Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in India Amid the ongoing HMPV outbreak in China, India has reported its first confirmed case of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Bengaluru. The patient is an 8-month-old baby, bringing attention to the respiratory virus that primarily affects infants, young children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. While the virus is not new, its…
A top official from India’s Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has urged the public not to panic about the spread of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China. Dr. Atul Goyal, a senior DGHS official, emphasized the importance of general respiratory precautions and stated that the situation does not warrant alarm. Understanding Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) HMPV…
India has officially objected to China’s establishment of two new counties, parts of which include territories under the Union Territory of Ladakh. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) communicated India’s protest through diplomatic channels, asserting that it does not recognize China’s illegal occupation of Indian territory. China’s Announcement of New Counties On December 27, Chinese…
The President of Yemen, Rashad al-Alimi, has signed the death sentence for Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse convicted of killing a Yemeni national in 2017. According to reports, the sentence is set to be carried out within a month. Nimisha’s case has drawn widespread attention, with her family in Kerala desperately fighting to secure her…
After months of deliberation and disagreements, the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be held under a hybrid hosting model, with matches split between Pakistan and Dubai, UAE. This decision, confirmed by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on December 13, comes after an agreement between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Board of Control for…
