South Korea reports 1st African swine fever case in 2 months

IANS | January 17, 2026 11:17 AM

Seoul, Jan 17 (IANS) South Korea on Saturday confirmed its first case of African swine fever (ASF) in about two months, prompting authorities to cull thousands of pigs and issue a standstill order to prevent the virus from spreading.

DEA strengthens economic fundamentals, positions India for sustained future growth

IANS | January 17, 2026 9:36 AM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), through policies across macroeconomics, capital markets, infrastructure, digital finance and investor protection and empowerment, has strengthened economic fundamentals and positioned India for sustained future growth, according to the government.