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US Justice Department investigating former New York governor Cuomo

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. Justice Department is investigating Andrew Cuomo, the former governor of New York and a top candidate for New York City mayor after Republicans accused him of lying to Congress about how he handled the COVID-19 pandemic. This information came from people familiar with the case.

Some critics argue that this investigation is another example of the Justice Department targeting Donald Trum

California Governor seeks to scale back free healthcare for migrants

SACRAMENTO, California: California Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed cutting back a free healthcare program for low-income undocumented migrants.

He said the state is expecting to lose US$16 billion in revenue because of tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump and needs to make budget changes.

The proposal, part of Newsom's budget plan shared on May 14, aims to save money while still supporting esse

First COVID patient reported in NCR: Woman tests positive in Noida

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 24 (ANI): A 55-year-old woman from the National Capital Region has been tested positive for COVID-19, marking the first case in Uttar Pradesh's Noida amid the recent surge in cases in India, as per the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Gautam Buddha Nagar.

According to the CMO, Narendra Kumar, the woman from Sector 110 in Noida has been placed under home isolation, with her husban

"There's no alarming situation": Karnataka Health Minister on COVID cases

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 24 (ANI): Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Saturday assured that there is nothing alarming about the recent surge in COVID cases.

According to the state Health Minister, Karnataka had 35 COVID cases this year, with a slight increase in the last 15 days. In view of that technical advisory committee following which an advisory was issued.

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"No need to panic": Haryana Health Minister on COVID cases in state

Jhajjar (Haryana) [India] May 24 (ANI): Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao on Saturday assured that the government has made all the arrangements in view of the recent COVID cases in the state and said that there is no need to panic.

'Some cases of COVID have been reported...There is no need to panic...The government has made all the arrangements.'

According to a statement on May 23, Haryana currently

Uttarakhand: Three COVID cases reported in AIIMS Rishikesh

Rishikesh (Uttarakhand) [India], May 24 (ANI): AIIMS Rishikesh has reported three COVID cases, adding to the recent surge in cases across the country.

Speaking with ANI, Rishikesh AIIMS Director Meenu Singh informed that one of the three patients has already been discharged.

'Three COVID patients have been reported in the AIIMS... One has been discharged... Another patient is one of our residents. She has

New study identifies blood molecules that could revolutionise teen depression diagnosis

Montreal [Canada], May 24 (ANI): In a groundbreaking study, researchers from McGill University have identified nine biological markers in the blood that could help diagnose depression in teenagers.

The findings, which were published recently, are expected to revolutionise how depression is detected in adolescents, offering the potential for earlier intervention before symptoms become severe and harder to treat.

Andhra Pradesh reports single COVID-19 case; state fully prepared, says Health Minister

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], May 23 (ANI): In view of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in various parts of the country, Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav informed that only one COVID-19 case has been reported in the state, and urged everyone to calm down.

While speaking to reporters, Satya Kumar Yadav said, 'Only one COVID-19 case has been reported in Andhra Pradesh, while 257 cases have

Health department monitoring COVID-19 situation, no cause of worry: Haryana Health Minister

Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], May 23 (ANI): In view of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in various parts of the country, the Haryana Health Department is closely monitoring the situation and is taking all necessary steps to ensure public safety and preparedness, an offcial statement said.

Haryana currently has four active COVID-19 cases -- two in Gurugram and two in Faridabad, with no international travel histo

Dozens of Bulgarian Schools Linked to Pro-Russian Influence

Dozens of schools across Bulgaria have had ties to pro-Russian organizations or have taken part in initiatives supported by Russian institutions, according to answers provided by the Ministry of Education and Science (MES) to questions submitted by MP Kristina Petkova of the "We Continue the Change?Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB) coalition. The information was released via the press center of the DSB party, which is part

Reliance to invest Rs 75,000 crore in North East over next 5 years: Mukesh Ambani

New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): Reliance will invest over Rs 75,000 crore in North Eastern states over next five years announced Mukesh Ambani Chairman and MD Reliance Industries while speaking at the 'Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025'.This investment is expected to add over 2.5 million direct and indirect employment opportunities, Ambani said, adding, 'we aspire to touch the lives of most of our 45 million sist

From furry friends to fish, turning up the heat helps animals fight germs - how Mother Nature's cure offers humans a lesson on fever

Why do people get fevers when we get sick?

It's a common misconception that pathogens, such as SARS-CoV-2 or the flu, cause fevers. But as biology professors, we know it's not that simple. Pathogens cause fevers on

West Nile virus found in the UK for the first time - what you need to know

For the first time, traces of the West Nile virus have been found in mosquitoes in the UK, according to a report published this week by the UK Health Security Agency.

Here's what you need to know about the virus and the disease it causes.

West Nile virus is a mosquito-borne virus first identified in

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US Justice Department investigating former New York governor Cuomo

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. Justice Department is investigating Andrew Cuomo, the former governor of New York and a top candidate for New York City mayor after Republicans accused him of lying to Congress about how he handled the COVID-19 pandemic. This information came from people familiar with the case.

Some critics argue that this investigation is another example of the Justice Department targeting Donald Trum

California Governor seeks to scale back free healthcare for migrants

SACRAMENTO, California: California Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed cutting back a free healthcare program for low-income undocumented migrants.

He said the state is expecting to lose US$16 billion in revenue because of tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump and needs to make budget changes.

The proposal, part of Newsom's budget plan shared on May 14, aims to save money while still supporting esse

First COVID patient reported in NCR: Woman tests positive in Noida

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 24 (ANI): A 55-year-old woman from the National Capital Region has been tested positive for COVID-19, marking the first case in Uttar Pradesh's Noida amid the recent surge in cases in India, as per the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Gautam Buddha Nagar.

According to the CMO, Narendra Kumar, the woman from Sector 110 in Noida has been placed under home isolation, with her husban

"No need to panic": Haryana Health Minister on COVID cases in state

Jhajjar (Haryana) [India] May 24 (ANI): Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao on Saturday assured that the government has made all the arrangements in view of the recent COVID cases in the state and said that there is no need to panic.

'Some cases of COVID have been reported...There is no need to panic...The government has made all the arrangements.'

According to a statement on May 23, Haryana currently

Uttarakhand: Three COVID cases reported in AIIMS Rishikesh

Rishikesh (Uttarakhand) [India], May 24 (ANI): AIIMS Rishikesh has reported three COVID cases, adding to the recent surge in cases across the country.

Speaking with ANI, Rishikesh AIIMS Director Meenu Singh informed that one of the three patients has already been discharged.

'Three COVID patients have been reported in the AIIMS... One has been discharged... Another patient is one of our residents. She has

Providing timely and quality health services supreme responsibility of government: CM Dhami

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], May 24 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said that providing timely and quality health services to every citizen is the goal and supreme responsibility of the state government, a press release from Uttarakhand CMO said.

He said our government is committed to providing free treatment facilities to the poor and needy through the Ayushman Bharat Yojana.

Andhra Pradesh reports single COVID-19 case; state fully prepared, says Health Minister

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], May 23 (ANI): In view of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in various parts of the country, Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav informed that only one COVID-19 case has been reported in the state, and urged everyone to calm down.

While speaking to reporters, Satya Kumar Yadav said, 'Only one COVID-19 case has been reported in Andhra Pradesh, while 257 cases have

Health department monitoring COVID-19 situation, no cause of worry: Haryana Health Minister

Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], May 23 (ANI): In view of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in various parts of the country, the Haryana Health Department is closely monitoring the situation and is taking all necessary steps to ensure public safety and preparedness, an offcial statement said.

Haryana currently has four active COVID-19 cases -- two in Gurugram and two in Faridabad, with no international travel histo

DC Anantnag inspects Nunwan and Chandanwari base camps, reviews Amarnath Yatra-2025 preparations

Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 22 (ANI): The Deputy Commissioner of Anantnag, A F Hamid, conducted an inspection of the Nunwan and Chandanwari base camps on Thursday to review the progress of ongoing developmental works and preparations for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025.

According to an official press release, the DC reviewed critical infrastructure projects being executed by various departm

Union Minister JP Nadda chairs 'Kayakalp Manthan' with hospitals, NGOs to boost Jan Bhagidari

New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI): Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda on Thursday chaired a 'Kayakalp Manthan' session with representatives from Central Government hospitals, NGOs, and senior officials of the Union Health Ministry to boost Jan Bhagidari and improve health outcomes across India.

He highlighted the transformative journey of the Kayakalp Scheme, launched a decade ago to pr

Experimental painkiller could outsmart opioids: Study

Washington DC [US], May 22 (ANI): A study shows a non-opioid pain reliever blocks pain at its source -- calming specific nerve signals that send pain messages to the brain. In mice, the compound SBI-810 eased pain from surgery, bone fractures, and nerve injury without causing sedation or constipation.

The drug, called SBI-810, is part of a new generation of compounds designed to target a receptor on the nerves an

Karnataka: Basavaraj Bommai urges CM to revoke order suspending Jan Aushadhi Kendras

Haveri (Karnataka) [India] May 22 (ANI): Karnataka MP and former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao to revoke the state government's order to suspend the Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras established within the premises of government hospitals in Haveri district.

In a letter addressing the issue, he stated that

Assam: Health Minister reviews preparedness for International Day of Yoga

Dispur (Assam) [India] May 22 (ANI): Assam Health Minister Ashok Singhal conducted a virtual meeting with all District Commissioners and Co-District Commissioners on Wednesday to assess their readiness for the upcoming International Day of Yoga.

Dr. P. Ashok Babu, Commissioner and Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department, and Ms. Indranoshi Das, Director, AYUSH, Assam, attended the meeting.

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Security concerns block aid delivery in Gaza

UN humanitarian partners in Gaza City report an extreme lack of shelter space, with people settling in abandoned, unfinished, destroyed or damaged structures and some even sleeping in the open.

UNITED NATIONS, May 21 (Xinhua) -- Still no aid was delivered to the hungry civilians in famine-threatened Gaza as the single route designated by the Israeli military was deemed insecure, a UN spokesman sa

Sputnik V creator warns of global cat flu pandemic

Russias top virologist says H5N1 bird flu spreading among cats could spark deadly outbreak in humans

The head of Gamaleya Research Institute, Alexander Gintsburg, has warned that H5N1 avian flu spreading in cats could jump to humans, potentially triggering a deadly pandemic. Gintsburg said the threat is serious enough to warrant immediate vaccine development.

"[A vaccine prototype] should g