In Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, all poultry shops are closed for 21 days after avian influenza strains H5N1 and H9N2 were detected in bird samples from five city localities. Following confirmation from NIHSAD Bhopal, culling operations began within a 1km radius of infected zones.
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The government has approved an 8.25% interest rate for over 7 crore EPFO subscribers for 2024-25, following the CBT's recommendation. This rate, mirroring the previous year, offers competitive returns compared to other fixed-income options. The EPFO's consistent performance reflects confidence in its investment strategy, providing tax-free benefits to salaried individuals.
The Indian Air Force commemorated 'Operation Safed Sagar', its air campaign during the 1999 Kargil War, supporting Operation Vijay to evict Pakistani troops from Indian positions along the LoC. This historic operation marked the first large-scale use of air power in the region since 1971, showcasing high-altitude precision strikes and redefining air power's role in limited conflicts.
Mumbai grappled with waterlogging following heavy rainfall, prompting the IMD to issue orange to red alerts for the city and surrounding areas. Severe traffic jams were reported in Thane district due to rain-damaged roads. Meanwhile, Odisha's Koraput district experienced its highest rainfall in 24 years, with widespread rainfall expected across the state in the coming days, according to IMD.
The Congress party has appointed Gaurav Gogoi as the president of the Assam Congress, setting the stage for a high-stakes political battle against BJP chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in the upcoming assembly elections. This decision comes amidst allegations from Sarma regarding Gogoi's wife's alleged connections to Pakistan's ISI, which the Congress dismisses as baseless attacks.
England dominated the opening day against Zimbabwe, marked by Joe Root becoming the fastest to 13,000 Test runs, surpassing Jacques Kallis. England's top order exhibited a ruthless 'Bazball' approach, with Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, and Ollie Pope all scoring centuries. This batting masterclass propelled England to a staggering 498/3, their highest ever opening-day total at home.
Virat Kohli achieved his 63rd IPL fifty against Lucknow Super Giants in 2025, surpassing David Warner for the most half-centuries in IPL history. Rishabh Pant's explosive, unbeaten 118 propelled LSG to a massive 227. Despite Kohli's milestone and a strong start, RCB faltered after his dismissal, leaving Anushka Sharma visibly disappointed as the team struggled to chase the target.
Following a significant Twitter outage, Elon Musk acknowledged the need for operational improvements across his companies, including X, xAI, Tesla, and SpaceX. He plans to dedicate more time to these ventures, stepping back from political advising after facing criticism and Tesla stock dips. Hacker group DieNet claimed responsibility for the outage, but this remains unverified.
The Orissa High Court granted a 26-year-old rape accused one-month bail to marry the 22-year-old complainant, whom he allegedly raped when she was a minor. The court acknowledged their relationship as consensual, not forced, prior to the case.
Kabir Bedi, who has been married four times, openly discussed his relationships, emphasizing his emotional investment in each. He clarified that he never engaged in one-night stands, highlighting the long-term nature of his marriages and relationships. Bedi proudly maintains friendships with all his ex-wives, reflecting the positive connections he fostered throughout his life.
The sudden Test retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma left a big leadership vacuum in the Indian cricket team and the selectors have backed Shubman Gill for the job. The 25-year-old has led India in five T20Is, Punjab and India A in a handful of matches, and has also been leading Gujarat Titans for the past two seasons. The leadership challenge in the whites is going to be a different ball game, though, and Gill will have his task cut out during the English summer. Those who have seen him... Expand