Month: November 2024

If tardigrades crowd-sourced their remarkable genes, can humans?

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If tardigrades crowd-sourced their remarkable genes, can humans?

Tardigrades are one of the most resilient as well as enigmatic life forms on the earth. These organisms, also called water bears and moss piglets, are microscopic eight-legged creatures without a backbone. They inspire awe with their remarkable ability to survive in extreme environments, including areas so very radioactive that they are easily lethal to…

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Science

Donald Trump Leads In 2 Red States As Counting Begins For US Elections

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Donald Trump Leads In 2 Red States As Counting Begins For US Elections

Counting has begun for the US elections and, according to early leads, Donald Trump is ahead in the Red states of Indiana and Kentucky. Both states have usually voted in favour of Republican candidates.  In Indiana, which has 11 electoral college votes, 6% of votes have been counted and, of those, Republican nominee Donald Trump…

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Australian pacer Boland looks to keep KL Rahul under pressure ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

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Australian pacer Boland looks to keep KL Rahul under pressure ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Australian pacer Scott Boland wants to extend the barren run of KL Rahul and keep him under pressure ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. File photo | Photo Credit: SANDEEP SAXENA Australian pacer Scott Boland wants to extend the barren run of KL Rahul and keep him under pressure ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy when he…

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Sports

Who Is Israel Katz, The New Israeli Defence Minister?

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Who Is Israel Katz, The New Israeli Defence Minister?

Jerusalem:  Israel Katz, formerly Israel’s foreign minister, has been appointed defence minister after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sacked Yoav Gallant from the post. Netanyahu said he no longer had trust in Gallant’s management of Israel’s military operations, which include an ongoing war in Gaza and Lebanon. Below are some facts about Katz: * Born in…

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World

Most US Voters Believe Democracy Is Under Threat: Exit Polls

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Most US Voters Believe Democracy Is Under Threat: Exit Polls

Washington: Nearly three-quarters of voters in Tuesday’s presidential election believe American democracy is under threat, according to national exit poll data from Edison Research, reflecting the deep anxiety that the nation faces after a contentious campaign between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump. Democracy and the economy ranked by far as the most important…

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Solar cell manufacturing to outstrip global demand by 2024: report

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Solar cell manufacturing to outstrip global demand by 2024: report

Solar panels installed on top of a apartment building. Representational image | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K / The Hindu By the end of 2024, global solar manufacturing capacity is likely to reach over 1,100 GW, far exceeding the demand for photovoltaic panels. The sector experienced significant growth in 2023, with solar cell, wafers and modules…

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Business

Seven Andhra Pradesh Police Service personnel promoted as IPS officers

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Seven Andhra Pradesh Police Service personnel promoted as IPS officers

Seven personnel of the Andhra Pradesh Police Service (APPS) were on Tuesday promoted as Indian Police Service (IPS) officers. Chief Secretary Neerabh Kumar Prasad issued a G.O. (Rt. No. 1901) to this effect, and said that the President of India approved their appointment against the vacancies determined by the Government of India for Select List…

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Nation

Pakistani guard shoots, wound 2 Chinese working in a textile mill in Karachi

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Pakistani guard shoots, wound 2 Chinese working in a textile mill in Karachi

A Pakistani guard shot and wounded two Chinese nationals working in a textile mill in the southern port city of Karachi on Tuesday, but authorities said the attack was not related to militant violence. China has frequently demanded better security for its nationals working in Pakistan. Last month, two Chinese were killed in a suicide…

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World

200 Bangladeshis abducted during Hasina regime still missing: inquiry

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200 Bangladeshis abducted during Hasina regime still missing: inquiry

Around 200 Bangladeshis abducted by security forces during toppled premier Sheikh Hasina’s rule are still missing. File photo | Photo Credit: Manvender Vashist Lav Around 200 Bangladeshis abducted by security forces during toppled premier Sheikh Hasina’s rule are still missing, a commission tasked with investigating enforced disappearances said on Tuesday. Hasina, 77, fled by helicopter…

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