Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the achievement of the Genome India Project, which sequenced 10,000 genomes despite COVID-19 challenges. This milestone advances biotechnology and India's health potential, providing genetic data to aid precision medicine. The project, linked to India's burgeoning bioeconomy, underscores the country's role as a solution provider in global health.
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A heated exchange occurred in Rajya Sabha over Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge's controversial remark, 'aapko theek se thokenge.' BJP demanded an apology and expungement of the remark. Kharge later apologized, clarifying his comments were directed at government policies, not the Chair.
International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8th, acknowledges the strength, resilience, and contributions of women worldwide. It is a day to honor their achievements, promote gender equality, and inspire others with messages, quotes, and heartfelt wishes to uplift and support women in all walks of life.
OpenAI has launched a new feature for GPT-4o enabling native image generation based on text prompts. Users can create and edit images, with a trending capability to transform photos into Studio Ghibli-inspired artwork. This update has sparked widespread excitement online.
Hundreds of Meiteis and Kukis in Manipur, displaced by ongoing ethnic violence, appealed to a delegation of Supreme Court and High Court judges for the restoration of their homes and lands. The judges assured them of legal aid services and pledged support for their resettlement.
Mohammed Shami's cousin, Mumtaz, defended the cricketer for not observing 'Roza' during Ramadan while playing for India, calling criticism 'shameful.' Shami faced backlash from All India Muslim Jamaat President, Maulana Bareilvi, but was supported by other clerics, who stated that players are exempt from fasting during travel or illness as per the Quran.
Recent tragic incidents highlight the dark side of excessive fan enthusiasm in the South Indian film industry. A 19-year-old Ajith Kumar fan died after falling from a tanker lorry during 'Thunivu' celebrations. A stampede at an Allu Arjun 'Pushpa 2' screening claimed a woman's life, prompting an apology from the star. Two Suriya fans were electrocuted while erecting a birthday banner. In 2014, a Vijay fan died after falling from a flex board, leading the actor to urge fans to prioritize safety.
A substantial political controversy has erupted in the Karnataka assembly over allegations of a honeytrap scandal involving a senior minister and 48 others, including legislators, politicians, and judges. The issue was highlighted by Minister K N Rajanna, who confessed to being honey-trapped himself, leading to calls for a thorough investigation.
A Saudi doctor residing in Germany, Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, has been arrested following a fatal car-ramming at a Magdeburg Christmas market. German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser labeled the suspect as demonstrably Islamophobic. A refugee from Saudi Arabia, Taleb A, known for his anti-Islam activism and right-wing views, reportedly targeted the market in a suspected terrorist attack.
Sidhu Moose Wala's manager, Shaganpreet Singh, played a pivotal role in the 2021 murder of Youth Akali Dal's Vicky Middukhera. A local court directed the Mohali SSP to initiate extradition proceedings against Shaganpreet, who fled to Australia, and other fugitives involved in the crime.