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Thursday, March 26, 2026
TopicBird flu human death

Topic: bird flu human death

Intensified surveillance, plan to test cattle — how India is building defence against bird flu

Sumi Sukanya Dutta -
Following fresh outbreak in Jharkhand, govt says avian influenza situation under control. Experts emphasise urgency of mammal surveillance to prevent potential transmission to humans.

First H3N8 bird flu death recorded in China, no other cases found in close contacts, says WHO

Dominique Patton -
The patient had multiple underlying conditions, said the WHO, and a history of exposure to live poultry.

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Opinion

What ambassador Xu Feihong expects from youth in China and India

Xu Feihong -
China and India are home to 1.2 billion young people. They’re the pioneers in advancing the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and realising the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’.

Religion was not a consistent barrier for temple or mosque entry in India. It’s caste doing

India’s economic data needs to include culture. NSS needs an upgrade

Economy

India’s strategic oil reserves tell a tale of structural constraints & stalled expansion. Here’s why

+TFP Udit Bubna -
India’s oil reserves, which can last just 74-75 days, are much less than other major economies. Japan, for instance, holds reserves for 254 days.

Defence

India-Japan to finalise deal to co-develop & co-produce UNICORN mast ‘soon’, says Japanese envoy

Keshav Padmanabhan -
The countries signed a memorandum for co-development of UNICORN masts in November 2024. India has been second Asian nation to have such an agreement with Tokyo, after Philippines.

National Interest

The Vishwaguru delusion, mine vs yours, is ruining our view of the world

Shekhar Gupta -
One side thinks India is punching way above its weight. The other thinks Modi has undermined India and it punches below its strength. Both are wrong.

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