September 5, 2026
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393 dengue cases in hospitals in 17 days

by on September 21, 2023 0

The health department of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) reported 393 cases of dengue, 83 cases of malaria, eight cases of falciparum, and six cases of chikungunya from September 1 to 17. In addition, there were also cases of diarrhoea, jaundice, typhoid, and cholera. The health department has taken measures to control mosquito breeding by...

State records 333 dengue cases, highest in a single day

by on September 21, 2023 0

Bihar recorded 333 dengue cases in a single day, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 3,099 this year. Patna had the highest number of cases at 91, followed by Bhagalpur and Saran. Government hospitals have reserved beds for dengue patients and implemented measures such as fogging and anti-larval spraying. The...

Validity of extensions for SC & ST quotas in Lok Sabha, states under Supreme Court lens

by on September 21, 2023 0

The Supreme Court of India will test the validity of a constitutional amendment that extends reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in Lok Sabha and assemblies until 2030. The court clarified that it would not examine the validity of previous amendments extending reservation for SCs and STs. The amendment...

US Federal Reserve rate pauses rate hike, sees tighter policy for year

by on September 21, 2023 0

The US Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged but adopted a more hawkish stance. They anticipate an additional rate increase by the end of the year, maintaining a benchmark overnight interest rate peaking in the 5.5-5.75% range, just a quarter of a percentage point above the current range. However, their updated projections...

School closed for 2 days as tigress prowls in Pilibhit

by on September 21, 2023 0

A government primary school in Pilibhit, India has been temporarily closed due to the sighting of a stray tigress near the school premises. Forest officials have recommended that parents escort their children to and from school in groups for safety. Efforts to tranquilize the tigress have been unsuccessful so far. High nets have been...