Why a Bill Gates-backed insect factory releases 30 million mosquitoes every week

Why a Bill Gates-backed insect factory releases 30 million mosquitoes every week

Deep inside Medellin, Colombia, scientists are breeding millions of mosquitoes every week and then releasing them into the environment on purpose. At first, that may sound strange, especially because mosquitoes are known for spreading dangerous diseases. But researchers say these insects are actually being used to help stop illnesses like dengue, Zika, chikungunya, and yellow…

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JSW Steel board approves up to ₹14,000 crore fundraising via NCDs, equity issue

JSW Steel board approves up to ₹14,000 crore fundraising via NCDs, equity issue

Sajjan Jindal-led JSW Steel Ltd on Thursday (May 14) said its board has approved raising up to ₹14,000 crore through a combination of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) with warrants and equity-linked instruments via the Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP) route, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. The company said the board approved issuance of NCDs with warrants…

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Manipur killings trigger retaliatory abductions, 38 people held hostage

Manipur killings trigger retaliatory abductions, 38 people held hostage

GUWAHATI: Manipur remained tense on Thursday following the killing of three church leaders in Kangpokpi district and a Chiru Naga civilian in Noney district the previous day, which triggered a wave of abductions and bandhs that paralysed life in the hill districts.Manipur Police said the three church leaders were killed in “unprovoked firing by unidentified…

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Yale medical school discriminated against Asian and White applicants, claims Trump administration

Yale medical school discriminated against Asian and White applicants, claims Trump administration

DoJ said Yale medical school discriminated in admission based on race and disfavored White and Asian applicants. The Justice Department Thursday revealed its findings of a year-long investigation into the admission policies and practices at the Yale School of Medicine and said its leadership selected applications based on race — favored Black and Hispanic students…

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Mutual Funds dump IT stocks: Tech allocation hits 8-year low; Infosys, HCL Tech, Wipro among biggest losers – What it means for MF investors - Mutual Funds

Mutual Funds dump IT stocks: Tech allocation hits 8-year low; Infosys, HCL Tech, Wipro among biggest losers – What it means for MF investors – Mutual Funds

Mutual Fund Technology Sector: The technology sector’s weightage in domestic mutual fund portfolios slipped to an eight-year low of 6.7 per cent in April 2026, down 60 basis points month-on-month and 180 basis points year-on-year. (Image – Representational Image/ChatGPT) Mutual Fund Technology Sector: India’s mutual fund industry is rapidly reshaping its sector preferences. Once considered…

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