TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee pushes for Bengal CM’s bid to lead I.N.D.I.A. bloc

New Delh, 16/12: Wading into the controversy over I.N.D.I.A. bloc’s leadership question, Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Monday insisted on “senior-most” Mamata Banerjee’s suitability for the post while he appeared to take a potshot on the Congress over its stand on Electronic Voting Machines. His comments came days after National Conference leader and…

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Govt to allocate space for Manmohan Singh’s memorial: Home Ministry

New Delhi, 28/12: The government will allocate space for a memorial of former prime minister Manmohan Singh and this has been communicated to his family and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, the Union home ministry said on Friday night. In a late-night release titled “Facts of the matter regarding memorial for Former Prime Minister Late Dr…

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IISc researchers find new way to treat advanced brain cancer

Bangalore, 24/12: A recent IISc research has identified a molecule generated by brain cancer cells, which could be targeted to cure Glioblastoma, an advanced type of cancer.     The finding has implications in developing new drugs to better treat the cancer arising from the brain’s glial cells. Glioblastoma is the second most common cancer…

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Second HMPV case in India, as 3-month-old baby tests positive

Bengaluru: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has confirmed the detection of two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka, identified through routine surveillance for respiratory viral pathogens. Ministry of Health in a release has stated that these cases were detected as part of ICMR’s ongoing efforts to monitor and control respiratory illnesses across the…

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Prof Ashish Ghosh, Director-IIIT Bhubaneswar, Ranked Among Top 2% Scientists Worldwide

Bubaneswar : Marking his presence of the global stage, Professor Ashish Ghosh (Director, IIIT- Bhubaneswar) has been featured in Stanford University's top 2% scientists list for 2024. The internationally recognised list highlights excellence in global scientific research and innovation. Professor Ghosh’s remarkable research work and publications have earned him this coveted rank in the subject categories…

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1000 Nepalese Students Return to KIIT

Bhubaneswar: As many as 1000 Nepalese students out of 1100 have returned to KIIT-DU to resume their academic pursuits after temporarily leaving the campus in the wake of the February 16 incident. Their return demonstrates the strong ties between KIIT-DU and its international student community, particularly from Nepal. The remaining 100 students are on their way and…

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Rabri Devi alleges JD(U)-BJP conspiracy to murder Tejashwi ahead of Bihar polls

Patna, 25/7: Former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi on Friday alleged that the ruling JD(U)-BJP combine had hatched a “conspiracy” to “murder” her son Tejashwi Yadav ahead of assembly polls.Talking exclusively to PTI-video, the Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council also claimed that attempts have been made on the life of the young…

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Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi get prison sentence in corruption case

Islamabad, 17/1: A Pakistan court on Friday found former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi guilty of corruption in the 190 million pounds al-Qadir Trust case and sentenced them to 14 and seven years in prison respectively. Judge Nasir Javed Rana of the anti-corruption court announced the verdict that had been deferred…

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Rajpal Yadav not ‘alone’ after Tihar Jail surrender in ₹9 crore case; Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn and others rally behind him

Rajpal Yadav, known for lighting up screens with his comic timing and heartfelt performances, is currently navigating one of the toughest phases of his life. Battling mounting legal and financial pressure, the actor-comedian recently surrendered at Tihar Jail in connection with a ₹9 crore cheque bounce case – a development that has stunned fans and…

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