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Indian actress Shweta Tiwari hospitalised with dengue

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MUMBAI: Indian actress Shweta Tiwari has been hospitalised after being diagnosed with dengue, according to Indian media reports.

The 45-year-old actress reportedly fell ill several days ago. News of her hospitalisation prompted concern among fans on social media, with many wishing her a speedy recovery.

Tiwari is among the 21 contestants taking part in reality show The Traitors Season 2, which premiered on Prime Video on Aug. 13.

The actress has also drawn attention for her candid response in the show’s promotional material. During an exchange with host Karan Johar, Tiwari responded to a remark about her ability to identify liars by referring to her past experiences in marriage.

Her hospitalisation comes as an interview with her former husband, Raja Chaudhary, has also been circulating widely on social media.

In the interview, Chaudhary made several claims about their marriage and alleged that Tiwari had multiple relationships during their married life.

Tiwari has not publicly commented on the latest reports about her health.

Two more people die of dengue in Sindh

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Two more people

KARACHI: The dengue outbreak in Sindh continues to worsen as two more people lost their lives in the past 24 hours, raising the provincial death toll this year to 31, according to the Sindh Health Department.

Among the latest victims are a 44-year-old woman from Karachi and a 13-year-old boy from Hyderabad.

In the last 24 hours, Sindh reported 829 new dengue cases, including 419 in Karachi and 468 in Hyderabad.

This year, the total number of dengue cases across the province has climbed to 14,468.

Currently, 245 patients are under treatment in government hospitals, while 173 are admitted to private hospitals.

Karachi’s government hospitals have allocated 256 beds for dengue patients, whereas private hospitals have reserved 165 beds.

A total of 34 laboratories in Karachi are conducting dengue testing — 12 government-run and 22 private labs.

In Hyderabad, 18 laboratories are offering dengue tests, including 7 government and 11 private facilities.

The Sindh Health Department continues to monitor the situation closely as cases surge across the province.