Category Health

HMPV-virus

HMPV

How dangerous is this virus? Five years after the Covid-19 pandemic, China is facing a rise in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases, a respiratory virus. Various media reports and social media posts suggest the virus is rapidly spreading across the country,…

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GRAP 4

In light of the deteriorating air quality in Delhi-NCR, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has announced the implementation of Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) starting today. The decision to implement Stage IV was made…

Delhi rains

Delhi Weather

Heavy Rain Drenches Delhi-NCR Pertaining to the Delhi weather, a red alert was issued for Delhi-NCR after heavy rain on Wednesday evening, causing waterlogging and traffic problems in the city. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) released an advisory, urging Delhi residents…

Budget 2024

Budget 2024 Highlights

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for the seventh consecutive time. She stated that the Budget will focus on employment, skills development, MSMEs, and the middle class. An allocation of ₹1.48 lakh crore was announced for education, employment,…

Mumbai Rains

Heavy rains caused waterlogging and disrupted suburban train services in some low-lying areas of Mumbai. The NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) has deployed teams to prevent a flood-like situation. Mumbai rains – The Stark Inequalities The city’s stark inequalities become most…