3 Things Jharkhand HIV infection case, Goa's tourism woes, and Trump-Xi meet
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Oct 31, 2025 
Shubham Tigga, a reporter for The Indian Express, discusses a troubling case in Jharkhand where five Thalassemia children tested HIV positive after transfusions. He explores the hospital's negligence and the state's response. Next, journalist Pavneet Singh Chadha dives into Goa's tourism issues, highlighting a decline in foreign visitors, visa complications, and rising prices. He also discusses local taxi unions and stakeholder optimism for the peak season despite challenges. Lastly, insights into the meeting between Trump and Xi reveal shifts in global power dynamics.
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Children Test HIV Positive After Routine Transfusions
- Five children in Jharkhand tested HIV positive after routine thalassemia transfusions at Chaibasa district hospital.
- Families say they used the hospital exclusively for years and accused careless treatment by staff.
Systemic Accountability Gap Exposed
- Officials and politicians displayed conflicting statements and passed responsibility across levels.
- Shubham Tigga highlighted a major communication and accountability gap in the health system response.
Window Period Limits Detection
- Officials suggested the infections could be due to the HIV 'window period' that evades early tests.
- Shubham noted this explanation remains unproven and investigators have one month to conclude.