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Former UP DGP alleged the Mulayam Singh Yadav government attempted to organize Ramzan prayers near Ayodhya's Hanumangarhi temple in 2003, calling it appeasement politics. An IG reportedly pushed for public road prayers, but the local SSP's firm opposition and police intervention prevented the prayers from extending beyond the mahant's private residence, thwarting alleged expansion plans.

Rare Texts At State Archives’ Foundation Day

Two young researchers, mentored by Prof Gyaneshwar Chaubey, have identified a bacteriophage capable of killing the dangerous hospital-linked bacterium Proteus mirabilis. This breakthrough, achieved despite personal hardship and tragedy, offers new hope against drug-resistant infections. The virus, named "Proteus phage ram_arti_1324" in memory of a researcher's mother, was published in Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology.

Amaravati, the newly anointed capital city of Andhra Pradesh, is still under construction, but its Quantum Valley project is already luring deeptech startups, scientists and engineers to move in as the first settlers and work on the next frontier of technology

Top Indian universities like DU and JNU are now prioritizing CUET scores over board marks for undergraduate admissions. While CBSE results serve as an eligibility filter and tie-breaker, performance in the entrance exam is the primary determinant. This shift offers opportunities for students with average board scores to secure seats in prestigious institutions through strong CUET performance

Central University of South Bihar Vice-Chancellor Kameshwar Nath Singh emphasized collaborative, multidisciplinary research on societal issues. He urged the biotechnology department to partner with other departments and industries for better outcomes. The department plans to seek extramural projects and infrastructure grants, following discussions with ministry representatives and experts.

A groundbreaking genetic study involving Indian scientists has identified an ultra-rare gene variant responsible for red hair in a young Indian girl, explaining its rarity in the country. The research analyzed over 10,000 individuals, revealing significant genetic variations in hair and skin color across India's diverse populations.