Traffic diversions announced in parts of Bengaluru for Muharram procession on June 26
India's AI boom cannot ignore its water crunch
India's AI growth risks exacerbating severe water stress as data centers, crucial for AI infrastructure, consume vast amounts of water. Cities like Hyderabad and Bengaluru, already facing shortages, are becoming AI hubs. While AI promises inclusive growth, its physical demands strain local resources, necessitating urgent policy reforms and location-specific planning to balance digital ambitions with sustainable resource management.
MoEngage acquires AI startup Aampe to boost personalised marketing
AI will make IT services more important, not less: Anand Mahindra
A Java Full Stack Developer shared on Reddit how he nearly tripled his salary within a year, increasing his package from 7.8 LPA to 24.8 LPA. The techie credited a difficult decision to relocate to Bengaluru for a job opportunity, followed by strategic job switches and multiple interviews, for accelerating his career growth and significantly boosting his earnings.
Peak-hour Metro disruption exposes fault lines in communication, last-mile links in Bengaluru
Retired Karnataka official, contractor sentenced to five years for taking bribe
UP youth held in Dgere over alleged Ram Mandir attack plot
GBA to launch safe footpath campaign from July 1
Inspectors aides held in dacoity case
Guarantee schemes clean-up could improve finances, but poses political risks
Central Zoo Authority says panel set up to formulate SOP for staff
BJPs hunt for cross-voters may prove futile, risks deepening factionalism
Black magic scare: Brother, aides kill man & stage it as road accident
Says Cruelty A Blemish on Human Conscience
'Will leave only after killing you': How a water tap dispute turned fatal for Bengaluru PG owner
A paying guest owner in Bengaluru tragically died after being brutally assaulted by two students over a dispute involving a water tap. The youths returned hours after an initial confrontation, issuing death threats. The owner, attempting to defend his family, was overpowered and fatally attacked with a cricket bat. His son recounted his father's dying wish to file a complaint and ensure justice.
Watch: Safe footpaths a priority for Bengaluru: Krishna Byre Gowda
Five family members drown in Cauvery river while taking photos
Mandya: A visit to the scenic Muthathi riverbank ended in unimaginable tragedy on Wednesday evening, June 24, when five members of a family from Channapatna drowned in the Cauvery river near Muthathi in Malavalli taluk. The deceased have been identified as Chaitra, 20, Shwetha, 38, Vijayamma, 50, Priyanka, 28, and Mahesh. According to the police, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Citizens May Have To Foot Rs 1,300 Crore Bengaluru Flyover Bill
The DPR, prepared for Bengaluru Smart Infrastructure Limited (B-SMILE), proposes an 11.625-km corridor via Indiranagar, Domlur, Koramangala and Madiwala.
Bengalurus Purple Line snag raises questions over metro disruptions and crisis management
The technical snag on the Purple Line exposes communication gaps and coordination issues as Bengalurus metro network grapples with recurring disruptions
Lower prices spark 59% surge in Karnataka beer sales
Bengaluru Launches Safe Footpath Campaign on July 1 to Clear Encroachments
Bengaluru, June 24: The Karnataka government is set to launch the Safe Footpath Campaign in Bengaluru on July 1. Announced by Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda, the initiative aims to clear encroachments from footpaths on major roads, ensuring safe passage for pedestrians. During a media briefing following a review meeting on footpath encroachments ... Read more Bengaluru Launches Safe Footpath Campaign on July 1 to Clear Encroachments
Long commutes, late nights, skipped meals: Bengalurus daily routine triggering migraine attacks
Migraine Awareness Month
ED searches Rajesh Exports premises in Bengaluru, Mumbai, over suspected FEMA violations
Govt to simplify e-Swathu norms for gramathana properties
The Enforcement Directorate has launched searches across 18 locations in Karnataka, including premises linked to Y Manjunath, an additional commissioner in the excise department and brother-in-law of minister Satish Jarkiholi. The raids are part of an alleged excise department corruption case, with the ED investigating under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act following a Lokayukta FIR. Searches also targeted other excise officials in Belagavi, Bengaluru, and Mysuru.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy visits India; co-announces quick commerce scale-up plans for over 300 cities
Amazon Now is currently available to over 50 million customers in more than 15 metro and non-metro cities, such as Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Amritsar and Kochi, among others
Bengaluru triple murder case: Daughter arrested in Puducherry, boyfriend still absconding
Work for PRR likely to begin soon as formalities gather pace
Bengaluru police have tracked down murder suspect M Shwetha in Puducherry, but her partner J Kenneth is still on the run. This live-in couple stands accused of brutally killing Shwetha's parents and sister. Shwetha reveals that her mother's strict upbringing ignited her resentment. After the alleged crime, the duo made a dramatic escape through a balcony and sped away on a sports bike, later splitting up to avoid apprehension.
Indiranagar residents urge B-SMILE to reconsider proposed elevated corridor
Raghu Dixit to showcase India at music fests in Russia, UK
Musician Raghu Dixit will be representing India at Russias EtoEtno and the United Kingdoms Southbank Centre
Broken Foot Journal & Other Stories brings the works of Reba Hore to Bengaluru
Chitrakala Parishath is currently hosting a retrospective of artist Reba Hore
Complaint against websites overcharging for crematorium bookings
Bengaluru: UP youth arrested in Davangere for alleged online radicalisation links
Bengaluru police arrest rowdy sheeter facing 67 criminal cases
Bengaluru: A rowdy sheeter wanted in dozens of cases across Karnataka has finally been arrested by Banaswadi Police after a sustained operation. The accused, Syed Abrar (32), had allegedly been on the run despite facing 67 criminal cases and more than 37 non-bailable warrants issued by various courts. Abrar, a resident of KadugondanaHalli and a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Bengaluru: Rowdy arrested for violating court warrants
ED Intensifies Investigation into Foreign Transactions and Share Activities
Mumbai, June 24: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a significant operation under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) of 1999. This action involves searches and seizures at nine locations linked to Rajesh Exports Limited (REL) in Bengaluru and Mumbai. The operation began on June 23 and is part of an ongoing investigation into alleged ... Read more ED Intensifies Investigation into Foreign Transactions and Share Activities
The CBDT has revised HRA rules, expanding benefits for taxpayers in major urban areas and increasing compliance requirements. New metro cities added for HRA exemptions could lead to higher tax savings for employees in cities like Bengaluru and Hyderabad under the Old Tax Regime.
Bengalurus Major Arterial Road set for inauguration by June end
BDA and BTP plan to install traffic signals at both ends to address the issue of traffic bottlenecks
ED Conducts Major Raids on Rajesh Exports in Bengaluru and Mumbai
Mumbai, June 24: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a significant investigation into Rajesh Exports Limited (REL) and its associates for alleged violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). This operation involved searches at nine locations of the company in Bengaluru and Mumbai, as announced in an official statement on Wednesday. The EDs investigation ... Read more ED Conducts Major Raids on Rajesh Exports in Bengaluru and Mumbai
ED Raids Rajesh Exports in Bengaluru and Mumbai, Seizes Key Evidence
Mumbai, June 24: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a significant operation against Rajesh Exports Limited (REL) and its associates, conducting searches at nine locations in Bengaluru and Mumbai. This action is part of an investigation related to alleged violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), as announced in an official statement on Wednesday. ... Read more ED Raids Rajesh Exports in Bengaluru and Mumbai, Seizes Key Evidence
BRS accuses Telangana govt of ignoring Karnataka water grab
Hyderabad:Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA T Harish Rao on Wednesday, June 24, wrote to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, accusing the Telangana government of failing to protect the states water rights in the Tungabhadra river and demanding immediate action against what he called illegal projects being built by Karnataka upstream. In a sharply worded letter, the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Vijays birthday photo with Trisha Krishnan triggers a rush for Conus tiramisu
A photo shared by actor Trisha Krishnan to wish Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay on his birthday sent fans on a hunt for the tiramisu pictured in the frame. Dessert lovers quickly identified it as Conus signature offering, triggering a surge in orders across Hyderabad and Bengaluru.
A 30-year-old Bengaluru tech professional, Aakriti Goel, left a lucrative Rs 30 lakh per annum job at Healofy to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a doctor. Experiencing burnout from her demanding corporate role, she resigned in March 2020 and dedicated ten months to rigorous study, cracking the NEET 2021 with an impressive score and All India Rank of 1118. She is now in her final year of MBBS.
Bengaluru: 25-year-old techie arrested in triple murder case
Bengaluru: The shocking triple murder in Bengalurus KR Puram area has taken a turn with the arrest of the prime accused, 25-year-old software professional Shwetha, who was traced and taken into custody from Puducherry less than 24 hours after the crime. Police are continuing their search for her alleged accomplice and live-in partner, Kenneth, who Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Suspected Pakistan terror operative held in Karnataka
Davangere: A man suspected of having links with a Pakistan-based terror organisation was arrested in this district, police said on Wednesday. The accused, identified as 20-year-old Suhail, is a native of Uttar Pradesh, they said. He had recently arrived in Harihar taluk, where he was working as a painter, police added. The accused was picked Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
India's Rising Nighttime Temperatures Should Worry Us More Than We Think
In the last decade (2012-2022), Mumbai saw 15 additional very warm nights per summer, Bengaluru (11), Bhopal and Jaipur (7 each), Delhi (6), and Chennai (4), as per CEEW report.
A 23-year-old woman is grappling with severe anxiety and panic attacks after landing her dream job in Bengaluru, despite a high salary and positive work environment. Relocating from her hometown, she finds herself overwhelmed and questioning her ability to cope, even considering quitting. She seeks advice from an online community on navigating this unexpected emotional turmoil during her career transition.
Why did Bengaluru court reissue non-bailable warrant against Prakash Raj?
A Bengaluru court has reissued a non-bailable warrant (NBW) against actor Prakash Raj for allegedly being registered as a voter in four electoral rolls across three states, including Karnataka.
A Bengaluru techie's advice to prioritize job stability at large firms over lucrative offers from smaller companies has sparked debate. Citing a friend's experience of losing a job after a 60% pay hike at a consultancy, he urges caution in the volatile IT sector. However, social media users countered that no company guarantees security, with layoffs occurring across all sizes, and emphasized evaluating broader company health beyond just its scale.
Non-bailable warrant re-issued against actor Prakash Raj
Complainant has alleged inthat besides being enrolled as a voter in the Shantinagar assembly segment in Bengaluru, Prakash Raj's name figured at two places in Chennai at the Velachary assembly constituency, and also in the Serilingam Pally assembly segment in Telangana.
A Bengaluru techie and her live-in partner have been arrested for allegedly murdering her parents and sister. The brutal killings, reportedly stemming from a dispute over Shwetha's Rs 30 lakh in unpaid bank loans, saw the victims suffer numerous stab wounds. The couple, who had kept their relationship secret, fled the scene after the attack. The father, in his dying declaration, implicated his daughter and her partner.
Prakash Raj faces fresh legal setback as the court reissues NBW
Actor Prakash Raj faces a fresh legal challenge as a Bengaluru court reissued a non-bailable warrant for his alleged involvement in multiple voter registrations. This marks the third such warrant after the actor reportedly failed to appear for hearings. The case, concerning his name appearing on electoral rolls in Bengaluru, Chennai, and Telangana, is scheduled for its next hearing on July 25.
Quick commerce race intensifies as Flipkart Minutes crosses 1,000 micro fulfilment centers
According to the company, orders on the platform have grown5Xsince the network expansion, driven by Gen Z consumers and high growth in tier 2 and tier 2 markets.
Police constable injured in road accident on Chennai-Bengaluru Highway dies
On Sunday night, a speeding luxury car rammed three police personnel; an armed reserve constable was killed on the spot; a police constable succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday
A 60% hike or job security? This tech worker's story is sparking debate
A Bengaluru-based tech professional has sparked debate after urging employees to prioritise job security over hefty salary hikes in todays volatile IT market. Citing a case where a worker lost his new job months after accepting a 60% raise, the discussion highlights a growing shift in career decisions, with stability, business health, and long-term prospects increasingly outweighing compensation alone.
Liquor-fuelled leads to murder: How grandson's phone call exposed elderly woman's death
A shocking incident unfolded in Kengeri where a 70-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death by her daughter and grandson following a drunken argument. The crime came to light when the grandson contacted his uncle for money, later revealing the grandmother's death. Police have arrested the daughter and grandson, with a case registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for murder. The trio reportedly struggled with alcohol addiction and property disputes.
Vahan-4 software glitch cripples RTO services across Karnataka
Bengaluru : Thousands of vehicle owners and motorists across Karnataka are facing severe inconvenience as services at Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) have virtually come to a standstill following a major technical glitch in the Centres Vahan-4 software, the digital platform used for vehicle registration and transport-related services. The problem, which has persisted for nearly a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Karnatakas beer boom: Sales jump 55 pc after price cut
Bengaluru: Karnatakas recent excise reforms and revised liquor pricing policy have delivered a major boost to the state exchequer, with beer sales witnessing an unprecedented surge following a reduction in prices of select low-alcohol beer brands. The move appears to have significantly altered consumer preferences, resulting in a sharp rise in beer consumption and a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
New crest gates of Tungabhadra dam set for inauguration
Vijayanagara: The historic Tungabhadra Dam, regarded as the lifeline of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, is set to witness a landmark moment on Thursday with the inauguration of 33 newly installed crest gates. The event has gained significant importance as the Chief Ministers of all three beneficiary states are expected to participate on a common Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Congress Demands Investigation into BJP MP Ramesh Jigajinagis Viral Audio Clip
Bengaluru, June 24: The Bengaluru West District Congress Committee has formally requested the High Grounds Police Station to investigate a purported audio clip involving BJP MP Ramesh Jigajinagi. They are also calling for appropriate action if the voice in the video is confirmed to be his. In their letter, the Congress party noted that an ... Read more Congress Demands Investigation into BJP MP Ramesh Jigajinagis Viral Audio Clip
Bengaluru Metro Purple Line services resume; technical snag resolved after hours of disruption
Regular operations resumed from 5 a.m. after a technical issue that had severely affected services the previous evening was successfully rectified, the BMRCL said
The man behind 150 lake restoration projects wants to transform Hyderabads water bodies
As Hyderabad and Bengaluru grapple with rapid urbanisation, conservationist Anand Malligavad, referred to as Lake Man of India, argues that restoring lakes and nalas must go hand in hand
50 stab wounds, 3 deaths, bloodied staircase: How Bengaluru techie butchered her own family
A shocking triple murder unfolded in Bengaluru when a techie and her live-in partner allegedly killed her parents and sister over a Rs 30 lakh loan dispute. The couple, who had kept their relationship secret, reportedly stabbed the victims multiple times before escaping from their apartment. The father, in his dying declaration, revealed the loan issue and his desire for his daughter to return home.
Balakrishna questioned why Mr. Kumaraswamy was protesting only in Bidadi despite land acquisition being carried out for various projects
Yogi to pitch UP as investment hub at Bengaluru roadshow today
Bengaluru, June 24: A 70-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death by her daughter and grandson in an apartment complex. The victim, identified as Jayamma from Hanneenakere in Hassan district, had objected to their drinking habits. Police have arrested the suspects. The Bengaluru southwest division police stated that a case was registered at the Kengeri ... Read more Shocking Incident in Bengaluru: Woman Brutally Murdered by Daughter and Grandson Over Alcohol Dispute
ED carries out searches at locations linked to Rajesh Exports
The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at nine locations linked to Rajesh Exports in Bengaluru and Mumbai concerning alleged forex violations. This action follows a Sebi order alleging overstated revenues. Evidence of benami transactions and a significant gold inventory discrepancy, with stock reportedly 40% lower than recorded, have been uncovered. The ED is also scrutinizing trade receivables adjustments and overseas investments.
Engineering student found dead in hostel room in Tumakuru
Man, 85, kills 77-year-old blind wife, hangs himself
Shobha Karandlaje Criticizes Priyank Kharge for Targeting RSS Instead of Law and Order
Bengaluru, June 24: Shobha Karandlaje, the Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Labour, launched a sharp attack on Karnatakas Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday. She accused Kharge of frequently targeting the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to stay in the public eye and attract media attention. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, ... Read more Shobha Karandlaje Criticizes Priyank Kharge for Targeting RSS Instead of Law and Order
Where did Rs 5,500 crore go? MP Tejasvi Surya seeks white paper on Bengaluru roads
Tap water tiff turns deadly, ends in PG owners murder in Bengaluru
This is green movement, not just plantation drive: Bangalore Development Authority chief
Liquor-fuelled fight ends in elderly womans murder in Bengaluru
Debt-hit cloth merchant, aide arrested for murdering elderly woman in Karnataka
Almost a week on, no trace of missing workers body in STP in Bengaluru
Upskilling attempt for promotion turns to year-long legal battle, Bengaluru woman wins Rs 62,000
Father-daughter duo opens art studio for a peek
Hidden Cost of Animal Diseases in Rural India
Healthy, disease-free, and resistant livestock and crops are pivotal to protecting a nation's food security SILENT EPIDEMIC Food security According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), food security exists when every person has regular access to sufficient, safe, nutritious food to meet dietary needs and choices for an active, healthy life. It has four main pillars: availability, accessibility, utilisation, and stability. Importance of Food Security Food security is important for the health and development of every individual in a population. It helps prevent malnutrition, hunger, and diet-related diseases by providing a healthy, nutritious diet. It promotes economic development by reducing health-related issues and increasing workforce efficiency. It also promotes social order by reducing migration, unrest, and community conflicts driven by food shortages. Food security helps in improving national security. A population with a secure food supply is less affected by crises caused by natural disasters, conflicts, and supply disruptions. The Role of Livestock in Food Security Livestock is very important for global food security as it generates approximately 40% of the global value of agricultural output and also supplies 33% of human protein consumption. Livestock provides milk, meat, and eggs, which are highly rich in protein, iron, zinc, vitamin B12, and calcium. Their daily consumption advances individual development in both cognitive and physical domains. Livestock boosts agricultural development through manure and draught power and serves as an alternative source of food during crop failures. Grazing animals can convert otherwise unproductive vegetation into a food source. Animal health is an important component of food security because healthier livestock leads to more food production and better efficiency. Disease-free animals lead to disease-free humans. An important but often overlooked aspect of animal health in relation to food security is that healthy livestock reduces the transmission of zoonotic diseases, thereby protecting public health, preventing production losses, and ensuring a safe and secure food supply. Animal health directly affects productivity, food safety, public health, and a nation's broader food security. Diseases in animals lead to poor growth, reduced milk yields, compromised reproductive performance, lower meat output, and higher mortality. These outcomes reduce food availability, lower farmers' incomes, and threaten rural livelihoods. Consequently, maintaining healthy livestock is central to both the quality and quantity of animal-origin food. However, the increased presence of drug residues, particularly antimicrobials, which are associated with the emergence of multidrug-resistant microbes, poses a threat to human, animal, plant, and environmental health. Disease surveillance and systematic monitoring are critical for detecting, containing, and controlling animal diseases before they intensify. Surveillance involves continuous collection, analysis, and interpretation of animal health data to identify outbreaks, track prevalence, and spot emerging infections. Effective systems enable timely responses to zoonotic threats such as Brucellosis, Rabies, Avian Influenza, and Bovine Tuberculosis that endanger both animal and human health. Core components include routine health checks, mandatory reporting, laboratory diagnostics, monitoring of vaccination coverage, quarantine and movement controls, and epidemiological investigations. Good hygiene and sanitation are also mandatory for healthy livestock. According to a report published in The Times of India on 23rd November 2023, pests and livestock diseases are a major challenge, accounting for 35% of the economic losses in Indias livestock sector. The article highlights that Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) alone results in an annual loss of Rs 23,000 crore, while Brucellosis causes a loss of Rs 20,000 crore each year. These massive losses underscore the urgent need for robust animal health management and disease control strategies. The data, originally derived from Dr. Rahmans study at ICAR-NIVEDI, Bengaluru, highlight the significant economic impact of animal diseases on the livestock sector and their wider implications for national food security. Role of Agriculture and Allied Sectors Agriculture has a major impact on food security, as it is a primary source of food supply and livelihoods. Agriculture provides basic availability of essential nutrients required for a healthy life. Fruits, vegetables, and pulses help reduce or overcome global malnutrition. Rice, wheat, maize, pulses, and oilseeds provide access to energy and protein. Good crop management practices preserve soil fertility, use water efficiently, and enhance cropping systems, all of which remain essential for increasing productivity and resilience to climatic stresses. Newly developed high-yielding varieties of fruits, cereals, and other crops can increase production and improve a nation's food security. Further, healthy, resistant crops and horticulture varieties lead to a decreased incidence of diseases and pests, reducing production losses and thereby augmenting the food security of a nation as a whole. Resistant and elite varieties and strains of crops pave the way for reduced use of chemicals, hormones, pesticides, and fertilisers, thereby improving the quality of plant foods in terms of food safety, security, and overall environmental safety. Fisheries and aquaculture development are important for providing high-quality nutrition, particularly high-quality protein and essential fatty acids like omega-3s, which are important for brain development and overall health. Fisheries are important sources of employment, particularly in coastal and inland regions, consequently reducing pressure on other food sources. Forestry contributes directly and indirectly to food security by producing non-timber edible products such as fruits, mushrooms, nuts, and medicinal plants. Healthy forests prevent soil erosion, regulate the climate, conserve water and biodiversity, provide economic benefits, improve air quality, protect against natural disasters, support livestock production, and thus support food security. Supplementary and complementary role of livestock and allied sectors in promoting food security: Livestock supports agriculture by providing manure and crops used in animal feeding, thus supporting each other. Agriculture supplies residues and by-products used in animal fodder. Thus, healthier, more efficient livestock and better agricultural methods promote a nation's food production not only in quantity but also in safety and quality. To realise the full potential of livestock, agriculture, forestry, and aquaculture, it is necessary to address factors such as degraded natural resources, post-harvest losses, poor infrastructure, limited market access, and climate change. Besides proper preservation, processing and storage are important for reducing damage to livestock and agricultural produce, thereby enhancing a nation's food security. Policy priorities include encouraging efficient production practices and climate-smart agriculture; investing in value chains, including cold-chain storage, processing, and marketing; supporting small-scale producers; extending credit and insurance schemes; and ensuring diversification across livestock, agriculture, fisheries, and crops. Nevertheless, strengthening natural resource governance to balance food production alongside ecological conservation is also essential. National food security is important for a nation's development and prosperity. It enables the nation to remain self-sufficient, thereby protecting and defending its sovereignty. Livestock, agriculture, and allied sectors are essential to a nation's food security. Thus, healthy, disease-free, and resistant livestock and crops are pivotal to protecting a nation's food security. Thus, major emphasis needs to be placed on promoting and propagating healthier, higher-quality livestock and crop production. Various challenges in the current scenario endangering the livestock and agriculture, thus indirectly harming the national food security, include excessive use of drugs, hormones, pesticides, chemicals, etc. in intensive farming systems, climate and environmental pollution, growing urbanisation and industrialisation, emerging and re-emerging diseases in livestock, deforestation, and desertification. Addressing the above challenges can greatly enhance a nation's food security. India, primarily being an agricultural country with most of its population dependent on livestock and agriculture, thus addressing the above challenges concurrently with the modernization can also upgrade and improve the economic and aesthetic status, preserve the cultural heritage of a nation, besides raising the health standard of citizens and improving the workforce efficiency of its population. (The Author is HOD Veterinary Medicine, SKUAST Kashmir)
Bengaluru ARO suspended for indulging in Khata fraud
Greening grid: KPTCL to replace mineral oil with eco-friendly ester oil in transformers
HC upholds compensation in KSRTC accident case, says MV Act is beneficial legislation
HC notice to govt on SC sub-classification plea
Student, 19, electrocuted while plucking coconuts in Tumakuru
Official suspended over illegal A-khatas to 50 properties in Bengaluru
