19 dead this year: ‘Brain-eating’ amoeba sparks political slugfest in Kerala House | India News

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The “brain-eating” parasitic infection amoebic meningoencephalitis has killed a three-month-old, a 52-year-old, and 17 others across Kerala this year. On Wednesday, grief turned into fury in the assembly, where opposition accused LDF government of presiding over a health system in free fall.Congress-led UDF moved an adjournment motion, saying 19 people had died this year…

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‘Arbitrary’: SC slams denial of permanent commission to women officers; cites gender discrimination | India News

Supreme Court; women officers (PTI file photos) NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Wednesday criticised the ‘arbitrariness’ in how short service commission (SSC) women officers are assessed for permanent commission (PC) in the army compared to male officers.The bench of Justices Surya Kant, Ujjal Bhuyan and N Kotiswar Singh questioned why women and men are evaluated…

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Patrick Mahomes’ birthday proves lucky charm for Chiefs as Xavier Worthy and Jalen Royals back in action | NFL News

Mahomes’ birthday brings Chiefs’ receivers back (Image via: Getty Images) Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrated his 30th birthday Wednesday, and the team received a much-needed boost. Wide receivers Xavier Worthy and Jalen Royals returned to practice after lengthy injury absences, providing Mahomes and the Chiefs with key weapons ahead of Sunday night’s matchup…

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Tejashwi Yadav’s Bihar Adhikar Yatra: Consolidating Rahul Gandhi’s gains or establishing pre-eminence in alliance? | India News

Tejashwi Yadav launched ‘Bihar Adhikar Yatra’ to challenge Nitish Kumar’s government on unemployment and crime, following the ‘Voter Adhikaar Yatra’ led by Rahul Gandhi. This solo move, amidst CM face debates and seat-sharing talks, aims to assert RJD’s dominance in the Mahagathbandhan. NEW DELHI: RJD leader and former Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav on…

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“I’ve proved nothing”: Cam Skattebo shocks New York Giants camp after yanking Russell Wilson by his shoulder pads | NFL News

“I’ve proved nothing”: Cam Skattebo shocks New York Giants camp after yanking Russell Wilson by his shoulder pads (Image Via Getty) Cam Skattebo, the rookie running back for the New York Giants, is making waves early in camp. During the first padded practice at their training facility in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Skattebo finally got…

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