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Researchers uncover new role of mutant RAS proteins in some of the deadliest cancers

A new study led by NCI researchers shows that mutant RAS proteins help release a nuclear protein from a complex transported from the nucleus to the cytoplasm, kicking off a series of events that lead to the breakdown of a tumor suppressor protein.




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Sabalenka opens WTA Finals with sweep

No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus had little trouble getting past China's Qinwen Zheng in a group-stage match at the WTA Finals on Saturday, prevailing 6-3, 6-4 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.




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Gauff's perfect start to WTA Finals

World No. 3 Coco Gauff and No. 2 Iga Swiatek of Poland won their respective opening matches of the Orange Group at the WTA Finals Riyadh in Saudi Arabia.




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Zverev wins Paris Masters

Third seed Alexander Zverev eased past home favourite Ugo Humbert




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WTA Finals: Gauff Stuns World No 1

Olympic gold medallist Zheng, making her WTA Finals debut, got off to a great start against the Czech eight seed, with an early break of serve to take a 3-0 lead.




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ATP Finals: Alcaraz given Ruud awakening

Carlos Alcaraz suffered a shock 6-1, 7-5 defeat against Norway's Casper Ruud in his opening match at the ATP Finals




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Gauff downs Zheng to win WTA Finals

Gauff split from coach Brad Gilbert and flipped the script weeks later, however, winning her second WTA 1000 title last month at the China Open before reaching the Wuhan Open semis.




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What’s an ‘academic kerfuffle’ to you and me?




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Data | World’s largest producer of milk hits a dry patch

Milk prices are ruling high as supply is constrained by lumpy skin disease and high fodder costs




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Data | How significant were BJP’s deposit losses in 13.8% of Karnataka’s seats?

The BJP lost deposits in 38.4% of the seats it contested in Southern Karnataka




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Home Minister Amit Shah aware of deteriorating law and order situation in Andhra Pradesh: BJP MP

If A.P. CM was really concerned about what happened, he should step down by owning moral responsibility, the BJP MP said




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Explained | What is Karnataka vs. Centre row over free rice scheme?

Why did the FCI refuse to supply rice to Karnataka? What are the alternatives that the Karnataka government is exploring? How long will it take for the Congress government to implement the Anna Bhagya scheme?




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Palaniswami, Panneerselvam criticise DMK Government on Cauvery issue

Palaniswami urged the DMK Government to go to Delhi with 38 MPs of the DMK and its allies to stop attempts and prevent the proposal to construct a dam across the Cauvery at Mekedatu




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Data | Malappuram, Palakkad and Wayanad lag behind other Kerala districts 

While inter-district disparities exist, they were not as stark in Kerala compared to Tamil Nadu




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Data | Why Centre’s denial of rice through OMSS hits Karnataka the most

Karnataka bought over 50% of the rice sold through OMSS in five out of the eight years between FY16 and FY23




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Competitive exam coaching centre at NIEPMD opens a new innings

Haran Nataraj is the first from the batch to get a government job




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Data | In Andhra Pradesh, rich districts such as West Godavari and Visakhapatnam, performed poorly on social indicators

Rich districts featured at the bottom half when categorised on health and education related parameters




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Opposition MLAs allege attacks amid formation of gram panchayat boards in West Bengal

The State has been hit by violence since the notification for the three-tier panchayat polls was issued on June 8




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Alliance between parties key for ousting Jaganmohan Reddy, says JSP chief Pawan Kalyan

It all depends on the top leaders of BJP and TDP; if they decide not to come together, it might aid YSR Congress for another five-year term, which would take the State backwards by another five years, said the Jana Sena Party chief




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Defiant BRS MLA Mynampalli Hanumantha Rao to decide future course of action after talks with supporters

“I had not made any personal accusation against the Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao or the party. My grouse is against Mr. Harish Rao only,” he said.




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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister lays foundation for three renewable energy projects with a total capacity of 5,314MW

A JV pact was also signed by the State power corporation and the National Hydropower Corporation for two pumped storage hydropower projects




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Soon, consumers will have to pay first and then use power in Andhra Pradesh

The smart and prepaid metering system, for which the APCPDCL has commenced a survey, is proposed to be rolled out as part of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme, a Central government-sponsored initiative




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Why ‘one nation, one election’ would strike a blow against federalism | Data

The idea of simultaneous elections is untenable if its impact on existing Assemblies and the three-tier system is considered.




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Women Reservation Bill: In 20 States & UTs less than 10% MLAs are female | Data

Share of women parliamentarians has never exceeded 15% in the past general elections




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200-member CISF team to guard Nuclear Fuel Complex at Rawatbhata

Located around 50 km from Kota, the facility is key for meeting fuel needs of upcoming nuclear reactors




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Rajasthan lags behind in women empowerment and economic measures | Data

The poll-bound State shows significant progress in some other social measures




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Watch | Maratha reservation stir | What are its implications of the OBC backlash?

In this episode of Talking Politics, we discuss the implications of the OBC backlash over the Maratha reservation stir and its impact on the domestic politics of the state.




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Jammu and Kashmir UT faces 30 days worth of power cuts in a year | Data

In both the duration and number of power outages, the Union Territory’s numbers are relatively far higher




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Severe cyclone Michaung makes landfall in Andhra Pradesh, wreaks havoc

Heavy rain and high-velocity winds with a maximum sustained speed of 90-100 kmph lash coastal town of Bapatla, villages; three killed in rain-related accidents; power supply affected in many areas; cyclone moving towards north, say officials




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Crimes against women and children rise in Andhra Pradesh in 2022, says NCRB data

The State registers 25,503 cases of crime against women in 2022, as against 17,752 in 2021 and 17,089 in 2020; when it comes to cybercrimes, the State stands fifth in the country with 2,341 cases




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Cyclone Michaung leaves a trail of destruction in its wake in Bapatla, Guntur districts

Heavy rains take a toll on road connectivity; many acres of standing crops have been inundated; power supply disrupted in many areas after electric poles get uprooted due to strong gales




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Record breaking suspension of 146 MPs: Which States and parties affected most | Data

Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and West Bengal are most impacted by the suspensions




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West Asian nations hold the highest number of Indians in jails abroad | Data

Nearly 9,500 Indians are currently lodged in prison across 89 nations




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Delay in getting degree certificates leaves students of Lakshadweep worried




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Shamshabad diocese gets new administrator




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JIPMER closure for Ram temple ceremony | Madras HC records emergency services will not be disrupted

JIPMER in Puducherry will be closed until 2:30 p.m. due to the consecration of Ram temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya




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The enormity of the Indian electorate and its State-wise variances | Data

The prospect of delimitation based on electorate variances in States will have to grapple with federal questions




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Panel to inventory jewellery, precious stones in the Ratna Bhandar of the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri

Arijit Pasayat, former Supreme Court judge, will head the 12-member committee 




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INS Vikrant with a crew strength of about 1,700 Navy personnel arrives in Chennai




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In major victory for labourers, Rajasthan extends urban jobs scheme to new municipal bodies

The villagers organised a “victory march” in Bhim on Friday to welcome the State government’s decision




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BRS names candidates for four Lok Sabha seats, fields Koppula Eshwar from Peddapalli

Party president KCR holds meeting with leaders of Mahabubabad, Khammam LS seats




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Uddhav Thackeray’s ‘offer’ to Nitin Gadkari draws jeers from BJP

Devendra Fadnavis says BJP leader’s name will be first when Maharashtra list candidates are announced



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Tamil Nadu government lists various welfare programmes implemented by MAWS Department

The programmes included ‘AMRUT 2.0’ being implemented at a cost of ₹2,391.72 crore.




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Will scrap Agnipath scheme when we come to power: Akhilesh Yadav

Akhilesh Yadav repeatedly promised to scrap the short-term military recruitment scheme if the INDIA bloc, came to power




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Body of woman found near Uran railway station in Navi Mumbai

A case under Section 103 of BNS has been registered. Three teams have been formed to trace the accused: Navi Mumbai DCP




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Wayanad landslide: More than 1,000 government employees engaged in 24x7 relief operations, says CMO

The government staff are handling the coordination of the search and rescue effort, distribution of relief materials, counselling of landslide victims with medical conditions




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Will be injustice to SC communities if internal reservation is delayed by Karnataka government: Basavaraj Bommai

Mr. Bommai was recently honoured by SC community leaders in Bengaluru for recommending internal reservation for SC communities back in 2023




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Parents hoping to adopt orphans of Wayanad landslide may not have their wish granted

It is estimated that the landslide has robbed five children of their parents; currently they are with their immediate relatives at the relief camp




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HYDRAA clears encroachments on Bam Rukn Ud-Dowlah lake

High tension prevailed in Kings Colony and Shastripuram areas as the houses of some VIPs were allegedly demolished




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Ludhiana woman raped after her brother elopes with accused's daughter

A man along with three family members allegedly gang-raped a woman after his daughter eloped with the victim's brother; they also recorded the act on their mobile phones