Alerts from three Pune hospitals about Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) cases led to the discovery of an unprecedented cluster of 73 cases by Friday. Experts linked the outbreak to Campylobacter jejuni bacteria. An investigation commenced, with authorities conducting door-to-door surveys and increasing awareness. The Union health ministry is sending a team of doctors to assist local efforts in controlling the spread.
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Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed faced backlash for calling India's cricket captain Rohit Sharma 'fat' and 'mediocre' in a now-deleted social media post. Mohamed defended her statement as a comment on his fitness. The Congress party reprimanded her and sought an explanation, stating they respect sporting icons and do not endorse such comments.
England will play their first T20I against India in Kolkata, with Jos Buttler leading the team but not keeping wickets. This is England's first limited-overs tour under coach Brendon McCullum. India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, are favorites on home ground. Mohammed Shami returns to the Indian team after recovering from a foot injury.
Cricket legends gathered at Wankhede Stadium for its golden jubilee, where notable Mumbai cricketers shared memorable experiences. Rohit Sharma, showing thoughtfulness, promised to strive for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy win, aiming to celebrate at Wankhede again. The Trophy Tour also marked the occasion. The Champions Trophy, which is on a Trophy Tour around all participating countries, was brought into the Wankhede to mark the occasion.
Nagpur police have arrested Faizan Khatib, linked to a radical Islamist group, for allegedly instigating riots on March 17. His arrest follows those of Fahim Khan and Hamid Engineer, who are charged with sedition. The riots led to one death and significant property damage.
The US Department of State has halted the processing of passport applications with 'X' gender markers due to an executive order from Donald Trump. The directive imposes new guidelines requiring biological sex to be used in official documentation, affecting both current and new passport applicants.
India's trade deficit fell to $22 billion in December as exports declined 1% to $38 billion and imports rose 5% to $60 billion. Key factors included a drop in oil product and gems exports, contrasted by rising electronics and garment shipments. Commerce secretary Sunil Barthwal highlighted the resilience of Indian exports and government strategies targeting top markets to boost trade amidst global challenges.
Rescue efforts are underway to save eight workers, including two engineers, trapped in a collapsed section of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel in Telangana. Silt and water are hindering progress, and additional equipment and expertise have been brought in to accelerate the operation, amidst fears of debris complicating the rescue.
A young man from Haryana, Sumit, was deported from the US just 12 days after a grueling 7-month journey involving travel through 12 countries. Sumit and several others faced physical and mental torture and were swindled by agents. The police have registered a case against five agents based on Sumit's complaint.
The JEE (Main) 2025 Session 2 results have been declared by NTA at jeemain.nta.nic.in. A total of 24 students secured 100 percentile, with Rajasthan contributing the highest number of toppers. The results reflect combined performance across January and April sessions, with the best score considered. NTA also released category-wise cut-offs for JEE (Advanced) 2025 eligibility. Candidates can access their scorecards online, while Paper 2A and 2B results will be announced separately.
Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming explained that MS Dhoni's batting lower in the order is due to his knee condition. Dhoni, valuable as a leader and wicketkeeper, cannot endure long batting stints. Fleming stated Dhoni could bat from the 13th or 14th over depending on the match situation, prioritising his key roles in the team.