Namibia's Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) issued a warning to farmers following the outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in several areas.

There have been 73 confirmed cases of the disease, a debilitating viral infection that affects cattle, in the Otjombinde Constituency within the Epukiro Veterinary District in the Omaheke Region of eastern Namibia, Johannes Shoopala, acting chief veterinary officer at the DVS, said in a statement.

"LSD is a state-controlled disease, and wherever it occurs, it must be reported to the nearest state veterinarian," he said.

According to Shoopala, LSD is transmitted by blood-feeding insects such as flies, mosquitoes, and ticks.

As Delhi gears up for the upcoming Assembly elections, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann led an electrifying roadshow in Moti Nagar in support of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Shiv Charan Goel. The event saw enthusiastic participation from residents, underscoring the immense support for AAP in the constituency.

Addressing the gathering, CM Bhagwant Mann urged voters to make February 5 a historic day for Delhi by ensuring a resounding victory for AAP. “Delhi is on the verge of writing history. Your overwhelming support has already shown that Shiv Charan Goel will emerge victorious. He is one of you and understands your struggles and aspirations,” Mann said.

Highlighting AAP’s governance achievements, Mann praised Arvind Kejriwal’s leadership, stating, “Kejriwal has worked as your elder brother, not as a politician. Under his leadership, Delhi’s schools, hospitals, and infrastructure have been transformed. Women travel for free on buses, and common people get free electricity and water. This is the politics of work that AAP represents.”

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar said he has a strong belief in Rohit Sharma having the autonomy to decide when he retires from international cricket, though he thinks the selectors could also have a say in it. As India suffered a 3-1 Test series loss in Australia, Rohit made just 31 runs in five innings, and his decision to stand down from the Sydney Test increased speculation on his international future.

"I believe that in Indian cricket, Tendulkar decided his future, and Rohit Sharma will decide his future. Retirement is a personal decision—how long you want to play or how much more you want to contribute is up to the player. Ultimately, though, it’s also up to the selectors—in this case, Mr. Ajit Agarkar and his team," said Manjrekar on an episode of 'Deep Point' podcast by Star Sports.

Manjrekar also suggested that Virat Kohli should consider playing a season of County cricket in England to enhance his Test game in English conditions ahead of the five-match Test series in June, citing Cheteshwar Pujara’s example.

Though the County season is clashing with the Indian Premier League (IPL), Kohli can still play red-ball games in England if he becomes a part of India ‘A’ squad for the shadow series ahead of the main Test series. Kohli didn’t have a great Australia tour, as it was marred by him being dismissed while chasing outside off-stump balls all the time.

Tata Motors on Friday unveiled more than 50 next-generation vehicles, visionary concepts and intelligent solutions at the ‘Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025’ here, including 32 future-ready passenger and commercial vehicles.

N. Chandrasekaran, Executive Chairman, Tata Sons and Chairman, Tata Motors, said that for eight decades, Tata Motors has been at the forefront of shaping the future of mobility, pioneering advancements in safety, design, connectivity, and sustainability.

“The rapid shift toward green energy and mobility, an irreversible global megatrend, has made the need for clean, zero-emission vehicles more urgent than ever. We are leading this revolution in India with smart, holistic solutions delivering exceptional performance, reliability, and convenience,” Chandrasekaran said in a statement.

Desh Bhagat University (DBU) hosted an engaging session on “Academic Career Opportunities in University of North America (UONA)”, graced by  Jill Ku Martin, President, and Kirit Udeshi, Director Outreach of UONA. The event aimed to introduce innovative twinning and pathway programs for DBU’s Engineering and Management students, highlighting tremendous global academic and career prospects.The collaboration offers unique pathways, including1+1 MS Computer Science with specializations in Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Analytics. 2+2 BS Programs in Computer Science and Business, ensuring seamless credit transfers and exposure to U.S. education standards.During the session, UONA representatives elaborated on the academic and professional advantages of pursuing education at their institution. They addressed students’ queries on employment opportunities in the U.S., pathways to advanced degrees, and the benefits of international exposure.

Zambia has confirmed three new monkeypox cases, bringing the total number to seven, authorities said.

Minister of Health Elijah Muchima said in a press briefing that the new cases were detected between January 10 and 16, with two cases from the capital city Lusaka, and one from the Copperbelt province.

The ministry has intensified investigations and contact tracing in the affected areas to control the spread of the disease, while also launching awareness campaigns in communities, said the minister, news agency reported.

In October 2024, Zambia reported its first case of monkeypox, also known as mpox. It involved a Tanzanian national visiting the country.

Ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann led a grand roadshow in Karol Bagh. Mann appealed to the people to vote for the AAP candidate and claimed that on February 5, the broom would sweep Delhi once again, and the Aam Aadmi Party would form the government with a massive majority.

Chief Minister Mann had come to Karol Bagh for the nomination of Aam Aadmi Party candidate Vishesh Ravi. During the roadshow, he thanked the local people and shopkeepers for their support and said, "Your overwhelming presence here is proof that Vishesh Ravi is set to win from here for the fourth time."

He said, "Wherever I go, people everywhere say they will bring back Kejriwal because Arvind Kejriwal has worked a lot for the people of Delhi. Today, buses are free for women in Delhi. Electricity and water are free. Education and healthcare are free."

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, On Friday, led a massive roadshow and campaigned for Patel Nagar Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Pravesh Ratan. The roadshow witnessed an overwhelming turnout, showcasing the support of the people of Patel Nagar towards the AAP.

Addressing the gathering, CM Bhagwant Mann expressed his gratitude for the warm reception, saying, “I am deeply thankful for the love and respect you have showered on me. Whenever I visit Patel Nagar, you greet me with unparalleled enthusiasm. This time, too, I am confident you will break your own record on February 5.”

Bhagwant Mann emphasized his commitment to campaigning for AAP's honest and people-centric politics. Highlighting the values of AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, Mann stated, “Arvind Kejriwal left a prestigious job as an Income Tax Commissioner to serve the nation through honest politics. His integrity is a threat to traditional parties who prioritize their power over people’s welfare. Similarly, when I was a comedy king, they praised me, but now they fear me because we challenge their corrupt practices.”

The Centre is closely monitoring the prices and availability of essential food commodities to ensure affordability to the consumers and to maintain a stable price regime, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution said in a statement issued on Friday.

Measures like incentivising domestic production and calibrating import and export policies to ensure overall availability and affordability of essential food commodities are being taken up, the Centre stated in the statement.

The production of pulses and onion in 2024-25 is estimated to increase over last year due to good monsoon rains and favourable weather conditions. Tur production is estimated to be 35.02 LMT which is 2.5 per cent higher than last year’s production of 34.17 LMT, the statement pointed out.

The Indian men's hockey team defender Jarmanpreet Singh expressed his elation after receiving the Arjuna Award from President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Friday and said, "Nothing comes closer to this feeling". Jarmanpreet was instrumental in the Indian team's second successive bronze medal finish at the Olympics in Paris last year. India beat Spain 2-1 in the bronze medal match, coming back from a goal down.

The Indian hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh was also awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award along with fellow Paris Olympics and Paralympics medallists - Manu Bhaker (shooting) and Praveen Kumar (para-athlete) and World Chess Champion Gukesh D. at a function held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Jarmanpreet said this recognition will inspire youngsters to play hockey and dedicated his accolade to his family and supporters.