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The long-standing practice of inbreeding or endogamy, where individuals marry within a small community, increases the likelihood of passing disease-causing gene variants—alterations in DNA—to offspring, thereby elevating the risk of genetic disorders. According to lead author Kumarasamy Thangaraj, a senior scientist at the CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad, endogamy is the leading factor behind population-specific diseases in India.

The incident happened when a team of forest officials and the doctor went to the forest to rescue and treat an ailing female elephant

Pawan Kalyan has nominated K Naga Babu as the JSP candidate for the MLC elections in Legislators' quota

Combined wealth of Indian billionaires is estimated at $950 billion, ranking the country third globally, behind the US ($5.7 trillion) and Mainland China ($1.34 trillion). Millionaire population up 6 per cent in 2024: Knight Frank

Ranya Rao, 32, is the daughter of Ramachandra Rao, Director General of Police (Police Housing Corporation). However, he has distanced himself from her, stating that they have not been in touch since her marriage four months ago

Minister for Communications, Jyotiraditya Scindia, says Innovation, inclusivity, sustainability and trust form the core of India's guiding principles towards tech governance, at the Mobile World Congress (MWC)

On Wednesday, the company announced to support Vodafone Idea with its latest 5G and 4G baseband and radio modules as the operator is gearing up for the phased rollout of 5G services in key markets

Bhavish Aggarwal-run Ola Electric reported a massive net loss of Rs 564 crore in Q3 of FY25. It is laying off more than 1,000 employees in its second round of job cuts within months  

"India charges auto tariffs higher than 100 per cent," he said in his address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, outlining his policies

The CBI also approached the Finance Ministry seeking documents pertaining to engagement of Hershman and if any report was submitted by him but the records of that time could not be furnished to the agency

The tariff is expected to slash steel exports to the US by 85 per cent, creating a massive surplus that will likely flood India which is one of the few major markets without trade restrictions, says industry body

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday alleged that the BJP-led Union government paid mere lip service to Tamil language for the sake of votes and dubbed the ruling party at the Centre as Tamil's "enemy"

Daily Horoscope: Here are your astrological predictions for March 5, 2025. May the day bring you happiness and good tidings

Urges Union Minister Pralhad Joshi to release Rs 1,468.94 crore pertaining to the supply of rice to FCI during 2014-15 Kharif

Kohli stands tall with 84 runs in 98 balls in India's run chase

The weakening of democratic institutions has led to the rise of populism and the deterioration of liberal democracies

India needs to do a tightrope walking while insulating strategic relations with the US and broadening trade relations with Europe

Satish Mahana asked all the Members of Legislative Assembly to prevent such practices and maintain the dignity of the House

This recognition is a testament to Prof. Nangia's ground-breaking research in the discovery and development of high bioavailability drugs and pharmaceuticals

The SCR has informed the passengers that Train No. 05082 Banaras – Secunderabad will depart at 6 pm on March 5 and arrive here 10.30 pm the next day

It is a unique concept, and we are preparing a major surprise related to the film that will leave everyone amazed, said director Supreeth Krishna at the teaser launch event

Actress Ranya Rao wore most of the gold without giving any room for suspicion and carried gold bars hidden in clothes. At the airport, she would claim to be DGP’s daughter and would call the police personnel who used to drop her home.

The second edition of India Paddle Festival will be held from March 7 to 9 at the Sasihithlu Beach in Mangaluru

‘Maharani’ follows the journey of Rani Bharti, who transforms from an uneducated homemaker to a bold Chief Minister, challenging the system while navigating power struggles, and betrayals