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Monkeypox: France, Germany & Belgium Report First Cases, Spain Reports 21 Cases
Monkeypox has been detected in France, Belgium and Germany, on May 20. France has reported its first case, whereas Belgium reported two cases in two different cities. Recently, Canada, US, Australia, Spain, Portugal, Italy and Sweden reported their first cases of the Monkeypox virus. Spain's active Monkeypox caseload stands at 21. Monkeypox is a virus transmitted to humans from animals, and its symptoms are very similar to that of Smallpox.… read-more
Tags: Monkeypox, Smallpox, US, Canada, France
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Monkeypox Detected: 1 Case Of Monkeypox Reported In US' Massachusetts
A single case of Monkeypox has been confirmed in an adult male by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health in US. The patient had a recent travel to Canada and the Department of Public Health is working on identifying those who came in contact with him. Monkeypox doesn't transmit between persons easily, but can happen through the exchange of bodily fluids. It is a rare, yet serious viral illness.
Tags: Monkeypox, USA, Massachusetts, Canada, Africa
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Maud Lewis Painting Swapped For Cheese Sandwich, Auctioned For Over ₹2 Cr: Canada
A painting by Maud Lewis, a Canadian artist, was auctioned for more than ₹2 crores. The painting of a black truck was given to its owner in return for a grilled cheese sandwich. Irene Demas, a chef, bought the painting in 1973. It was given to them by London artist John Kinnear five decades ago.
Tags: Painting, Maud Lewis, Auction, Canada, sandwich
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Canada Slaps Sanctions On Russian Central Bank Chief, Others
Canada has slapped sanctions on the Russian Central Bank Chief and thirteen other Russian figures who have close ties with the government. It also includes some Russian oligarchs and the daughters of President c. This comes as Russia continues to carry on its military operation in Ukraine. Earlier, Canada had announced personal sanctions against the Russian President and the members of the Russian parliament.
Tags: Canada, Russia, Sanctions, russian embassy, Canadian
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India To Now Export Banana & Baby Corn To Canada, Receives Market Access
India has received market access to export fresh bananas to Canada with immediate effect. Also, in a month, following a technical update, India will also start exporting baby corn to Canada. The decision has been taken after negotiations were carried out between Agriculture Secretary Manoj Ahuja and Canadian High Commissioner HE Cameron Mackay, on April 7. The move is expected to benefit the Indian farmers abundantly.
Tags: Export, Canada, India, Agriculture, Banana
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
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Ghaziabad Student Shot Dead In Canada, Father Requests For Mortal Remains
In Canada, an Indian student named Kartik Vasudev, studying management was shot dead. His father, Ritesh Vasudev urged the Indian government, the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, and other officials to help him get the mortal remains of his son from Canada. He said, "I've not received any response from him (EAM) or anyone in the government yet". Furthermore, Toronto police are investigating the death of Kartik.
Tags: Shot Dead, Indian student, Canada, Mortal Remains, Indian government
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21-Year-Old Indian Student Shot Dead In Canada, Jaishankar Expresses Condolences
In Toronto, Canada, a 21-year-old student from Ghaziabad (UP), was shot dead at the Sherbourne subway on April 7. "The man had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was taken to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries," said Canadian police. Notably, Kartik Vasudev was a first-semester Marketing Management student at Seneca College in Toronto and he was shot while he was on his way to the Mexican restaurant.
Tags: World news, Ghaziabad, Boy, Canada, Dead
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Veteran Oscar Winning Filmmaker Zaritsky Is No More
Renowned filmmaker John Zaritsky passed away due to heart failure at Vancouver General Hospital Canada, as per the Hollywood reporter. Although he died in March, reports came later. The Oscar winner in 1983 for the best documentary feature for 'Just Another Missing kid', had a career spanning over 4 decades. His work has been broadcast over 35 countries and screened at more than 40 film festivals across the globe.
Tags: Hollywood, Canada, film, English entertainment, North America
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Canadian Province Proclaims April As 'Dalit History Month'
The New Democratic Party government in Canada has recognised April as 'Dalit History' month. "April is a significant month for Dalit communities and it includes the birth and death anniversaries of important Dalit leaders and social reformers in the movement against systemic discrimination," stated the government. Notably, Dalit History Month is celebrated every year to remember notable people and events in the history of the Dalits, SC… read-more
Tags: World news, National, New Democratic Party government, Canada
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5 Indian Students Die In Canada Road Accident; EAM Expresses Condolence
In a tragic incident, five Indian students were killed and other two students were injured in a road accident near Toronto in Canada at 3.45 am, on March 12. The accident happened when a passenger van and a tractor-trailer collided. The students have been identified as Harpreet Singh, Jaspinder, Karanpal Singh, Mohit Chouhan, and Pawan Kumar. EAM took to Twitter and said, "@IndiainToronto will provide all necessary support and assistance."… read-more
Tags: indian, Canada, Toronto, died, S Jaishankar, Twitter
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