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Spread of the Covid-19 subvariant: Is JN.1 more contagious?

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Healthcare personnel at the Government Fever Hospital in Hyderabad arrange beds and medical supplies following the Center's COVID advisory.

According to specialists, the increment in cases around the world shows that JN.1, an Omicron sub-lineage, may be able to outcompete other variations since of its tall resistant elude capacity. Since of this, the WHO has assigned JN.1 as a "variation of intrigued" (VOI), distinctive from the parent ancestry BA.2.86, due to its rapidly spreading nature. It is the variety that is developing the speediest in the US, concurring to the Centres for Malady Control (CDC). There is no require to freeze, but individuals are pondering if the COVID-19 sub-variant, which has as of now been connected to 21 cases in India, is spreading quickly.

"Delayed overwhelming period, secure evade, and extended transmission"

The development advantage, agreeing to Dr. Rajesh Karyakarte, the Maharashtra genome sequencing facilitator, is exponential. He cites WHO information illustrating how JN.1 rapidly rose from 3.3% of all coronavirus cases between October 30 and November 5 to 27% a month afterward. "This speaks to an 86 per cent development advantage," Dr. Karyakarte claims, clarifying that the longer irresistible period, upgraded transmission, and safe elude were the causes.

According to the CDC, this appears that it is infectious and is getting to be more capable at sidestepping the body's resistant protection framework than the genealogical strain. In any case, since healing center affirmation rates are moo, the spike in transmission does not essentially show a genuine sickness. Specialists include that there is small hazard of contamination, so those who have as of now been immunized or have had a earlier contamination shouldn't be concerned.

Expanded spread as a result of spike protein mutation

According to genome analysts Vinod Scaria and Bani Jaunty, the SARS-CoV-2 infection is always changing and branching out into modern ancestries. Each contamination gives the infection the chance to create encourage, and JN.1, an Omicron sub-lineage, is recognized by the nearness of an additional spike protein change, L455S. They claim that since of its solid safe elude characteristic, JN.1 might outcompete other variations.

According to a later consider distributed in the Lancet, JN.1 can escape the safe framework more rapidly than its parent BA.2.86 due to this one change alone.

Should we be concerned?

Expert in irresistible maladies Dr. Ameet Dravid says that the infection will proceed to change to develop more strong. As of right presently, we are giving healing center treatment for minor upper respiratory tract diseases. Since the variation is more safe hesitant, there may be a spike in cases. Individuals must get inoculations, especially those who are as it were mostly inoculated, agreeing to Dr. David. As of presently, no especially striking indications have been detailed, and the signs and indications incorporate sore or scratchy throat, depletion, cerebral pain, body throb, clog, hacking, and fever, comparable to past variations.

However, Dr. Dravid says that since cases are on the rise, cover utilize ought to to be required in swarmed zones. He proceeds, "It's time to camouflage significant respiratory behavior, like covering your nose and mouth when you hack or wheeze."

Congress Postpones India Alliance Meeting Following Top Leaders' Refusal to Attend

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New Delhi: Sources told NDTV this afternoon that the opposition bloc in India has rescheduled its meeting, which was scheduled to take place in Delhi tomorrow. The meeting will now take place "at a date convenient to all," as announced by Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday, amid his party's crushing defeat in three state elections.

The Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar both intended to skip the meeting, sources told NDTV, prompting the postponement. Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister of Bengal, announced on Monday that she would not be there as well. All three are prominent members of a group meant to bring the opposition together in order to fight the BJP in the state elections in November and the Lok Sabha election the following year, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to run for an unprecedented third consecutive term.


According to sources, senior INDIA leaders Mr. Kumar, Mr. Yadav, and Ms. Banerjee were not the only ones who backed out of the meeting on Wednesday. According to reports, MK Stalin, the chief minister of Tamil Nadu, had also declared he would not attend the meeting; in his case, the state is experiencing flooding as a result of Cyclone Michaung.

A wide range of leaders have responded negatively to the Congress's invitation, highlighting the widening divide within the INDIA bloc as local parties continue to complain louder and louder about the national party and maintain that it will fight elections as the majority partner or on its own in every case.

This week, Akhilesh Yadav and Mamata Banerjee both emphasised how the Congress could have won or at least narrowed the margin of its defeats in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan if it had consented to share seats. This was a reference to the ongoing dispute over the distribution of six Madhya Pradesh seats between the Congress and the Samajwadi Party.

"... we suggested seat-sharing (but) they (the Congress) lost because of division of votes," said Ms Banerjee. Reminding the Congress that "we started on the point that we have to support parties in regions (in which) they are strong," Mr. Yadav appeared to be a little kinder to his detractors.

Sources: Nitish and Akhilesh will withdraw from the India meet.

Akhilesh Yadav, the former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, was expected to send his uncle, Ramgopal Yadav, while Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar was expected to send party President Rajiv Ranjan, according to sources who spoke with NDTV earlier today.

According to sources, Mr. Yadav may have felt that it was better for him to distance himself from the meeting and that he preferred the Congress's top brass to get in touch with him.

Sources added, however, that the Rashtriya Janata Dal, the other half of the Bihar government, would have been represented by a number of its leading figures, including Lalu Prasad Yadav, the party's patriarch.

Ms. Banerjee stated on Monday that she had prior obligations. "I am not conscious of this meeting. I've planned a seven-day programme in north Bengal; if I had known beforehand, I would have taken it."

According to sources, there may not have been a single Trinamool representative in her case.

The Congress appeared to take a step back after the Bengal leader's "not aware" remark; Jairam Ramesh, the party leader, referred to the gathering on December 6 as a "informal meet". This afternoon, sources told NDTV that a "formal meeting" has been scheduled for December 18 or 19. That phrase was used once more.

In the run-up to last month's Assembly polls, allies of the Congress have been criticising it for more than just seat-sharing disputes; they have also been criticising it for insisting that the planning for the general election of the following year, which is the main reason the INDIA bloc was formed, be delayed until it is free to take the lead.

This month, most likely, is when the Congress will call the next INDIA meeting, which was held in Mumbai at the end of August. Nitish Kumar, who claimed he had been "... pushing them forward in (the) INDIA alliance but, of late, there has not been much progress," poked fun at him for failing to comply.

Six men steal from petrol station employees in Delhi's Mundka district in a shocking security camera footage.

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A distressing sequence of events saw an armed robbery take place at gunpoint at a gas station in the Mundka neighbourhood of Delhi. On October 10, in the middle of the night, six armed persons broke into the building and committed the heist.

CCTV cameras recorded the entire encounter, and the footage quickly went viral. About six of the culprits approached the gas station's pump and asked the workers to fill it with gas. One of the people, who was a motorbike pillion passenger, however, dispersed a gun. One of the employees was forced to take the attacker inside, where cash was stolen, after the attacker pointed a gun at him.

The robbers continued after that. They launched a brutal attack on the attendants at the petrol pumps, detaining thousands of people.

In Bihar, a derailed North East Express left 4 people dead and 30 injured.

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Buxar: The North East Express train derailed in Bihar on Wednesday, leaving at least four people dead and almost 30 others hurt. An official reported that the event happened about 9.35 p.m. nearby Raghunathpur station in Buxar. The train was travelling to Kamakhya near Guwahati in Assam when it left Anand Vihar Terminal in Delhi.

Speaking to NDTV about the event, Union Minister Ashwini Kumar Choubey stated that teams from the federal and state disaster response agencies had arrived at the scene.

He added that the injured individuals would be transported to AIIMS, Patna.

The Health Department, the Disaster Management Department, and the district officials of Buxar and Bhojpur have all been contacted, according to Tejashwi Yadav, the deputy chief minister of Bihar, to expedite the relief and rescue efforts.


According to the office of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, they are "closely following the regrettable derailment" of the train near Raghunathpur.

They continued by saying they were in contact with other agencies as well as the Buxar district government.


Helpline numbers

Patna: 9771449971, Danapur: 8905697493, Commercial Control: 7759070004, Ara: 8306182542, New Delhi -01123341074, 9717631960, Anand Vihar Terminal - 9717632791, Commercial Control Delhi Division - 9717633779

During a cloudburst, flash floods hit Sikkim, washing away parts of the national highway

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On Wednesday, an overflowing Teesta river washed away sections of NH-10, which connects Sikkim to the rest of the nation. The river water level soared to dangerous levels after a cloudburst sparked a flash flood in the northeastern state.

The cloudburst happened above Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim, flooding the river that runs through Sikkim and West Bengal.

A huge search is underway to find 23 Army servicemen who were reported missing following the flash floods.

Locals' videos showed a significant portion of a road being washed away by the roaring river floods. According to the Central Water Commission, the Teesta was running below the danger level at 6 a.m. on Wednesday and was projected to pass it within six hours.


"The flash flood swept over the Teesta River, washing Indreni Bridge in Singtam town, around 30 kilometres from Gangtok." A connecting bridge of the Balutar hamlet was also swept away at 4 a.m., according to the Gangtok District Administration. Several Singtam residents have been moved to makeshift relief camps in the town.


People in Chungthang, 90 kilometres north of Gangtok and near the Teesta Dam, have also been rescued. According to the defence ministry, two bridges linking Singtam and Chungthang in North Sikkim were also destroyed in the towns of Dikchu and Toong. The Border Road Organisation (BRO) is rescuing residents in the affected regions.


"Nobody was hurt, but there was severe damage to public property. Several others have gone missing as well. There are ongoing relief efforts "Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang stated this during a visit to Singtam.


People residing along the Teesta River's banks have also been warned to leave their houses for their own safety. An advisory bulletin from the Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority recommended everyone to keep vigilant and avoid travel along the Teesta river basin.

"Light to moderate rainfall is forecast throughout Sikkim during the next 3-4 days," the meteorological service stated in a tweet.

Delhi Earthquake Today: Massive earthquake tremors felt in Delhi-NCR

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Huge vibrations were detected in Delhi today as a result of a 4.6 magnitude earthquake in neighbouring Nepal.

The epicentre of the earthquake was located in Nepal, according to the National Institute for Seismology.

The National Centre for Seismology issued a statement saying, "Earthquake of Magnitude:4.6, Occurred on 03-10-2023, 14:25:52 IST, Lat: 29.37 & Long: 81.22, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Nepal, for more details Download the BhooKamp App."

The initial earthquake was 4.6 magnitude and 10 kilometres deep. The second earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.2, struck at 14:51 1ST and had a depth of 5 kilometres.



The earthquake jolts Delhi-NCR and causes significant tremors in portions of northern India.

Tremors were also observed in Chandigarh, Jaipur, and other northern Indian cities. The police control room in Jaipur stated that no information about any losses was available at the time.

Nepal is located in one of the most active tectonic zones on the planet, classified as seismic zones IV and V. Because of its geographical location, the country is especially vulnerable to earthquakes.

According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in the United States, on April 25, 2015, Nepal had a terrible 7.8 magnitude earthquake, resulting in the sad loss of over 8,000 lives and injuring over 21,000 others.

Punjab: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visits Amritsar to offer prayers at Golden Temple

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Punjab: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday visited the holy city Amritsar and will offer prayers at the Golden Temple. The former Congress president landed at the airport here at 11:15 am. He is on a personal visit to the city, party sources informed.

Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring said Gandhi is on a personal visit to the city. “Shri @RahulGandhi ji is coming to Amritsar Sahib to pay obeisance at Sachkhand Shri Harmandir Sahib. This is his personal, spiritual visit, let's respect his privacy. Request all party workers to not be physically present for this visit. You all can show your support in spirit & meet him the next time. Satnaam Shri Waheguru,” Warring posted on X.

His visit to Punjab comes at a time when there is tension between the Punjab Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party over the arrest of party MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira in a 2015 drugs case.            

Some of the party leaders were also opposed to the alliance with the AAP in Punjab for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.


PM Modi Launches Development Projects In Rajasthan, Visits Sanwaliya Seth Temple In Chittorgarh

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PM Modi Launches Development Projects In Rajasthan, Visits Sanwaliya Seth Temple In Chittorgarh

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Chittorgarh on Monday and prayed at Sanwaliya Seth Temple before addressing a public rally. He inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for several development projects worth Rs 7,000 crore in the state. These include the Mehsana-Bhatinda-Gurdaspur Gas Pipeline, which will promote a gas-based economy, and a 4-lane road on NH-12 (New NH-52) that will facilitate the transportation of mining produce from Kota and Jhalawar districts. He also announced the construction and widening of a Railway Over Bridge (ROB) in Sawai Madhopur, which will ease the traffic congestion.

In his speech, PM Modi paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversary and thanked the people for participating in the ‘Swachhta Abhiyaan’. He said, “Rajasthan has a glorious past, a capable present and a bright future.” He also said that the Centre has focussed on developing modern infrastructure like expressways, highways and railways in Rajasthan.

The railway projects being dedicated to the nation by the Prime Minister include the projects involving the doubling of the Chittorgarh - Neemuch Railway line and the Kota – Chittorgarh Electrified Railway line. These projects have been completed at a cost of more than Rs 650 crores and will strengthen rail infrastructure in the region. They will also boost tourism to historic sites in Rajasthan.

Prime Minister will dedicate tourism facilities developed at Nathdwara under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme. Nathdwara is the major centre of faith for millions of followers of the Pushtimarg propagated by Saint Vallabhacharya. A modern 'tourist interpretation and cultural centre' has been developed at Nathdwara, where tourists can experience various facets of the life of Shrinathji. Further, the Prime Minister will also dedicate the permanent campus of the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Kota to the nation.


After visiting Rajasthan, the Prime Minister in the afternoon will go to Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior where he will also inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of many projects of public interest.

Citizens from 180 countries gather in Washington, DC for the World Cultural Festival 2023 to pray for peace in Ukraine.

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World Culture Festival 2023: People from 180 different nations interacted with one other, celebrating global cultures via dance, music, and food—a big celebration that really demonstrates India's power as a force that unites the world—while hundreds of flags flew together in the backdrop.

  

A unique yoga, breath, and meditation session led by international spiritual leader and Indian spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar at the historic Lincoln Memorial on the second day of the World Culture Festival 2023 set the tone for an evening of soulful performances, motivational speeches, and an undeniable sense of human connection. As former Indian President Ram Nath Kovind noted, "P.S. By doing this, you (Sri Sri Ravi Shankar) have produced a miniature representation of the whole community.


A traditional Ukrainian song performed by renowned Ukrainian singer Olena Astasheva, who had fled her homeland because of the conflict, was one of the various artistic forms displayed. After being moved by the performance, the masses joined Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in a spontaneous prayer for peace for the people of Ukraine.


We need to rename the Art of Living to the Art of Living Proof, because you (Sri Sri Ravi Shankar) are showing that you can love, you can share, and you can have compassion, Rev Gerald L. Durley said in what can only be characterised as an exciting address.

Image Source : SRI SRI RAVI SHANKAR (X)

American venture capitalist Tim Draper said, "We (Americans) used to refer to people from other nations as foreigners. It was also a derogatory word. Under Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's direction, we have managed to bring everyone together, and as a result, no longer is anyone on earth considered an alien. But if an extraterrestrial visited our planet and said, "Take me to your leader," I would recommend Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

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Additional notable speakers on day two were Dr. Vivek Murthy, the US Surgeon General, Prithvirajsing Roopun, the President of Mauritius, Ram Nath Kovind, the former First Lady of India and wife of the late Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, Akie Abe, and others. 

Know more about cultural activities of World Culture Festival-Day 2:

The 10,000-person Garba performance, a 200-person euphoric Bhangra performance, Irish step dance, surreal Afghan melodies, a spectacular ensemble of 1,000 Chinese American vocalists and dancers, combined with a Kung Fu performance, majestic dragons and lions brought to life through creativity and imagination, were just a few of the cultural highlights from Day 2. There were unforgettable performances from South American nations, Indonesia, Brazil, Bolivia, and Hip Hop and Breakdance superstars like Kurtis Blow, a 1200 member Gospel choir, and a spellbinding performance from the Pakistani contingent.

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We need that reminder now more than ever because loneliness and isolation have become epidemics that are fostering mental health and contributing to physical illness as well, like dementia and heart disease, and now threaten the very well-being of our communities, according to Dr. Vivek Murthy, US Surgeon General. "Celebrations like today (WCF) are powerful because they remind us of how essential our connections to one another are," he said.

Sourse NDTV

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