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Tuesday, February 24, 2026
TopicDNA Bank

Topic: DNA Bank

What’s in DNA Technology Bill withdrawn by Modi govt & why House panel wanted safeguards in place

While govt officials say bill withdrawn because its clauses have broadly been covered in another Act, Jairam Ramesh says govt wanted to avoid putting in place safeguards sought by panel.

Genomics data banking could revolutionise healthcare, but comes with unmitigated risks

Genome data collected for medical purposes can easily be used for other purposes by bigger players without the contributor’s consent today.

What Modi govt’s ‘DNA bank’ will look like and the concerns over its misuse

ThePrint details how the DNA profiling method originated in the UK, and the legislative concerns that have been raised over the genetic database.

On Camera

Where does the law stand on Himanta Biswa Sarma’s video of ‘shooting’ Muslims?

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's Hindu-Muslim polarisation is clearly done to maximise the odds of winning. But an important legal question is: does it expose him to legal liability?

Sify Infinit to seek $4.2 billion valuation in India IPO

The unit of Nasdaq-listed Sify Technologies Ltd has reportedly begun investor meetings to raise Rs 3,700 crore through a share sale in mid-March

IAF’s Tejas fleet undergoes ‘maintenance check’, decision on airframe yet to be taken

The 7 February incident involving Tejas aircraft caused severe damage to its frame. IAF and HAL are working together as part of the Board of Inquiry (BoI) to probe the incident.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.