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Evening brief: Internet suspended in Haryana's Nuh; Centre advises Kerala on Nipah outbreak, and more
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The Haryana government suspended mobile internet and bulk SMS services in Nuh district for 24 hours starting Sunday evening to prevent tension and maintain public order during the Braj Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra, which saw violence last year. This measure aims to curb misinformation spread via social media. Last year's violence, involving communal clashes during the religious rally, resulted in five deaths and was reportedly sparked by rumours about the participation of Bajrang Dal member and cow vigilante Monu Manesar. Authorities have tightened security with CCTV and drone surveillance, established checkpoints, and mandated the closure of meat shops along the yatra route. A strict ban on carrying weapons and a special team to monitor social media have also been implemented to ensure peace. Dig deeper
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A 14-year-old boy from Mallapuram, Kerala, died from Nipah virus, prompting an urgent health response. Initially treated for acute encephalitis syndrome in Perinthalmanna and later in Kozhikode, his diagnosis was confirmed by the National Institute of Virology in Pune. The Union health ministry advised Kerala to undertake active case search, contact tracing, and strict quarantine for contacts of the confirmed case. Suspects showing symptoms should be isolated, and samples collected for testing. A multi-member outbreak response team from the National ‘One Health Mission’ will assist in managing the outbreak. Dig deeper
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X user Megha's post on the microblogging platform X expressed her strong disapproval of recent Indian migrants to Canada. She claimed that her family despises these migrants for allegedly tarnishing the reputation built by earlier, educated Indian immigrants who, according to her, came from urban, well-mannered backgrounds with good English skills. Megha criticized the new migrants for engaging in inappropriate behavior and lacking civic responsibility, attributing this to their "illiterate, low-class" backgrounds. She also noted that many right-wing supporters in Canada are ironically from the 80s and 90s wave of Indian immigrants. Her post sparked numerous reactions and discussions in the comments section. Dig deeper
