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CIFA scientists improve strain of popular scampi prawn making it a fast-growing species

CIFA, an Indian Council of Agriculture Research organisation, has successfully developed a genetically improved fast-growing strain named CIFA-GI Scampi.

The Hindu · Jul 15, 2023

Hafta letters: Influencer collaborations, religion and MP urination case

Hi team! I loved the Hafta episode on right-wing influencers. I have noticed a lot of similar ones popping up on YouTube. They seem to have a similar formula where they peddle conspiracy theories first – the ‘Vedic sages flew spaceships’ type. They slowly start to hate mongering and get…

Newslaundry · Jul 15, 2023

Study links endogamy to persistence of harmful genetic variants in India

A new study has found higher frequency of homozygous genotypes in South-Asian populations, most likely as a result of caste, endogamy, and consanguineous sexual unions. Such a frequency could lead to higher risk of genetic disorders.

The Hindu · Jul 15, 2023

Kashmiri craft revivalist Kadri speaks at House of Lords, pushes for slow, sustainable fashion

Kashmiri businessman Mujtaba Kadri urges House of Lords to promote slow, sustainable fashion & duty-free import of 'Kashmir Pashmina' to empower women & increase financial independence. APPG India expresses interest in organising meeting in Kashmir.

The Hindu · Jul 15, 2023

Morning Digest | Infiltrators may have fuelled Manipur crisis, says Governor; India, France set to co-develop jet engine and more

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The Hindu · Jul 15, 2023

PM Modi leaves for UAE after concluding France trip

PM Modi concludes successful visit to France, embarks for Abu Dhabi. India-France relationship enters new chapter with focus on energy, food security, and defence. PM to hold talks with UAE President, review progress of landmark trade agreement. India and France explore possibilities for co-production of military platforms for friendly countries.

The Hindu · Jul 15, 2023

At G-20 meet, India presses for responsible use of AI technology

There is certainly some cause for concern about Artificial Intelligence (AI) generated cyber-attacks, malware, highly convincing information manipulation, and scams that can be deployed cheaply and at formidable scale using these tools, India said in a statement at the conclusion of the G20 conference on cyber security. 

The Hindu · Jul 15, 2023

1st Test Highlights: Ravichandran Ashwin, Yashasvi Jaiswal shine as India crush West Indies by an innings and 141 runs

NEW DELHI: The world's top-ranked bowler, Ravichandran Ashwin, proved too formidable for the ill-equipped West Indies batting line-up. His second five-wicket haul of the game set up India's commanding victory by an innings and 141 runs in the opening Test of the two-match series on Saturday.

The Times of India · Jul 14, 2023

Google Play Games on PC expands to India and 60 new regions

Google Play Games on PC allows users to play mobile games from their phones, laptops, and Chromebooks on desktops. It was earlier expanded to the U.S. and now comes to India.

Android Central · Jul 14, 2023

India's moon mission: A great leap for domestic business?

India on Friday sent its Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft on a mission to land on the moon, hoping to join the three other countries that have managed the feat. Comparatively, though, India's quest has a considerably lower budget, with a price tag of $74.6 million. The launch comes at a time of…

France 24 · Jul 14, 2023