Russia has unveiled EnteroMix, a new vaccine reported to show 100% efficacy in early clinical trials for cancer treatment.
About the Vaccine
As per the Russian Federal Medical and Biological Agency (FMBA), the Russian EnteroMix cancer vaccine is now ready for clinical use.
The oncolytic vaccine was developed by the Ministry of Health’s National Medical Research Radiology Centre (NMRRC) in collaboration with the Engelhardt Institute of Molecular Biology under the Russian Academy of Sciences.
The mRNA-based vaccine had successfully passed preclinical trials, demonstrating both safety and high effectiveness.
Mass protests led by Nepal’s Generation Z erupted prompting widespread violence, including the burning of government buildings and attacks on politicians.
Reasons for Crisis in Nepal
Gen Z Discontent: Frustration over corruption, the luxurious lifestyles of leaders, lack of accountability, and youth unemployment (above 20%) fueled mass discontent, especially as remittances form a major part of the economy but job prospects in Nepal remain bleak.
Suppression of Dissent: The government banned 26 major social media platforms, citing regulatory reasons, but this was widely seen as an attempt at censorship. Social media is a main channel of expression for young Nepalis, and its removal triggered immediate nationwide demonstrations.
Extreme State Response: Protesters faced excessive force—police fired live rounds, rubber bullets, and enforced harsh curfews, resulting in over 20 deaths and hundreds wounded.
Recently, Kerala Cabinet decided to tackle the rapid urbanisation with the Kerala Urban Policy Commission (KUPC), in response to projections indicating that over 80% of Kerala will be urbanised by 2050, outpacing the country’s average.
About the Kerala Urban Policy Commission (KUPC)
It is India’s first State-level urban commission, was set up in December 2023, with a 25-year roadmap for reimagining cities as climate-aware, people-centred ecosystems.
The National Annual Report & Index on Women’s Safety (NARI) 2025, released by the National Commission for Women (NCW), provides a city-wise ranking of women’s safety in India.
Least safe cities: Patna, Jaipur, Faridabad, Delhi, Kolkata, Srinagar, Ranchi.
The national safety score was pegged at 65 per cent, serving as the benchmark for assessing city performance.
In 2024, 7 per cent of women experienced harassment in public spaces, while the figure rose to 14 per cent among women under the age of 24, indicating greater vulnerability in younger demographics.
C.P. Radhakrishnan was elected as the 15th Vice-President of India.
Vice-President of India
The Vice-President of India, established under Article 63 of the Constitution, holds the second-highest constitutional office after the President.
As per Article 64, the Vice-President serves as the ex officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
Under Article 65, the Vice-President assumes the role of Acting President in case of a vacancy due to death, resignation, removal, or other reasons, and also discharges presidential functions during the President’s temporary inability.
Under Article 65, the Vice-President assumes the role of Acting President in case of a vacancy due to death, resignation, removal, or other reasons, and also discharges presidential functions during the President’s temporary inability.
