News Capsule for the Month of May 2026

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The following are the top news stories for the month.   If you wish to follow and get notifications of future articles, you can sign up using the email on the left sidebar.  News Capsule of the month Kerala  Suspended IAS Officer B Ashok opposed the LDF.  Kerala hotels and restaurants remained closed on May 6 in protest against Gas Price hikes.   Congress poll strategist Kanugolu projects 80-plus seats for UDF.  Malayalam star Santhosh Nair dies in a Kerala road accident, his wife critically injured.  KIIFB CEO K M Abraham resigns after the LDF loses the election.  BJP improves performance in 12 of the 13 constituencies in Thiruvananthapuram.  A Cusat student was found dead at a rented house in Kochi.  Kerala CM's choice remains uncertain as Congress high command delays decision.  NSS says people had no option but to back Congress; it flags issues with Satheesan.  Congress faces Kerala Chief Minister headache as worke...
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Reasons for India’s Second Wave of COVID-19

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For the past month, India is facing a massive healthcare crisis. Per day India reported up to 400,000 per day. Following are the main reasons for the Second Wave. 

  1. New strains of virus and mutations 
  2. Laxations after the first wave 
  3. Lifting of Lockdown restrictions 
  4. Improper vaccination strategy 
  5. Lack of preparations 
  6. Obsession of Indians with self medications
  7. Fake news
  8. Elections 
  9. Religious congregations
  10. Youthful/productive population


Consequences of Second Wave 
  1. The collapse of healthcare infrastructure 
  2. Artificial shortage of healthcare equipment and tools
  3. Harder to flatten the curve 
  4. More lockdown and restrictions 
  5. Economic hardships 


Read more in great detail- https://medium.com/illumination/indias-second-wave-of-covid-19-explained-42b5ed641b22?source=friends_link&sk=a92fa07fc529ed0d8cd10e718c78088c

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A big salute to all the health workers, doctors, nurses, healthcare staff, scientists, govt. officers, health officials of the govt., the police, lawmakers, leaders, vaccine manufacturers and distributors for their continuous support and service to the nation and beyond in their fight against the pandemic.

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