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Today in History (November 6th<\/sup>, 1860)<\/strong><\/h1>\n

On November 6, 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected as the President of the United States. His election triggered the secession of Southern states and the start of the American Civil War, which lasted until 1865. This conflict was a long and bloody struggle that ultimately resulted in the abolition of slavery in the United States and marked a significant turning point in American history. Lincoln’s presidency and leadership during this challenging period are widely recognized for their historical significance.<\/p>\n

Summary of Today’s News<\/h2>\n

The Zika genome and insights into the era of emerging outbreaks
\n<\/strong>The Zika is a mosquito-borne virus that can cause mild symptoms or be asymptomatic. The virus gained notoriety during the 2015-2018 outbreak due to an increase in microcephaly cases. Genomic studies have provided insights into its genetic makeup. There is ongoing research to understand the link between Zika and microcephaly, with recent findings suggesting that high viral loads during pregnancy and preexisting antibodies against other viruses may influence the severity of congenital Zika.<\/p>\n

Leave\u00a0benefits<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>for women\u00a0in\u00a0armed forces\u00a0made\u00a0uniform
\n<\/strong>The Defence Minister of India, Rajnath Singh, has approved a proposal to grant maternity, childcare, and child adoption leave to women soldiers, sailors, and air warriors on par with officers in the armed forces. This decision is aimed at promoting gender equality and inclusivity in the military.<\/p>\n

Indian\u00a0envoy\u00a0asks\u00a0Canada for\u00a0evidence\u00a0in\u00a0Nijjar\u2019s\u00a0killing
\n<\/strong>India’s High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma, has raised concerns about the Canadian investigation into the murder of a Sikh extremist and has called for evidence to support its allegations. This follows Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegations of potential Indian involvement in the murder, which strained relations between the two countries.<\/p>\n

Bhutan\u00a0King\u00a0to\u00a0meet\u00a0PM\u00a0today; Assam\u00a0border\u00a0project\u00a0on\u00a0agenda
\n<\/strong>King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk of Bhutan has arrived in Delhi for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The discussions come after Bhutan and China signed a border delimitation agreement, raising India’s interest. The King’s visit is driven by an ambitious project in Gelephu, near the border with Assam, where Bhutan plans to build an international airport and a special economic zone.<\/p>\n