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Bird flu scare reaches J&K; bird droppings collected for avian influenza testing [Details]

After various states in India sounded the alarm on bird flu, joint teams of Animal Husbandry and Wildlife departments reached outskirts of Jammu to collect bird droppings for testing.

Jan 6, 2021

India-France strategic dialogue: Bilateral, global issues to be discussed | Details inside

At the dialogue, the Indian side will be led by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. The French side will be represented by Emmanuel Bonne, diplomatic advisor to French President Emmanuel Macron.

Jan 6, 2021

Two houseboats sink in Kashmir's Dal Lake within 24 hours; Snow plays spoilsport

Srinagar city witnessed immense snowfall, draping the entire city in a blanket of snow. However, in Dal lake, the snowfall spelled a disaster for the houseboats.

Jan 6, 2021

Woman's work at home equal to man's work in office, rules SC; Will it change patriarchal mind set, question netizens

Justice Ramana said that fixing notional income signals to society at large that the law and courts of the land believe in the value of the labour, services and sacrifices of homemakers

Jan 6, 2021

As billionaire Jack Ma goes missing, China sends a stern message to all

High-profile disappearances have become common in China but countries are reluctant to call Beijing out because of potential consequences

Jan 6, 2021

Samples of dead birds found in Sukhna Lake in Haryana sent to Jalandhar lab for bird flu test

Though the presence of bird flu virus may have been confirmed in four Indian states, namely Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Kerala. But Haryana's Panchkula has reported the maximum number of poultry deaths in the past few days.

Jan 6, 2021

Hong Kong's largest crackdown unleashed under new security law, American lawyer among dozens arrested

The pro-democracy activists arrested are alleged to have organised an informal primary last July, drawing more than 600,000 voters to choose candidates for a September legislative election that was ultimately postponed by the government

Jan 6, 2021

Twitter user points out error in Shashi Tharoor's tweet; gets grammar lesson in return

Shashi Tharoor, known for his impeccable English, schooled a Twitter user after he pointed out an error in one of his tweets.

Jan 6, 2021

Rourkela Steel Plant gas leak: Four workers die after inhaling toxic fumes in Odisha

At least four workers died on Wednesday and a few others fell ill after inhaling a toxic gas leaked from a unit at Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) of the state-run SAIL in Odisha, official sources said.

Jan 6, 2021

Bird flu: Karnataka on high alert after cases rise in Kerala [Don't Panic]

A day after the Kerala government declared the outbreak of bird flu (H5N8) in two southern districts as a state disaster, Karnataka has put four bordering districts on high alert.

Jan 6, 2021

Deadly COVID wave could hit earth if more viral mutations happen, scientists warn

The novel coronavirus that apparently originated from Wuhan has already claimed the lives of more than 1.8 million people worldwide

Jan 6, 2021

Delhi man hits back as calf head-butts; Cops slap FIR citing animal cruelty [CCTV Video]

Amid growing cow protectionism and legislations to protect cow, a man has been arrested for purportedly thrashing a calf in Mandawali area of East Delhi, police said on Wednesday. An FIR has been registered against him for animal cruelty.

Jan 6, 2021

Bhopal gas victims given Covaxin trail shot without consent, alleges activist; People's university refutes

The university claimed that while conducting the trials on participants all the guidelines are being followed.

Jan 6, 2021

Don't panic, avoid undercooked meat and eggs: Experts amid bird flu outbreak

Several states from North, West and South India are witnessing a sporadic rise in the cases of Avian Influenza (bird flu). States like Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Kerala have reported close to 25,000 deaths predominantly of ducks, crows and migratory birds

Jan 6, 2021

Kim Jong Un won't honour denuclearization promise; Pompeo warns of consequences

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is concerned over the fact that North Korea is yet to honour the promise of giving up on the nuclear weapons.

Jan 6, 2021