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  India: Social health activist carries elderly villager towards safety shelter in India ahead of cyclone

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  Kendrapara, India - October 24, 2024 In a heroic act in eastern India's Odisha, an ASHA worker (health activist) rescued an elderly villager by carrying her on her shoulders to safety amid the impending threat of Cyclone Dana. The incident took place at Khasmunda village under Rajnagar block of Kendrapara district on October 24. Visuals showed the woman traversing a muddy path with the elderly villager securely on her back, making her way to a cyclone shelter. As the wind picked up, the scene highlighted the courage of the woman against the elements, showcasing her determination to ensure the villager's safety. According to reports, they were heading towards the shelter just as Cyclone Dana approached, expected to make landfall in Odisha with severe weather conditions. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi praised ASHA worker Sibani Mandal for her bravery during the evacuation drive. The cyclone was predicted to strike near Angula in Bhitarkanika of Kendrapara district, bringing with it a tidal surge of up to 2 meters and wind speeds reaching 120 km/h, prompting urgent evacuation measures in the area.

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  India Gives China the Cold Shoulder

  The Wall Street Journal. - Sadanand Dhume

  Amid the general disarray of U.S. foreign policy, the strengthening of the Quad—a partnership among the U.S., India, Japan and Australia aimed at preventing China from dominating Asia—stands out as a rare positive development. Leaders of the four countries met in Delaware over the weekend, the …

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  Rape and murder of doctor in hospital sparks protests in India

  BBC News - Soutik Biswas

  Early on Friday morning, a 31-year-old female trainee doctor retired to sleep in a seminar hall after a gruelling day at one of India’s oldest hospitals. It was the last time she was seen alive. The next morning, her colleagues discovered her half-naked body on the podium, bearing extensive injuries. …

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  Modi won the Indian election. So why does it seem like he lost?

  Vox - Ellen Ioanes

  Narendra Modi will be sworn in for his third term as India’s prime minister on Sunday after winning the post again in India’s momentous 2024 elections. But this week’s elections delivered a shocking blow to Modi’s dominance and will likely curb his autocratic tendencies. There was never any serious …