Human's ancient gene might be related to Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosisScientists have analyzed the large database of ancient DNA of humans, concluding that the genes might lead to an increase in the probabilit...
12 Jan, 2024, 02.59 AM IST
Central bank digital currencies can offer finality, liquidity, integrity: BISNoting that central banks stand at the centre of a rapid transformation of the financial sector and the payment system, BIS said Central Ba...
23 Jun, 2021, 08.16 PM IST
Parliamentary panel raises concerns over creating national DNA database as proposed under new billThe 32-member Department related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Technology, Environment, Forests and Climate Change, heade...
03 Feb, 2021, 10.49 PM IST
Lok Sabha gives consent to DNA billThe bill seeks to set up a DNA regulatory board to give accreditation to the laboratories and also frame guidelines.
08 Jan, 2019, 04.06 PM IST
DNA profiling bill will violate autonomy and privacy of citizens: CongCongress spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi said the BJP-led government wants "an India that is defined by them".
26 Aug, 2018, 05.32 PM IST
DNA Profiling Bill to be discussed by Narendra Modi government tomorrowThe draft bill also states that all DNA data including DNA profiles, DNA samples and records, will only be used for identification of the p...
04 Jul, 2018, 12.42 PM IST
DNA data banks to be set up at national, state level to store DNA profilesThe draft bill also states that all DNA data including DNA profiles, DNA samples and records, will only be used for identification of the p...
13 May, 2018, 04.59 PM IST
UIDAI says Aadhaar an identification, not profiling toolUIDAI dismissed concerns that linking of various information with Aadhaar could lead to government monitoring, surveillance or possible mis...
29 Jan, 2018, 06.47 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi's pitch for data analytics can unleash robo-audits on tax evadersData analytics will be an effective tool in the hands of taxmen as demonetisation has led to suspicious bank transactions in the range of R...
02 Sep, 2017, 01.52 PM IST
Law panel for setting up of DNA Profiling BoardDNA Profiling is used for disaster victim identification, investigation of crimes, identification of missing persons and human remains, and...
27 Jul, 2017, 01.03 AM IST
New bill proposes collection of samples from pvt parts for DNA profilingThe Union Government has proposed to allow collection of samples from private parts of human body for DNA profiling and data preservation w...
12 Aug, 2015, 09.55 PM IST
Human DNA Profiling Bill likely in Budget session: Centre to SC"Earnest endeavours are being made by the government for introduction of the Bill in 2015 Budget Session of the Parliament...," it said.
21 Jan, 2015, 09.47 PM IST
Centre to create DNA bank of unidentified bodiesAt present, India has 30-40 DNA examiners in forensic laboratories for 1.2 bn population against an estimated requirement of around 800-1,0...
20 Jan, 2015, 12.27 PM IST
Gujarat readies to clone its lionsIn collaboration with the Gujarat State Bio-Technology Mission (GSBTM), the forest department has already collected 80 strains of DNA of th...
30 Jul, 2013, 02.01 AM IST
Government bill aims to build pool of DNA samples of 'offenders'; experts fear possible misuseGovt plans to introduce a bill in Parliament that aims to create a pool of "DNA profiles" of "offenders" in a bid to make crime detection m...
29 Sep, 2012, 11.14 AM IST
- Nepal to 'fingerprint' tigers for conservation
To pinpoint the exact population of wild Bengal tigers and to combat poaching, Nepal will start "fingerprinting" its big cats from this fal...
01 Jul, 2011, 04.04 PM IST
- Pakistan to give Interpol DNA data from Mumbai probe
The head of Interpol said on Sunday that Pakistan had agreed to provide DNA profiles and other data on suspected terrorists it obtained dur...
08 Mar, 2009, 05.33 PM IST