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  Nipah virus New Delhi  — Authorities in India's southern Kerala state are racing to contain an outbreak of the  Nipah virus . The virus, which is not related to the  coronavirus behind the current global pandemic  and is far more deadly, killed a 12-year-old boy in Kerala over the weekend, prompting stepped-up efforts to trace his contacts. New infections have been confirmed.  The boy was admitted to a hospital a week ago with a high fever. As his condition worsened and doctors suspected inflammation of his brain (encephalitis), his blood samples were sent to the National Institute of Virology, where tests confirmed a Nipah infection. He died early on Sunday.  Government authorities have stepped up contact tracing efforts, identifying, quarantining, and testing people who may have come into contact with the young victim. According to the state's health minister, Veena George, 188 people who came into contact with the boy had been identified by Monday...

  Exide share price Exide Industries shares zoom on insurance subsidiary sales. Should you buy it? This deal will help Exide Industries to launch its most awaited lithium battery and hence the stock is expected to remain bullish from short-term to long-term.  (Mint) 2 min read   .   Updated: 03 Sep 2021, 10:35 AM IST Asit Manohar According to stock market experts, it's good news for Exide Industries promoters as they have managed to crack a deal with HDFC Life Insurance Company, where they will get both cash and equity from HDFC Life Exide Industries share price today  shot up to the tune of 14 per cent after the company's communication with Indian exchanges in regard to 100 per cent divestment in its insurance subsidiary Exide Life Insurance. According to stock market experts, it's good news for Exide Industries promoters as they have managed to crack a deal with HDFC Life Insurance Company, where they will get both cash and equity from HDFC Life. This will hel...

  Redmi 10 Prime With 90Hz Display, Triple Rear Cameras Launched in India: Price, Specifications Redmi 10 Prime price in India could start at around Rs 12,000.   MONEYCONTROL NEWS   Redmi 10 Prime price in India could start at around Rs 12,000. Redmi 10 Prime launch in India is set for 12 pm today. The budget smartphone under Rs 15,000 comes with a MediaTek Helio G88 SoC and a 6,000 mAh battery. The new Redmi smartphone takes on the likes of the Poco M3, Redmi Note 10 and other budget smartphones in India. Redmi 10 Prime launch in India: Where to watch the live-stream The Redmi 10 Prime launch event kicks off at 12 pm IST. Interested viewers can watch the Redmi 10 Prime live-stream via the company’s YouTube channel and other social media platforms. You can also click on the video link below to watch the Redmi 10 Prime launch in India today at 12 pm. Redmi 10 Prime price in India   RELATED STORIES Realme 8i, Realme 8s 5G launching in India on September 9, MediaTek chi...

  Sidharth Shukla dies at 40, cause of death ‘yet to be ascertained’ TV actor Sidharth Shukla passed away at the age of 40 on Thursday. Dr R Sukhdev of Cooper hospital has confirmed to  indianexpress.com  that actor  Siddharth Shukla was brought dead  to the hospital. The post mortem examination has not begun as the police procedures are still going on. “A post mortem will be conducted,” he said. As per a statement by Mumbai Police to ANI, no injuries were sustained on the actor’s body and the cause of death is “yet to be ascertained.” The statement also said that a team of police officers were present at Shukla’s residence to investigate the matter. Sidharth Shukla’s body is currently at Cooper Hospital where many of his friends and colleagues have dropped in to support his family. Sidharth Shukla’s team  released a statement to the media requesting some privacy for the family during this tragic time. The statement read, “All of you have heard the shocking...