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Climate Change Increases Infectious Disease Risks in India

Extreme weather events like heatwaves, droughts, erratic rainfall, and floods are reshaping infectious disease risks in India by altering pathogen survival and insect distribution. The IPCC warns of more heatwaves and rainfall events ahead. A 2025 study predicts heatwaves will double in major cities and rainfall extremes will rise 43% by 2030. Experts urge proactive prevention of climate-related outbreaks.

Mongabay India·

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Politics

India Alliance Strike in Odisha Disrupts Traffic Over Key Demands

The India Alliance's 12-hour strike in Odisha disrupted daily life, blocking major roads and halting traffic. The protest opposed the new mining law, errors in textbooks, and the SIR process. Authorities ensured strong security arrangements during the bandh, which significantly affected public movement across the state.

Amar Ujala··Odisha

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Health

Supreme Court Orders Committee to Regulate Pharma Marketing

The Supreme Court has instructed the government to establish a committee to regulate pharmaceutical marketing practices. This move addresses concerns about unethical marketing influencing doctors' prescriptions and patient health. Petitioners demand a stronger legal framework with statutory codes and penalties, aiming to safeguard the right to health beyond the existing voluntary guidelines.

Economic Times·

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World

Abhay Verma Honors IAF Hero Wg Cdr Rajpal Singh Dhaliwal

Actor Abhay Verma portrayed late Air Force Officer Wg Cdr Rajpal Singh Dhaliwal in Operation Safed Sagar. Though he couldn't meet Dhaliwal's real-life counterparts, Verma felt honored by the respect shown by Air Force personnel. He praised the selflessness and humility of IAF officers, calling them superhuman for their courage and dedication without seeking recognition.

HT Entertainment·

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Business

Chinese Stocks Fall Amid US-China Tensions and Tech Valuation Concerns

Chinese stocks declined after the holiday break due to renewed US-China tensions, rising US Treasury yields, and worries about high technology valuations. The CSI300 and Shanghai Composite indexes dropped, with the STAR 50 experiencing sharper losses. Investors are reevaluating expensive chip and tech stocks as trade tensions, earnings forecasts, and global yields impact market sentiment.

ET Markets·

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