Did You Know Genetically Altered Mosquitoes Can Help Fight Malaria?
- Scientists are exploring genetically altered mosquitoes to reduce malaria transmission effectively
- Gene-drive technology spreads targeted traits rapidly in mosquito populations to curb malaria
- Oxitec's program releases modified male mosquitoes to reduce female mosquito populations
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Trinamool, BJP Supporters Clash In Bengal's South 24 Parganas Amid Repolling At 15 Booths
- Clashes amid protest by residents alleging threats by Trinamool workers amid repolling
- Repolling is going on in 15 booths in South 24 Parganas district
- The Election Commission ordered the repoll due to allegations of election malpractice
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AAP Rebel Sandeep Pathak Untraceable As Arrest Looms In Two Cases
- Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak left his Delhi residence amid possible arrest in Punjab cases
- Two FIRs filed against Pathak involve non-bailable offences, sources reported
- Pathak is among seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs who joined the BJP after quitting AAP
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Phones Beep Across India As Centre Tests Disaster Information Alert System
- India has formally launched its indigenous cell broadcast emergency alert system
- Millions of mobile users across the country received a test message on their mobile phones
- The message, "Extremely Severe Alert", said that India has activated a new instant disaster alerting service
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Dawood Aide Salim Dola Went Incognito In Turkey. A 'Mistake' Led To His Arrest
- Mohammad Salim Dola was extradited to India from Turkey recently after his arrest
- Fearing Indian security agencies, he fled to Istanbul from India and went underground
- A courier delivery to his address led to his arrest
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'He's Obsessed': Man Gets Slapped By Turtle Underwater, Video Viral
- Christopher Chang’s dive turned viral when a sea turtle slapped him underwater
- The turtle persistently followed Chang, showing unusual interactive behavior
- Chang, an experienced diver, had never seen a turtle act this way before
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From Welfare To Fraud: How A Coaching Scheme Went Off Track
- Jai Bhim Pratibha Vikas Yojana expanded from 5,000 to 22,000 beneficiaries by 2019
- Investigators found fake admissions, duplicate entries, and forged documents in the scheme
- Funds were routed through common accounts, hindering financial tracking and oversight
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Spirit Airlines Begins 'Wind-down' After 34 Years, Cancels All Flights
- Spirit Airlines cancelled all flights and began winding down operations due to soaring fuel costs
- The airline's potential bailout from the White House did not materialise, leading to closure
- Spirit's CEO cited a lack of liquidity and rising jet fuel prices as reasons for shutdown
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Video: Shinku La Pass Reopens For Traffic, Stranded Truck Remains Hurdle
- Shinku La Pass has reopened for vehicle movement after a recent bridge collapse
- A stranded truck remains on-site, causing partial obstruction for commuters
- Vehicles cross the damaged area on a narrow single-lane motorable patch
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These "Cooling" Summer Foods May Actually Heat Your Body Up
- Cold foods like ice cream offer only brief cooling and may raise internal heat during digestion
- High sugar and fat in summer treats can increase body temperature and cause digestive issues
- Ultra-cold drinks may disrupt digestion and are less effective for hydration than water or electrolytes
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