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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
TopicAmoeba

Topic: Amoeba

19 dead in 9 months, ‘brain-eating amoeba’ has Kerala scrambling for answers. What we know so far

Heated debates in assembly over spread of Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM), which has claimed 9 lives just this month. A total of 69 cases recorded across various districts.

Rare ‘brain-eating’ amoebic infection resurfaces in Kerala, Kozhikode district on alert

Eight cases of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) & two fatalities reported this year, so far. There is nothing to be worried about yet, says a health official.

IIT-Bombay study finds giant viruses, and the unique protein they make, in Mumbai lakes

IIT-Bombay study has found giant amoeba-attacking viruses that make the unique protein. Harmless to humans, the viruses are believed to play role in sustaining local ecosystem.

On Camera

The debate about spheres of influence reorders India’s position

New world reordering tests New Delhi’s strategic autonomy, balancing ties without succumbing to exclusive dominance zones.

Urban co-op banks doubled loan book in 5 yrs, but stuck at under 2% of credit market—Sahakar Trends

UCBs accounted for 1.8% of total industry credit in September 2025—down from 2.2% five yrs ago—showing that they are losing ground to faster PSU banks.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.