‘US has similar laws’: Indian envoy clarifies FCRA Bill, shares ‘myth vs reality’ check

Scientists have used AI to design the first complete viral genomes, creating 16 working bacteriophages that kill E. coli. Published in Science, the study used genome language models Evo 1 and Evo 2 to write DNA from scratch. The AI-designed viruses beat antibiotic-resistant bacteria, but experts warn biosecurity governance for generative genome design does not…

A Trinamool Congress worker’s brother rebuffed Mamata Banerjee’s visit, demanding justice after alleging police assault and unlawful detention led to his brother’s death. In response, Banerjee claimed her car was targeted with stones during the visit, accusing authorities of favoring political adversaries. The family reportedly found visible injuries on the deceased at the hospital, heightening…

Bicholim farmers get high-yielding black pepper saplings