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Karnataka has secured the second spot in startup registrations on the Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry (BHASKAR) portal, with 20,004 entities enrolled as of June 30, 2025. The state trails Maharashtra, which leads the country with 33,845 registrations, according to data presented in the Rajya Sabha during the monsoon session of Parliament.Also read: Karnataka clears 6.17 acres for ‘Quantum City’ at HessarghattaThe BHASKAR portal, developed under the Startup India initiative, serves as a centralized platform to connect startups with investors, mentors, service providers, and government agencies. Each registered entity receives a unique identification number, streamlining access to schemes and support…

Published in Nature Structural & Molecular Biology, the research suggests a shift in how the disease might be approached: by preventing amyloid beta from aggregating in the first place, rather than trying to remove it once the damage is done. The findings were led by Dr. Junmin Peng from St. Jude’s Departments of Structural Biology and Developmental Neurobiology. Alzheimer’s disease, a neurodegenerative condition affecting millions worldwide, is largely defined by the accumulation of amyloid beta proteins that form damaging clumps, disrupting brain cell function. These protein assemblies, or plaques, are known to trigger memory loss and cognitive decline. Until now,…

New Delhi: Doda MLA and lone Aam Aadmi Party lawmaker in Jammu & Kashmir Mehraj Malik was taken into police custody under the J&K Public Safety Act (PSA) Monday. His arrest came a day after a viral video purportedly showed him verbally abusing Doda District Magistrate Harvinder Singh, alleging dereliction of duty, drawing condemnation from the local Sikh community. After being taken into preventive custody, Malik was shifted to the District Jail Bhaderwah in Jammu. Doda DM Harvinder Singh, in a letter to the Speaker of the J&K assembly, wrote: “The said action has been taken after due consideration of all…

While the numbers seem to be stacked in favour of the ruling BJP-led NDA in the Vice-Presidential election scheduled for Tuesday, in which the NDA’s candidate C P Radhakrishnan is pitted against the Opposition INDIA alliance’s nominee Justice (retired) P Sudershan Reddy, the decision of the BJD and the BRS to abstain from voting may further boost Radhakrishnan’s prospects.Both the Naveen Patnaik-led BJD and the K Chandrashekar Rao-headed BRS, which are not part of the NDA or the INDIA bloc, announced Monday that their MPs will abstain from voting in the high-profile election. While Radhakrishnan is the Maharashtra Governor, Justice…

Early laboratory tests show that the compound, known as Hi1a, blocks the stress signals that tell oxygen-deprived cells to shut down. Human trials are scheduled to begin later this year. The discovery stems from years of work led by biochemist Glenn King at the University of Queensland. By isolating peptides from the venom of spiders found on K’gari (Fraser Island), King and his team uncovered substances capable of altering ion channel activity, the gateways that regulate electrical signals in cells. Such compounds have long been of interest in medical research, because they interact directly with the molecular systems that govern…

After Carlos Alcaraz clinched the US Open 2025 title and reclaimed the World No. 1 ranking, his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero revealed that the Spaniard underwent a 15-day training camp, concentrating on fine-tuning every aspect of his game to overcome his rival Jannik Sinner.  Two months ago, Carlos Alcaraz was beaten by Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon final, a result that gave him much to reflect on. The Spaniard had earlier edged Sinner at Roland Garros final, but needed to save three championship points to win the title.  But at the grass-court major, Sinner prevailed in four sets to capture…

A 20-year-old man died after being pushed in front of a moving train by his roommate and his friend in Bengaluru allegedly for talking to his girlfriend over the phone, the police said on Monday, adding that they arrested the roommate and were on the lookout for the friend. The incident took place near Byappanahalli, near the railway underpass near Pragathi Layout on Sunday. The police identified the deceased as Ismail Patawegar, a native of Vijayapura district, and the arrested accused as Puneeth and the other accused in the case as Pratap. A police officer said, “Ismail, who is from…

Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu has strengthened her presence in India’s startup ecosystem by stepping into the role of co-founder once again. After co-founding Secret Alchemist, she has now partnered with ZOY, a feminine and menstrual healthcare brand, marking her twelfth entrepreneurial association.Prabhu, widely known for her acclaimed performances in films and web series such as The Family Man 2, has been steadily diversifying her entrepreneurial ventures across fashion, wellness, personal care, and even sports. Her growing portfolio includes brands like Saaki, Ekam, and ownership in the Chennai Pickleball team.Also read: Karnataka clears 6.17 acres for ‘Quantum City’ at HessarghattaThe decision…

Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock Alan Ritchson, known for playing Aquaman in “Smallville” and Jack Reacher in Prime Video’s “Reacher” series, has spent time in plenty of action franchises. He’s taken on other heroes, like Hawk in HBO Max’s “Titans” and Raphael in the 2010s “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” films, but has also played villains, as when he joined the cast of “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” as Gloss, a District 1 victor and re-reaped tribute. His character dies, but to this day Ritchson doesn’t like how his death turned out on screen…

Buckle up, folks, because Forward Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORD) is making waves in the market today, and it’s not just another sleepy trading session! As of this writing, the stock is screaming higher, up a jaw-dropping 58% to $25.88, fueled by a blockbuster announcement that’s got investors buzzing. The company just dropped news of a massive $1.65 billion private placement, leaning hard into the red-hot Solana blockchain ecosystem. This isn’t your grandpa’s stock play—this is a bold, forward-thinking move that’s shaking up the market. Let’s dive into what’s driving this rally, the risks and rewards of jumping on this train,…