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What is Chandipura virus? Doctor explains how it spreads

Gujarat is grappling with a new outbreak of the Chandipura virus, which has been linked to several suspected child fatalities. This virus is known to trigger acute encephalitis, which can escalate quickly. Initially, it presents with symptoms similar to common fevers, but any neurological signs necessitate immediate medical attention. It’s spread by infected sandflies and

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Kazakhstan releases first wild tiger in 70 years after extinction

Kazakhstan has released adult Amur tigers into the wild after a 70-year absence. This reintroduction follows extensive habitat preparation and prey population restoration efforts. Scientists confirmed the genetic similarity between extinct Turanian and current Amur tiger populations. The country has implemented a comprehensive conflict-prevention system for human-tiger coexistence. This significant conservation initiative aims to re-establish

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Food for thought: Is Delhi’s midday meal nutritious enough?

A dead lizard in a Delhi school lunch has renewed scrutiny of the midday meal program. Concerns include hygiene, serving portions, and menu variety for students. The PM Poshan scheme outlines nutritional entitlements for primary and upper primary students. Budget limitations influence menu planning, affecting the inclusion of items like eggs. Teachers and parents debate

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J’khand student leader takes water after Wangchuk’s appeal, to continue hunger strike

After four days without food or water, Jharkhand student leader Devendra Nath Mahto drank water following an appeal from climate activist Sonam Wangchuk but said his indefinite fast over alleged irregularities in state recruitment examinations would continue.

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India to get its first plastic notes next year: RBI governor shares timeline

The government has authorised the Reserve Bank of India to print up to 2 billion polymer (plastic) notes – 1 billion each in the Rs 10 and Rs 20 denominations for field trials. At present, there is no proposal to replace paper currency entirely.

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Palantir CEO Alex Karp to OpenAI and Anthropic: Don’t try to ‘drug addict’ us

Palantir CEO Alex Karp criticizes frontier AI labs for demanding intellectual property from enterprises. He believes companies should retain control over their own models and data. Karp argues that current AI models are not delivering practical value for businesses. Palantir reported strong financial results, with revenue surging significantly year-over-year. This comes as OpenAI and Anthropic

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