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2026 Nobel Prize Awarded for Optogenetics Discoveries

The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was jointly awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel for their discoveries related to light-gated ion channels and optogenetics. Their work has revolutionized understanding of brain function by enabling precise control and mapping of neural activity, moving beyond previous methods that only sketched brain functions without proving causality. The prize money of 12 million Swedish kronor will be equally shared among the laureates.

Hindu Science··Berlin

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Politics

Voting Begins for Nandigram, Rajnagar, and Nagaon By-Elections

By-elections are being held today in India for five assembly seats and one Lok Sabha seat. Voting is taking place in Nagaon Lok Sabha seat in Assam; Nandigram and Rajnagar assembly seats in West Bengal; Madurantakam and Dharapuram assembly seats in Tamil Nadu; and Thattanchavady assembly seat in Puducherry.

Aaj Tak·

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Sports

Medvedev Disqualified After Hitting Fan's Eye at China Open

During the China Open semifinal between Daniil Medvedev and Novak Djokovic, Medvedev hit a shot in anger that struck a fan in the eye. The fan was in pain, clutching their eye. Medvedev was trailing 7-5, 5-3 when the incident occurred after about two and a half hours of play. Officials disqualified Medvedev, advancing Djokovic to the final against Alex de Minaur.

News18Hi Sports·

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World

Indian Sailor Injured in Russian Drone Strike on Cargo Ship

A Russian drone strike on the Turkish-owned cargo ship MV ROYAD MAMMADOV in the Black Sea outside Romania killed at least two crew members and injured others, including one of three Indian nationals aboard. The injured Indian sailor is receiving medical treatment in Romania. The Indian Embassy and Ambassador Manoj Mohapatra are in contact with authorities and confirmed the three Indians are in good health.

NDTV World·

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Politics

Andhra Pradesh CM Announces Integrated Water Management Approach

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced that the state government is adopting an integrated approach to manage water resources. This strategy aims to address the needs of drinking water, irrigation, and industrial use effectively. The announcement was made on Monday, highlighting the government's commitment to sustainable water management.

Hindustan Times··Andhra Pradesh

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Technology

Xiaomi Mijia Smart Air Purifier 4C Launches in India with Quiet Operation

Xiaomi's subsidiary Mijia launched the Smart Air Purifier 4C and 6 series in India last month. The Smart Air Purifier 4 Compact features a minimalist design, weighs 2.2kg, and measures 220 x 355mm. It uses a 3-in-1 filtration system with a primary filter, HEPA filter, and activated charcoal filter, capturing 99.97% of particles as small as 0.3 microns, effectively reducing dust, pollen, smoke, and pet hair with low noise.

Deccan Herald·

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