Kerala High Court

Kerala HC slams Vijayan govt for joining Opposition in calling Wayanad shutdown

The Kerala High Court on Friday slammed the Pinarayi Vijayan government for joining the Congress-led opposition to call for a shutdown in the Wayanad district on November 19 to protest the Centre's alleged reluctance in granting additional assistance for rehabilitation works in wake of the devastating landslide that washed away four villages in the district in July. 4 hours ago
India and Japan bolster defence ties, explore air domain cooperation

India and Japan forge stronger defence ties, to explore air domain cooperation

India and Japan on Friday agreed to explore new areas of cooperation in the air domain as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh wrapped up his productive three-day visit to Laos by holding two significant meetings with his Japanese and the Philippines counterparts on the sidelines of the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) forum. 9 hours ago
Air pollution is contributing to cancers in India

Can severe air pollution affect weight gain and hormonal health?

Amid poor air quality in the national capital, doctors on Friday warned that the air pollutants, besides causing respiratory and cardiovascular issues, can also lead to weight gain, contribute to rising obesity rates, and also affect hormonal health. 12 hours ago
Advanced H5N1 kit to help in early, rapid detection of bird flu

Advanced H5N1 kit to help in early, rapid detection of bird flu

Amid rising threats of bird flu killing hundreds of birds and also spilling over to some mammals and even humans, a global research team on Friday announced Steadfast, an advanced diagnostic kit for detecting the highly pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza Virus (AIV). 12 hours ago
Ukrainian parliament approves 2025 budget

Ukrainian Parliament Passes 2025 Budget

The Ukrainian Parliament approved the government's 2025 budget, which prioritises military expenditures, social support and economic recovery, the Finance Ministry said. 2 days ago