbreak is not a Covid pandemic repeat
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NEET Paper Leak Accused "M Sir" Bought 8-Acre Plot To Open School, College
- Renukai Chemistry Classes founder arrested for NEET UG paper leak
- Motegaonkar planned a school and college on an eight-acre plot near Latur
- A nearly complete multi-storey building covers two-and-a-half acres of the land
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Meta Orders Work From Home First, Then Lays Off 8,000 Employees At 4 AM
- Meta Platforms begins layoffs affecting about 8,000 employees globally, nearly 10% of its workforce
- 7,000 employees reassigned to AI-native teams; 6,000 roles eliminated; smaller managerial layers planned
- Meta focuses on AI as central priority, with planned spending of $125-$145 billion this year
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India Bakes At 47.6 Degrees: Heatwave Explained, From Urban Heat To El Nino
- Large parts of India face severe heatwave with temperatures well above seasonal norms
- Delhi and Ahmedabad temperatures range from 41 to 44 degrees Celsius on Tuesday
- Heatwave conditions expected to persist with possible highs above 45 degrees in some areas
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"Racist, Derogatory": Norwegian Paper Slammed For PM-Snake Charmer Cartoon
- Norwegian daily Aftenposten published a cartoon depicting Prime Minister Modi as a snake charmer
- It linked the snake to a fuel pump, referencing recent fuel price hikes and sparked criticism for being racist
- Indian officials have not officially responded to the cartoon controversy so far
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Putin, Xi Hail 'Unyielding' Ties In Beijing Talks After Trump Visit
- President Xi Jinping praised China-Russia ties during talks with Vladimir Putin in Beijing
- Putin's visit follows Trump's, focusing on deepening energy and strategic cooperation
- Russia seeks progress on Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline amid Western sanctions
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Assam Halts Satellite Township Plan Near Semiconductor Project Amid Backlash
- The Assam government paused land surveys for a satellite township near Tata's plant.
- Tribal groups from Tiwa and Bodo communities opposed due to displacement fears.
- The Rs 27,000-crore semiconductor project is welcomed but township plans face resistance.
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How India's Measures Absorbed Hit From Oil Shock
- India raised fuel prices twice in a week to ease pressure from rising crude costs
- Import taxes on gold and silver doubled to about 15% to protect the rupee
- RBI restricted currency-market deals and may cut foreign investor bond taxes
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Rhea Chakraborty Announces Social Media Break: 'I Miss Simply Being'
- Rhea Chakraborty announced a break from social media to reconnect with reality
- She expressed missing herself amid constant online noise and scrolling
- Chakraborty aims to slow down and choose lived moments over posted ones
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Ebola, Hantavirus Show World's Risk Preparedness Lagging: Pandemic Expert
- Hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks show improved crisis response but low pandemic risk awareness
- WHO's new health regulations helped rapid reaction to recent Ebola and hantavirus cases
- More focus needed on risk-informed preparedness and early disease detection systems
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