A shocking discovery in California — health officials confirm three cases of a dangerous Mpox strain in residents with no international travel history. This marks the first evidence of community transmission of Clade I Mpox in the United States.
28 October,2025 06:18 PM IST
Residents of Classic Heights Society on Bangli-Babhola Road, Vasai, are under siege by a rogue monkey. The animal has been breaking into homes, causing destruction, and leaving residents in fear. One incident even saw the monkey damaging items in a refrigerator. With doors and windows locked tight, locals have called for urgent action from authorities. Watch the full story to see how the situation unfolds!
07 January,2025 01:24 PM IST
Shashi Tharoor, known for his strong views on national and international issues, recently shared a softer side of himself on social media. In a post on 'X', he described a heartwarming encounter with a monkey in his garden. While reading the newspaper, the monkey approached him, and the pictures showed the primate giving Tharoor a gentle hug before resting on his chest for a nap. Tharoor expressed his gratitude for the peaceful meeting, despite initial worries about any risks. The sweet images, along with his thoughtful reflections, quickly went viral. Fans found the post heartwarming, calling it a beautiful reminder of peaceful coexistence between humans and animals.
05 December,2024 04:02 PM IST
On August 14, 2024, the World Health Organization declared Mpox, previously known as Monkeypox, a global health emergency due to a surge in cases across Africa. The announcement came after a meeting of the UN health agency's emergency committee. Originally identified over 50 years ago in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mpox virus has been endemic in the region for decades. Recently, a new variant of the clade 1 strain, known as clade 1b, has emerged and is spreading in eastern Congo and neighboring countries that previously had no cases. Swedish authorities reported a case of the clade 1 variant on Thursday, 15th August, marking the first detection of this strain outside Africa. Despite this, they have assessed the public risk as low. Now let us understand what Mpox virus is, the symptoms and how they spread. Watch video
16 August,2024 08:11 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
