Google’s AI C2S-Scale: Google DeepMind’s AI model Cell2Sentence-Scale 27B (C2S-Scale) produced a new, lab-confirmed hypothesis on cancer cell behavior, marking a breakthrough in AI-driven drug discovery and biological research. C2S-Scale is a large language model (LLM) built on Google’s Gemma-2 architecture, trained to understand gene expression as a language. With 27 billion parameters, the model […]
The EU–India New Strategic Agenda 2025
The EU–India New Strategic Agenda 2025: The European Union and India, under the New Strategic EU–India Agenda (2025) adopted in October, agreed to link the Indian Carbon Market (ICM) with the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). The EU–India New Strategic Agenda (2025) is a forward-looking framework jointly adopted by the European Union (EU) and […]
Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme
Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme: The Government of India has approved the first batch of seven projects worth ₹5,532 crore under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), projected to generate ₹36,559 crore in production. A flagship initiative under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to strengthen India’s component-level manufacturing ecosystem and reduce dependence on […]
European Union’s Proposed Ethanol Ban
European Union’s Proposed Ethanol Ban: The European Union (EU) is considering a ban on ethanol-based products after the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) flagged potential carcinogenic risks from prolonged exposure.The proposal by the European Union seeks to restrict or phase out ethanol-containing products, including fuel additives, industrial solvents, and personal care products, following ECHA’s assessment that […]
India’s U-18 boys and girls kabaddi teams win gold at the 2025 Asian Youth Games
India’s U-18 boys and girls kabaddi teams win gold at the 2025 Asian Youth Games: India reaffirmed its dominance in youth kabaddi by sweeping both the boys’ and girls’ gold medals at the 2025 Asian Youth Games held in Bahrain. With commanding performances across the board, both Indian U-18 teams emerged unbeaten champions, underlining the […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah Inaugurates India Maritime Week
Union Home Minister Amit Shah Inaugurates India Maritime Week: On the occasion of India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai, Amit Shah, Union Minister for Home Affairs and Cooperation, inaugurated the flagship maritime event. Amit Shah underlined that India’s 7,500‑km coastline, 13 coastal states and Union Territories, and an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of 23.7 lakh sq km give the […]
Vajra Chandrasekera Wins 2025 Le Guin Fiction Prize
Vajra Chandrasekera Wins 2025 Le Guin Fiction Prize: Sri Lankan writer Vajra Chandrasekera has won the 2025 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction for his speculative novel Rakesfall. The $25,000 award recognises a single author whose imaginative fiction explores critical themes such as power, freedom, equity, and humanity’s place in the world. Praised as […]
RBI Approves Reappointment of C S Rajan at Kotak Bank
RBI Approves Reappointment of C S Rajan at Kotak Bank: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the reappointment of C S Rajan as part-time Chairman of Kotak Mahindra Bank, extending his tenure from January 1, 2026, to October 21, 2027. This decision aligns with the end of his current term as an Independent […]
D Gukesh, Divya Deshmukh Win Double Gold at European Club Cup
D Gukesh, Divya Deshmukh Win Double Gold at European Club Cup: Indian chess grandmasters D Gukesh and Divya Deshmukh captured individual gold medals at the European Chess Club Cup 2025, providing a timely confidence boost ahead of the Chess World Cup in Goa. Indian chess stars D Gukesh and Divya Deshmukh win individual gold at […]
Catherine Connolly Elected Ireland’s 10th President
Catherine Connolly Elected Ireland’s 10th President: Catherine Connolly has been elected as the 10th President of Ireland, winning a landslide victory over her main rival, Heather Humphreys. While the presidency is largely ceremonial, Connolly’s win signals a notable shift in Ireland’s political landscape — especially given her background, endorsements and campaign platform.Catherine Connolly is an independent politician from Galway […]
