Russia uses sexual torture as systematic weapon against Ukrainian men: Report

Heavy Fishing Altering Pearly Razorfish at Molecular Level, Study Finds

A new study has found that intensive fishing may be causing molecular-level changes in pearly razorfish, a species that is born female and later transitions to male. Researchers detected no significant alterations in the fish's DNA itself, but identified differences in DNA methylation, an epigenetic process that influences how genes are expressed. These changes suggest that fishing pressure may be affecting the fish beyond simple population reduction. The study also highlighted the role of marine reserves in protecting larger, older fish and sustaining greater genetic diversity within populations.

Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns as Education Minister Amid Student Protests

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan submitted his resignation on Saturday afternoon following student demonstrations at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The protests appear to have been a direct trigger for his decision to step down. Amid the controversy, a post by a BJP MP's daughter went viral in connection with Pradhan. The MP's daughter publicly stated she would not delete the post despite the attention it received.

14 Indian firms including Zepto and Shiprocket set to raise Rs 25,000 cr via IPOs

India's primary market is gearing up for a busy period as over 14 companies prepare to launch initial public offerings. The upcoming IPOs are collectively expected to raise more than Rs 25,000 crore from investors. The firms span a range of sectors including quick commerce, housing finance, and education infrastructure. This wave of public offerings builds on the strong momentum the IPO market has maintained throughout the current year. Companies are looking to capitalise on improving investor sentiment to drive robust fundraising.

The Taliban's Trojan horse: What really happened after Afghanistan's opium ban