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Published on: Mar 12, 2023, 08:55:55 IST

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Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

A health worker (R) collects blood sample from a school student for health checkup as a precaution against the H3N2 virus. (AFP)

Is H3N2 virus life-threatening? Could it be another Covid? Experts respond

Amid increased concerns over the rising cases of the H3N2 influenza virus and two deaths caused by it, experts said the outbreak is normal. On the sudden spike in cases, doctor Dhiren Gupta of the Ganga…read more.

A few doused, but Goa wildfires continue

Goa’s efforts to douse wildfires made some progress on Saturday after the resumption of aerial firefighting excursions, state forest minister Vishwajit Rane said. The Union environment ministry has…read more.

China's surprise move, retains Yi Gang as central bank governor

China retained several of its top economic officials, including central bank Governor Yi Gang, in a surprise move as it looks to navigate the post-Covid recovery. Yi, 65, will remain as the head of the…read more.

'You can't show your anger here...': Gavaskar expects 'tod-phod' from Pujara, Rohit inside Indian dressing room

Team India find themselves in a decent position in the ongoing Ahmedabad Test, which saw Australia pile an enormous 480/10 in the first innings. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill in response got India…read more.

Odds of Naatu Naatu winning are huge: Lauren Gottlieb, who is dancing to Ram Charan, Jr NTR's RRR song at Oscars 2023

RRR song Naatu Naatu has been nominated for Best Original Song at the 95th Academy Awards. American actor-dancer Lauren Gottlieb will dance to the popular Telugu song at Oscars 2023 on March 12…read more.

Shanaya Kapoor in sequin saree and tube blouse walks as showstopper at LFW, unimpressed netizens say 'Poor walk'. Watch

Maheep Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor's daughter, Shanaya Kapoor, walked the ramp at Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) X FDCI (Fashion Design Council Of India). Shanaya walked the runway as a showstopper at...read more.

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