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3 Punjab Officers Left In Race

India's unwavering commitment to UN peacekeeping is highlighted as two brave soldiers, Lance Havildar Harbhajan Singh and Naib Subedar Sujit Kumar Pradhan, will be posthumously honored with the Dag Hammarskjold Medal. Major Abhilasha Barak, a pioneering combat helicopter pilot, also receives the Military Gender Advocate of the Year award for her exceptional work.

Six flyers returning from Ebola-hit nations have been placed under 21-day home quarantine in Kolkata. Health officials are monitoring them daily for symptoms, following a Union health ministry SOP. This measure aims to detect potential infections and prevent the spread of the virus, though no cases have been reported in India yet.

Chhattisgarh has reported three suspected Ebola cases involving foreign nationals quarantined in Durg as a precautionary measure. State health minister assures preparedness, with hospitals and facilities on alert. This heightened vigilance follows WHO's classification of outbreaks in Uganda and DRC as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.

A second sudanese national arriving from Uganda was admitted to Gandhi Hospital's Ebola isolation ward for observation after developing a fever. This individual, along with another sudanese traveler, is currently under watch. Samples have been sent for testing, with results expected within 48 hours.

Only 5 Convictions Out Of 374 Foreigners Arrested Since 2010

Melinda French Gates has pledged an additional $215 million to women's health, urging fellow billionaires to invest in this underfunded sector. She highlighted increased support for reproductive rights organizations, citing fear among some philanthropists due to the current administration's policies.

Two months into office, Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah faces scrutiny as his ambitious reform agenda lags, with key promises marked "overdue." His administration grapples with cabinet instability, legal challenges over decisions, and criticism of his governing style, including bypassing institutions and controversial enforcement actions.

The UAE's involvement in the Middle East conflict was deeper than previously known, with coordinated strikes on Iran, including energy facilities, even after an April ceasefire. These actions exposed divisions within the Gulf, as Saudi Arabia expressed concerns about escalating risks to regional energy supplies and global markets.

A damaged Arabic document unearthed in Old Dongola, sudan, has provided historical evidence confirming the existence of King Qashqash, a Nubian ruler previously known only through legends. The administrative order, detailing a textile-for-livestock exchange, offers a rare glimpse into the micropolitics of Dongola between the 16th and 17th centuries, filling a significant gap in Nubian history.

Isolation Beds Readied at Airport, Hospitals

Govt boosts surveillance, readies isolation wards

Pakistan has firmly rejected joining the Abraham Accords, with Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stating it contradicts fundamental ideologies. Islamabad's long-standing stance is clear: no recognition of Israel without a Palestinian state. This comes as former US President Donald Trump urged several Muslim-majority nations to normalize ties with Israel, linking it to Iran negotiations.

Urges Citizens Not To Panic Or Believe Rumours

In a positive turn of events for Gujarat, tests on a suspected Ebola case in Ahmedabad have yielded negative results. The patient, a businessman from Congo who traveled through India, had been under observation alongside his contacts.

A man from Congo and three contacts have been isolated in Ahmedabad for Ebola testing. This follows intensified screening of passengers from affected African nations at the airport. While India has no reported cases, Gujarat has prepared isolation beds as a precaution.

Amid a recent heatwave, over 1,100 migrants bravely crossed the English Channel to reach the UK in just six days. While this surge resonates in the news, it’s worth noting that total arrivals have seen a decline compared to previous years. In a determined bid to combat organized crime, authorities are actively prosecuting those facilitating these perilous crossings.