SC upholds Lakshadweep's meat exclusion from midday meals in schools

The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld Lakshadweep administration's decision to exclude meat products, including chicken, from the midday meal menu for school children, saying the court cannot decide......

Several Indian states report bird flu outbreak

Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, India has reported the emergence of bird flu since last week. Kindly note that this image has been used for representational purposes only. Photograph: PTI......

Maharashtra district on alert over spread of Congo fever

The Palghar administration on Tuesday asked authorities to remain alert against a possible spread of the Congo fever in the Maharashtra district. Image used for representational purposes only. The......

Govt says avian flu confirmed in 6 states

More bird deaths were reported from some parts of the country on Friday amid cases of avian influenza, with the Haryana government planning to cull over 1.60 lakh birds in Panchkula district after......

Amul plans to bring camel milk to the breakfast table

Dairy in Kutch to start processing milk, subject to central food standards body's nod; Gujarat government has already allocated funds; issues include creating a market Soon, Amul camel milk might......

Fulfilling promises will add to UP's financial burden

The BJP’s manifesto for UP elections promised many things. But, given the state’s precarious financial position, fulfilling these promises is likely to prove tricky, says Ishan Bakshi.......

Thanks to Modi's push, GM mustard set to hit Indian markets

Activists are aghast that at a time when the entire nation is concerned with laxity in food safety regulation as seen in the Maggi case, the Modi government is pushing GM food crops without......