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IIT Madras launches first-of-its-kind Cancer Genome Database in India

Chennai, Feb 3 (UNI) For the first time in India, IIT-Madras on Monday launched a Cancer Genome Database -- ‘Bharat Cancer Genome Atlas’ (BCGA) -- to transform cancer research in the country.
Noting that Cancer is one of the most fatal health problems globally, IIT-Madras said a recent Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) report indicated that number of people living with this deadly disease continues to rise.
The National Cancer Registry Program reported that one in nine people in India are likely to develop cancer in their lifetime and 14,61,427 people were currently living with cancer.
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DSP killed in Hyderabad road accident

DSP killed in Hyderabad road accident

22 Mar 2025 | 11:17 AM

Hyderabad, Mar 22 (UNI) A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) was killed in a road accident at Laxmareddy Palem, Hayatnagar, on Saturday morning.

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BJP stages black flag protest against DMK's delimitation meet

BJP stages black flag protest against DMK's delimitation meet

22 Mar 2025 | 11:16 AM

Chennai, Mar 22 (UNI) The BJP on Saturday staged black flag protests across the State
against the delimitation meeting convened by the ruling DMK by inviting Chief Minister and
represenatives from non-BJP ruled states.

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Key meet against Centre's delimitation begins, CMs, Dy CMs, top political leaders from non-BJP ruled states attend

Key meet against Centre's delimitation begins, CMs, Dy CMs, top political leaders from non-BJP ruled states attend

22 Mar 2025 | 11:13 AM

Chennai, Mar 22 (UNI) The crucial Joint Action Committee (JAC) meeting involving representatives
from non-BJP ruled States which were likely to face reduction in the number of Lok Sabha seats
due to the proposed delimitation exercise based on population by the BJP-led Government at the
Centre, began in Chennai on Saturday.

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No place for divisiveness in Indian society: Kerala Governor

22 Mar 2025 | 12:00 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 21 (UNI) Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Friday emphasised the cultural unity of the country and said India is a land of one culture, one ethos and divisiveness has no place in Indian society.

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AP govt to protect Srivari properties: CM Naidu

21 Mar 2025 | 11:01 PM

Tirumala, Mar 21 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday said the lands allocated for Mumtaz Hotel, Emaar and Devlok projects near Alipiri will be cancelled.
Actions will be taken to protect Srivari properties in the country, Naidu affirmed.

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