No. of H3N2 cases has doubled since last spike in 2021. Experts say low popularity of flu vaccines, comorbidities & allergens in air can be why people are becoming more susceptible to it.
One of 2 reported H3N2 mortalities was of lung cancer patient in Haryana, who tested positive for influenza in Jan. Other deceased from Karnataka. Govt monitoring situation, told people to not panic.
In tactical terms, the shirtless protest was worse than a self-goal. Suddenly, the fiascos of the AI Summit were forgotten, and the Youth Congress’s disruption became the issue.
IAF is fine with accepting the aircraft with 'must-haves', even if some other steps remain pending, which may take at least another year, it is learnt.
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