Namita Singh

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Omicron subvariant has become the dominant global strain, though India reports only mild cases so farNamita SinghCovid-19 infections are once again rising in parts of Asia, with a fresh wave in Singapore and Hong Kong linked to the fast-spreading JN.1 variant. India has also recorded its highest number of active cases in a year and stepped up its surveillance despite most current infections being mild. As of 19 May, India reported 257 active Covid-19 cases, according to the health ministry.

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Arrests come amid heightened tensions between South Asian neighbours following military skirmish earlier this monthNamita SinghA man and a woman have been arrested in India on suspicion of spying for Pakistan amid ongoing tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours. While the man is accused of acting as a courier for information and money, the woman is accused of allegedly using her internet presence to conceal links to the Pakistani spy agency ISI.

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Deaths bring this spring’s toll in the Himalayas to at least eight, including two on Mount EverestNamita SinghAn Indian and a Romanian climber died on Mount Lhotse in Nepal, one of the world’s highest mountains, taking the total number of fatalities during this year’s spring climbing season in the Himalayas to at least eight.

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Lee and Kim clash over foreign policy, economic revival, and US tariffs ahead of 3 June voteNamita SinghFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

2 weeks ago | independent.co.uk | Namita Singh

Dozens rescued from freezing waters off northern France after vessel breaks apart near Boulogne-sur-MerNamita SinghOne person has died and more than 60 others have been rescued after a small boat carrying migrants capsized while attempting to cross the English Channel overnight, French maritime authorities confirmed on Sunday. The vessel broke apart near Boulogne-sur-Mer, a port city in northern France, prompting a major rescue operation involving both French and British teams.