Science
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India successfully tests short-range anti-ship missile with re-targeting feature
New Delhi: In a boost for India’s maritime power capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy have carried out successful flight trials of a first-of-its-kind naval anti-ship…
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Delhi: 47-Yr-old man undergoes rare kidney transplant, now lives with five kidneys
New Delhi: A 47-year-old man has undergone a rare third kidney transplant at a private hospital here, leaving him with a total of five kidneys in his body. A surgery was performed…
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Fatty liver risk in IT employees, finds University of Hyderabad study
Hyderabad: A recent study by scientists at the University of Hyderabad shows that IT employees in the country are increasingly at risk of suffering from Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD). Fatty…
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Apple announces massive $500 bn investment in US, create 20,000 jobs
Cupertino: Apple on Monday announced plans to spend and invest more than $500 billion in the US over the next four years, creating 20,000 new jobs. The vast majority of jobs will…
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Newly discovered bat coronavirus can spread to humans like Covid-19: Experts
New Delhi: The newly discovered bat coronavirus — HKU5-CoV-2 — can spread to humans like Covid-19, said experts on Saturday, raising fresh health concerns. HKU5-CoV-2 was identified by a team of Chinese…
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Just 5 minutes of exercise daily can ward off dementia risk in elderly: Study
New Delhi: Just five minutes of exercise, that is moderate to vigorous, daily can help the elderly stave off the risk of dementia, according to a study. Researchers from the Johns Hopkins…
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Domestic air passenger traffic up 14.5 YoY at 150.3 lakh in Jan
New Delhi: Domestic air passenger traffic in India continued its upward trend in January, reaching an estimated 150.3 lakh passengers, according to a new report. This represents a 0.7 per cent increase…
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IN-SPACe’s new Rs 500 cr tech adoption fund to boost space startups
New Delhi: The new Rs 500 crore worth Technology Adoption Fund (TAF) unveiled by the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe), an arm of the Department of Space (DoS), will…
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T Kishankumar Reddy appointed as VC of JNTU Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Tadisina Kishenkumar Reddy, professor emeritus, Mechanical Engineering, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, has been appointed as its vice-chancellor by Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma on Tuesday, February 18. He will be…
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Indigenous 10-tonne vertical mixer testament to India’s growing tech prowess: ISRO
New Delhi: The indigenously developed 10-tonne propellant mixer for solid motors is a testament to India’s growing tech prowess, said the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The propellant mixer was developed and…
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No threat to Telangana poultry industry amid bird flu concerns: Scientists
Hyderabad: As rumours spread across Telangana over bird flu, veterinary scientists assured the public there is no need to panic. Bird flu or Avian Influenza A- H5N1 is a viral disease prominently…
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Centre inks Rs 642 cr contract with BEL for 28 EON-51 systems for Indian Navy
New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence on Saturday signed a Rs 642 crore contract with government-owned Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) Delhi for the procurement of 28 EON-51 systems for the Indian Navy.…
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Telangana veterinary officials alert on Avian Influenza, taking preventive steps
Hyderabad: In view of Avian Influenza cases being reported in other states, the Veterinary and Animal Husbandry (V&AH) department is initiating preventive measures. The V&AH department has already held an awareness meeting…
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Hyderabad: 3-day workshop on horticulture to begin at Hitex on Friday
Hyderabad: A three-day “Workshop on Innovative Technologies in Horticulture Crops Production and Value Addition” is being organized as part of the ‘Kisan Agri Show’ at HITEX in Hyderabad from February 7-9. The…
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Softbank’s Son had ‘good discussion’ with chiefs of Samsung, OpenAI
Seoul: SoftBank Group head Masayoshi Son said on Tuesday he had a “very good discussion” with Samsung Electronics Co. Chairman Lee Jae-yong and OpenAI chief Sam Altman, as the three gathered to…
