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lumpy skin disease (LSD) in 2022 that has so far killed more than 200,000 cows, hurting milk output. The plan involves monitoring occurrence of animal diseases, their prevention and management of outbreaks, with the possibility of jointly developing vaccines and other medicines, a Brazilian diplomat said. “We had a meeting with the chief minister of Punjab.

underworld don Chhota Rajan has emerged after nine years, showcasing him in a robust state, reported TOI on Monday. The recent revelation dispelled speculations surrounding his alleged demise during the Covid pandemic or concerns about his health. However, its release has reignited apprehensions of potential attacks on him while incarcerated, prompting heightened vigilance from intelligence agencies. Rajan, presently confined in a high-security cell within Tihar Jail's Jail No. 2, faces looming threats from underworld figures Dawood Ibrahim and Chhota Shakeel. The latter has recurrently issued threats of harm against him while in jail, as per a TOI report.

Companies are increasingly investing in office fit-out, prioritising higher specifications to enhance employee engagement and wellbeing, aiming to boost attendance, retention and attract new talent, according to experts. Data from Savills India shows a significant shift in office fit-outs, with about 35% now categorised as standard, 50% as mid-grade and 15% as high-grade, compared with pre-pandemic figures of 60%, 30%, and 10%, respectively, indicating a growing preference for premium spaces. «This trend supports the hypothesis that office occupiers are placing greater emphasis on higher-spec offices compared to a decade ago, with the aim of attracting and retaining talent by offering superior work environments,» Savills India chief executive Anurag Mathur said.

The gap between productivity growth in the US and Europe paints a stark and, for Europeans, depressing picture. In the two decades since 2004, US productivity growth, as measured by the value of output per hour worked, has been more than double that of the eurozone. Whereas eurozone productivity has flat-lined and even fallen slightly since the outbreak of the covid pandemic, US non-farm output per hour has risen by more than 6% over the same period—a more than adequate performance by America’s own historical standards.

Baba Vanga, known for her eerily accurate predictions, has foretold a series of unsettling events for the coming years. Among these predictions is a dire warning about the potential outbreak of World War 3 following escalating tensions in the Middle East. According to Baba Vanga, there will be increased terrorist activities in Europe and hinted at the possibility of a «major country» engaging in biological weapons testing or launching attacks. Currently, the conflict could stem from the Israel-Hamas confrontation, leading to devastating nuclear attacks and widespread destruction.

A bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows has spread to more than two dozen herds in eight states

The biggest U.S. airlines and their unions are asking the Biden administration to stop approving more flights to the United States by Chinese airlines

West Bank — Israel's army said Saturday the body of a missing Israeli teen was found in the West Bank after he was killed in a «terrorist attack,» as violence escalated across the Israeli-occupied territory where tensions have simmered for months. The disappearance of 14-year-old Binyamin Achimair sparked attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinian villages on Friday and Saturday. On Friday, one Palestinian was killed and 25 others were wounded in the attack on al-Mughayyir village, Palestinian health officials said. On Saturday, Israeli troops delayed for several hours the ambulance carrying the 26-year-old man's body for burial, witnesses said. Dozens of Israeli settlers returned to the village's outskirts on Saturday, burning 12 homes and several cars. The Palestinian Health Ministry said three people from the village were injured, one critically. Border police fired tear gas toward villagers who gathered, trying to disperse them.

bird flu outbreak in US dairy cows has grown to affect more than two dozen herds in eight states, just weeks after the nation's largest egg producer found the virus in its chickens. Health officials stress that the risk to the public is low and that the US food supply remains safe and stable. “At this time, there continues to be no concern that this circumstance poses a risk to consumer health, or that it affects the safety of the interstate commercial milk supply,” the US Food and Drug Administration said in a statement.

Shankar Sharma portfolio: Telecom stock Valiant Communications is in the news these days as the ace investor's name has appeared in the shareholding pattern of the small-cap company for the January to March 2024 quarter. As per Shankar Sharma's latest portfolio update, the market magnate has picked Valiant Communications shares during the recently ended March 2024 quarter. After the outbreak of this stock market news, the telecom stock hit a 5 percent upper circuit on Friday.

foreign exchange reserves touched a fresh record high of $648.56 billion in the week ended April 5th, topping the previous high of $645.58 billion, latest data published by the central bank showed. The reserves rose by $2.9 billion and were primarily driven by gold assets that climbed $2.4 billion. A spike in bullion (gold) prices has caused reserves to surge. This is the third time in the past two months where reserves have touched fresh highs. Potential supply chain disruptions spawned by uncertain geopolitics in West Asia and Eastern Europe prompted central banks to increase their gold assets, helping mitigate the impacts of currency volatility and elevated interest rates in the US.

Times of India (TOI) said the cases have been reported in US and the UK too. Whooping cough is a highly contagious infection which impacts the respiratory tract and is caused by Bordetella pertussis bacteria. It gets its name from the "whooping" sound which the patient experiences which coughing.

Biden administration to stop approving any more flights between the United States and China. This comes as they said due to “anti-competitive" policies that China imposes on the US carriers. On Thursday, the airlines and unions claimed that China closed its market to US carriers at the outbreak of the pandemic.

₹400 trillion in market capitalization, the sum of what all listed shares are worth. The impressive part is that participation has broadened vastly too. India boasts of over 150 million demat accounts, up from just 20 million or so a decade ago.

avian influenza. This announcement follows the recent revelation by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) of avian flu outbreaks in specific dairy cow herds in Texas just a week ago. Human cases of the H5N1 subtype avian influenza, commonly known as H5N1 bird flu, are rare, and the CDC noted that this is only the second reported case in the U.S.

Little Rhody Farms owner Eli Berkowitz says egg farmers are concerned that the bird flu 'hasn't gone away.'

The largest fresh egg producer in the U.S. says it has stopped production at a plant in the Texas Panhandle after bird flu was found in the flock

Between Monday and Tuesday, the significant severe weather threat is forecasted to impact tens of millions of Americans across the eastern half of the country. As meteorologists closely monitor the evolving weather patterns, anticipation mounts for potentially hazardous conditions characterized by strong winds, heavy rainfall, and the possibility of tornadoes, Fox Weather reported.

Thailand’s government has ordered officials to closely monitor livestock along the border with Laos after more than 50 people were reported to have contracted anthrax in the neighboring country

Hezbollah targets in northeast Lebanon's Hermel area on Tuesday, the deepest raid since cross-border hostilities erupted in October with the Iran-backed group over the Israel-Hamas war. Following the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas after the Gaza militants' October 7 attack, Israeli forces along the border with Lebanon have exchanged near-daily fire with the powerful Shiite Muslim movement Hezbollah. The group says it is acting in support of its ally Hamas, while Israel has also targeted Hezbollah and Hamas officials in Lebanon, including with strikes deep into Lebanese territory.

American Civil War, 'The Dead Don't Hurt' narrates the story of star-crossed lovers on the western U.S. frontier in the 1860s. It revolves around Vivienne Le Coudy (Krieps), who embarks on a relationship with Danish immigrant Holger Olsen. After meeting Olsen in San Francisco, she travels with him to his home near Elk Flats, Nevada, where they start a life together. The outbreak of the Civil War separates them and Olsen decides to fight for the Union.