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Dengue spreading in Delhi after UP; here’s how to prevent dengue at home

Delhi has been witnessing a surge in dengue cases, with 124 infections recorded so far this year – the highest since 2018 when the city recorded 137 cases. There were no reports of deaths this year.

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Dengue mosquito

Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral infection caused by the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito. Dengue fever, also known as bone fever, usually spreads during the rainy season, when the weather is warm and humid. Dengue mosquitoes are also usually active during the day. In particular, the dengue virus can infect anyone in any age group, both children and adults. The common symptoms of dengue are fever, pain behind the eyes, headache, bone, muscle or joint pain, nausea and vomiting.

Now, Delhi has been witnessing a surge in dengue cases, with 124 infections recorded so far this year – the highest since 2018 when the city recorded 137 cases. There were no reports of deaths this year. According to data collected by MCD in the same period (1 January to 4 September), there were 96 cases of vector-borne disease in the city in 2020 and 122 in 2019. Of the total cases that year, 72 were reported in August, with the largest number South MCD.

What precautions can be taken to control dengue from spreading?

The precautions that help to stop spreading dengue are:

  1. The most important step to prevent dengue at home is to eliminate potential mosquito breeding sites. Mosquitoes that cause dengue fever usually breed in stagnant water such as buckets, pots, water tanks, air conditioners, and more. Therefore, you should always empty the source of standing water to prevent mosquitoes from breeding and ultimately reduce the mosquito population. Do not allow wet dirt to accumulate near your home and keep your surroundings clean to reduce the risk of mosquito exposure.
  2.  A few people know that plants release natural gas to repel mosquitoes. Therefore, you should keep mosquito repellent plants such as tulsi, eucalyptus, lemongrass, neem and others in your home. You can keep these plants near your window as they have properties that can prevent mosquitoes from entering your home.
  3.  In order to prevent dengue at home, you must develop a habit of spraying pest spray every alternate day at your home. With this, you can kill dengue mosquitoes and even destroy their unhatched eggs.

Although there is no specific vaccine or remedy against dengue, you can always protect yourself and your children by adopting some preventive measures to keep the environment safe at home.

Some of the preventive measures to protect children from dengue:

Children are more susceptible to all kinds of diseases because they usually play outdoors and are not aware of the complexities of mosquito bites. This is why it is important to take the necessary precautions to protect your children from dengue mosquito bites, here are some tips.

For babies from the age of 2 months, it is better to use repellents with active ingredients such as DEET up to 30%, Picaridin or IR3535. You need to make sure the repellant is made with a formula that is gentle and gentle on the baby’s skin.

Strong immunity gives strength to fight dengue fever. Therefore, you should add food to increase immunity in your child’s diet. Try to include broccoli, turmeric, yogurt, ginger, garlic, spinach, citrus fruits, and almonds.

You need to make your children wear protective clothing such as long-sleeved shirts or t-shirts and pants. This will minimize the exposed areas of your skin. You can even apply permethrin (a medication and insecticide) to clothing, shoes, and even mosquito nets to help eliminate or minimize mosquitoes that breed in the vicinity.

Read Also: Dengue fever: What to eat and what to avoid?

These are the simplest steps you can take to protect your children from dengue fever. You just need to keep the area clean so that mosquitoes don’t breed around your child.


How can you detect early symptoms of dengue in children?


You can detect early symptoms of dengue fever in children by checking if your child is having any symptoms and by treating it before it’s too late.  Apart from this, you should always be on the lookout for signs of dehydration in your child. If you suspect any unusual changes in your child, such as dry mouth, sunken soft spots on the baby’s forehead, decreased urination, crying without tears, you should contact the doctor immediately.

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Parliament winter session: Government lists 15 bills, including Waqf bill

The session will kick off on November 25 and conclude on December 20.

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The government has listed five new ones and one to amend the contentious Waqf law out of 15 bills for the winter session of Parliament. The session will kick off on November 25 and conclude on December 20.

The government has introduced five new bills, including the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024, which aims to promote coasting trade and increase the participation of Indian-flagged vessels owned and operated by Indian citizens for both national security and commercial purposes.

Another significant legislation that will be introduced by the government is the Indian Ports Bill, 2024. This bill is designed to implement measures for the conservation of ports, enhance security, and manage pollution, ensuring compliance with India’s international obligations and statutory requirements.

Additionally, the government plans to introduce the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024, which aims to meet India’s obligations under maritime treaties and support the development of Indian shipping while ensuring the efficient operation of the Indian mercantile marine in a way that serves national interests.

Pending legislation includes the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which is awaiting consideration and passage after the joint committee of both Houses submits its report to the Lok Sabha. The committee is expected to report by the end of the first week of the winter session.

Currently, there are eight bills, including the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, pending in the Lok Sabha, while two additional bills are in the Rajya Sabha.

Furthermore, the government has also listed the Punjab Courts (Amendment) Bill for introduction, consideration, and passage, which seeks to increase the pecuniary appellate jurisdiction of Delhi district courts from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 20 lakh.

The Merchant Shipping Bill, along with the Coastal Shipping Bill and the Indian Ports Bill, is slated for introduction and eventual passage.

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International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant against Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu over war crimes

The court accused Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defence Minister Gallant of crimes against humanity, including murder, persecution, inhumane acts, and the war crime of starvation as a method of warfare.

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International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant against Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu over war crimes

The International Criminal Court (ICC) today issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.

The court accused Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defence Minister Gallant of crimes against humanity, including murder, persecution, inhumane acts, and the war crime of starvation as a method of warfare. The leaders allegedly restricted essential supplies such as food, water, and medical aid to civilians in Gaza, resulting in severe humanitarian crises and deaths, including among children.

Last year in October, Israel had launched attacks on Gaza in retaliation for the surprise attack by Hamas. The Israel-Hamas war has led to the death of thousands of civilians, while lakhs have been displaced. The major infrastructures in Gaza, including hospitals and schools, were also destroyed as Israel vowed to wipe out Hamas.

The International Criminal Court stated that it found reasonable grounds to believe the accused intentionally targeted civilians and limited medical supplies, forcing unsafe medical procedures, which caused immense suffering. This ruling was based on the findings from at least October 8, 2023 until at least May 20, 2024.

The court remarked that it has assessed that there are reasonable grounds to believe that PM Netanyahu and Defence Minister Gallant bear criminal responsibility as civilian superiors for the war crime of intentionally directing attacks against the civilian population of Gaza.

Furthermore, it also noted that the lack of food, water, electricity and fuel, and medical supplies created conditions of life calculated to bring about the destruction of part of the civilian population in Gaza, leading to death of civilians, including children due to malnutrition and dehydration.

Additionally, the International Criminal Court dismissed two challenges by Israel against its jurisdiction in the situation in the State of Palestine.

Notably, Israel had contested the ICC’s jurisdiction, claiming it could not be exercised without Israel’s consent. Nonetheless, the Chamber ruled that the Court has jurisdiction based on Palestine’s territorial scope, including Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem. It further noted that Israel’s objections were premature, as jurisdictional challenges under the Rome Statute can only be made after an arrest warrant is issued.

Reportedly, Israel had also requested a fresh notification regarding the investigation, started in 2021. Denying the request, the court stated that Israel had earlier declined to request a deferral, making additional notifications unnecessary.

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Yogi Adityanath accords tax-free status to Sabarmati Report film in Uttar Pradesh

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have also praised this film.

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday accorded a tax-free status to ‘The Sabarmati Report’ film, based on the train burning incident at Godhra in Gujarat in 2002, in the state.

The announcement was made after Chief Minister Adityanath attended the screening of Vikrant Massey and Raashii Khanna-starrer ‘The Sabarmati Report’ in Lucknow with the film’s cast.  

Speaking to reporters, actor Vikrant Massey thanked the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister for making ‘The Sabarmati Report’ film tax-free in the state. “I want to thank Yogi Adityanath ji. This is an important film and I appeal to everyone to go and watch this film,” he said.

Chief Minister Adityanath along with many of his cabinet colleagues watched the film ‘The Sabarmati Report’ under a special screening at a cinema hall in the capital, said a spokesperson of the state government.

Several people associated with the film unit were also present on the occasion. Later the chief minister announced to make this film tax-free in UP.

The BJP-ruled states have been praising the makers of The Sabarmati Report, claiming the team has tried to bring out this truth in front of the people of the country through the film.

The saffron party is appealing to people to watch this film and try to get closer to the truth of Godhra.

Uttar Pradesh becomes the sixth BJP-ruled state after Haryana, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat to declare lead actors Vikrant Massey and Raashii Khanna’s film tax-free.

Adityanath said along with identifying the faces of those who are conspiring against the country for political gains, there is also a need to expose them. The film team has discharged its responsibilities to expose the truth, he said, adding an attempt has been made to bring the real truth in front of the country in a big way through the film.

The Sabarmati Report is said to be based on the incident of setting fire to a train full of ‘karsevaks’ in Godhra on February 27, 2002, killing 90 devotees. After this incident, communal riots broke out in Gujarat. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have also praised this film.

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