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Thursday, April 16, 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

The Delimitation Dilemma—What Southern politicians should be bargaining for

R Jagannathan -
Instead of fighting the inevitable population shift, southern leaders should seek to integrate migrants and preserve their local influence.

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Modi govt can’t do delimitation without negotiations. It’s high stakes for India’s democracy

Economy

Indian LNG importers accelerate spot market purchases as prices dip

Stephen Stapczynski -
The purchases mark a turnaround after Indian buyers had earlier limited spot buying and canceled tenders because offers were too expensive.

Defence

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

Shekhar Gupta | Cut The Clutter -
This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

National Interest

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

Shekhar Gupta -
We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.

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