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Delhi has recorded 1777 H1N1 cases this year, prompting a review meeting involving Union Health Minister JP Nadda and Delhi government officials. Dr Randeep Guleria said antigenic drift may help the virus evade existing immunity, while monsoon conditions are supporting its spread. Most patients recover at home or in general wards, but vulnerable groups face greater risk.
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India’s Gaganyaan programme, approved in January 2019, is designed to send three Indian astronauts into an orbit about 400 kilometres above Earth, keep them there for three days and return them safely. The mission is described as the country’s first human spaceflight programme.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met founders and representatives of Indian space startups, who outlined plans spanning rockets, satellite engines, orbital servicing, space-based pharmaceuticals and ground stations. The discussion also focused on policy stability, investor confidence, global competition and efforts to make advanced space technology useful to ordinary people.
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Commercial passenger vehicles operating through services such as Ola, Uber, RedBus and InDrive must now be registered on the transport department’s portal, according to a Dainik Jagran post. The reported rules allow registration of vehicles up to 12 years old and refer to panic buttons, vehicle-location systems and women passengers.
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Electric vehicles are being highlighted for potentially lower operating and maintenance costs, home-charging convenience, quieter driving and a growing public charging network. The benefits are especially relevant to regular commuters and people travelling in cities, while suitable use conditions may also help reduce local air pollution and carbon dioxide emissions.
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India’s beauty industry is attracting global investment as incomes rise, online shopping expands and younger consumers spend more on skincare and personal care. Gen Z accounts for a substantial share of beauty customers, while demand is spreading beyond major cities and is expected to reshape the market through 2030.
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Sugar prices in India have climbed sharply as stocks remain limited, demand rises ahead of the festival season and part of the crop is diverted for ethanol. The government says domestic supplies are adequate, while industry representatives point to lower production, earlier stock levels and panic buying as factors behind the increase.
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Rabindranath Tagore advised that the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram could serve as a national song without offending any community. His view became part of the Congress Working Committee’s 1937 decision to limit public singing to those stanzas, a position now central to a renewed political dispute.
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Relations between Iran and the UAE have come under strain after the UAE accused Iran of launching two ballistic missiles towards its maritime vessels and announced a halt to trade and financial transactions. The move highlights Dubai’s longstanding role as a commercial route for Iran amid sanctions and international isolation.
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Pakistan has summoned a US diplomatic official in Islamabad after Sergio Gore, the US ambassador to India and special envoy for South and Central Asia, visited Jammu and Kashmir and described it as an important part of India. The visit also included a meeting with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in Srinagar.
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Officials report questionable food safety in several Bengaluru sites, including a private hospital kitchen and multiple hotels, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of kitchen practices. The findings raise questions about storage, handling, and hygiene in food service facilities across the city, and stakeholders await further verification from health authorities.
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A tunnel project in Chamoli, Uttarakhand faces a collapse as water and debris enter the under‑construction corridor. Rescue teams are operating on the ground to locate and assist those inside, with multiple individuals reported trapped and teams working to reach them.
