Bharat Bandh 2024: Why is a nationwide protest being held today? Who called it, and other details

A nationwide strike, ‘Bharat Bandh,’ is scheduled for today, August 21 to protest against a recent Supreme Court ruling on SC/ST reservations. Law enforcement authorities are preparing to deal with the situation, focusing on maintaining order and facilitating peaceful demonstrations. Bharat Bandh today: A nationwide strike, known as “Bharat Bandh,” is set to take place…

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Mpox outbreak, first neglected in Africa, could now turn into the next global pandemic

The first human case of Mpox was identified in 1970 but for decades it was largely neglected by the scientific and public health communities; the 2022-23 global mpox outbreak happened despite repeated calls from African researchers for increased global investment in diagnostic, therapeutic and infection prevention tools Mpox was discovered in 1958 (in captive monkeys,…

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In setback for Delhi’s AAP govt, Supreme Court upholds L-G’s power to nominate 10 aldermen to MCD

Supreme Court pronounced its verdict, saying that the L-G’s authority is not a relic of the past The Supreme Court on August 5 held that the authority of the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi to nominate 10 persons with special knowledge of municipal administration to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi is a statutory duty attached to his office…

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