Authorities in South Africa's Western Cape have confirmed new outbreaks of bird flu in the province, urging the public to "stay alert," but "not alarmed."

"The Western Cape Department of Agriculture wishes to alert poultry farmers and the general public to new outbreaks of high pathogenicity avian influenza, commonly referred to as bird flu," said the department in a statement released on Friday night.

Recent outbreaks have been confirmed in chickens in the North West and Mpumalanga provinces, along with a single outbreak in the Western Cape, detected in farmed ducks near Paarl in early July, the statement said, adding that the affected ducks, along with related flocks of chickens, were voluntarily and humanely culled to prevent further spread of the disease, news agency reported.

On the eve of formal launch of E-Vidhan system, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday that the historic initiative for transparency and efficiency comes at a time when her government has fully digitised file work in the Secretariat.

"It is a matter of pride that for the first time in history the Delhi Assembly session from August 4 to 8 will be conducted in a paperless mode. This will help the House emerge as a model Assembly functioning with the E-Vidhan," CM Gupta told reporters.

She said the adoption of E-Vidhan in a very short time is a big achievement made possible by the financial help offered by the Centre and its coordination with the Delhi government.

"The development is an example of policy and administrative reforms being taken in the city, along with the infusion of technology," she said, adding that the state government has also taken big strides in using e-files and e-signatures in the Secretariat.

In a significant bureaucratic reshuffle, Delhi Lt. Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has issued transfer and posting orders for 23 senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Civil Services (DANICS) officers across various departments.

The order, issued by the Services-I Branch of the Services Department, was approved by the Delhi L-G and comes into effect immediately.

According to an order dated August 1, 2025, several top officials have been given additional responsibilities or moved to new departments.

Children under the age of five with severe malnourishment could be at significant risk of developing antimicrobial resistant bacteria, according to an alarming study.

Globally, 45 million children under the age of five are estimated to be severely malnourished. These children are also at a higher risk of developing life-threatening infections such as tuberculosis or sepsis due to their weakened immune systems.

The new study led by researchers at the Ineos Oxford Institute for antimicrobial research (IOI) has found that antimicrobial-resistant bacteria are spreading rapidly among children being treated for severe malnutrition in a hospital facility in Niger.

The findings, published in the journal Nature Communications, showed that 76 per cent of children carried bacteria with extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) genes, which can break down many commonly used antibiotics.

Headline inflation in India is expected to stay below the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) 4 per cent target over the next two quarters, supported by a favourable base effect and muted food prices, a new report said on Saturday.

The data compiled by CareEdge Ratings said the recent moderation in inflation has been largely driven by easing food prices, with CPI inflation falling to 2.1 per cent in June 2025 -- the lowest level since January 2019.

The report noted that while inflation is likely to remain low in the near term, it could start rising from the third quarter and cross the 4 per cent mark in the last quarter of the current financial year as the base effect fades.

Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib, proudly announces the appointment of two highly accomplished academicians to pivotal leadership roles, marking a significant step forward in the advancement of healthcare education and research. Dr. Pankajpreet Singh, BPT, MPT (Neurology), Ph.D., has been appointed as the Dean, Faculty of Medical Sciences. With a distinguished academic and clinical background in neurological physiotherapy, Dr. Singh has consistently demonstrated excellence in education, research, and administration. His leadership is a valuable asset to the university's continued growth in the Field of Medical Sciences. Dr. Supreet Bindra, BPT, MPT (Musculoskeletal), Ph.D., has been appointed as the Head, Department of Physiotherapy. She is a dedicated Academician, Clinician, and a Researcher with deep expertise in Physiotherapy.

The smartphone revenues worldwide grew 10 per cent (year-on-year) in the April-June quarter (Q2 2025) to exceed $100 billion (more than Rs 8.7 lakh crore) -- the highest level in a second calendar quarter to date, according to a new report.

In contrast, global shipments saw a meagre 3 per cent (on-year) rise during the quarter, according to Counterpoint Research’s latest Market Monitor service.

Meanwhile, the global average selling price (ASP) also hit a second-quarter peak, rising 7 per cent YoY in Q2 to approach $350.

Indian space startups have received $430 million in investment till March this year, said Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, in the Parliament, citing the success of opening up the space industry to the private sector.

In a written reply in Rajya Sabha, Singh shared how private sector industries are participating in the space sector.

“The government has implemented the space sector reforms and the private sector is being encouraged to take up not only commercial but also scientific development activities,” Singh said.

“Till March 2025, cumulatively, a total of $430 million investment has happened in Indian Space startups,” he added.

To promote the participation of private entities in the space sector, the government had in June 2020 established the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) as an autonomous agency under the Department of Space (DoS) in India.

The makers of “Court Kacheri” on Saturday unveiled the trailer of the upcoming show, which veteran actor Pavan Malhotra described as “emotional, real, and deeply relatable.”

Veteran actor Pavan Malhotra, who plays advocate Harish Mathur, shared, “Playing Harish was more than a role, it was a reflection.”

“This show dives into the silent battles between generations, the weight of legacy, and the quiet rebellion of choosing your own path. It’s emotional, real, and deeply relatable,” said the actor.

The show is by the creators at TVF and directed by Ruchir Arun. Court Kacheri isn’t just another legal drama, it’s courtroom chaos with a whole lot of heart.

With a stellar cast including Pavan Malhotra and Ashish Verma in the lead, along with Puneet Batra, Priyasha Bharadwaj, Bhushan Vikas, Kiran Khoje, Sumali Khaniwale, and Anandeshwar Dwivedi, Court Kacheri delivers a courtroom experience that’s anything but conventional.