Four cases of avian influenza (H5N1) were detected in three pet cats and a live bird in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh. This is the first time the strain infecting domestic cats in India, raising concerns about its adaptability and potential impact on humans. Researchers recommend increased monitoring of poultry, wild birds, and mammals to mitigate the threat.
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A nine-hour bandh called by farmers' unions for a legally guaranteed minimum support price paralyzed Punjab's transport, with bus and rail services halted. Stranded passengers faced difficulties at railway stations. Protesters caused disruptions and confrontations, while farm activist Jagjit Singh Dallewal's health became a focal point. Rival factions plan parallel kisan mahapanchayats in January.
Dr. Bhaskar Das, a significant force in India's media and advertising sectors, passed away, leaving a lasting legacy. His transformative work at The Times of India Group, Zee Media, and Republic Media showcased his visionary leadership. His lectures at top institutions and his contributions to The Advertising Club of India are fondly remembered. Rest in peace, Bhaskar Da.
Groundwater quality across India significantly varies, with states like Rajasthan, Haryana, and Andhra Pradesh facing widespread contamination from uranium, nitrate, fluoride, arsenic, and iron. Urgent concerns include health risks like fluorosis and cancer due to elevated contamination levels in several regions, exacerbated by agricultural run-off and overuse of fertilizers.
Hundreds of Tibetan exiles in Dharamshala gathered for an overnight prayer at Tsuglagkhang Temple to mourn the victims of the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Tibet's Dingri county, led by key Tibetan NGOs. The earthquake claimed over 126 lives and injured more than 100, with widespread destruction reported.
Gold prices in Mumbai have reached a record high, surpassing Rs 91,000/10gm, driven by global uncertainties and tariff wars. Silver prices have also surged, crossing Rs 1 lakh/kg mark. A report by Goldman Sachs has further boosted gold's outlook with a new target price of $3,300 for 2025.
India's composites materials market, valued at USD 1.8 billion in 2024, is projected to grow to USD 2.8 billion by 2030 with a 7.8% CAGR. Key growth areas include renewable energy, aerospace, automotive industries, and infrastructure, highlighting significant innovation and economic contributions from these advanced, lightweight materials.
The Supreme Court is hearing a plea arguing that the exclusion of the Rajasthani language from the Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teachers (REET) violates the right to mother tongue instruction for primary and elementary school children, as mandated by the Constitution, Right to Education Act, and National Education Policy.
India's extensive naval exercise, Tropex, concluded after three months of rigorous drills involving 65-70 warships, 10 submarines, and over 80 aircraft. The exercise tested operational readiness and reinforced maritime defense amidst growing Chinese and Pakistani naval collaboration. Significant participation from the Army, IAF, and Coast Guard enhanced joint operational capabilities.
Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla, accused of murdering Muskan’s husband Saurabh Rajput, fled to Himachal Pradesh after the crime. They presented themselves as a married couple and maintained a low profile. Authorities arrested them after Muskan’s father compelled her to confess. The murder involved dismembering the body and sealing it in a cement-filled drum.