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In a shocking incident, 28 tourists were killed in a terrorist attack near Pahalgam, J&K, marking the deadliest such event since 2019. The Resistance Front, linked to LeT, claimed responsibility. The attack, coinciding with significant international visits and heightened tensions with Pakistan, evoked memories of past massacres.
BJP MLA Ketakee Singh has proposed a separate medical wing for Muslims in the Ballia district's new medical college, claiming it would address Muslims' alleged discomfort with Hindu festivals. This follows the Yogi cabinet's approval of land transfer from Ballia district jail for a medical college. The medical college will honor freedom fighter Chittu Pandey.
India has seen a significant decline in high malaria-burden states/UTs, dropping from 10 in 2015 to only two in 2023 according to the health ministry data. Mizoram and Tripura remain in the high-burden category, while others like Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand have shifted to lower burden categories.
A former Assam Rifles soldier, Lalneisung, was arrested by Maharashtra Police SIT for his involvement in a tiger poaching network. He facilitated deals between poachers and buyers of tiger parts. Lalneisung was tracked through his online transactions with poaching kingpin Ajit Rajgond, who was also arrested recently.
President Trump addressed Congress, emphasizing America's return to prosperity under his leadership. Key points included tariffs on China and neighboring nations, halting aid to Ukraine, and removing diversity measures in federal sectors. Trump criticised Democrats for lack of support and claimed to have ended environmental policies from Biden's administration while maintaining some key provisions.
Kerala has undergone significant changes over the past 25 years, transforming from a greener and less urbanized state to one with blurred rural-urban lines driven by real estate growth and a robust remittance economy. Key issues include fiscal challenges, health concerns, and declining agricultural activities, while positive trends include improved crime management and increasing migrant worker contributions.
A study from Imperial College London examined over 26,000 UK Biobank participants, revealing that night owls have higher cognitive scores compared to morning larks. The research, published in BMJ Public Health, indicates that optimal brain function is achieved with 7-9 hours of sleep. Insomnia did not significantly affect cognitive scores, but improper sleep duration could damage brain performance.