Mahasamund police solved a blind murder case from 2025 involving a 55-year-old woman. The accused, a repeat offender, was arrested after DNA profiling and field intelligence linked him to the crime.
New research reveals that 64% of dog breeds carry wolf DNA, influencing traits like behavior and size. Village dogs show the strongest genetic links, with implications for domestication history.
A Mohali court discharged gangster Jagdeep Singh alias Jaggu Bhagwanpuria from UAPA charges after the prosecution admitted no admissible evidence existed beyond his police confession, deemed legally invalid.
Forest officials tranquilized a leopard suspected of killing three women in Nainital. DNA tests will confirm involvement as schools close for three days amid ongoing safety concerns.
The Gujarat High Court acquitted three men convicted for gangrape and murder, citing a 14-day delay in DNA sample handling and lack of evidence. Justices noted suspicion cannot replace proof.
Italian centenarians carry more DNA from ancient Ice Age hunter-gatherers, boosting immune strength and stress response for longer lives.
Gurgaon police arrested a suspect in the murder of history-sheeter Manoj Ojha. The victim's brother received a WhatsApp voice message blaming an accomplice for the shooting.
A 42-year-old woman was gangraped at a deserted dhaba in Bahadurgarh. Police arrested four suspects within eight hours using digital payment records and CCTV footage.
A skeleton discovered on a Washington State beach in 2006 has finally been identified through DNA analysis as Clarence Edwin 'Ed' Asher, the former mayor of Fossil, Oregon, who vanished during a fishing trip.
Rescue teams recovered three more human remains in Arki market fire. Death toll reaches 10, including nine Nepal nationals and a child from Bihar. DNA samples collected for identification.
Bones stored for decades as mammoth fossils in an Alaskan museum were identified as ancient whale remains through public-funded DNA testing. Discover how science corrected a long-held assumption.
Scientists at Lucknow's BSIP are decoding ancient human DNA to trace India's population history. Discover how this research explains our diversity, health, and ancestry. Read the full story!
A pre-university student in Bengaluru has been arrested for the murder of a 34-year-old software engineer. The accused allegedly smothered the victim and set her flat on fire to destroy evidence. Read the shocking details.
Artist Mukesh Sharma's exhibition 'Decoding Digital DNA' transforms e-waste into art, selling 50% at preview. A meditation on tech, memory, and sustainability. Explore the story.
Scientists highlight male factors as major cause of couple infertility. Advanced genetic technologies can now pinpoint specific reasons, shifting treatment paradigms. Learn more.
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh announces India's strategic shift to tackle rare genetic diseases using genomics and skill development. New centres in Hyderabad aim to bridge research and healthcare. Read more.
Key forensic witness B C Ravindra testifies that two 7.65mm guns connect the murders of rationalists Kalburgi, Dabholkar, and Pansare, revealing a single group's pattern.
Haryana's forensic labs slash report times to 15 days for NDPS cases, boost disposal by 28.6%. New DNA, ballistics labs & mobile units strengthen investigations. Read how science is becoming policing's backbone.
A Kolhapur court sentenced a 35-year-old man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a Class VIII student. DNA proof confirmed him as the baby's father. Read the full details.
Researchers recover trace DNA from Renaissance artefacts linked to Leonardo da Vinci, using a novel 'arteomics' approach to probe the master's origins and authenticity of works. Explore the groundbreaking findings.
Odisha Police will deploy its first batch of specially trained crime scene officers across all police stations by March. This initiative aims to revolutionize forensic evidence collection and boost conviction rates under new criminal laws. Read more.
A French court convicts 10 for cyber-harassment of Brigitte Macron, fueling DNA test demands. Plus, updates on Tommy Lee Jones' daughter, Anthony Joshua, and Critics' Choice Awards backlash. Read the full story.
A special court permits Maharashtra ATS to conduct a DNA test on Prashant Kamble to confirm his identity, linked to the Kabir Kala Manch case. He was arrested in 2025 after 15 years on the run.
A special court in Mumbai permits Maharashtra ATS to conduct a DNA test on Prashant Kamble, an accused with alleged Naxal links who used multiple fake identities for 15 years. Read the full details.
Discover how tiny moss plants are becoming crucial forensic evidence, helping solve crimes from Michigan to China by revealing time and location details.
A medical DNA report settled a dispute between two men claiming ownership of the same buffalo and calf in Rajasthan's Nagaur district. Police used scientific evidence to resolve the conflict.
A Bengaluru engineer's tattoo of his lover's name led police to unravel his plot to murder his wife and stage it as suicide during the 2021 Covid curfew. Read the chilling details.
Nearly 20 days after a fatal pile-up on Yamuna Expressway, two victims remain untraced despite DNA tests. A committee probes the mystery. Read the full story.
A new genetic study reveals 76% of Gujarat's maternal lineages are indigenous, dating back 40,000+ years, challenging the Aryan Invasion Theory. Read the full findings.
A Jharkhand court acquitted drug case accused after police claimed rats ate 200 kg of seized ganja. The bizarre incident raises serious questions about evidence handling. Read the full story.