World can expect another zoonotic pandemic any day: Ex-WHO Director

Dec152024 by TheStateLineNo Comments

World can expect another zoonotic pandemic any day: Ex-WHO Director

New Delhi: The world can expect another pandemic any day, due to virus spillover from animals, said Mario C.B. Raviglione, former Director of the Global Tuberculosis (TB) Programme at the World Health Organization (WHO) on Sunday. Speaking exclusively to IANS, Raviglione said that a highly interconnected world is the perfect way for the spread of another pandemic, like COVID-19. “Everyone is expecting another pandemic. This may happen any day because we live in a very interconnected world,” said Raviglione, Full Professor of Global Health at the University of Milan, Italy. “Italy was the first country that was hit in the Western world by Covid. And that is obviously linked to the rapid transportation means that we have nowadays. So in an interconnected world, in a global village, ...

Dec152024 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Atul Subhash suicide: Accused sent to 14-day judicial custody

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Bengaluru: Three accused in Atul Subhash's suicide case - his wife, her mother and brother - who were arrested by Bengaluru Police, have been sent to 14-day judicial custody, officials said here on Sunday. A senior police officer said Atul Subhash’s wife Nikita Singhania was arrested from Haryana’s Gurugram and her mother Nisha Singhania and brother Anurag Singhania were nabbed in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The accused persons were produced before the court and were sent to judicial custody for 14 days. After nabbing the accused persons, the Karnataka Police brought them to Bengaluru on Saturday late at night. More details are yet to emerge in the case. Preliminary investigations have revealed that Atul Subhash had planned to commit suicide 15 days before taking the extreme step...

Mar22024 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Ukraine and Netherlands Forge 10-Year Security Cooperation Deal

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Kiev: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte have solidified a significant agreement on security cooperation between their respective nations. The pact, signed in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, underscores a strengthened alliance aimed at bolstering Ukraine's security infrastructure. According to reports from the presidential press service and Xinhua news agency, the 10-year deal aligns with the G7's collective declaration of support for Ukraine. As part of this agreement, the Netherlands has committed to providing substantial military aid totaling 2 billion euros (approximately $2.17 billion) in 2024, with ongoing support anticipated for the future. Key provisions of the agreement include the Netherlands' pledge to supply Ukraine with adva...

Feb292024 by TheStateLineNo Comments

BJP Criticizes Karnataka Government’s Land Allotment to Minority Welfare Department, Labels it as ‘Land Jihad’

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Bengaluru: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has raised objections against the decision of the Siddaramaiah-led Karnataka government to allocate two acres of land, valued at over Rs 500 crore, to the Minority Welfare Department, terming it as 'land jihad'. Addressing the media, Leader of Opposition R. Ashoka expressed concern over the allocation, particularly questioning the choice of land belonging to the Department of Animal Husbandry. He emphasized that while the BJP doesn't oppose the allocation of vacant land, handing over property meant for animal welfare raised significant concerns. Taking to social media, Ashoka posted in Kannada, denouncing the move as "Congress sarkarada land jihad" (Congress government's land jihad). He directed criticism towards Chief Minister Siddaramaiah...

Feb292024 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Punjab Police Registers FIR in Farmer’s Death on Haryana Border

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New Delhi: Inspector General of Police Sukhchain Singh Gill announced on Thursday that the Punjab Police have registered an FIR into the tragic death of farmer Shubhkaran Singh, who lost his life last week during a protest on the Punjab-Haryana border. The decision to file a zero FIR came following legal advice, and Shubhkaran Singh's funeral is scheduled for later on Thursday. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has also pledged a compensation of Rs 1 crore to the family, along with offering Shubhkaran's sister a constable job in the Punjab Police as per the family's wishes. Expressing solidarity with the grieving family, Gill affirmed, "We stand by his family and will do everything to support them." Shubhkaran, aged 21, tragically lost his life during the farmers' protest at the...

Feb292024 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh Announce Arrival of First Child

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Bollywood power couple, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, known for their roles in hit films like "Goliyon Ki Raas-Leela: Ram Leela", "Bajirao Mastani", and "Padmavaat", have delighted fans by confirming the impending arrival of their first child in September. Taking to their respective Instagram accounts, the couple shared a joyous announcement featuring an e-car adorned with balloons, baby onesies, lollipops, and booties in soft pastel colors. The card displayed the anticipated arrival month, September 2024, along with the names "Deepika and Ranveer". Speculation about the couple expecting their first baby began circulating on February 20, with reports suggesting Deepika is in her second trimester. This announcement from the beloved pair has sparked excitement among fans worldwid...

Feb282024 by TheStateLineNo Comments

BJP Protests Alleged ‘Pro-Pak’ Slogans in Assembly Premises; Karnataka Minister Assures Investigation

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Bengaluru: The Karnataka BJP initiated a statewide protest on Wednesday condemning the purported incident of chanting pro-Pakistan slogans in the Assembly premises during the celebration of a Congress candidate's victory in the Rajya Sabha election. Meanwhile, the state's home minister stated that the allegation was under investigation. Led by Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka, a protest march was organized from the State Legislators' House to the Vidhana Soudha, where the BJP criticized the Congress government for not addressing the issue seriously. Ashoka announced plans for a BJP delegation to meet the Governor and submit a memorandum urging the immediate dismissal of the Congress government. Expressing outrage, Ashoka emphasized the gravity of allowing 'Pakistan Zindabad' slogan...

Feb282024 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Four Killed, Five Injured in Road Accident in Karnataka’s Bidar District

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Bidar: A tragic road accident in Karnataka's Bidar district claimed the lives of four individuals and left five others injured on Wednesday. The deceased, identified as Dastagir Dawala Saab (36), Rasheeda Sheik (41), Wali (31), and Aman Sheik (51), were residents of the Udgir region in Maharashtra. The injured victims are currently receiving treatment at a hospital. The accident occurred when the Tata Ace they were traveling in collided with a truck. The group was en route from Udgir to Hyderabad city when the tragic incident took place. The cause of the accident is yet to be determined, as one of the drivers involved in the collision also lost their life. Dannuru police have initiated an investigation into the matter, and a case has been registered in connection with the accident.

Feb282024 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Tragic Road Accident Claims 31 Lives in Mali

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Bamako: In a devastating incident, thirty-one individuals lost their lives, and 10 sustained injuries when a bus plunged off a bridge in Mali. The accident, which occurred around 5:00 p.m. local time (1700 GMT) on Tuesday, transpired on the bridge over the Bagoe river, as reported by the Transport ministry. According to the ministry's statement, the bus was traveling from the southwestern Malian town of Kenieba to Burlina Faso when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, leading to the fatal plunge. This tragic event underscores the ongoing challenges faced on Mali's roads, attributed primarily to poor road conditions and vehicle maintenance.

Feb282024 by TheStateLineNo Comments

BJP Lodges Complaint Against Rajya Sabha MP Naseer Hussain Over ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ Slogans

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Bengaluru: Late Tuesday night saw Karnataka BJP taking decisive action, filing a police complaint against Rajya Sabha MP Naseer Hussain. The complaint demands legal repercussions for the Congress leader after his supporters purportedly chanted 'Pakistan Zindabad' slogans within the Assembly premises while celebrating his victory in the RS polls. BJP MLC N. Ravikumar and MLA Doddangouda Patil spearheaded the complaint, submitted to the Vidhana Soudha police station against Hussain and his supporters. The complaint narrates the incident stating, "Following the Rajya Sabha elections at the Vidhana Soudha on February 27, Naseer Hussain and his supporters gathered near the counting area. Subsequently, at approximately 7 p.m., the returning officer declared Naseer Hussain duly elected. How...