14 year old Kerala boy dies of Nipah infection
The Nipah virus claimed the life of a 14 year old boy from Malappuram district of Kerala on Sunday .
The state government has taken containment measures in at least two panchayats of the district .
A previous Nipah outbreak in Malappuram and Kozhikode claimed 17 lives in 2018 .
Nipah virus spreads from fruit bats to humans and other animals .
This is the fourth time in Kerala the virus has been detected .
The Nipah virus first emerged in Malaysia . Where it infected pigs . Millions of pigs were culled here .
No treatment is available as per now .
Govt facing stormy session over fiat on Kanwar session .
The first all party meeting of the 18 th Lok Sabha was held on Sunday on the eve of the start of the budget session .
44 parties participated in the meeting , 55 ministers also participated . The meeting was headed by defence minister Rajnath Singh .
The opposition demanded discussion on the Uttar Pradesh government’s order to display nameplates on the eateries on the Kanwar Yatra routes , the rising terror cases of Jammu , internal strife in Manipur , and irregularities in NEET and other competitive tests .
The NDA allies – The TDP , JD ( U) and LJP demanded financial aid for Andhra Pradesh and Bihar
If not special status give Bihar special package , says JD( U ) at all party meet
In the all party meeting held before the start of the budget session , JD (U ) raised the demand of a special package to Bihar .
Sources said that in back channel talk JD ( U) has asked BJP for special status if NDA wanted to have a good show. in assembly elections 2026 .
Special status to Bihar has been a demand for JD(U) ,,but the government has previously denied such demands . That is why the parties are pushing for a special package .
In the meeting TDP didn’t speak of “ special category status “ or a “ special package “ , but spoke at length of precarious economic conditions that the state findsbh itself in. .
Bail cannot be denied on charges of ground of serious charges : SC
The supreme Court has clarified that seriousness of the charges can not be a factor t
, to deny bail to undertrials .
The court observed that there should be a balance between bail and the Supreme Court’s order on bail .
The court in its previous cases has said the bail as that manifestation of bail comes under Article 21 which mentions a person’s right to personal liberty .
‘ Nitish repeatedly raised Bagmati river flooding concern with Nepal ex PM
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has “ repeatedly “ raised the concerns of annual flooding in Nepal , including former Prime Minister Pushpa Kumar Dahal ‘ Prachanda ‘ , a senior leader of JD ( U ) , said the Hindu .
The Bagmati which currently is one of the major cross border rivers flows from many districts of south Bihar . The river has been changing its course causing flooding . Bihar has been urged to create the infrastructure to prevent it. annual flood .
Pilgrims do not check the faith of those who serve them food : RLD
The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday passed an order that food eateries and cart owners along the route of Kanwar Yatra must display the name of the owner .
The decision is facing huge uproar by opposition parties calling it will spread untouchability and divide society .
Union minister Jayant Patel of RLD said that such an order is impractical .
World
‘ I took a bullet for democracy ‘ , in first rally since shooting
In his first rally as Republican President Nominee ,Donald Trump dismissed concerns raised by the critics that he is anti democratic .
He told a large crowd in Michigan that “ ‘ he took a bullet for democracy . “
He also alleged that democratic party is trying to throw out the results of their primaries to dump Biden .
Pledge ‘ huge ‘ response for Israeli strike
Yemen’s Houthis rebels on Sunday ,promised a “ huge “ retaliation following a deadly strike on the port of Hodeidah as the violence sparked.
by the Gaza port gripped the region .
On Sunday , Houthi Spokesperson Yahya Saree said the rebels “ response to the Israeli aggression against our country is inevitable and will be huge .
Israeli air defence systems intercepted Houthis fired missiles in Eilat city .
China Philippines reach deal in a effort to stop clashes to shoal
China and the Philippines reached a deal they hope will end confrontation at the South China Sea , the Philippines government said .
The agreement aims to establish a mutually acceptable arrangement at the shoal without conceding the either side’s claim .
“ Both sides continue to recognise the need to
deescalate the situation in the South China Sea and manage differences through dialogue .” , the agreement said .
Biden drops out of race , endorses Kamala Harris
US President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential poll . He said as he was endorsing Kamala Harris as the Democrat Presidential candidate . Mr Biden announced his decision in a post on X . Currently , Mr Biden is under quarantine after being diagnosed with CoVID .
The debate between Biden and Trump had shown Biden giving many nonsensical answers . There was wide opposition emerging among democrats for Biden’s candidature .
Trump after escaping assassination attempts has gotten ever more popular .
“ It has been an honour of my life to serve as your president . And while it has been my intention to seek reelection , I Feel it is in the best interest of my country and party for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term . “ Mr Biden wrote on X.
Bangladesh Government job quota scaled back by Supreme Court after deadly unrest
The Bangladesh Supreme Court on Sunday scaled back the controversial quota system for state government jobs applicants .
The move comes after a partial victory for students after days of nationwide protest .
Bangladesh High court had scrapped the quota for war veteran’s children . The total quota had been reduced to 7% , 5% for children of war veterans and 2% for disabled .
Thr high court order was the major cause of the confrontation between different groups in the country.
The Supreme court has scrapped the High court’s order and restored the 30 % quota for war veteran childs .
Medal count
India needs a strong showing in Paris as it bids for 2036 Olympics
India must ensure its democratic digital infrastructure is shock proof
India has sent 117 athletes for the 2024 Paris Olympics that will start on 26 July . Last time in the Tokyo Olympics India had won a maximum of 7 medals .
Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra , weightlifter Mirabai Chanu , Badminton player PV Sindhu are among the major players who won medals in Tokyo Olympics will be in medal contention .
The good showing in this Olympics will help India’s stand to host the 2036 Olympics .
