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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami distributed appointment letters to 1,232 newly appointed nursing officers and inaugurated a new auditorium at Doon Medical College. He emphasized the crucial role of nurses, especially during the pandemic, and expressed hope for improved healthcare access and services in the state.

India is closely monitoring China's plans for hydropower projects on the Brahmaputra River, concerned about the potential impact on downstream water flow, silt deposition, and biodiversity. India has conveyed its concerns to China and is planning a 10 GW hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh to counterbalance the potential impacts of China's dam.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton outlined a plan to tackle rising energy costs by forcing gas giants to set aside a portion of their supply for domestic use, while also pledging to invest in youth mental health services and increase apprenticeship opportunities. His proposals, however, have drawn criticism from the gas lobby and raise questions about their feasibility.

Chinese electric vehicle company BYD is outperforming Tesla, with revenue exceeding $170 billion in 2024 and a new super-fast charger that promises to fully power EVs in five minutes. This rapid expansion and technological advancement are putting pressure on Tesla as the company faces declining global sales.

Australia's high tobacco taxes have inadvertently fueled a thriving black market for cheap, untaxed cigarettes, robbing taxpayers of billions of dollars and undermining efforts to reduce smoking rates. Experts call for a multi-pronged approach that includes stronger enforcement and addressing the root causes of smoking.