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HealthA 28-year-old lab technician, Darya Shipilova, died in Irkutsk, Siberia, from a suspected pneumonic plague after a test tube broke at the Anti-Plague Institute. Around 200 people who may have contacted her are quarantined. Russian officials have described the case as "pneumonia of unknown aetiology," with concerns about the highly infectious and potentially fatal pneumonic plague.
HT World··Irkutsk
WorldA 30-year-old Myanmar national was charged in Singapore for creating an AI-generated image of a crocodile at Pandan Reservoir. The image, sent to a colleague on August 20, led Singapore’s national water agency PUB to conduct a two-day search for a reptile that did not exist. The incident caused unnecessary alarm and resources to be deployed.
TOI World··Singapore
BusinessOn 5 October, Indian stock indices rose, with the Nifty 50 gaining 0.60%, driven by lower crude oil prices and weaker US jobs data. However, analysts remain cautious about a sustained recovery, highlighting risks from high bond yields and ongoing foreign investor selling pressure.
Mint Markets·
EntertainmentShreyaa Chaudhry will star alongside Ayushmann Khurrana in the upcoming film Mupapa, set to release on February 19, 2027. Directed by Sameer Saxena and produced by Yash Raj Films and Posham Pa Pictures, this marks Shreyaa's next major project after Bandish Bandits. She has also signed with YRF Talent for exclusive management as she advances her career in Hindi cinema.
News18 Movies·
SportsPakistan cricket legend Shoaib Akhtar has denied rumors about joining the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as chief selector. Despite reports of a meeting with PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and an offer for a key role, Akhtar reaffirmed his opposition to official administrative posts. He cited advice from his late mother to avoid PCB and politics but expressed willingness to support Pakistan cricket through other means.
NDTV Cricket··Islamabad
EntertainmentAjay Devgn, known for his action roles in films like 'Singham,' acknowledges that at 57, his body no longer supports stunts as before. During 'Drishyam 3,' he felt the effects of age and past stunts. He shared that with age, he has gained calmness and confidence, leading him to portray characters differently. He humorously noted that while his face doesn't show his age, his bones do.
Aaj Tak·
HT World··Irkutsk
A 28-year-old lab technician, Darya Shipilova, died in Irkutsk, Siberia, from a suspected pneumonic plague after a test tube broke at the Anti-Plague Institute. Around 200 people who may have contacted her are quarantined. Russian officials have described the case as "pneumonia of unknown aetiology," with concerns about the highly infectious and potentially fatal pneumonic plague.
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