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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
TopicGene editing babies

Topic: Gene editing babies

Much before US baby, Gurugram girl could’ve been 1st to get personalised gene editing. But time ran out

For Uditi’s parents, reading about use of CRISPR tech, or ‘genetic scissors’, to treat baby KJ, diagnosed with severe genetic disorder, reminded them of their daughter.

Chinese scientists edit DNA in attempt to cure man’s cancer, HIV

In a step forward in the field of gene editing, Chinese researchers safely treated a man with leukemia and HIV using gene-edited stem cells.

China to probe gene-editing case, and Ukraine imposes martial law after Russia clash

UAE pardons British scholar Matthew Hedges who was jailed for spying, and China United Nations report claims home most dangerous place for women.

On Camera

The Bengal voter is silent. Is it fear or quiet determination?

The silence may have to do with the state’s history of political violence. During the 2021 post-poll violence, BJP leaders 'ran away leaving their voters at the mercy of the mob'.

FTA partners drive India’s trade surge as reliance on non-FTA countries dips, says NITI Aayog report

Share of trade with FTA partners rose from 4.6% in 2006 to 28.8% in 2024. India is currently negotiating or advancing agreements with US, Israel, GCC, Canada & Mexico.

Japan overhauls post-World War II pacifist military approach, lifts restrictions on defence exports

Since October last year, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi has planned to increase defence spending target to 2 percent of GDP.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.