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CMFRI decodes genetic blueprint of Indian squid

Kochi, Jan 28 (UNI) In a significant achievement, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has successfully decoded the gene expression pattern of Indian squid (Uroteuthis duvaucelii), revealing interesting insights into genetic similarity with humans and deeper evolutionary connections.
With a surprising lead into intelligence and brain development, the study extends beyond marine biology and has monumental implications for fields ranging from neuroscience to environmental science.
This remarkable study was carried out by a team under the leadership of Dr Sandhya Sukumaran, Principal Scientist at Marine Biotechnology, Fish Nutrition and Health Division of CMFRI.
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Phone Tapping Case: SIT questions Harish Rao for over seven hours

20 Jan 2026 | 9:39 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 20 (UNI) The Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Tuesday questioned senior BRS leader and former minister T. Harish Rao for over seven hours in connection with the phone tapping case.

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ICRISAT, ICAR release world’s first three-way Pearl Millet Hybrid RHB 273

20 Jan 2026 | 9:35 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 20 (UNI) International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), in collaboration with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), has announced the release of the world’s first three-way pearl millet hybrid, RHB 273.

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Google keen to partner with Telangana in traffic, cybersecurity, startups & climate action

20 Jan 2026 | 9:24 PM

Davos/Hyderabad, Jan 20 (UNI) Global technology major Google has expressed interest in partnering with the Telangana government across key sectors including traffic management, cybersecurity, startups, agriculture and climate change.

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AP: New AYUSH hospital to be established in Tenali: Minister

20 Jan 2026 | 9:16 PM

Tenali, Jan 20 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar has announced that the Central government has sanctioned an AYUSH hospital to be constructed in Tenali.

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Suicide of Kozhikode native after video accusing him of sexual misconduct went viral

20 Jan 2026 | 9:15 PM

Kozhikode, Jan 20 (UNI) Kerala Police are conducting a detailed investigation into the incident in which Kozhikode native Deepak committed suicide after a video accusing him of sexual misconduct went viral on Social media.

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