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Central lab confirms avian flu outbreak in Kerala's Alappuzha, Kottayam

Animal Husbandry Minister J Chinchu Rani said test results from a central laboratory have confirmed the outbreak in both districts

National Farmers Day 2025: History, theme and significance of Kisan Diwas

India celebrates National Farmers Day to commemorate Chaudhary Charan Singh's enduring legacy as a champion of farmers' rights and rural welfare

Section 163 imposed in Assam's West Karbi Anglong after violent protests

Night curfew was also imposed in Karbi Anglong district with restrictions on the movement of any person or groups and private vehicles throughout the district from 5 pm to 6 am

Congress questions Modi govt's move to redefine Aravalli mountain range

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the recent "clarifications" on the ancient mountain range given by the Environment and Forest Minister raise more questions

Chinese visa scam: Court frames charges against Karti Chidambaram, 6 others

In an order dated December 23, the court ordered the framing of charges against the seven accused for the alleged offence of criminal conspiracy

Assam's West Karbi Anglong hit by violence amid eviction protests: Details

Violent protests in Assam's West Karbi Anglong over demands to remove alleged encroachers saw houses damaged, a BJP leader's ancestral home torched, and prohibitory orders imposed to curb unrest

CCI to launch three-month nationwide rally to promote consumer rights

The rally will cover all 28 states and eight Union Territories, travelling over 17,000 km by road and passing through 145 cities

Messi event chaos: Calcutta HC refuses to interfere in SIT investigation

Rejecting a prayer for interim relief on the matter, the court said that at this stage, it is not inclined to interfere and stay the investigation

Piyush Goyal to meet BJP leaders, Guv and AIADMK chief during Chennai visit

Goyal would meet Palaniswami for a luncheon meeting, setting the tone for future negotiations on seat sharing between the BJP and the AIADMK, which leads the NDA in the state

Delhi Police register case against Air India Express pilot for assault

The case was registered on the basis of a complaint filed by passenger Ankit Dewan, who alleged that he was assaulted by the off-duty pilot at Terminal 1 of the airport on Friday during security check

UP CM urges public to help needy as state steps up action against cold wave

Across the state, he added, night shelters are being operated at full capacity while arrangements for quilts, blankets, drinking water, bonfires and heaters have been ensured at these shelters

Manipur Police recover arms and ammunition; arrest PLA extortionist

Security Forces conducted intelligence-based cordon and search operations in Imphal West District, arresting active RPF/PLA cadres

Smog blankets Delhi as AQI crosses 400; IGI Airport issues advisory

Emissions and cold conditions push Delhi AQI above 400 at 29 stations; IGI airport issued passenger advisory as flights face delay and disruption due to reduced visibility

Pollution linked to rise in breathlessness, chest infections: Ficci chief

Dr Harsh Mahajan said cases of chest pain, breathlessness, and allergies have risen significantly, though it is unclear whether the primary cause is air pollution or temperature

Vande Bharat train easing winter travel in valley, says Farooq Abdullah

Highlighting improvements in connectivity, the NC chief also lauded the introduction of the Vande Bharat train service in the Kashmir Valley, calling it a major relief for people

Cold wave intensifies in north India; dense fog to persist till Dec 27

IMD has forecast dense to very dense fog, cold day conditions, and fresh spells of rain and snowfall across large parts of north India, with several states likely to remain affected till December 27

2025 marks PM Narendra Modi's busiest foreign travel year in a decade

PM Modi's overseas travel peaked in 2025 with visits to 23 countries, driven by trade diversification, critical minerals diplomacy and the India-Oman CEPA

Gujarat eases liquor rules at GIFT City; permit requirement scrapped

The government has introduced major changes to liquor rules at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) and done away with the norm of obtaining a permit for alcohol consumption

Tourist footfall in Rajasthan rises 11.71% as govt steps up promotion

Every year, millions of visitors from India and abroad travel to the state's ancient and historic religious sites

Minister slams misinformation on Aravallis, says SC backs green safeguards

Yadav said the apex court's acceptance of the Centre's definition of the Aravalli hills and its approval of sustainable mining norms marked a major moment for environmental governance