More than 1,500 cases of the Omicron variant of coronavirus have been detected in India, as of Sunday. The fast-spreading variant has reached 23 states of the country, the government said on Saturday.
Meanwhile, a total of 27,553 new Covid-19 cases and 284 deaths were reported in India on Sunday.
This episode of Health 360 explores the severe heatwave conditions in Delhi and other urban centres, highlighting how the degradation of the Aravalli forests and the South Central Ridge contributes to rising temperatures.
United States intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard has resigned from the federal cabinet, citing a severe family medical emergency. According to the resignation letter, the official stepped down after her husband was diagnosed with an extremely rare form of bone cancer, expressing a desire to remain by his side during his treatment.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to visit China from May 23-26 for talks.
In this episode of In-Depth, the focus is on dowry deaths in India. A recent surge in dowry-related fatalities highlights a systemic issue across India, with four women losing their lives within a single week in mid-May.
