🦟 Mosquito-borne diseases aren't just for the monsoon anymore

Doctors are warning that dengue and malaria risks persist beyond the monsoon season due to changing weather. This situation is observed in Hyderabad, as mosquito breeding is increasing year-round. Officials noted that factors like rising temperatures and urbanization are enabling prolonged mosquito activity. People must not mistake fever outside the season for a regular viral infection. Continuous prevention, like removing stagnant water, is necessary all year long.

🚨 Maharashtra bans loose edible oil with jail warnings

Maharashtra has officially banned the sale of loose edible oil across the state to protect public health. FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe issued this order in Mumbai after identifying major supply chain issues. The ban is effective immediately, with violations potentially leading to up to seven years in jail. Authorities found issues like adulteration, unauthorized blending, and unsafe packaging in the edible oil sector. Consumers are advised to only buy sealed oil and never reuse frying oil. 🚫

✈️ Indian Air Traffic Slows in July, Yet Annual Numbers Rise

Domestic air traffic in India experienced a slowdown during the month of July. This dip was observed across various domestic routes within the country. The yearly figures, however, continue to show an upward trend despite the July slowdown. This pattern reflects the overall recovery and increasing demand in the aviation sector. Authorities are monitoring the trends to plan future capacity expansion. ✈️

🛰️ NASA telescope risks crash after rescue mission halts

A NASA space telescope is set to enter the atmosphere after a planned rescue mission was called off. This happened concerning the telescope located in space. The mission timeline involved dates around February 28th and February 22nd. The rescue attempt was halted due to various operational issues. Consequently, the telescope is now projected to plunge through the atmosphere. 🛰️

🏥 Hospital Collapse in Mohali Kills Two

A construction site for a hospital in Mohali suffered a major roof collapse, resulting in two fatalities and one injury. The incident took place at Sector 82, Aerocity in Punjab. Rescue operations are actively ongoing, with authorities confirming the recovery of two individuals from the rubble. Workers initially believed no one else was trapped, but the search continues. Investigations are underway to determine the ownership of the building, which is possibly linked to Mr. Wadhwa.

😔 Manipur economy stuck for a decade, says MLA

Prolonged ethnic conflict in Manipur has allegedly pushed the state's economy back by at least a decade, according to an NPF MLA. Ram Muivah stated this due to disrupted road infrastructure and stalled development across the hill districts of Manipur. The MLA highlighted that no Central institute is in the hills, and development projects are crippled by highway blockades since 2023. He emphasized that without power-sharing, unhappiness is bound to happen among the tribes. Peace is cited as the biggest priority for any future economic growth or investment. 😥

🎮 Fortnite lobby hack codes drop for free rewards

New in-game feature, the Admin Panel or Lobby Hack system, allows players to redeem special codes directly from the Fortnite lobby. This feature is part of Chapter 7 Season 4's Gaming Legends theme, which features collaborations like Sonic and Tetris. Currently, various codes like REACHYOURIMPOSSIBLE and GottaGoFast are active for free cosmetic rewards. These codes are one-time use per account and Epic Games might pull them at any time. Players should redeem desired codes sooner rather than later as new ones are expected soon.

🕵️ CIA spy who fought terrorists faces US deportation

A Kosovo-born man claiming to be a CIA spy against Al Qaeda is now facing deportation from the United States. Blerim Skoro, who was arrested by ICE in New Jersey, worked with US agencies from 2002 to 2009. He was initially arrested for drug trafficking in 2000 and later became an informant for the FBI. A federal judge previously blocked his deportation in November 2022 due to torture risks. His lawyers are now petitioning court to prevent his removal to Kosovo.

☢️ Cabin Crew Face Higher Radiation Cancer Risk Than Techs?

A new medical study suggests that cabin crew members face a greater risk of radiation-based cancer compared to nuclear technologists. The research specifically focused on the long-term health exposures faced by these two professions. The study analyzed data spanning several years to establish these differential risk factors. This finding highlights potential overlooked health hazards in the aviation industry environment. Further research is now expected to provide clearer guidelines and preventative measures.

🤖 One-third of new web pages are AI-written

A new study by Pew Research revealed that over one-third of web pages published since ChatGPT launched show signs of AI authorship. The research analyzed nearly half a million English-language pages from the Common Crawl archive. Specifically, 35% of pages published after ChatGPT's November 2022 release exhibited AI authorship signs. Furthermore, .com domains showed a significantly higher rate of AI authorship compared to .edu or .gov domains. This data suggests a substantial shift in how online content is being created moving forward. 🤖

💧 DK Shivakumar assures TN, Puducherry on Mekedatu water

DK Shivakumar assured Tamil Nadu and Puducherry that their interests would be protected regarding the proposed Mekedatu dam project. This commitment was made in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a meeting at Kovalam near Chennai. The dam is projected to cost Rs 9,000 crore and supply 4.75 tmcft for drinking water to Bengaluru. Shivakumar advocated for shifting from water sharing to water cooperation among southern states. He emphasized that the rest of the water, beyond the drinking quota, would benefit Tamil Nadu.