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The virus diagnosis device has been invented by engineers at the University of Bath, who describe it as the ‘world’s fastest Covid test’.The prototype LoCKAmp device uses innovative ‘lab on a chip’ technology and has been proven to provide rapid and low-cost detection of Covid from nasal swabs.The device works by rapidly releasing and amplifying genetic material from a nasal swab sample by carrying out a chemical reaction to produce a result, which can be viewed on a smartphone app.Unlike lateral flow assay tests, commonplace during the pandemic, the LoCKAmp employs the same ‘gold standard’ genetic-based testing techniques previously reserved…

He said that as long as ‘Reservation’ is the policy, it is logical that caste must be counted.In a post on X, Chidambaram said, “After trashing the promise of a caste census as ‘divide and rule’, the BJP has suddenly concluded that a decision on the issue will be taken after ‘consulting everyone’.”He said that almost every other political party has supported the idea of a caste census.”As long as ‘Reservation’ is the policy, it is logical that caste must be counted,” Chidambaram added.His remarks came after Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the BJP never opposed the…

macOS Sonoma 14.1 update includes a new system daemon called “liquiddetectiond,” which can identify when the computer has been exposed to liquids, reports 9to5Mac.This daemon runs in the background to collect liquid detection analysis from each USB-C port on the Mac, the report mentioned.This feature is described as a “Liquid Detection and Corrosion Mitigation Daemon.”iPhones and iPads have a similar daemon to alert users when liquid is detected in the connector.On the Mac, the code suggests that the daemon is only used for “analytics” and is not associated with end-user features.Apple may finally implement an alert similar to the iOS…

Mohammed Fazal Ali (49), a Reserved Sub-Inspector of Police who was serving as escort incharge for the minister, shot himself dead with his gun near a hotel in Srinagar Colony in Ameerpet area.Deputy Commissioner of Police (West Zone) Joel Davis told media persons that the police officer opened fire on himself with his pistol.Fazal Ali came for the duty around 6 a.m. with his daughter. He took the extreme step around 7 a.m. after talking to his daughter over some personal matter. The body was shifted to Osmania General Hospital for autopsy.The DCP said preliminary probe indicates that he committed…

The annual IAS week that was designed to ensure bonhomie and camaraderie in the cadre and celebrate the elite service has reportedly been put off. The event also aimed at easing tensions between the legislature and executive through interactions.The IAS week could not be held during the pandemic — 2020 and 2021. It was again not held in 2022 because of the state assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh.Earlier, the association had become virtually defunct during the BSP government’s tenure from May 13, 2007 to March 14, 2012 when not a single meeting of bureaucrats was allowed to take place.The association…

Djokovic is now 9-0 in semifinals in Paris-Bercy, where he will compete for his 40th Masters 1000 crown in Sunday’s championship match. His opponent there will be Grigor Dimitrov, after the Bulgarian earlier defeated Stefanos Tstisipas 6-3, 6-7 (1-7), 7-6 (7-3), ATP Tour reports.Should Djokovic win the title on Sunday, he will extend his lead over Carlos Alcaraz to 1490 points in the ATP Live Race To Turin, making it highly likely he will claim the ATP Year-End No. 1 honour for the eighth time.Rublev now heads to Turin looking to cap a strong year at the ATP Finals. The…

The layoffs came as the company is integrating the Inmarsat business post-acquisition, reports Satellite Today. Viasat closed the Inmarsat acquisition in May.Post-layoffs, Viasat will still have global operations with a majority of its employees continuing to be located in the US and the UK.“The changes we are announcing are consistent with our goals to focus our spending toward our biggest growth opportunities and position Viasat for long-term success, while expanding margins and profitability,” said Viasat President Guru Gowrappan.“At the same time, the decision to reduce our workforce is a very difficult one, and not something we take lightly. We would…

A total of 101,976 Hyundai and Kia cars using the electric global modular platform (E-GMP), exclusively designed for EVs, were sold stateside from December 2021 to October 2023, according to the companies, reports Yonhap news agency.The two companies have put the four E-GMP-based models of Kia’s EV6 and Hyundai’s Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6 and Genesis GV60 on sale in the U.S. since the Ioniq 5, the first model developed on the E-GMP, made its North American debut in December 2021.Over the period, the electric compact crossover SUV Ioniq 5 was the bestselling model with a cumulative 51,420 units sold, followed…

He left the music lovers spellbound with his magical performance at the event presented by Jagirdars College & The Hyderabad Public School Old Students Association as part of the school’s year-long centenary celebrations.It was an evening of not just ghazal rendition but of nostalgia and celebrations. For Talat Aziz, it was a homecoming, a return to his roots. He poured his heart into his performance for the school that had played a significant role in nurturing and shaping his life.“It is wonderful to be back to the place that shaped me as a person and educated me in multiple ways.…

The suspension came after three games, with Sabalenka serving down 2-1, 30-30, on serve.The intermittent weather also impacted the doubles schedule, washing out the doubles semifinals, WTA reports.The match will resume on Sunday. No.5 Jessica Pegula, a 6-1, 6-2 winner over No.3 Coco Gauff in the first semifinal, awaits the winner in the final, which is now scheduled for Monday at 4:30 p.m.–IANSbc