US-Iran peace deal brings relief, but India turns to a risk at homeIndia just got a near-term macroeconomic breather from a US-Iran peace deal. However, early monsoon weakness and potential El Niño conditio...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
South Africa's Drakensberg grasslands still look the same, but farmers say droughts, heatwaves, and disease are quietly changing what the land can supportDrought and heatwaves are decimating sheep flocks in South Africa's Drakensberg mountains, threatening the livelihoods and cultural identit...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
Second Texas screwworm case confirmed as outbreak fears growA second case of the flesh-eating screwworm parasite has been confirmed in Texas. This new detection is just miles from the first U.S. case...
06 Jun, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
Flesh-eating screwworm parasite infection case rises as U.S government makes emergency moveFlesh-eating screwworm parasite infection: The deadly flies were detected in Mexico late in 2024, after years of being contained at the sou...
06 Jun, 2026, 06.36 AM IST
Bed bugs torment Trump administration's USDA office as infestation returns to APHIS building in MarylandBed bugs torment Trump administration's USDA office after an infestation was reported at the George Washington Carver Center in Maryland. E...
03 Jun, 2026, 01.36 AM IST
Flesh-eating parasitic fly screwworm that could cause millions of dollars damage to US economy detectedAn outbreak in the U.S. could cause $1.8 billion in damage to Texas' economy alone, according to a USDA estimate.
30 May, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
Iran war energy shock drives India's interest in ethanol and other biofuelsIndia and Southeast Asian nations are boosting biofuel use amid global fuel disruptions. This move aims to reduce reliance on imported oil ...
15 May, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
Oil rises as fears of ship attacks and seizures persistOil prices saw an increase on Friday. Market worries persist regarding ship attacks and seizures. Iran stated many vessels passed through t...
15 May, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Confucius: 'The man who asks a question is a fool for...'—Inspiring quotes by the ancient Chinese philosopher renowned for aphorismsQuote of the day: Confucius's timeless wisdom highlights the power of asking questions. A questioner is a fool for a moment, but one who re...
30 Apr, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
Flesh-eating parasite first human case detected in US Explained: Here’s what is New World screwworm infectionFlesh-eating parasite first human case detected in US has been confirmed. Officials report the Maryland patient has recovered, and no sprea...
26 Aug, 2025, 01.33 AM IST
What is New World screwworm fly? US halts Mexican livestock imports over growing threatThe US has halted livestock imports from Mexico as the New World screwworm fly spreads closer to the southern border. The parasitic insect ...
11 Jul, 2025, 11.57 PM IST
Flesh-eating screwworms in cattle could raise US beef pricesThe New World Screwworm, a parasite devastating to livestock, is spreading north through Mexico, prompting the U.S. to halt cattle imports....
02 Jun, 2025, 04.55 PM IST
No adverse impact of American chickenlegs on domestic industry, FSSAI has no info on impact on human health: Piyush Goyal“No report of adverse effect on the domestic poultry sector including Namakal district in Tamil Nadu, due to import of chicken legs from th...
04 Dec, 2019, 05.42 PM IST
Livestock farmers urge the Centre to take steps to resume egg export to QatarAccording to Livestock & Agri Farmers Trade Association, India was supplying 80% of Qatar’s table eggs requirements before 2008.
06 Jul, 2017, 03.50 PM IST
Mulayam raises issue of cow slaughter in Lok SabhaMulayam Singh Yadav today raised in the Lok Sabha concern over cow slaughter and the declining number of the bovine, an issue dear to the s...
10 May, 2016, 03.10 PM IST
- Poultry sector can't stand chicken leg imports
Poultry farmers in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu are an enraged lot after the external affairs ministry's proposal to allow duty...
14 Aug, 2014, 12.15 PM IST