Blood transfusion as a medical practice began in the 17th century, with the first recorded transfusions involving animals. The earliest documented animal-to-animal transfusion was conducted by Dr. Richard Lower in England in 1665. Shortly after, in 1667, Dr. Jean-Baptiste Denis performed the first direct blood transfusion to a human in France, using animal blood.
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Over the past year, all 12 lakh email addresses of Union government employees—including those of the Prime Minister’s Office—have been migrated from the National Informatics Centre mail system to Zoho, an Indian multinational firm based in Tamil Nadu. This move strengthens India's digital sovereignty, ensures sensitive government data is stored securely within the country, and empowers employees to use indigenous office productivity tools instead of open-source applications. The government’s switch to Zoho is a significant step in the Swadeshi movement, supporting self-reliance in technology and software solutions.
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Israel's recent military operations in West Asia—including actions against Hezbollah in Lebanon, regime change in Syria, the devastation of Gaza, and strikes on Iran's nuclear sites—have briefly positioned it as a dominant power in the region.
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Sonam Wangchuk, prominent climate activist and education reformer, was arrested under the National Security Act (NSA) in September 2025, following violent protests in Ladakh demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule protections for the region—largely sparked by long-standing government inaction and frustration among Ladakhi youth
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