Scientists show enzyme can read 8 DNA letters, doubling the genetic alphabet

Samsung India lays off 80-100 employees, further cuts likely post-Diwali

Samsung India has laid off between 80 and 100 employees in a recent round of job cuts. The affected staff include director-level officials and team leads at the company's headquarters. Branch managers and area managers operating across regional offices have also been let go. Company executives indicate that additional layoffs are expected to follow after the Diwali festival season.

DMK MLAs evicted from TN assembly after ruckus over CM Vijay's remarks

Rs 99 lakh subsidy row: Horticulture board freezes applications under 2 schemes

Punjab man who questioned minister over drug menace dies after consuming poison

A man from Punjab died after consuming poison, days after he publicly questioned Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema about the supply of synthetic drugs in the region. His family alleges that local leaders pressured him to apologize for raising the issue publicly. Police have registered a case and arrested four individuals in connection with the incident. Opposition leaders have demanded that an FIR be filed against the minister himself.