In 1928, Alexander Fleming noticed a strange mould on a petri dish, and this observation launched the antibiotic era |

What discovery led to penicillin and modern antibiotics. Image credit – Wikimedia One of the most significant discoveries in the field of medicine was achieved in 1928 by Alexander Fleming. It was not the result of an intentionally conducted experiment but happened accidentally during Fleming’s work in his laboratory in St. Mary’s Hospital, London.Fleming noticed…

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Crime Branch nets 3 absconding accused after 3,300-km hunt across Bihar, Jharkhand | Delhi News

New Delhi: Delhi Police’s Crime Branch has apprehended three absconders involved in long-pending cases, including attempted murder and sexual assault. Executed over a six-day period ending May 4, the operation involved a four-member team tracking the fugitives across 3,300 kilometres through Bihar and Jharkhand.Deputy commissioner of police (crime) Sanjeev Yadav said the first arrest involved…

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‘Miracle’ that 4L still live in dangerous bldgs: HC panel flags crisis | Mumbai News

Mumbai: Calling it a “miracle” that lakhs of residents continue to live in structurally unsafe buildings, a committee appointed by Bombay high court has raised alarm over the condition of the city’s ageing cessed structures, highlighting delays in redevelopment and acute shortage of rehabilitation housing.The panel’s report estimates that nearly four lakh tenants are currently…

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Bison kills home guard in Bethora | Goa News

Ponda: In a tragic incident of human-wildlife conflict, Bethora village on Wednesday evening reported a fatal bison attack.Dinesh Gaude (48), a home guard attached to Ponda police station, died after he was attacked by a bison while visiting a friend. The incident occurred around 6.30pm at Kadnevhal junction in Bethora.This is the second casualty in…

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