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Zika virus is primarily transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito from the Aedes genus, mainly Aedes aegypti. (Representative image) Emphasising the pressing need for an enhanced surveillance of Zika virus cases in India, an Indian Council of Medical Research’s (ICMR) study has shown that the infection has silently spread to almost all parts of the country. The ICMR scientists conducted a retrospective screening of dengue and chikungunya negative clinical samples which were stored in labs to understand the extent of the spread of Zika in India. The scientists who conducted the study revealed the virus was in circulation in Delhi, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Telangana, in addition to Kerala, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh in 2021. Dr Pragya Yadav, top scientist at the ICMR-National Institute of Virology (NIV), said that the vector control method (mosquito control method) is an important step that should be employed rigorously by state governments. Also read: … [Read more...] about Zika’s silent spread calls for urgent need to strengthen virus surveillance: ICMR study

Xi'an is the capital of Shaanxi province, famed for the Terracotta Warriors and other imperial relics. Representative Image: AP) Beijing on Saturday said it would allow primary and secondary schools to resume in-person classes and Shanghai’s top party boss declared victory over COVID-19 after the city reported zero new local cases for the first time in two months. The two major cities were among several places in China that implemented curbs to stop the spread of the Omicron wave during March to May, with Shanghai imposing a two month-long city-wide lockdown that lifted on June 1. The efforts, part of China’s adherence to a zero-COVID policy that aims to eradicate all outbreaks, have brought case numbers down but many of the heavy-handed measures have fuelled anger and even rare protests and taken a heavy toll on the economy. Beijing shut its schools in early May and asked students to move to online learning amid a spike in locally transmitted COVID cases. Senior year … [Read more...] about Beijing to reopen schools, Shanghai declares victory over COVID

Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob (Photo by Zahid Izzani Mohd Said/The Edge) - A + A KUALA LUMPUR (June 26): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Sunday expressed concern over the increasing number of bankrupts among youths. In view of the situation, Ismail Sabri said he will hold discussions with Bank Negara Malaysia governor Tan Sri Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus on measures to curb the problem. Talks will also be held with Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar to review relevant legislation. "I am concerned when looking at the latest statistics on bankruptcy among youths and I am also concerned that the numbers will rise further. "The government has previously raised the threshold. We also delayed legal action involving bankruptcy during the pandemic… the future of youths is a priority agenda," he said when officiating at the closing of Barisan Nasional Youth's Career Fair at the World … [Read more...] about PM concerned over bankruptcy among youths, to hold talks with BNM governor

Flood-affected people stand on a road damaged by the flood waters after heavy rains in Nagaon district, Assam, on May 19, 2022. (Photo: Anuwar Hazarika/Reuters) Large swathes of Northeast India, especially Assam and Meghalaya, are experiencing extreme weather this year, as unusually heavy rain in May and June cause heavy flooding and deadly landslides, which experts say can be linked to some extent to climate change. In Assam, at least 108 people have died so far as flood waters triggered by torrential rain inundated towns, villages, paddy fields, forests and wildlife sanctuaries. Millions have been affected or marooned across the state. Meghalaya has fared no better, with landslides and flash floods caused by heavy rain blocking roads, washing away bridges and snapping power supply. Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura and Manipur have also reported landslides and floods. IMD data show Assam received 398.7 mm of rain from May 1-31, against a normal of 286.7 mm. (Photo: AFP) … [Read more...] about Climate change concerns rise as heavy rain batters Assam, Meghalaya

The company has a formal governance structure. It has not raised equity funding yet and the shares are completely owned by the family. Tally Solutions was conferred the best family business award at Moneycontrol Pro’s Indian Family Business Awards 2021, held in Mumbai. The company won the award on April 29, in the 'super' category in which companies with annual revenues under Rs 1,000 crore were nominated. The Bengaluru-based multinational technology company, Tally Solutions Pvt Ltd, provides enterprise resource planning software. Over the last five years, the company has doubled its licensed customer base from 1 million to 2 million users. In 2016, it was shortlisted as a GST Suvidha Provider to provide an interface between the new Goods and Services Tax (GST) server and taxpayers, due to its quick adaptation to the changes brought in by GST. A leader in the accounting solutions space, the company’s roots can be traced back to 1986 when Late Shri Shyam Sunder Goenka … [Read more...] about Indian Family Business Awards 2021: Tally Solutions wins best family business award

Gautam Adani. Billionaire Gautam Adani turned 60 today and his wife Priti Adani had a special note for her husband of 36 years. The Adani group founder’s wife shared a monochrome photo of her husband on Twitter and wrote: "More than 36 years back, I put aside my career and began a new journey with Gautam Adani. Today, when I look back, it is only with immense respect and pride for the person he is. On his 60th b'day, I pray for his good health and for him to realize all his dreams.” She recalled in the note how she put her career aside to get married over three decades ago and prayed for her husband’s good health. More than 36 years back, I put aside my career and began a new journey with @gautam_adani . Today, when I look back, it is only with immense respect & pride for the person he is. On his 60th b'day, I pray for his good health and for him to realize all his dreams. pic.twitter.com/2uekSHO17m — Priti Adani (@AdaniPriti) June 24, 2022 Asia’s … [Read more...] about Gautam Adani’s wife Priti wishes him on 60th birthday with a throwback photo

Gautam Adani, chairman of Adani Group Gautam Adani -- who is counted among Asia’s richest – has, along with his family, pledged to donate Rs 60,000 crore for various philanthropic causes to mark his 60th birthday, which falls on June 24, and the centenary birth anniversary of his father Shantilal Adani. According to Forbes Real Time Billionaires' list, at present, Adani's net worth is nearly $95 billion. The corpus will be administered by the Adani Foundation, the Group said in a statement, adding that the charity will be used in sectors such as healthcare, education, and skill development. Gautam Adani, the Adani Group Chairman, also took to Twitter to announce the donation. He wrote: “In addition to being the 100th birth anniversary of my inspiring father, this year also happens to be the year of my 60th birthday, and, therefore, the family decided to contribute Rs 60,000 crore towards charitable activities related to healthcare, education, and skill development, … [Read more...] about Adanis donate Rs 60,000 crore for philanthropic causes to mark Gautam Adani’s 60th birthday

Racers run with their buffaloes in a traditional buffalo race during the rice-planting festival in Chonburi on Sunday to celebrate the start of paddy-sowing season. (AFP photo) Boys scurry, duck and weave through crowds sheltering from the suffocating heat before upending buckets of cooling water on beefy bovines waiting to compete at the annual traditional buffalo races in Chon Buri on Sunday. The riotously noisy, muddy and slightly chaotic annual tradition marks the beginning of the rice planting season -- with the festival-like atmosphere in the eastern province taking place for the first time in two years. The main event sees four pairs of harnessed buffalo gallop across a decorated paddy field, with intrepid racers sprinting barefoot through the shallow muddy waters and attempting to both control their beasts and remain upright. "Before the race starts, we are a little excited and nervous," said Sompong Ratanasatien, 33, drenched and breathing heavily after his latest … [Read more...] about Mud, sweat and cheers: Traditional water buffalo race enthralls Chon Buri crowds

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin D onald Trump never stopped raising funds from his supporters after the 2020 presidential race. His companies, meanwhile, continued to charge his political outfits for goods and services. As a result, the former president has been able to convert about $1.3 million of donor money into business revenue since he lost the 2020 election, according to a review of the latest federal filings. In the months immediately following the election, much of the money came via Trump’s official campaign committee, Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. On December 1, 2020, the committee paid $38,000 in rent to Trump Tower Commercial LLC, the entity through which the former president owns space inside Trump Tower. Fifteen days later, another $38,000 of rent moved from the campaign committee to that same LLC. The committee also made two payments of $3,000 at about the same time to an entity named Trump Restaurants LLC. The former … [Read more...] about Trump Moved More Than $1 Million From His Political Groups To His Private Business After Losing The Election

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade Friday, a monumental ruling for reproductive rights that’s also expected to broadly impact the economy, as a study from the International Women’s Policy Center found state economies already lose billions due to abortion restrictions—an issue that’s likely to now grow “exponentially.” Key Facts Numerous studies have found abortion restrictions and being denied an abortion have negative economic impacts —including by reducing participation in the labor force, decreasing earnings and increasing rates of poverty and debt—and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned in May overturning Roe “would set women back decades” economically. Those effects are felt at the broader societal level: Abortion restrictions cost state economies an estimated $105 billion per year and getting rid of all state-level restrictions would increase the national GDP by nearly 0.5%, the … [Read more...] about Overturning Roe V. Wade: Here’s How Abortion Bans Will Hurt State Economies And The GDP