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A new COVID-19 variant named NB.1.8.1 or “Nimbus” is gaining attention for causing an unusually painful symptom dubbed “razor blade throat.” Detected in parts of Asia and among travelers to the U.S., the variant currently poses a low global health risk, with no evidence suggesting more severe illness. Vaccines remain effective against it, according to the WHO.

Amazon India will invest ₹2,000 crore to expand its operations and fulfilment network across the country. The investment will focus on upgrading infrastructure, enhancing delivery speed and efficiency, and supporting employee well-being. This comes as Amazon pilots its quick commerce service, Amazon Now, in Bengaluru, entering a space dominated by Blinkit, Instamart, Zepto, and Flipkart Minutes.

Akshar Yoga Kendraa will mark International Yoga Day 2025 with an ambitious attempt to set 12 Guinness World Records in Yogasanas at Bengaluru’s Palace Grounds. The event will feature over 2,500 participants from more than 30 countries, including defence personnel, students, professionals, and specially-abled individuals. Dignitaries such as Shivarudra Swamiji of Belimath, former Minister Dr. C.N. Ashwath Narayan, and Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh will attend. Recognised by the Ministry of AYUSH, the organisation has already achieved nine world records.

The Karnataka Cabinet has approved a 5% hike in the minority quota for government housing schemes, increasing it from 10% to 15%. The move has sparked political backlash, with the BJP accusing the Congress government of engaging in religion-based appeasement and threatening statewide protests. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah defended the decision as a step toward ensuring social justice for homeless minorities, even as tensions rise over recent policy decisions favouring the Muslim community.

A Supreme Court-appointed panel has recommended the removal of Justice Yashwant Varma after a large stash of cash was discovered at his official residence following a fire. The inquiry flagged his "unnatural conduct", including not visiting the scene, failing to report a supposed conspiracy to the police, and silently accepting a transfer to the Allahabad High Court. A motion for his impeachment is likely to be introduced in Parliament.