Element of doubt in Prime Minister's words: Congress

New Delhi, Feb 17 : The Congress on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's refusal to give a statement in the Parliament assuring people's security and respect to every individual's religion creates an element of doubt.

" Narendra Modi had assured in the meeting that India will be an inclusive society and all religions will be given its due share and respect. Any attack on any of the religion will not be tolerated. This statement is what people expected to hear from the Prime Minister in the Parliament," said Congress leader PC Chacko.

NASA to send submarine to Saturn's moon Titan

Washington: NASA is planning to send a nuclear-powered submarine to explore one of the methane seas located on Saturn's moon Titan.

The single-tonne concept robot submarine is equipped with a seafloor camera and sampling system.

The submarine could fit into a space plane such as Boeing's X-37, which was recently used for a classified Air Force mission.

The plane could land on Kraken Mare, the largest known body of liquid on Titan that consists mostly of liquid methane, or possibly drop the submarine using a parachute, 'ibtimes. Com' reported.

"The vehicle would use conventional propulsors to yaw around, using a sun sensor to determine the initial azimuth to Earth and begin communication using a terrestrial radio as a more precise reference," NASA said.

Changing stem cell structure may help fight obesity

London: Scientists have found that reducing the size of tiny hair like structures on stem cells stops them from turning into fat cells, a discovery that may allow for new treatments to prevent obesity.

The research, conducted at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), found that a slight regulation in the length of primary cilia, small hair-like projections found on most cells, prevented the production of fat cells from human stem cells taken from adult bone marrow.

Part of the process by which calories are turned into fat involves adipogenesis, the differentiation of stem cells into fat cells, researchers said.

The study showed that during this process of adipogenesis, the length of primary cilia increases associated with movement of specific proteins onto the cilia.

LG announces all-metal smartwatch 'LG Watch urbane' to compete with Apple

Washington, Feb 17 - LG has announced its latest addition, the all metal smartwatch ' LG Watch Urbane ', weeks before the Apple smartwatch is expected to roll out.

Mysterious giant clouds spotted on Mars

London: Mysterious cloud-like plumes seen reaching high above the surface of Mars have puzzled scientists studying the atmosphere of the Red Planet.

On two separate occasions in March and April 2012, amateur astronomers reported definite plume-like features developing on the planet.

The plumes were seen rising to altitudes of over 250 km above the same region of Mars on both occasions. By comparison, similar features seen in the past have not exceeded 100 km.

"At about 250 km, the division between the atmosphere and outer space is very thin, so the reported plumes are extremely unexpected," said Agustin Sanchez-Lavega of the Universidad del Pais Vasco in Spain, lead author of the paper published in the journal Nature.

Emma Stone reveals her 'fascination' with death

Washington, Feb 17 : Emma Stone has confessed that she has a fascination with death, afterlife , ghosts and cemeteries.

Pages

News in Focus

Crypto instead of Rupees: India’s Real-money Online Gaming ban boosts USDT demand and offshore Casino Growth

Since October 1, 2025, a nationwide ban on real-money online gaming has been in effect in India.

Sunteck Realty Share Price Target at Rs 520: Prabhudas Lilladher Stock Research

Sunteck Realty has delivered a robust operational and financial performance in FY26, reinforcing its positioning as a premium real estate developer in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

Cipla Share Price Target at Rs 1,550: ICICI Securities

ICICI Securities has upgraded Cipla to a BUY rating with a revised target price of Rs 1,550, implying a potential upside of nearly 19% from the current market price of Rs 1,306.

Tata Communications Share Price Target at Rs 2,100: ICICI Securities

ICICI Securities has reiterated its BUY call on Tata Communications, setting a revised target price of Rs 2,100, implying an upside potential of nearly 38% from the current market price of Rs 1,525

Infosys Share Price Target at Rs 1,497: Deven Choksey Research

Infosys, backed by a BUY recommendation from Deven Choksey Research, is entering a decisive phase where artificial intelligence moves from experimentation to real-world monetization.

China’s DeepSeek Returns With V4 Models, Intensifying the Global AI Arms Race

China’s DeepSeek has re-entered the spotlight with the unveiling of its latest artificial intelligence models, marking a pivotal moment in the evolving global competition for AI dominance.