Top news of the day: Medicine Nobel awarded to Katalin Kariko, Drew Weissman for their work in mRNA vaccine; Bihar releases caste census survey, OBCs and EBCs comprise more than 63%, and more
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The Hindu top news of the day October 2, 2023
Medicine Nobel 2023 awarded to Katalin Karikó, Drew Weissman for their work in mRNA vaccines
This year’s Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine has been jointly awarded to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman for their “discoveries concerning nucleoside base modification that enabled the development of effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19”, The Royal Swedish Academy of Science announced on October 2, 2023.
Bihar caste survey | OBCs, EBCs comprise more than 63% of State’s population
Still away from the upcoming General Election of 2024, the Bihar government on October 2 released its caste survey report and said “it’s only a compiled data and no analysis of it has been done yet”. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar congratulated the survey team while Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav termed the occasion as a “historic moment”.
Asian Games cricket | India men’s side soaks in the Games experience
If you thought the Indian men’s cricket team, taking part in its maiden Asian Games, would not be recognised in Hangzhou, think again. Just as the team wrapped up its net session ahead of its quarterfinal match against Nepal on Tuesday, a member of the medical staff at the training venue walked up to Rinku Singh and asked him for an autograph on the back of his volunteer shirt.
PM Modi unveils projects worth ₹7,000 crore in Rajasthan
DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran contrasts women's roles in Tamil Nadu and North India, advocating for education over traditional domestic expectations.
BJP criticizes Rahul Gandhi as a "textbook example" of separatism following his claims of cultural suppression by the Centre.
BJP MLC accuses Karnataka government of withholding contents of D’Cunha report on Bengaluru stampede to avoid accountability for the tragedy.
Delhi court extends NIA custody of five accused in Red Fort blast case until January 16, 2026, for further investigation.
Femella Foundation launches its anti-domestic violence initiative with the play Yagnaseni, blending mythology and real-life stories.
Bose Krishnamachari resigns from Kochi Biennale Foundation citing family reasons, prompting discussions about his influential role.
Explore India's organ donation paradox in the In Focus podcast, featuring insights from Dr. Amalorpavanathan on systemic challenges.
Chiranjeevi’s film leads Telugu cinema in legal action against malicious ratings, aiming for fair digital review practices.
Centre denies political clearance for Punjab CM Mann's proposed investment trip to the UK and Israel, claims AAP.
Hyderabad Hot Air Balloon Festival tickets sell out quickly; additional tickets available on January 14 for January 16-18 event.
Theatre personality Lillete Dubey talks about ‘Gauhar’, Mahesh Dattani adaptation of Vikram Sampath’s book, ‘My Name is Gauhar Jaan’ which will be staged in Bengaluru on January 17
Though ‘Huli Banthu Huli’, directed by C Chandrashekar was shot in 1975, it remains relevant today and its unavailability underscores the fragile fate of celluloid films
Park Medi World Steps Up National Expansion, Targets 5,000+ Beds by FY28