Innovative software assembles complete genome sequences in days

Innovative software assembles complete genome sequences in days

Researchers have developed and released an innovative software tool to assemble truly complete, gapless genome sequences from a variety of species, according to a new study. This software, called Verkko, makes the process of assembling complete genome sequences more affordable and accessible, the study said. Researchers from National Institutes of Health (NIH), US, developed the…

How to protect your Twitter account without paying?

How to protect your Twitter account without paying?

Twitter users were greeted early Saturday with an ultimatum from the social media app: Subscribe to the platform’s new premium service or lose a popular account security feature. A pop-up message warned users they will lose the ability to secure their accounts via text message two-factor authentication unless they pay $8 a month to subscribe…

Critics targeted over Adani row? Group says ‘believes in press freedom’

Critics targeted over Adani row? Group says ‘believes in press freedom’

Independent Indian journalist Paranjoy Guha Thakurta is being sued by tycoon Gautam Adani’s business empire in six different courts — and he is not allowed to speak about the conglomerate or its owner. US investment firm Hindenburg Research, whose explosive report on Adani Group last month triggered a stock rout that wiped $120 billion off…

Petrol and diesel prices today, Feb 19: Check latest fuel rates in your city

Petrol and diesel prices today, Feb 19: Check latest fuel rates in your city

Petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged across the country on Sunday too. In the national capital, Petrol is being sold at ₹96.72 per litre and diesel at ₹89.62 per litre as per the fuel prices released by the oil companies. In India’s financial capital Mumbai, the price of petrol stood at ₹106.31 while diesel is being sold at ₹94.27 per litre….

‘He was the only captain who gave me sleepless nights. Didn’t need to make plans for anyone else’: Gambhir’s huge remark

‘He was the only captain who gave me sleepless nights. Didn’t need to make plans for anyone else’: Gambhir’s huge remark

Team India’s former opener Gautam Gambhir was an integral part of the side’s World Cup wins in T20s (2007) and ODIs (2011). While Gambhir largely played under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni in Indian colours, the left-handed opener displayed brilliant captaincy abilities for his IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders, with whom he lifted two…

‘Rishabh Pant, if you’re listening…’: Gavaskar’s emotional message during commentary of India vs Australia 2nd Test

‘Rishabh Pant, if you’re listening…’: Gavaskar’s emotional message during commentary of India vs Australia 2nd Test

Rishabh Pant is far away from the action taking place between India and Australia in Delhi. The left-handed wicketkeeper-batter has just begun his recovery process after going under the knife following a horrific car crash just the stroke of New Year. He was supposed to be one of India’s major players in their quest to…

Israeli strike in Syrian capital Damascus kills 15, destroys residential building

Israeli strike in Syrian capital Damascus kills 15, destroys residential building

An Israeli strike killed 15 people and destroyed a residential building in the Syrian capital of Damascus, a war monitor said Sunday. The Britain-based Observatory, which has a wide network of sources inside Syria, said the strike, which hit close to an Iranian cultural centre, had killed 15 people including civilians. Syria’s health ministry reported…

North Korea fires ballistic missile to bolster nuclear capacity

North Korea fires ballistic missile to bolster nuclear capacity

North Korea said Sunday its latest intercontinental ballistic missile test was meant to further bolster its “fatal” nuclear attack capacity against its rivals, as it threatened additional powerful steps in response to the planned military training between the United States and South Korea. Saturday’s ICBM test, the North’s first missile test since Jan. 1, signals…

Delhi liquor ‘scam’: CBI to question Manish Sisodia today.
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Delhi liquor ‘scam’: CBI to question Manish Sisodia today.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday will again question Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia in the Delhi excise policy case. Sisodia was summoned nearly three months after filing a chargesheet by the central agency. The questioning is likely to begin at 11am. Top points on questioning of Manish Sisodia by CBI: > Manish…