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South African minister expresses concern over spreading foot-and-mouth disease Cape Town, Sep 2 (IANS) South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen voiced concern about the country’s spreading foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). “At present, there are 274 unresolved outbreaks across KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Free State, North West, and Mpumalanga provinces. Positive cases have been confirmed in all cattle farming systems, including commercial beef herds, animal breeding, feedlots, dairy cattle, and communal herds,” Steenhuisen said at a media briefing in Cape Town, the country’s legislative capital on Monday. Steenhuisen urged farmers to comply with regulations aimed at curbing the disease. “Reports of farmers moving…

New swine fever outbreak reported at Latvian farm Riga, Sep 2 (IANS) African swine fever (ASF) has been detected at a large pig farm in Laubere parish, central Latvia, the country’s veterinary authority said. To contain the outbreak, more than 23,300 pigs at the Baltic Pork farm will be culled. A quarantine zone has been established, restricting the movement of pigs and pig products, and nearby farms are undergoing health and biosafety checks. Baltic Pork representative Daiga Lubka said it is too early to estimate the overall impact and losses. This is the eighth ASF outbreak among domestic pigs in…

The deadlift is one of the most effective strength-training exercises, building muscle in your back, glutes, hamstrings, and core. But when performed incorrectly, it can do more harm than good—especially to your lower back. To lift safely and effectively, you need proper form and awareness. Here are five common deadlift mistakes you should avoid if you don’t want to wreck your back:- 1. Rounding Your Back Add Zee News as a Preferred Source One of the biggest mistakes lifters make is letting their back round during the pull. A rounded spine puts excessive pressure on the vertebral discs, increasing the…

Mitchell Starc, one of Australia’s greatest fast bowlers of the modern era, has officially announced his retirement from T20 International cricket, choosing to focus his energy on the 2027 ODI World Cup and Australia’s packed Test schedule. The left-arm quick, who terrorized batters with swing, searing pace, and pinpoint yorkers, leaves behind a legacy that reshaped Australia’s fortunes in the shortest format. Starc’s T20I Journey: From Debut to World Cup Glory Add Zee News as a Preferred Source Since making his T20I debut in 2012, Starc became a vital cog in Australia’s bowling arsenal. Over the course of 65 matches,…

As India gear up for the Asia Cup 2025, the tournament doubles up as the dress rehearsal for the T20 World Cup 2026. The spotlight is not just on the team’s overall balance but also on the critical wicketkeeper-batter slot. While Sanju Samson remains a fan favorite and a seasoned campaigner, former India opener Aakash Chopra believes the Kerala star could face a massive snub in India’s playing XI—with Jitesh Sharma emerging as the preferred option. Jitesh Sharma’s Rise: From IPL Hero to National Contender Add Zee News as a Preferred Source If one player has forced his way into…

High Court rules that decisions on metro station locations are policy matters for state authorities, not the judiciary, while asking BMRCL to review citizens’ plea.The Karnataka High Court on Monday refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) demanding a metro station at Chikkajala on the under-construction Blue Line of Namma Metro. The bench, led by Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice C M Joshi, ruled that the location and number of metro stations fall under state policy decisions, beyond the scope of judicial review under Article 226 of the Constitution.Also Read:Tejasvi Surya urges air freight of bogies to boost…

KolkataSeptember 2, 2025 11:11 AM IST First published on: Sep 2, 2025 at 11:11 AM IST While the focus has been on Bihar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, ripples are being felt in neighbouring West Bengal too. Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chairperson Mamata Banerjee has been highly critical of the Election Commission’s (EC) drive, with panic setting in across the state’s Murshidabad and Malda districts, dominated by the Muslim community, to secure certificates for the roll revision. Former Baharampur MP and ex-Congress Bengal party chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury talks to The Indian Express about the SIR,…

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has once again opened old wounds, blaming MS Dhoni for his surprising omission from the national team despite consistent performances. In a candid interview with journalist Vikrant Gupta, Pathan revealed that his India exit was not purely cricketing but may have been influenced by non-cricketing factors. His sharp remarks, laced with indirect digs at Dhoni, have sparked a new wave of debate in Indian cricket circles. A Career That Promised Much but Faded Too Soon Add Zee News as a Preferred Source Pathan, once hailed as the next Kapil Dev, had a dream start to…

Tech giant Apple launches its third official India store at Hebbal’s Mall of Asia, offering iPhones, MacBooks, iPads, Watches, and more with a premium hands-on experience.Bengaluru joins Mumbai and Delhi on Apple’s exclusive retail map today, as the tech giant launches its third official India store at the newly built Mall of Asia in Hebbal. The store will be inaugurated at 1 PM and is set to become a new hotspot for the city’s tech-savvy crowd.Also Read:Apple leases 2.7 lakh sq ft in Bengaluru’s Embassy Zenith, to pay over ₹1,000 crore in 10 yearsThe outlet promises Apple’s full ecosystem under…

When Mitchell Starc announced his retirement from T20 internationals in September 2025, it wasn’t just the end of an era for Australia’s white-ball cricket. It also brought back memories of a rare yet touching flashback from January 2019, when none other than Virat Kohli, his fiercest on-field rival, had come to his defense during one of the toughest phases of Starc’s career. Kohli’s Surprising Words of Support in 2019 Add Zee News as a Preferred Source During the historic 2018–19 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Starc struggled to hit his usual rhythm. He picked up 13 wickets in seven innings at an average…