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Manipur DGP Rajiv Singh, a 1993-batch IPS officer, has been appointed Secretary (Security) in the Cabinet Secretariat. He previously served as Manipur's police chief following the outbreak of ethnic violence in June 2023. This key security post oversees the Special Protection Group (SPG).

Your personal year, influenced by Number 2, brings a focus on career responsibility and financial caution. Relationships will see emotional maturity and honest reassessment, with potential for significant connections. Health requires discipline and stress management, while travel shifts from practical to more rewarding journeys.

Skin bones, or osteoderms, have evolved independently multiple times across reptile lineages, a new study reveals. Researchers used fossil data and computational tools to trace 320 million years of evolution. Remarkably, goannas re-evolved these protective skin structures after losing them, challenging long-held evolutionary theories and highlighting nature's surprising adaptability.

Gold price prediction today: For both gold and silver prices, the near-term outlook remains weak, says Vedika Narvekar, Research Analyst - Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers.

UPSC CSE Prelims 2026, conducted on May 24, has been described by experts as one of the most difficult and unconventional papers in recent years. With lengthy comprehension-based questions, analytical framing, and unpredictable current affairs themes, the exam tested conceptual clarity and decision-making skills over rote learning. While several experts predicted a lower cutoff this year, others viewed the paper as a necessary shift towards evaluating aptitude, adaptability, and intellectual curiosity expected from future civil servants.

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has opened recruitment for 195 technical professionals to strengthen India’s cybercrime response framework. The contractual roles, based in New Delhi and Assam, are offered for three years with applications open through an online portal until May 19, 2026. The drive also includes two Senior Threat Research Consultant posts focused on cybercrime analysis, malware studies, OSINT and fund trail investigation, with salaries up to 1.2 Lacs per month.

Medical students in India are set to gain more exposure to clinical research, ethics, and scientific writing through a new NMC-ICMR initiative. The program aims to integrate research into medical education and patient care, with AI also being explored for data analysis and predictive modeling in medical research.

In a breakthrough, Shanghai scientists have cultivated the world's first lab-grown sinoatrial node using human stem cells. This tiny, self-beating organoid mimics the heart's natural pacemaker, offering immense potential for studying cardiac issues and developing advanced biological pacemaker therapies. Researchers successfully replicated embryonic development signals, paving the way for future transplant strategies.

A remarkable discovery in York, England, challenged historical assumptions about Roman Britain. Analysis of a noblewoman's tooth enamel revealed she originated from North Africa, not Britain. This finding proves the Roman Empire was a diverse and mobile civilization, with York being a cosmopolitan hub. Her story rewrites national history, highlighting ancient global connections.

The assessment highlights the growing vulnerability of Himalayan countries to extreme weather events and multi-hazard disasters driven by climate change and fragile mountain terrain.