News for 'DNA'

Britain's future king has Indian heritage, DNA proves

Britain's future king has Indian heritage, DNA proves

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

Prince William, second-in-line to the throne, will be first British king with proven Indian ancestry, DNA analysis has revealed.

Abducted J-K soldier's family awaits DNA results as army recovers body

Abducted J-K soldier's family awaits DNA results as army recovers body

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

After a year, a father's hope of finding the body of his son, Shakir Wagey, who worked with the Territorial Army and was killed by terrorists, was rekindled on Wednesday when the Army recovered a decomposed body near a mobile tower in this district of South Kashmir.

Tiwari's plea against DNA test dismissed

Tiwari's plea against DNA test dismissed

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

The Delhi high court on Thursday dismissed veteran Congress leader N D Tiwari's appeal against its earlier order, asking him to undergo a DNA test on a plea made by a Delhi youth claiming to be his biological son.

Kalpana Soren to remain in limelight because...

Kalpana Soren to remain in limelight because...

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Despite the personal and political challenges posed by her husband's legal battles, Kalpana has proven to be a resilient and dynamic leader.

'True to DNA': Volkswagen India to focus on premium cars, avoid hatchbacks

'True to DNA': Volkswagen India to focus on premium cars, avoid hatchbacks

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

German automotive giant Volkswagen (VW) has said it will focus on the premium sedan/sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment and avoid the mass hatchback segment. "Customers don't expect anything less than a premium product from VW. "Customers expect a certain level of quality and driving dynamics. We have to stay true to that DNA. "The day we go mass, customers will reject us," says Ashish Gupta, brand director, VW India.

Indian Army to DNA profile its soldiers

Indian Army to DNA profile its soldiers

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

The Indian Army soldiers will have their DNA profile stored in a data bank under a project launched by the Armed Forces Medical Services that will facilitate identification of bodies during any operation, attack or mishap.

'Attack On Saif Is A Wake-Up Call'

'Attack On Saif Is A Wake-Up Call'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

'The incident has underlined that you can't leave anything to chance or take anything for granted.' 'You have to ensure that your family is taken care of 24x7.'

'Female DNA found on Aarushi's parents' clothes'

'Female DNA found on Aarushi's parents' clothes'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2012

A forensic expert, deposing in the twin Aarushi-Hemraj murder case, on Tuesday told a court that blood stains with female DNA were found on the teenager's parents' clothes.

Rajkot fire: 3 top officials shifted; HC 'doesn't trust' state machinery

Rajkot fire: 3 top officials shifted; HC 'doesn't trust' state machinery

Rediff.com28 May 2024

The Gujarat high court on Monday said it does not have faith in the state machinery which gets into action only after innocent lives are lost, as it pulled up the Rajkot civic body over the purported lapses in functioning of the game zone facility where a massive fire killed 27 persons.

Football is in England's DNA: Beckham

Football is in England's DNA: Beckham

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

David Beckham said that England would be perfect hosts for the 2018 football World Cup because "football is in our DNA".

Amarmani's DNA matches Madhumita's foetus

Amarmani's DNA matches Madhumita's foetus

Rediff.com4 Sep 2003

The DNA of former Uttar Pradesh minister Amarmani Tripathi has matched the dead foetus of slain poetess Madhumita Shukla.

DNA: Zee close to buying out Dainik Bhaskar

DNA: Zee close to buying out Dainik Bhaskar

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

DB Corp, which publishes the country's second most widely read paper Dainik Bhaskar, has been gradually reducing its stake in DNA and wants to focus on the growth in regional markets.

'Pervert, porn addict': Kolkata accused's psychoanalysis report

'Pervert, porn addict': Kolkata accused's psychoanalysis report

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

The psychoanalytic profile of the arrested accused in the rape and murder of the woman doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Sanjay Roy, indicated that he was a pervert and severely addicted to pornography, a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officer said on Thursday.

Paternity row: Tiwari says no to DNA test

Paternity row: Tiwari says no to DNA test

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

Veteran Congress leader N D Tiwari, appearing before the Delhi high court on Thursday, stuck to his stand of not giving his blood sample for a DNA test in a paternity suit filed by a 31-year-old man claiming to be his biological son.

Roy alone raped, killed Kolkata doctor: CBI chargesheet

Roy alone raped, killed Kolkata doctor: CBI chargesheet

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

the CBI said Roy allegedly committed the crime on August 9 when the victim had gone to sleep in the hospital's seminar room during a break, they said.

N D Tiwari moves SC challenging DNA test

N D Tiwari moves SC challenging DNA test

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

Veteran Congress leader N D Tiwari approached the Supreme Court challenging Delhi High Court's order asking him to undergo DNA test in a paternity suit filed by a young man claiming to be his biological son.

Four Indians charred to death in US multi-vehicle road accident

Four Indians charred to death in US multi-vehicle road accident

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Four Indian nationals, including a young woman, lost their lives and several others were injured in a tragic multi-vehicle road accident in the US state of Texas during the Labour Day weekend.

Human genome: Scientists find DNA diversity

Human genome: Scientists find DNA diversity

Rediff.com23 Nov 2006

However, scientists peering into the DNA of people from Asia, Africa and Europe found that large segments of their DNA varied greatly. Scientists now believe that people may differ by 10-12 percent genetically.

Forests to use DNA fingerprinting for tiger census

Forests to use DNA fingerprinting for tiger census

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

As the Karnataka forest department analyses the data gathered during the six-day tiger census conducted in the state in January, various wildlife organisations have chipped in to identify the population of the big cats based on DNA fingerprinting.

Rekha Steals The IIFA Show!

Rekha Steals The IIFA Show!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Among the many performances at the IIFA awards, Rekha's was certainly among the highlights.

N D Tiwari's DNA report to be made public

N D Tiwari's DNA report to be made public

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

In an embarrassment to veteran Congress leader N D Tiwari, the Delhi high court on Friday rejected his plea not to open his DNA report before a single judge bench, adjudicating the paternity suit of a city youth, who claims to be his son.

Pak has DNA of terrorism: India on Kashmir at UNESCO

Pak has DNA of terrorism: India on Kashmir at UNESCO

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Ananya Agarwal, who led the Indian delegation to the UNESCO General Conference being held in Paris, told the panel that Pak is home to all shades of darkness; from extremist ideologies and darker powers of radicalisation to the darkest manifestations of terrorism.

Police get DNA test report of French diplomat

Police get DNA test report of French diplomat

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

The DNA test report of a French diplomat here, arrested on the charge of raping his four-year -old daughter, was received by the city police on Friday.

Family's DNA samples never taken: Abu Jundal's mother

Family's DNA samples never taken: Abu Jundal's mother

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

Amid reports that Saudi Arabia deported Abu Jundal after being convinced of his identity through a DNA test, the 26/11 Mumbai attack handler's mother on Thursday claimed their samples were never collected.

Now basmati DNA to check fakes

Now basmati DNA to check fakes

Rediff.com6 Dec 2004

India will submit a DNA protocol for basmati rice to the European Union soon, aimed at preventing fraudulent exports of the variety to the latter.

DNA reports confirm rape in Shiney case

DNA reports confirm rape in Shiney case

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

The police claimed on Monday, that the DNA test reports have confirmed Bollywood actor Shiney Ahuja had raped his domestic maid even as he moved a court for bail. "The DNA report has confirmed rape of the victim," said Additional Police Commissioner Amitabh Gupta.

Game zone fire: Accused partner among killed; another co-owner held

Game zone fire: Accused partner among killed; another co-owner held

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Another partner or co-owner of the firm that operated the recreation facility has been nabbed which took the number of persons arrested in the case to five, officials said.

DNA test of child allowed to prove infidelity of spouse: SC

DNA test of child allowed to prove infidelity of spouse: SC

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

DNA test of a child can be allowed to prove infidelity of a spouse despite opposition from his or her partner, the Supreme Court today held, saying that if such test is resisted then adverse inference can be drawn against the person opposing it.

It's a match: DNA proves remains belong to Sheena

It's a match: DNA proves remains belong to Sheena

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

A local court remanded Indrani and her driver Shyam Rai to judicial custody for two weeks while the other accused Sanjay Khanna was taken to Kolkata for being produced in a court there.

HC allows medical termination of 12-year-old T'gana rape survivor's pregnancy

HC allows medical termination of 12-year-old T'gana rape survivor's pregnancy

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

The court also ordered that the termination of pregnancy or surgical procedure, as the case may be, shall be performed by a senior most gynaecologist of the hospital and collect the tissue and blood samples of the foetus for conducting DNA and other tests.

Badaun rape case: CBI to seek DNA test of victims' clothes

Badaun rape case: CBI to seek DNA test of victims' clothes

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

Having failed to exhume the bodies of Badaun rape victims for a fresh autopsy, Central Bureau of Investigation will be sending their personal belongings and vaginal swabs for DNA analysis at a laboratory in Hyderabad.

'Rahul is more intellectual, better strategist than Rajiv'

'Rahul is more intellectual, better strategist than Rajiv'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

'I give a lot of credit to Rahul Gandhi for standing up and fighting it for a long time and surviving, nobody else would have been able to survive'

Gadkari says casteism in Bihar's DNA; triggers outrage

Gadkari says casteism in Bihar's DNA; triggers outrage

Rediff.com19 Apr 2014

The comment has caused a furore in the state with leaders from major political parties lambasting him over the issue.

DNA profiling of army personnel to begin soon

DNA profiling of army personnel to begin soon

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

The Indian army will start DNA profiling of its soldiers this year for their identification in case of mutilation of bodies during an operation, attack or mishap.

DNA test nails Abhishek Kasliwal in rape case

DNA test nails Abhishek Kasliwal in rape case

Rediff.com30 May 2006

According to police, the victim's clothes had been sent to a laboratory in Hyderabad for DNA fingerprinting tests.

Physical relations with minor is rape, consent immaterial: Court

Physical relations with minor is rape, consent immaterial: Court

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

A court in Delhi has convicted a man of raping a 14-year-old girl in January 2015, saying if physical relations are established with a minor, it becomes an offence of rape and her consent is immaterial.

Uttarakhand: Mass cremations to begin after DNA sampling

Uttarakhand: Mass cremations to begin after DNA sampling

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Incense materials comprising ghee and aromatic woods have been despatched to Kedarnath

Trump shooter was a Republican, due to vote this year

Trump shooter was a Republican, due to vote this year

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

He lived in the Pittsburgh suburb of Bethel Park, about 56 km south of the Trump rally site where law enforcement officials said he fired at Trump, the presumptive presidential candidate of the Republican Party.

Soft drinks may damage DNA

Soft drinks may damage DNA

Rediff.com29 May 2007

A common preservative found in soft drinks has the ability to switch off vital parts of DNA, a new study has said.

PIX: People across country celebrate Diwali with pomp

PIX: People across country celebrate Diwali with pomp

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Keeping up his tradition of celebrating the festival with soldiers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Sir Creek near the Indo-Pak border in Gujarat's Kutch district and offered sweets to jawans.