The authorities in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro have declared a health emergency as they try to contain the spread of dengue fever.

The incidents of the mosquito-borne disease quadrupled in Brazil in January compared to the same month last year.

Rio has registered 10,000 cases so far this year, compared to 23,000 for the whole of 2023.

Dengue can cause a fever, severe headache, pain behind the eyes, muscle and joint pain, and a blotchy rash.

In a surprise move, Tata Digital, the superapp from Tata Sons, on Tuesday announced the appointment of Naveen Tahilyani, as chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director (MD).

Tahilyani replaces Pratik Pal, who was at the helm since the Tata group announced its foray into digital commerce and the creation of the Tata Neu supperapp.

Tahilyani is currently the CEO and MD of Tata AIA Life Insurance Company.

Tata Digital said Tahilyani comes with a strong understanding of the Indian consumer landscape and extensive experience in the financial services sector. He has a proven track record of driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and achieving operational excellence.

In a significant diplomatic event, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the World Government Summit (WGS) in Dubai as the “guest of honour” on February 14. This marks the second time PM Modi has been invited to speak at the prestigious summit, the first being in 2018. 

The WGS is an annual global gathering that brings together world leaders, policymakers, experts, and thought leaders from various fields to discuss and address pressing global issues.

The summit, scheduled from February 12 to 14, has been a staple in Dubai since 2013, attracting participants from governments, international organisations, academia, and the private sector. The development comes just a month after UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan graced the 10th Vibrant Gujarat edition in January as the chief guest.

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan unveiled a book, 'Artificial Intelligence and National Security' at the Defence Literature Festival, "Kalam and Kavach," in Pune on Saturday.

Chief Guest Gen Anil Chauhan, the CDS, inaugurated the event, marking a significant milestone in blending India's rich cultural heritage with contemporary national security strategies.

Army Southern Command along with Pentagon Press hosted the Defence Literature Festival, Kalam and Kavach at the RSAMI Institute in Pune.

Rajendra Prasad has been appointed the new advocate general of Rajasthan, the Raj Bhavan said in a statement issued on Saturday.

Governor Kalraj Mishra has approved the proposal for Prasad's appointment, the statement said.

The post of advocate general was vacant for almost two months after the change of government in December. Prasad will replace MS Singhvi as the state's advocate general.

Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council on Monday appointed its foreign minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak as the country's new prime minister. Outgoing PM Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed will take on the role of an advisor to the Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council, Reuters reported. 

Bin Mubarak came to prominence in 2015 when he was kidnapped by the country's Iran-aligned Houthis while he served as Yemen's presidential chief of staff during a power struggle with then-President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi.

Yemen, a nation in the Arabian Peninsula, is experiencing increased tensions as a result of a wave of Red Sea attacks on ships by Houthi rebels, which have triggered retaliatory strikes by the United States and the United Kingdom recently.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the "drugs-campaign">Dhami against drugs campaign" being run by Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha Metropolitan Dehradun from February 5 to February 10.

The campaign was launched on Monday.

On this occasion, the Chief Minister also released T-shirts and posters related to the campaign.

Earlier Dhami called upon people in the state to work to come forward to help the government in its resolution to make the state drug-free by the year 2025.

The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan){DEPwD}, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt of India through National Divyangjan Finance and Development Corporation (NDFDC) regularly organizes Divya Kala Mela- a unique event showcasing the products and craftsmanship of Divyang entrepreneurs/artisans from across the country. To continue the efforts of empowering Divyang Entrepreneurs, Divya Kala Mela is being organized from 6th to 11thFebruary 2024 at Children Park, Agartala(Tripura).

The Divya Kala Mela, Agartala inaugurated on 06th February 2024 at 5.00 PM by Shri Ratan Lal Nath, Cabinet Minister of Power, Agriculture & Farmer's Welfare and Election Department, Govt. of Tripura in august presence of Shri Tinku Roy, Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports, Social Welfare & Social Education and Labour, Govt. of Tripura. Shri Naveen Shah, IFS, CMD, NDFDC ,Sh. Achintam Killikdar, Dy. Commissioner For PwDs, Shri Rajib Ghosh, State Convener, BJP Divyangjan Cell, Tripura, prominent NGOs working for Divyangjan and other dignitaries were also present during the programme.

Malaysia’s Lincoln University College has applied to the UGC to set up a campus in Telangana, the Union Ministry of Education told the Lok Sabha on Monday.

The information was shared by Union Minister of State for Education Subhas Sarkar in response to a question about whether the government has received applications from foreign universities to establish campuses in India.

“The UGC (University Grants Commission) has opened the portal for inviting applications for setting up campuses of FHEIs (Foreign Higher Education Institutions) in India. An application has been received from Lincoln University College, Malaysia, for setting up a campus in Telangana,” he said.

Governor of Himachal Pradesh Shiv Pratap Shukla on Monday presided over the book launch ceremony organised by the Department of Hindi and Modern Indian Languages and Journalism at Deen Dayal Upadhyay, Gorakhpur University of Uttar Pradesh where he inaugurated the 15th edition of Dr. Ramchandra Tiwari's two books 'Hindi Ka Gadya-Sahitya' and the third edition of 'Yoga Ke Vividh Aayam'.

On this occasion, the Governor said that the work of Hindi literature whose foundation stone has been laid by Dr. Tiwari will act as a path breaker for future generations. While talking about the form and development of Hindi prose, he has underlined its development step by step.