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WHO puts first molecular test for Bundibugyo virus in Emergency Use Listing: what it means
The story so far On July 2, 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that it had added the first molecular diagnostic test for Bundibugyo virus (BDBV) to its Emergency Use Listing (EUL). The test detects the virus by identifying its genetic material in blood samples, helping confirm infection rapidly and accurately. Why is this significant? On May 17, 2026, soon after local…
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As monsoon rains falter, Wayanad farmers in Kerala fear poor harvest
“Pepper vines normally begin producing spikes after the summer showers, with spike development continuing into the onset of the monsoon before berries develop. This year, poor rainfall has disrupted the process.” A view from a plantation in Wayanad on Saturday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Rows of Robusta coffee plants, pepper vines winding around trees…
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Trial for Bundibugyo Ebola treatment starts in DRC, WHO says
There are currently no approved vaccines or treatments for Ebola’s Bundibugyo strain, which has caused more than 1,400 cases in DRC, including 438 deaths. A file photograph of health workers attending to a patient | Photo Credit: AP Photo A treatment trial for the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo enrolled its…
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MIB steps up pressure on Telegram; seeks proactive action against piracy
Telegram has been accused in multiple court cases of delayed or little action in response to reports of piracy. File | Photo Credit: Reuters “The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) demanded on Saturday (July 4, 2026) that Telegram take proactive action in detecting and taking down pirated content on its platform,” a senior official said.…
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More Chinese investment good for larger relationship, says India’s envoy to China
India’s trade with China has expanded despite the political freeze in relations since 2020. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters Greater investment from China into India will be good both for the economics of the relationship and for broader bilateral ties, Ambassador to China Vikram Doraiswami said on Saturday (July 4, 2026). The Indian envoy also…
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Do not see India-Peru FTA happening anytime soon: Piyush Goyal
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal. FIle. | Photo Credit: ANI Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday (July 4, 2026) said negotiations for a proposed India-Peru free trade agreement (FTA) are unlikely to conclude anytime soon, citing concerns over market access in certain products. “There are certain concerns. There are many…