Biovet, part of Bharat Biotech, has received approval from the CDSCO for its innovative lumpy skin disease vaccine, BIOLUMPIVAXIN, for dairy cattle and buffaloes. The vaccine, developed using a strain from ICAR-NRCE, can produce 500 million doses annually and will be crucial for India's dairy sustainability and disease eradication efforts.
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The Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF) raised concerns over ICE raids and deportations of Indian and Sikh youths in the US. Asylum seekers from the community face challenges and uncertainties. SALDEF urges vigilance, advises on rights, and works with advocacy groups to ensure fair processes. Hate crimes against Sikh Americans are also a growing issue.
Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra becomes the head of the IAF's Western Air Command, responsible for defending India's western borders, succeeding Air Marshal Pankaj Mohan Sinha. Mishra's career spans over three decades, holding significant command and staff positions, and he is a recipient of prestigious service medals.
The iconic BAPS Hindu Temple in Chino Hills, California, faced vandalism with discriminatory messages, urging the Hindu community to stay united against hatred. The Coalition of Hindus of North America highlighted previous similar incidents and emphasized ongoing concerns about anti-Hindu sentiments.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the Destination Tehri Calendar 2025, emphasizing Tehri's potential as a premier winter tourism destination. The calendar highlights the region's adventure sports, scenic landscapes, and spiritual landmarks. The initiative aims to boost local economies and promote sustainable tourism in Tehri.
The parliamentary panel on railways recommends reviewing AC fares and implementing dynamic pricing for AC classes and premium trains while keeping rail travel affordable for low-income passengers. They also suggest enhancing non-fare revenue through e-auctions and advertisements and maintaining targeted subsidies for suburban and non-AC travel.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with top Trump aides, including US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz and Elon Musk, to discuss strategic ties and trade issues before his meeting with President Trump. Modi aims to emphasize the broader US-India partnership, while Musk's potential business ventures in India were also deliberated.
A Rajya Sabha MP urges the health minister to enable local production of Risdiplam, a vital drug for spinal muscular atrophy, to reduce costs. Current patents prevent affordable production. Encouraging local manufacturing could make the drug accessible at significantly reduced prices, benefiting thousands of patients in India.
The Uttar Pradesh Government on Monday submitted a status report to the Supreme Court stating that the Shahi Jama Masjid Committee's claims regarding the location of a well where Hindu rituals were allegedly being performed were misleading.
Indian PM Narendra Modi and US VP JD Vance attended the AI Summit in Paris, seated together as French President Macron spoke on AI’s future. Modi, co-chairing the summit, emphasized AI’s role in health, education, and development. Macron welcomed global leaders, highlighting India-France ties. Modi heads to Washington next, aiming to boost India-US cooperation in technology, defense, and trade during his visit at Trump’s invitation.