Morning briefing: Odisha woman delivers baby during cyclone Dana; India may ease visas for Chinese experts, and more

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Published on: Oct 25, 2024, 09:06:09 IST

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Amid preparations for Cyclone Dana, a woman successfully gave birth to a baby boy at Niali Hospital in Cuttack district, Odisha. The delivery occurred shortly after midnight on Thursday, just as the cyclone made landfall. The Odisha information and public relations department reported that both the mother, Sai Swopna Behera, and her newborn are in good health. Authorities emphasized their commitment to ensuring safety and medical care for all evacuees, with disaster response teams actively on the ground. The event highlights the resilience of healthcare services even during natural disasters. Dig Deeper

Villagers wait to receive relief materials from health workers at a storm shelter before the landing of cyclone Dana (AFP)

India and China may see a thaw in relations, potentially leading New Delhi to ease visa restrictions for Chinese technicians involved in Indian power and infrastructure projects utilizing Chinese technology. Two officials noted that while investments from China may still require specific government approvals on a case-by-case basis, the review of Press Note 3 (PN3), which limits foreign direct investment (FDI) from neighboring countries, is anticipated but may take time. In the interim, the government may expedite project-specific approvals for Chinese FDI proposals, signaling a possible shift in economic collaboration between the two nations. Dig Deeper

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Sports Goings

Shreyas Iyer's 2024 has been a tumultuous journey, marked by a drop from the BCCI's Central Contracts list and a subsequent IPL victory. Although he missed out on India's T20 World Cup triumph in the West Indies, the 29-year-old is now focused on the upcoming five-Test series in Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Recently recalled to the national side for an ODI series in Sri Lanka, Iyer ended his century drought with a vital 142-run innings in the Ranji Trophy. While he last played a Test in February, Iyer remains determined to reclaim his spot in all formats. Dig Deeper

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(That’s all we have at this hour in our Morning briefing. Catch you in the afternoon)

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