Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 23 (IANS) Kerala has reported a fresh outbreak of avian influenza, with the highly contagious viral disease confirmed in Alappuzha and Kottayam districts, triggering emergency containment measures by multiple government departments.
Bidar, Dec 23 (IANS) BJP leader Basavraj Bommai on Tuesday took a potshot at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying that the latter speaks during his visits abroad as his words have no value in India.
Kochi, Dec 23 (IANS) In an extraordinary display of medical skill and human compassion, doctors in Kerala performed an emergency surgical procedure on the roadside, saving a critically injured accident victim when there was no time to reach a hospital.
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) As the nation observes Kisan Diwas to honour the 'Annadatas' (food providers) and their contribution to the nation's economy, the occasion also calls for renewed thrust on natural farming and harnessing modern agricultural techniques.
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) As Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha (LoP), Rahul Gandhi mounted a sharp attack on the BJP in Germany, reiterating allegations of 'vote chori' and claiming that India is witnessing a “full-scale assault on the institutional framework”, Congress ally, the Samajwadi Party (SP) distanced itself from the remarks, saying such issues should be raised within the country and not abroad.
Berlin, Dec 23 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for India is fundamentally flawed and will fail, while alleging that the country has effectively handed over its production base to China.
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav on Tuesday said that large-scale illegal mining took place in the Aravalli range during the Congress period, forcing citizens and environmental groups to approach the courts, and asserted that the present government is committed to protecting the fragile ecosystem through scientific and sustainable measures.
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Congress' Lok Sabha member Imran Masood on Tuesday strongly batted for party general secretary and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as a potential Prime Ministerial candidate, drawing a comparison between her and former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) The rates of gold and silver surged by over 1 per cent to hit fresh record highs on Tuesday, driven by safe-haven demand, notably due to escalating US-Venezuela tensions.
Berlin, Dec 23 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has once again mounted a sharp attack on the BJP, reiterating allegations of 'vote chori' and claiming that India is witnessing a "full-scale assault on the institutional framework" of the country.
