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GBS Outbreak in Neemuch: Madhya Pradesh Steps Up Surveillance and Medical Response

January 20, 2026

Guillain-Barré Syndrome Outbreak Triggers Health Alert in Madhya Pradesh’s Neemuch District

Health authorities in western Madhya Pradesh have intensified surveillance and medical response after a sudden cluster of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) cases emerged in Neemuch district, particularly in the border town of Manasa. The outbreak, which has claimed the lives of two children, has raised concerns about early detection, cross-district spread, and public health preparedness in adjoining regions of Rajasthan.

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Mumbai Climate Week 2026: City-Led Climate Action Through a Child Rights Lens

January 20, 2026

Mumbai Climate Week 2026 to Spotlight Climate Action as a Child Rights Priority

Mumbai is preparing to host a pioneering urban climate initiative that reframes climate change as a child rights and intergenerational justice issue. Mumbai Climate Week 2026, scheduled from February 17 to 19, will be India’s first city-led climate platform driven by citizens, with a special focus on the voices, vulnerabilities, and leadership of children and youth.

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Indo-China Research Turns Apple Waste into Green Corrosion Inhibitor

January 20, 2026

Indo-China Study Finds Green Corrosion Shield from Waste Apple Leaves

A joint research initiative between Indian and Chinese universities has revealed a sustainable, bio-based technique to protect metals from corrosion using discarded apple leaves. The innovation presents an environmentally safe alternative to toxic industrial corrosion inhibitors and underlines the expanding relevance of green chemistry in infrastructure, energy, and manufacturing sectors.

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Delhi to Roll Out Unified Emergency Helpline 112 Under ERSS 2.0

January 20, 2026

Delhi to Launch Unified Emergency Helpline 112, Revamping Crisis Response System

Delhi is set to significantly upgrade its emergency response mechanism with the rollout of a single unified emergency helpline number, 112. Announcing the initiative, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the move brings the national capital fully in line with the Centre’s vision of a one-number emergency access system for all citizens.

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Italian Fashion Icon Valentino Garavani Passes Away at 93

January 20, 2026

Legendary Designer Valentino Garavani Dies at 93, Leaving Enduring Fashion Legacy

Renowned Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani passed away on January 19, 2026, at the age of 93, at his residence in Rome. His foundation confirmed that he died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. Valentino’s death marks the close of a defining era in global haute couture and Italian fashion history.

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