In Pune, 18 out of 140 Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) patients are on ventilator support, hinting at one of the largest outbreaks recorded. This autoimmune condition has shown increased incidents linked to the microbe Campylobacter jejuni, similar to past outbreaks in Peru, necessitating epidemiological study to understand these links.
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Union Budget 2025 announces the removal of import duties on essential mobile phone components. This measure aims to boost domestic production and support the Make in India initiative, benefiting major brands like Samsung, Apple, and Xiaomi. The tariff cuts respond to global trade dynamics and aim to maintain India's position as a leading mobile phone producer.
India and Indonesia are finalizing a $450 million deal for BrahMos supersonic missiles, enhancing bilateral defense cooperation. Indonesian defense officials, led by Navy chief Muhammad Ali, were briefed on the missile's capabilities. This deal follows India's successful BrahMos export to the Philippines and is aimed at countering China's influence in the region.
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Shariful Fakir, an illegal Bangladeshi migrant, was arrested for breaking into actor Saif Ali Khan's residence intending burglary. Due to financial hardship, he planned to rob and escape to Bangladesh. The police reenacted the crime and gathered evidence from various locations, confirming his presence through CCTV footage.
Stock market crash today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50 plummeted on Friday due to widespread selling pressure brought by worries over Q3 earnings, continuous foreign investment outflows, and emerging HMPV infection concerns.
Exit polls for the Delhi assembly polls predict a BJP win, while AAP argues that these polls historically underestimate their performance. AAP leaders are confident of securing a big mandate, with voters showing support. BJP assures a significant victory claiming voters chose them for development. Congress is hopeful about better results, citing strong grassroots efforts.
Axar Patel and Rishabh Pant, now captaining opposing IPL teams, shared a friendly moment during the coin toss. Axar, Delhi Capitals skipper, won the toss and chose to bowl first. Pant, leading Lucknow Super Giants, showed a positive attitude. Their camaraderie highlighted their mutual respect, despite the new rivalry as team captains.
South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch has apologised for withdrawing from the 10th season of Pakistan Super League (PSL). He acknowledges the disappointment caused and has offered apologies to the people of Pakistan. Bosch was picked by Peshawar Zalmi. He accepts the consequences, including a fine and a one-year ban from the respective tournament.
UK peers urge the return of human remains displayed in British museums to their rightful communities and call for a sales ban on such items. The debate follows a controversy over a 19th-century Naga skull sale. British museums hold many ancestral remains acquired during the colonial era, often through violence. Culture minister expresses shock at online sales of these objects.