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Brain-Eating Amoeba Claims 19 Lives in Kerala: Prevention and Safety Measures
- Kerala reported 69 cases and 19 deaths from brain-eating amoeba infection (PAM) in 2025, affecting all age groups across the state.
- The amoeba enters through the nose during swimming or bathing in warm, untreated, or stagnant freshwater bodies like ponds and lakes.
- No single water source clusters this year; cases appear sporadically, complicating control and investigation efforts.
- Early symptoms include headache and fever; rapid progression demands immediate medical attention for better survival.
- Authorities urge avoiding stagnant water, using nose clips, maintaining clean and chlorinated water sources to prevent infection.
Mussoorie Cut Off by Floods: Thousands of Tourists Stranded, Hotels Offer Free Shelter
- About 2,500 tourists were stranded in Mussoorie as heavy rainfall and cloudbursts blocked all major routes, causing widespread disruption.
- The main Dehradun-Mussoorie road was severely damaged; authorities built an alternative Bailey bridge to restore partial connectivity for light vehicles.
- Thirteen people died in the Dehradun area due to the floods and landslides, with ongoing rescue operations.
- Local hotels offered free accommodation and food to stranded tourists until travel became possible again.
- Authorities are working urgently to restore essential services, clear debris, and repair roads; about 85% of damaged power lines have been restored.
Rahul Gandhi Alleges Centralised Software Used for Mass Voter Deletions; EC, BJP Deny Claims
- Rahul Gandhi claimed mass voter deletions in Congress-stronghold booths in Karnataka using fake logins and a centralised software.
- He said over 6,000 votes were targeted, with phone numbers from outside the state linked to deletion requests.
- The Election Commission rejected his allegations as baseless, saying no online deletion is possible without due process and hearing.
- The EC clarified that it filed an FIR about attempted deletions in Aland constituency, not Congress.
- BJP and EC accused Gandhi of misinformation, while Congress sought a probe into the deletion claims.
SEBI Clears Adani Group, Dismisses Hindenburg Manipulation Allegations
- SEBI has cleared Adani Group companies and key individuals, dismissing allegations of stock manipulation made by Hindenburg Research.
- The regulator found no violations or wrongdoing after a detailed probe.
- No penalties or directions were imposed against the Adani entities or Gautam Adani.
- The allegations claiming use of complex structures to manipulate stocks were unproven.
- This order restores confidence amid prior controversies from the Hindenburg report.
Sachin Yadav Shines with 4th Place, Neeraj Chopra Finishes 8th at World Athletics Championships 2025 Javelin Final
- Sachin Yadav threw a personal best of 86.27 meters to finish 4th, narrowly missing the bronze medal by just 40 centimeters at his maiden World Athletics Championships final.
- Defending champion Neeraj Chopra finished 8th with a best throw of 84.03 meters, missing the final round and marking his first major international medal miss in seven years.
- The gold medal was won by Keshorn Walcott of Trinidad and Tobago with a season-best 88.16 meters, followed by Grenada’s Anderson Peters with 87.38m and USA’s Curtis Thompson with 86.67m.
- Pakistan’s Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem finished 10th, while the expected India-Pakistan rivalry did not play out as both underperformed.
- Sachin Yadav emerged as a rising star for India with a consistent performance in the final, indicating strong potential for future international success in the javelin throw.
PCB Plans ICC Complaint Over Suryakumar Yadav’s Pahalgam Tribute After India-Pakistan Asia Cup Clash
- India captain Suryakumar Yadav dedicated India’s win over Pakistan to the Indian armed forces and victims of the Pahalgam terror attack.
- PCB took offense, calling Yadav’s tribute a political statement that violates the spirit of cricket.
- India refused handshake gestures with Pakistan players before and after the match, escalating tensions.
- PCB has lodged an official complaint with the ICC, demanding action on this matter.
- Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha skipped the post-match presentation in protest, increasing diplomatic strain.