Latest News Today Live Updates: July 20, 2024 – Real-time Updates on Domestic and Global Happenings
The latest news updates for July 20, 2024, cover a wide range of topics from India and around the world. Here are some of the key highlights:
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India News: Fourteen Indian nationals who were trapped in ‘cyber slavery’ in Cambodia have been rescued and are waiting to return home. They have appealed to the Indian Embassy in Phnom Penh for assistance.
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Health Alert: Kerala Health Minister Veena George has confirmed a Nipah outbreak in Kerala, with a 14-year-old boy testing positive for the virus. Steps are being taken to prevent further spread of the infection.
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Economic News: India’s retirement fund body, EPFO, has reported a record-high net addition of members in May 2024, with 9.85 lakh new members joining the organization.
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Infrastructure: A goods train has derailed near Amroha in Uttar Pradesh, causing disruptions in the area.
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Government Response: The Indian Health Ministry has rejected a study claiming that India saw ‘8 times more deaths’ during the Covid pandemic, calling the results "gross, misleading overestimates."
- Policy Change: The FSSAI has announced that it will waive off registration charges for street food vendors and create street food hubs across the country to promote the sector.
These are just a few of the top stories making headlines today. Stay tuned for more updates on the latest news developments.
