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The Indian scientific community has achieved a historic milestone by creating AdFalciVax as the nation’s first homegrown malaria vaccine. The vaccine targets Plasmodium falciparum, which represents the deadliest malaria parasite species through its recombinant multi-stage design. The vaccine targets the parasites at two critical points during their life cycle starting prior to entry in blood,…

Across the globe, several remarkable lakes exhibit stunning colour transformations with the changing seasons. These shifts, from vibrant turquoise and pink to emerald and red, are driven by factors like algal blooms, mineral shifts, and weather patterns. From Indonesia’s Kelimutu Lakes to Senegal’s Lake Retba, these natural wonders offer a mesmerizing spectacle, showcasing Earth’s dynamic…

Lasudia police arrested Kamal Singh Thakur, a 25-year-old man from Dhar district, at Dewas Naka for illegally transporting nine country-made pistols and 15 magazines. Acting on a tip-off, police intercepted Thakur, who was en route from Khargone to Bhind to deliver the weapons.

Amnesty International and other human rights organizations are urging the Indian government to release Umar Khalid, a former JNU student, highlighting his prolonged detention as a symbol of repression against those exercising free expression. They criticize the selective prosecution of activists opposing the Citizenship (Amendment) Act while officials allegedly inciting communal tensions enjoy impunity.

An Inter Railway Vigilance Team, led by Kuldeep Kumar Jain, convened with North Eastern Railway officials in Varanasi to discuss enhancing railway operations and employee conduct. The meeting focused on improving vigilance, fostering innovation, and ensuring transparency through digital methods. Discussions included addressing vigilance issues, preventing corruption, and promoting accountability within the railway system.

In Bhopal, authorities demolished the illegally constructed residences of Shamsuddin alias Saad and Sahil Khan, both accused in a college student rape and blackmail case. The demolitions occurred early Saturday morning in Arjun Nagar under heavy police protection. Action against another accused, Farhan Ali, is currently suspended due to ongoing court proceedings.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticised the colonial education system, advocating for mother tongue-based learning and holistic education rooted in Indian values at Sambalpur University’s convocation. He highlighted the National Education Policy’s aim to foster critical thinking and announced significant investments in infrastructure and technology to transform Sambalpur into a knowledge hub.

AAP’s student wing ASAP to skip DUSU polls this year; plans bigger focus on campus-level presence

A viral video from Chhattisgarh’s Mahasamund district shows a wild bear drinking cola offered by a youth, sparking concern and criticism. Forest officials confirmed the location and strictly prohibit feeding wild animals, citing potential health problems for the animals and safety risks for humans.

Indore police’s crime branch apprehended Haroon Rasid Gajnabi, a wanted drug trafficker from Mandsaur, for allegedly supplying MD drugs to the city. Gajnabi was on the run after Samir Shah, arrested with brown sugar, identified him as the source. The arrest is part of an intensified drive against narcotics trafficking in Indore.