Two children, aged 7 and 14, in Nagpur have tested positive for Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), bringing the total cases of this respiratory illness to seven. Hospital authorities confirmed that the two tested positive for HMPV, a respiratory illness resembling COVID-19, causing symptoms like fever, cough, runny nose, and sore throat, and affecting both the upper and lower respiratory tract.
Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra reviewed the situation following HMPV cases on Tuesday. He stated that there is no surge in respiratory illnesses nationwide and emphasised that robust surveillance is in place to monitor such cases. The Health Secretary advised states to strengthen awareness amongst residents regarding preventive measures.
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In her 124-minute speech -- after which the Sensex plunged over 1,600 points before staging a partial recovery -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a higher capital expenditure outlay of Rs 12.2 lakh crore for FY27 and set a fiscal deficit target of 4.3 per cent of GDP.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India’s 140 crore citizens are no longer content with being the world’s fastest-growing economy and want the country to become the world’s third-largest economy “as soon as possible.” He said the Union Budget gives equal importance to multiple sectors and lays the groundwork for achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Highlighting Nari Shakti, Modi praised Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, calling the Budget historic for underscoring India’s commitment to women’s empowerment. “As a woman Finance Minister, Nirmala ji has set a new record by presenting the Union Budget for the ninth consecutive time,” the Prime Minister said, lauding her leadership and consistency.
