July 17, 2026
‘We don’t speak Punjabi. We are not Indians’: Canadian woman rants about FIFA World Cup opening ceremony performance

‘We don’t speak Punjabi. We are not Indians’: Canadian woman rants about FIFA World Cup opening ceremony performance

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Canadian woman reacts to Nora Fatehi performing in FIFA opening ceremony (Source: X) A viral video from Canada stirred a row after a woman criticised the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Toronto, questioning the presence of performer Nora Fatehi and saying she was upset over the presence of Indians at ceremony and that the…

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Ukraine’s Kharkiv under attack: Russia launches two missile strikes in Balakliya; 3 killed, 10 wounded

Ukraine’s Kharkiv under attack: Russia launches two missile strikes in Balakliya; 3 killed, 10 wounded

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The death toll from a Russian missile strike on the eastern Ukrainian city of Balakliya has climbed to three, local authorities said on Monday, as emergency teams continued operations at the site of the overnight attack. Vitali Karabanov, head of the city’s military administration, said in a Telegram post: “According to preliminary information, three people…

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This snake weighing 1100kgs, as long as a small plane was the ultimate prehistoric mega-predator of the Amazon rainforest

This snake weighing 1100kgs, as long as a small plane was the ultimate prehistoric mega-predator of the Amazon rainforest

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While the world weaves tales about dinosaurs, snakes larger and more ferocious have slithered away in the past. Out of all the reptiles that scare humans, snakes have always topped the chart. Not just because of their capabilities, but also due to their size, strength and yes, silence.The animal that strikes one dead with a…

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. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday called on the Punjabi diaspora in Seoul, South Korea to act as brand ambassadors of the state and encourage Korean companies to invest in Punjab, which he said has emerged as a preferred global investment destination.Interacting with members of the Punjabi community during his visit to South Korea, Mann said industry-friendly policies have already drawn investors to Punjab and urged the diaspora to further support the state’s push for investment, according to an official statement.He said Punjabis are “born entrepreneurs” and stressed the need for collective efforts to place the state on a stronger industrial growth path. The chief minister said the state government has created conducive conditions for industries and said it was time for overseas Punjabis to contribute to their motherland.Mann said enhanced investments would create employment opportunities for youth and boost industrial growth, contributing to the vision of a ‘Rangla Punjab’. He lauded the global achievements of Punjabis, noting their hard work, innovation and energy.He said his government aims to make Punjab a preferred global hub for industry by ensuring policy stability, speedy decision-making and a governance system that values investor trust. The state’s approach is based on close partnership with industry and enabling growth by addressing investors’ needs, he added.Mann further said Punjab has strengthened its infrastructure, expanded its industrial capacity and opened new avenues for investment.He highlighted governance and regulatory reforms, including the single-window system offering 173 services, auto-deemed approvals, PAN-based business identifiers and amendments to the Punjab Right to Business Act for time-bound clearances.More than Rs 1.4 lakh crore of on-ground investments have already been facilitated, the chief minister said.He said partnership between government and industry is key to success and the state government firmly believes that industrial growth can only be achieved when the two work as equal partners.Managing Director of Aran International Chodda Akash evinced interest in investing in the food processing sector, while eminent scholar Dr Lakhvinder Singh welcomed Punjab’s initiative to hold an investment roadshow in South Korea, particularly in defence and aerospace.Meenakshi Pawar, chairperson of the Punjabi Association in Korea, said the high-level visit from Punjab after a long interval would open new avenues for long-term cooperation.Earlier, Mann met Ambassador of India to the Republic of Korea Gourangalal Das and outlined Punjab’s vision to deepen economic and technological collaboration in sectors such as food processing, agri-tech, renewable energy, manufacturing, defence, aerospace and urban infrastructure.The chief minister highlighted Punjab’s evolving industrial ecosystem, progressive policies, and competitive advantages that position the state as a strategic gateway to North India.On Monday, the Punjab delegation will hold meetings with major Korean firms including Daewoo E and C, GS E and C and Nongshim to explore opportunities in construction engineering, infrastructure and advanced food processing. Mann will later attend a roundtable on ease of doing business in Punjab with legal firms, investors and business associations.The chief minister is leading a delegation to Japan and South Korea as part of the state government’s outreach ahead of the 6th Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit to be held in Mohali from March 13-15, 2026.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos“Crew Safety Was At Risk…” Expert on DGCA’s Show-Cause Notice to IndiGo CEO“We’ll Strike Again If Needed”: Navy Chief Issues Stern Warning To Pakistan”Congress Destroyed Patel, Bose Legacies” BJP Lambasts Sonia Gandhi Over ‘Defaming Nehru’ Remark”World Saw What Happened To Terrorists…” Rajnath says Strong Borders Powered Op Sindoor successIndiGo Fiasco: Civil Aviation Minister Slams Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Monopoly Model’ RemarkWATCH: Newly Built NH 66 Stretch Collapses In Kerala’s Kollam; School Bus, Other Vehicles Trapped‘Nothing Wrong In It’: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor On PM Modi Gifting Bhagavad Gita To Putin’I Regret That…’: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor On No Invite To Rahul, Kharge For Putin DinnerGoa: 23 Killed In Arpora Nightclub Fire; Cylinder Blast Suspected, CM Sawant Vows Strict Action’Maligning Hindu Way Of Life’: PM Modi Calls Out Colonial Mindset Over ‘Hindu Rate Of Growth’ Label123PhotostoriesYour soul purpose as per your birth month; goosebumps guaranteed!10 best natural sources of vitamin C to boost immunity and health10 questions that surprisingly deepen emotional intimacyBigg Boss 19: From being praised for his calm gameplay to Salman Khan calling him ‘Superstar of TV’; finalist Gaurav Khanna’s journey in the show’Bigg Boss 19′: Friendships that stood strong this seasonBigg Boss 19 Highlights: Salman Khan to announce winner from Top 5 finalists Gaurav Khanna, Farrhana Bhatt, Tanya Mittal, Amaal Mallik and Pranit MoreColorectal surgeon shares 5 things she avoids to lower colon cancer riskBigg Boss 19: From opening up about his strained relationship with uncle Anu Malik, his aggressive fights to nepotism debate: A look at finalist Amaal Mallik’s journeyRaw amla vs amla juice: Which is healthier‘Bigg Boss’: Top wild card contestants over the years123Hot PicksIndigo Flight DelayPutin India VisitWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGautam GambhirThe God Slayer Release DateRohit SharmaMurali VijayAryna Sabalenka Net WorthTim PoolAaron RodgersVirat KohliJoe BurrowBengaluru News

. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday called on the Punjabi diaspora in Seoul, South Korea to act as brand ambassadors of the state and encourage Korean companies to invest in Punjab, which he said has emerged as a preferred global investment destination.Interacting with members of the Punjabi community during his visit to South Korea, Mann said industry-friendly policies have already drawn investors to Punjab and urged the diaspora to further support the state’s push for investment, according to an official statement.He said Punjabis are “born entrepreneurs” and stressed the need for collective efforts to place the state on a stronger industrial growth path. The chief minister said the state government has created conducive conditions for industries and said it was time for overseas Punjabis to contribute to their motherland.Mann said enhanced investments would create employment opportunities for youth and boost industrial growth, contributing to the vision of a ‘Rangla Punjab’. He lauded the global achievements of Punjabis, noting their hard work, innovation and energy.He said his government aims to make Punjab a preferred global hub for industry by ensuring policy stability, speedy decision-making and a governance system that values investor trust. The state’s approach is based on close partnership with industry and enabling growth by addressing investors’ needs, he added.Mann further said Punjab has strengthened its infrastructure, expanded its industrial capacity and opened new avenues for investment.He highlighted governance and regulatory reforms, including the single-window system offering 173 services, auto-deemed approvals, PAN-based business identifiers and amendments to the Punjab Right to Business Act for time-bound clearances.More than Rs 1.4 lakh crore of on-ground investments have already been facilitated, the chief minister said.He said partnership between government and industry is key to success and the state government firmly believes that industrial growth can only be achieved when the two work as equal partners.Managing Director of Aran International Chodda Akash evinced interest in investing in the food processing sector, while eminent scholar Dr Lakhvinder Singh welcomed Punjab’s initiative to hold an investment roadshow in South Korea, particularly in defence and aerospace.Meenakshi Pawar, chairperson of the Punjabi Association in Korea, said the high-level visit from Punjab after a long interval would open new avenues for long-term cooperation.Earlier, Mann met Ambassador of India to the Republic of Korea Gourangalal Das and outlined Punjab’s vision to deepen economic and technological collaboration in sectors such as food processing, agri-tech, renewable energy, manufacturing, defence, aerospace and urban infrastructure.The chief minister highlighted Punjab’s evolving industrial ecosystem, progressive policies, and competitive advantages that position the state as a strategic gateway to North India.On Monday, the Punjab delegation will hold meetings with major Korean firms including Daewoo E and C, GS E and C and Nongshim to explore opportunities in construction engineering, infrastructure and advanced food processing. Mann will later attend a roundtable on ease of doing business in Punjab with legal firms, investors and business associations.The chief minister is leading a delegation to Japan and South Korea as part of the state government’s outreach ahead of the 6th Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit to be held in Mohali from March 13-15, 2026.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos“Crew Safety Was At Risk…” Expert on DGCA’s Show-Cause Notice to IndiGo CEO“We’ll Strike Again If Needed”: Navy Chief Issues Stern Warning To Pakistan”Congress Destroyed Patel, Bose Legacies” BJP Lambasts Sonia Gandhi Over ‘Defaming Nehru’ Remark”World Saw What Happened To Terrorists…” Rajnath says Strong Borders Powered Op Sindoor successIndiGo Fiasco: Civil Aviation Minister Slams Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Monopoly Model’ RemarkWATCH: Newly Built NH 66 Stretch Collapses In Kerala’s Kollam; School Bus, Other Vehicles Trapped‘Nothing Wrong In It’: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor On PM Modi Gifting Bhagavad Gita To Putin’I Regret That…’: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor On No Invite To Rahul, Kharge For Putin DinnerGoa: 23 Killed In Arpora Nightclub Fire; Cylinder Blast Suspected, CM Sawant Vows Strict Action’Maligning Hindu Way Of Life’: PM Modi Calls Out Colonial Mindset Over ‘Hindu Rate Of Growth’ Label123PhotostoriesYour soul purpose as per your birth month; goosebumps guaranteed!10 best natural sources of vitamin C to boost immunity and health10 questions that surprisingly deepen emotional intimacyBigg Boss 19: From being praised for his calm gameplay to Salman Khan calling him ‘Superstar of TV’; finalist Gaurav Khanna’s journey in the show’Bigg Boss 19′: Friendships that stood strong this seasonBigg Boss 19 Highlights: Salman Khan to announce winner from Top 5 finalists Gaurav Khanna, Farrhana Bhatt, Tanya Mittal, Amaal Mallik and Pranit MoreColorectal surgeon shares 5 things she avoids to lower colon cancer riskBigg Boss 19: From opening up about his strained relationship with uncle Anu Malik, his aggressive fights to nepotism debate: A look at finalist Amaal Mallik’s journeyRaw amla vs amla juice: Which is healthier‘Bigg Boss’: Top wild card contestants over the years123Hot PicksIndigo Flight DelayPutin India VisitWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGautam GambhirThe God Slayer Release DateRohit SharmaMurali VijayAryna Sabalenka Net WorthTim PoolAaron RodgersVirat KohliJoe BurrowBengaluru News

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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday called on the Punjabi diaspora in Seoul, South Korea to act as brand ambassadors of the state and encourage Korean companies to invest in Punjab, which he said has emerged as a preferred global investment destination.Interacting with members of the Punjabi community during his visit to South Korea,…

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A large number of potentially high-risk districts fall in 12 states — Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Bihar, Jharkhand, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. NEW DELHI: Amid a huge deficit of nearly 43% in monsoon rainfall this month, the Centre reviewed the current situation on Tuesday and set up an El Niño Monitoring Cell and a Crop Weather Watch Group for real-time tracking of preparedness, contingency measures and ongoing sowing operations in 315 potentially affected districts, including 111 most vulnerable ones, across the country.Though Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who chaired the review meeting with state agriculture ministers and senior officials, appealed to farmers not to panic, the gravity of the situation was discussed as nearly 40% (315 districts) of the total districts in the country are mapped as the ones where there is a greater risk of low rainfall and shortage of irrigation.Of these, 111 districts are identified as the most vulnerable, where the irrigation coverage is less than 25%. Besides these high-priority districts for action, 76 districts are of medium priority, where irrigation arrangement is in the range of 25-50%. The remaining 128 districts are of low priority, where comparatively better irrigation is available through dams and other infrastructure.A large number of potentially high-risk districts fall in 12 states — Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Bihar, Jharkhand, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.The agriculture ministers of these states and district collectors of the vulnerable districts were consulted in detail during the review meeting and were urged to accelerate preparations at the local level.Chouhan said the ministry has prepared District Agriculture Contingency Plans (DACP) for all vulnerable districts. “These plans provide clear measures, keeping in view each district’s climate, crop pattern, water resources and risk, such as: which alternative crops should be chosen in case of low rainfall, what the crop-change strategy should be, how the best use of available water can be made, and how new income options can be created by reducing risk,” he said.Directing states and district administrations to implement the DACP on the ground “without delay”, he said, “There is no need to panic. There is a need for preparation and collective action. If the central and state govts, scientific institutions, district administrations and farmers – all together make coordinated efforts, then even the challenge of El Niño can be turned into an opportunity, where water conservation, crop diversification, technical advice and social security schemes together become a protective shield for farmers.”El Nino is a climatic phenomenon that is associated with a weak monsoon in India. Keeping in view such a condition, the IMD already predicted ‘below normal’ rainfall this rainy season (June-Sept) with 60% probability of its being deficient, triggering a fear of drought.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorVishwa MohanVishwa Mohan is Senior Editor at The Times of India. He writes on environment, climate change, agriculture, water resources and clean energy, tracking policy issues and climate diplomacy. He has been covering Parliament since 2003 to see how politics shaped up domestic policy and India’s position at global platform. Before switching over to explore sustainable development issues, Vishwa had covered internal security and investigative agencies for more than a decade.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosUpto 80% Jump in Green Card Fee? 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A large number of potentially high-risk districts fall in 12 states — Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Bihar, Jharkhand, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. NEW DELHI: Amid a huge deficit of nearly 43% in monsoon rainfall this month, the Centre reviewed the current situation on Tuesday and set up an El Niño Monitoring Cell and a Crop Weather Watch Group for real-time tracking of preparedness, contingency measures and ongoing sowing operations in 315 potentially affected districts, including 111 most vulnerable ones, across the country.Though Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who chaired the review meeting with state agriculture ministers and senior officials, appealed to farmers not to panic, the gravity of the situation was discussed as nearly 40% (315 districts) of the total districts in the country are mapped as the ones where there is a greater risk of low rainfall and shortage of irrigation.Of these, 111 districts are identified as the most vulnerable, where the irrigation coverage is less than 25%. Besides these high-priority districts for action, 76 districts are of medium priority, where irrigation arrangement is in the range of 25-50%. The remaining 128 districts are of low priority, where comparatively better irrigation is available through dams and other infrastructure.A large number of potentially high-risk districts fall in 12 states — Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Bihar, Jharkhand, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.The agriculture ministers of these states and district collectors of the vulnerable districts were consulted in detail during the review meeting and were urged to accelerate preparations at the local level.Chouhan said the ministry has prepared District Agriculture Contingency Plans (DACP) for all vulnerable districts. “These plans provide clear measures, keeping in view each district’s climate, crop pattern, water resources and risk, such as: which alternative crops should be chosen in case of low rainfall, what the crop-change strategy should be, how the best use of available water can be made, and how new income options can be created by reducing risk,” he said.Directing states and district administrations to implement the DACP on the ground “without delay”, he said, “There is no need to panic. There is a need for preparation and collective action. If the central and state govts, scientific institutions, district administrations and farmers – all together make coordinated efforts, then even the challenge of El Niño can be turned into an opportunity, where water conservation, crop diversification, technical advice and social security schemes together become a protective shield for farmers.”El Nino is a climatic phenomenon that is associated with a weak monsoon in India. Keeping in view such a condition, the IMD already predicted ‘below normal’ rainfall this rainy season (June-Sept) with 60% probability of its being deficient, triggering a fear of drought.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorVishwa MohanVishwa Mohan is Senior Editor at The Times of India. He writes on environment, climate change, agriculture, water resources and clean energy, tracking policy issues and climate diplomacy. He has been covering Parliament since 2003 to see how politics shaped up domestic policy and India’s position at global platform. Before switching over to explore sustainable development issues, Vishwa had covered internal security and investigative agencies for more than a decade.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosUpto 80% Jump in Green Card Fee? 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A large number of potentially high-risk districts fall in 12 states — Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Bihar, Jharkhand, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. NEW DELHI: Amid a huge deficit of nearly 43% in monsoon rainfall this month, the Centre reviewed the current situation on Tuesday and set up an…

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‘Excited to be girl mom’: Trump’s press secretary Karoline Leavitt announces second pregnancy; calls it ‘greatest Christmas gift’

‘Excited to be girl mom’: Trump’s press secretary Karoline Leavitt announces second pregnancy; calls it ‘greatest Christmas gift’

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Karoline Leavitt shared photos on social media (Images/Instagram) White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Friday that she is expecting a baby girl, due in May 2026, calling the news “the greatest Christmas gift we could ever ask for.” The 28-year-old shared the announcement in an Instagram post alongside a photo of herself standing…

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Ravana Birthplace India: Not Sri Lanka, but this Indian village is believed to be Ravana’s birthplace: Why I’d visit this temple again and again

Ravana Birthplace India: Not Sri Lanka, but this Indian village is believed to be Ravana’s birthplace: Why I’d visit this temple again and again

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I have always been drawn to offbeat places. For me, places with fewer crowds and rich history are the biggest attractions. Recently, while speaking to locals in Greater Noida, I came to know about a lesser-known gem—the Ravana Janmabhoomi Mandir. Hidden deep within a village named Bisrakh, the temple holds mysteries which are waiting to…

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CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: MS Dhoni return buzz, Rohit Sharma fitness under spotlight as Chennai face Mumbai at Chepauk

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: MS Dhoni return buzz, Rohit Sharma fitness under spotlight as Chennai face Mumbai at Chepauk

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Jasprit Bumrah has not been at his best this season, and Mumbai Indians have felt the impact. Known for controlling games in the death overs, Bumrah’s dip in form has left MI vulnerable at key moments. Against CSK, his role becomes even more critical, especially with batters like Shivam Dube and Dewald Brevis capable of…

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(Image source: PTI) A team from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) arrived in Kozhikode on Saturday after a Nipah virus infection was confirmed in the district.The team held discussions with Revenue minister AP Anil Kumar, doctors and district administration officials to review the situation and assess measures being taken to prevent further spread of the virus. Officials said the ICMR experts are expected to remain in the district for the next few days. Experts from the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) have also visited the district.Three relatives test negative, surveillance intensifiedThe Nipah patient, a 43-year-old man from Ramanattukara, is currently undergoing treatment at the Government Medical College Hospital after laboratory tests confirmed the infection.Health authorities have placed 87 contacts under surveillance and are carrying out extensive monitoring in the affected area. Officials said tests conducted on three close relatives of the patient returned negative results.Minister Anil Kumar chaired a high-level review meeting and directed officials to ensure all necessary facilities, medicines and medical equipment are available for the patient and those under observation.Nipah cases in IndiaAccording to WHO and government data, India has reported only a limited number of confirmed Nipah cases over the years, though the virus has a high fatality rate and requires intensive containment efforts.Earlier this year, two confirmed Nipah cases were reported in West Bengal, both of whom were healthcare workers. Male nurse was cured of disease and discharged, however, the female nurse died of cardiac arrest as she later developed a lung infection.She had been taken off ventilator support at the end of January.What is the Nipah virus?Nipah is a zoonotic virus that can spread from animals to humans and, in some cases, through human-to-human transmission.Fruit bats, also known as flying foxes, are the natural reservoir of the virus. The infection can cause severe respiratory illness, encephalitis and neurological complications, with a case fatality rate estimated between 40 and 75 per cent.There is currently no approved vaccine or specific antiviral treatment for the disease.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. 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(Image source: PTI) A team from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) arrived in Kozhikode on Saturday after a Nipah virus infection was confirmed in the district.The team held discussions with Revenue minister AP Anil Kumar, doctors and district administration officials to review the situation and assess measures being taken to prevent further spread of the virus. Officials said the ICMR experts are expected to remain in the district for the next few days. Experts from the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) have also visited the district.Three relatives test negative, surveillance intensifiedThe Nipah patient, a 43-year-old man from Ramanattukara, is currently undergoing treatment at the Government Medical College Hospital after laboratory tests confirmed the infection.Health authorities have placed 87 contacts under surveillance and are carrying out extensive monitoring in the affected area. Officials said tests conducted on three close relatives of the patient returned negative results.Minister Anil Kumar chaired a high-level review meeting and directed officials to ensure all necessary facilities, medicines and medical equipment are available for the patient and those under observation.Nipah cases in IndiaAccording to WHO and government data, India has reported only a limited number of confirmed Nipah cases over the years, though the virus has a high fatality rate and requires intensive containment efforts.Earlier this year, two confirmed Nipah cases were reported in West Bengal, both of whom were healthcare workers. Male nurse was cured of disease and discharged, however, the female nurse died of cardiac arrest as she later developed a lung infection.She had been taken off ventilator support at the end of January.What is the Nipah virus?Nipah is a zoonotic virus that can spread from animals to humans and, in some cases, through human-to-human transmission.Fruit bats, also known as flying foxes, are the natural reservoir of the virus. The infection can cause severe respiratory illness, encephalitis and neurological complications, with a case fatality rate estimated between 40 and 75 per cent.There is currently no approved vaccine or specific antiviral treatment for the disease.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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