NETANYAHU MET PUTIN
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu further said, “I conferred here today in Sochi, on the Black Sea, for about three hours with President Vladimir Putin. Most of the discussion dealt with Iran’s attempt to establish a foothold in Syria in the places where ISIS was defeated and is leaving. The victory over ISIS is welcome. Iran’s entry is unwelcome, endangering us, and in my opinion, endangering the region and the world.
I spoke to President Putin very clearly about our positions on this matter and the fact that this is unacceptable to us. I can say about previous meetings with President Putin that any such conversation served the security of Israel and Israeli interests and I believe Russia’s interests as well. Based on today’s conversation today, I think I can say the same things vis-à-vis Russia.”
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The Prime Minister of Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met today with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Sochi, Russia.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made the following remarks at the outset of the meeting:
“Mr. President, I thank you for our meetings today, as they are important for Israel and Russia. I take this opportunity to also thank you for the pensions agreement, which benefits citizens of both countries and for your personal decision to help our Red Army veterans of World War II. We, and I, never forget the historic role that Russia and the Red Army played in defeating the Nazis. We say that at every opportunity, and it was recently also said in the Knesset.
“Mr. President, I thank you for our meetings today, as they are important for Israel and Russia. I take this opportunity to also thank you for the pensions agreement, which benefits citizens of both countries and for your personal decision to help our Red Army veterans of World War II. We, and I, never forget the historic role that Russia and the Red Army played in defeating the Nazis. We say that at every opportunity, and it was recently also said in the Knesset.
As you know, Mr. President, that is the reason I initiated the construction of a monument in Netanya commemorating the Red Army and its involvement in the Second World War, a monument which you personally unveiled. And in that context, Israel obviously has no objection to including Russia in the Sobibór Memorial Site. A Jewish officer in the Red Army led the heroic uprising, and he is a national hero, for good reason, in Israel and in Russia.
Mr. President, in the past few years we have met to discuss not only our bilateral ties – we are continuously working on them – but also the situation in the Middle East, which is now changing rapidly. Iran is increasing its efforts to establish its military foothold in Syria. That is dangerous for Israel, the Middle East and, I believe, the whole world. Iran is already in advanced stages of taking over Iraq and Yemen, and in effect it also controls Lebanon.
Mr. President, we are all defeating ISIS in a concerted international effort, and that is welcome. What is not welcome is Iran moving in everywhere ISIS moves out. We do not forget for one minute that Iran continues to threaten Israel’s destruction every day; it is arming terrorist organizations and is itself instigating terrorism; and it is developing intercontinental missiles with the goal of arming them with nuclear warheads. For all these reasons, Israel continues to oppose Iran’s entrenchment in Syria. We will defend ourselves in any way against this threat and any threat.”
HATO TYPHOON
China, 12 people have been killed and one remained accounted for since the arrival of Hato, the strongest typhoon of the year.
Local meteorological bureau said typhoon Hato made landfall in the city of Zhuhai in Guangdong Province at noon yesterday. It brought winds of up to 160 kph to the mouth of the Pearl River and heavy rain to nearby regions.
The government evacuated nearly twenty-seven thousand people to temporary shelters. About 6,64 hectares of farmland has been damaged.
RBI TO ISSUE RS 200 DENOMINATION BANKNOTES
Reserve Bank of India will issue tomorrow the 200 rupee denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series, bearing signature of Governor Dr. Urjit R. Patel. The note will be issued from select RBI offices, and some banks.
The new denomination has Motif of Sanchi Stupa on the reverse, depicting the country’s cultural heritage. The base colour of the note is Bright Yellow. The note has other designs, geometric patterns aligning with the overall colour scheme, both at the obverse and reverse.
INDIA, NEPAL SIGN 8 MOU
India and Nepal have inked eight Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) in various fields including Housing grant and prevention of drugs, reconstruction packages in health and education sectors.
The agreements were inked after delegation level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his visiting Nepalese counterpart Sher Bahadur Deuba at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. The two leaders also jointly inaugurated the Kataiya-Kusaha and Raxaul-Parwanipur cross border Transmission lines.
In his press statement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, he and Mr Deuba reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral ties and discussed ways to further deepen the special relationship. He said India will extend all possible assistance to Nepal to deal with flood situation.
He said the two countries have also agreed to increase trade relations. Mr Modi said India is committed to ensure development of its valuable neighbour.
Mr Deuba arrived in the national capital yesterday on a five day state visit to India. A high-level delegation is accompanying the Nepalese Prime Minister.
Mr Deuba arrived in the national capital yesterday on a five day state visit to India. A high-level delegation is accompanying the Nepalese Prime Minister.
Prime Minister Deuba was accorded ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan this morning. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Mr Deuba at the forecourts of the President House.
Later speaking to media at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Mr Deuba said, a close neighbor India has helped Nepal in its development efforts and he will request Prime Minister Modi to support more.He also visited Rajghat and paid tributes to Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi.
Mr Deuba is also scheduled to call on President Ram Nath Kovind and Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu. This is Mr Deuba’s first visit abroad after assuming the office of Prime Minister of Nepal in June this year. Apart from official engagements in New Delhi, Mr Deuba will also visit Hyderabad, Tirupati and Bodh Gaya. In recent years Indo-Nepal relationship has witnessed significant growth as high level exchange between both the countries has gained momentum.
In his press statement, Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said, relations between India and Nepal are comprehensive. Mr Deuba said, there are vast opportunities for India in Nepal regarding trade and water resources.
SC: RIGHT TO PRIVACY AS FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT UNDER CONSTITUTION
Supreme Court today declared right to privacy a fundamental right under the constitution.
A nine-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice JS Khehar ruled that right to privacy is an intrinsic part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty under Article 21 and entire Part III of the Constitution.
The nine judges unanimously overruled the two earlier judgements of the apex court that right to privacy is not protected under the Constitution.
Several petitioners had challenged the validity of the Aadhaar scheme on grounds of it being violative of the right to privacy.
The court had also voiced concern over the possible misuse of personal information in the public domain. The question whether Aadhaar violates right to privacy will be dealt with by the five-judge bench which has been hearing the petitions since 2015.
PRESS CONFERENCE DELAY IN DECLARATION OF RESULTS BY THE MUMBAI UNIVERSITY.
Press Invite regarding the daunting delay in declaration of results by the Mumbai University.
Dear Friends of media,
The panel consisting of Social Activist Anjali Damania who is also the alumni of the Mumbai University, RTI activist Anil Galgali along with the petitioners (Sachin Pawar,Abhishek Bhat) and their councel Senior Advocate Satish Talekar will be holding a press conference tomorrow after the hearing of the 10 lakh compensation to the students by the University case ( first on board) court room number 40.
Day : Thursday, 24th August
Time : 2:30pm
Venue : office of Talekar and Associates, 142, A-wing, N.C.P.A. Apartments, Nariman Point.
The panel shall discuss the present scenario in the light of the Hon’ble Bombay High Court’s ruling in the matter of the “Daunting delay in declaration of results by the Mumbai University” before the division bench of A.V. Mohta & Bharti Dangre, JJ.
We also intend to draw out and declare the next big step we intend to take.
WHAT CAN CAUSE SWINE FLU? , SYMPTOMS & PREVENTION
The recent wave of swine flu pandemic has affected a greater population of the country. The virus has taken down thousands of victims under its grip. It is important to be acquainted with the right information to prevent it from spreading further. It is significant to know about the disease and symptoms to avoid the panic.
Swine flu is a respiratory disease caused by a virus known as H1N1 virus with similar symptoms to the regular flu. The influenza viruses contaminate the respiratory tract of pigs and it can last for about one to two weeks in pigs that stay alive. The virus originated in pigs but it can also transmit from person to person. Swine flu influenza virus was cut off from pigs at first and it was identified by the veterinarians and pork producers to cause infections in pigs. In many cases, people have been affected with swine flu infection after coming in close contact with pigs.
Swine flu made headlines in 2009 when it was detected in human beings and The World Health Organisation (WHO) declared it H1N1 pandemic over in August 2010. It is now known as a regular human flu virus and it spreads during flu season like other strains of the flu. H1N1 virus is highly contagious and it spreads quickly from one person to another.
What can cause Swine Flu?
Swine flu transfers to others in the same way as the seasonal flu. The virus is highly transmittable and thus it can transfer from one person to another through tiny drops of virus in the air.
- It can spread through mucus particles and saliva while coughing or sneezing.
- Any contact with infected pigs or human beings can transmit the virus.
The most recent swine flu virus is the H3H2v and it became an outbreak in 2011. The letter “v” in the name indicates that the virus is a variant which usually infects pigs but it has started to infect human beings as well.
The risk factor of catching the swine flu virus is more in some people than others. The list includes:
- People aged over 65
- Children under the age of 5
- Pregnant women
- People with chronic diseases
- People with compromised immune system
Swine flu infecting humans
The researchers believe that two main series of events can lead to the transformation of swine flu into a major cause for influenza illness in human beings.
- The influenza viruses are enveloped RNA viruses and exist as eight different RNA segments in the influenza viruses. A pig respiratory cell can be affected by a human influenza virus at the same time as a swine influenza virus. Some of the RNA strands from the human virus can get enclosed inside the swine influenza virus. RNA strands from birds, swine and human influenza can be included in one virus if a single cell becomes infected with the three types of influenza.
- Pig respiratory cells can act as an intermediary host to new flu types as they can be directly infected with human, bird or other mammalian flu viruses. Pigs can pick up various viruses from the environment and the bird flu virus RNA segments transfer to the mammalian flu virus population including human, swine and avian strains.
What are the symptoms of Swine Flu?
The symptoms for swine flu are similar to that of most influenza infections:
- Fever(100 F or greater)
- Cough
- Body aches
- Nasal secretions
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
The symptoms last for about one to two weeks and can be for a longer duration if the infection is severe. Some patients develop serious respiratory symptoms such as short of breath and they might need respiratory support.
How to treat Swine Flu?
Most people with swine influenza recover without any medication. It is not necessary to visit a doctor unless there is a risk of developing medical complications from the flu. The best way to treat influenza infection in humans is prevention by vaccination. There are certain drugs that are available for critical situations and these can cure swine flu infection in humans along with many other types of flu infections.
The two main treatments for swine flu are:
- Adamantanes (amantadine and remantadine)
- Inhibitors of the influenza neuraminidase protein.
Preventive cure for swine flu
It is said that prevention is better than cure and with the spreading of swine flu like a wildfire, it is important to be acquainted with proactive measures to protect ourselves from the deadly disease. The best way to avoid the attack of swine flu virus is with the help of flu vaccination or flu shot on annual basis. But vaccination is an alien concept in India and thus it is important to maintain certain hygiene preventive measures such as:
- Wash hands frequently
It is advised to use antibacterial soaps to wash your hands and rinse with running water for at least 15 seconds. This will prevent the germ from entering the body.
- Avoid contact with people suffering from swine flu
One of the most important preventive measures is to avoid any contact with the people affected with swine flu. It is a contagious disease that can transmit from one person to another through air.
- Boost your immune system
Keep your body strong and ready to fight against infection. It is necessary to stick with whole grains, vegetables and vitamin-rich fruits in order to nourish your immune system.
- Cover your mouth while sneezing or coughing
Swine flu is a contagious disease and the virus travels through air or any physical contact. Cover your mouth with a tissue while coughing or sneezing in order to avoid the transmission of the disease to another person.
- Influenza antiviral medications
The antiviral medications are an important preventive measure from the influenza virus. The intake of the medicines should be according to the prescribed method by a doctor.
- Wear face masks
The face mask act as a protective barrier and stops the virus from entering into mouth or nose. N99 mask and N95 mask are considered to be the best mask for protection against bacteria and virus.
N99 Mask for protection against Swine flu
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Swine flu epidemic
An epidemic is defined as the outbreak of a contagious disease that is widespread and affecting the lives of many individuals. The occurrence of H1N1 virus in Mexico and the United States in the year 2009 is one such example. An epidemic that affects a greater part of the country, continent or world is known as pandemic. On June 11, 2009, WHO officials determined that the H1N1 influenza has reached WHO level 6 criteria and thus a swine flu pandemic was declared. It reached 200 different countries during the flu season in 2009-2010. There were approximately 60.8 million cases, 274,304 hospitalisations and 12,469 deaths registered in the United States due to H1N1. 2009 flu epidemic in India is due to the outbreak of swine flu in various parts of the country.
The transmission rate of flu started increasing in the month of August and approximately 10193 cases of influenza was confirmed with a total of 1035 deaths. 2015 Indian swine flu outbreak refers to the 2009 H1N1 outbreak. There was an increase in number of deaths and cases every year during the winters as temperature have an effect on virus. In 2015, the outbreak became extensive through India and Rajasthan confirmed an epidemic on February 12, 2015.
Most of the parts in India have been affected by the swine flu virus and the southern and western states have the most terrible hit. Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have recorded around 55 percent of all cases and Maharashtra has witnessed almost half of all deaths. There are 345 swine flu deaths and 8,648 cases registered in India till May 7, 2017. Gujarat holds a death record of around 31 which brings the death rate of the state to around 23.8 percent.
The health department recorded six deaths in various parts of Gujarat on August 5 and the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation recorded a total of 182 cases along with 23 deaths.
In India, the two peak seasons for flu virus are in July and August and again from October to February. Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 continues to be the major strain. Vaccination can help in reducing symptoms and duration of the illness but people in India rarely get vaccinated against H1N1.
“Now is a good time for people in India to get vaccinated against seasonal flu because it takes four to six weeks for the protective effects to kick in. Getting vaccinated now will protect people when the flu peaks during the monsoons and again in winter,” said Dr Krishan Chugh, director and head of pediatrics at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram.
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