3 Things The Catch Up: Jharkhand HIV case linked to blood transfusion (19 Jan)
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Jan 19, 2026 A shocking case emerges in Jharkhand where three family members test HIV positive linked to a hospital blood transfusion. In Delhi, severe pollution prompts schools to shift to hybrid or online classes as directives remain unclear. The podcast also dives into Gulf tensions amid the UAE-Saudi rivalry and highlights Trump's controversial remarks linking Greenland to his Nobel disappointment, sparking a response from Norway. Additionally, arrests in Virginia bring attention to a disturbing trafficking operation run by two Indian-origin motel operators.
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Family HIV Cases Linked To Hospital Transfusion
- A Jharkhand woman allegedly contracted HIV after receiving blood during a 2023 C-section at Shaivasa Southern Hospital.
- Her husband and elder child later tested positive, and the hospital's blood bank had prior links to infections in thalassemia children.
Switch Schools To Remote Or Hybrid Today
- Delhi and surrounding region schools will likely suspend physical classes and move to hybrid or online modes due to GRAP stage 4 pollution restrictions.
- Parents and students should expect schedule changes and await formal directives for clear class timings.
India Balances Ties Amid Gulf Rivalry
- UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed is visiting New Delhi to strengthen ties and discuss regional issues with PM Narendra Modi.
- The visit highlights India's balancing act between Gulf rivals amid competing influence in Yemen and the region.