With xenotransplantation -- animal-to-human transplantation -- poised to address the global organ shortage crisis, a pioneering study has outlined how human immune cells interact with pig kidney tissue in transplanted organs, revealing critical early markers of rejection and potential intervention strategies.

Led by French and US researchers, the study deployed cutting-edge spatial molecular imaging to find key molecular mechanisms that could help overcome the biggest challenge in xenotransplantation: rejection by the human immune system.

The team led by Dr. Valentin Goutaudier from the Paris Institute for Transplantation and Organ Regeneration & NYU Langone Transplant Institute) found that human immune cells were found in every part of the pig kidney's filtering system after the transplant.

Researchers observed early molecular signs of antibody-mediated rejection as soon as Day 10 and peaking at Day 33, reinforcing previous findings that rejection begins rapidly but progresses over time.

In a major boost to connectivity in the Northeast, the construction of the much-awaited Bairabi-Sairang railway line in Mizoram has been completed. The 51.38 km-long railway line will soon be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Vinod Kumar, Chief Engineer of the project, said, “This has been one of the most challenging projects undertaken by Indian Railways. Every segment of this line posed unique difficulties. Due to heavy rainfall in the region, the working season is limited to just four months a year.”

The Bairabi-Sairang line connects the Mizoram capital, Aizawl, directly to the Indian railway network. Previously, the railway line extended only up to Bairabi, and further travel to Aizawl was only possible via road, a route often affected by landslides and weather disruptions.

Filmmaker-producer Subhash Ghai, who is known for films such as ‘Karz’, ‘Hero’, ‘Taal’, ‘Ram Lakhan’ and others, has announced the actor for his upcoming film.

On Monday, the veteran filmmaker took to his Instagram, and shared a picture of Riteish Deshmukh, in which the actor appears cross-dressed. The veteran filmmaker wrote in jest that he has locked in the “heroine” for his next film.

He wrote in the caption, “She is our next heroine in our forthcoming film under mukta arts. A classic beauty. Can u guess the name of this beautiful girl ? Please do write (sic)”.

The picture appears to be from the 2006 comedy film ‘Apna Sapna Money Money’, in which Riteish essayed the role of a conman, and cross-dresses as part of his act.

Supported by favourable weather conditions, inflation is projected to average 2.5 per cent over the next six months. According to an HSBC report released on Monday, a high base effect from the past three years, coupled with robust cereal production, is expected to keep food inflation in India subdued for an extended period.

Core inflation, too, remains contained, led by a stronger Indian rupee, falling commodity prices, imported disinflation from China, and softer growth than a year ago, said HSBC Global Investment Research in its report. It said it expects inflation to average 3.2 per cent in FY26.

FY25 concluded on a strong note for India's granaries, with robust cereal production ensuring ample stock levels. This abundance is expected to help contain cereal inflation in the near term.

“But what matters a bit more is how rains, reservoir levels, and sowing will pan out in FY26,” said the report.

In a significant achievement for identifying neurodegenerative diseases early, a team of US researchers has developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that helps clinicians detect brain activity patterns linked to nine types of dementia using a single and widely available scan.

The tool, StateViewer, not only helped in early detection but also provided accurate diagnosis -- it identified the dementia type in 88 per cent of cases, including Alzheimer's disease.

It also enabled clinicians to interpret brain scans nearly twice as fast and with up to three times greater accuracy than standard workflows, according to the research, published online in the journal Neurology.

Researchers from the Mayo Clinic trained and tested the AI on more than 3,600 scans, including images from patients with dementia and people without cognitive impairment.

Anshula Kapoor, who recently got evicted from Karan Johar’s show “The Traitors,” has opened up about her experience on the reality show.

She revealed that having ‘chachi’ Maheep Kapoor by her side brought her a much-needed sense of normalcy and safety. When asked how important Maheep Chachi’s presence was to her emotional strength, Anshula revealed that it made a world of difference. She shared, “She gave me emotional support. I had never done reality TV or any long-format project before. Usually, when you shoot something, you go home and decompress. But here, we were locked in. All the other contestants were strangers to me. Having Chachi there gave me a sense of normalcy and safety.”

The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) said on Monday it has dispatched an auto parts delegation to the US state of Georgia to help domestic manufacturers explore investment opportunities amid rising protectionist trade measures from Washington.

Jointly organised by the Gyeonggi Province government, the auto parts investment delegation visited the cities of Atlanta and Savannah for three days from Wednesday, with 10 South Korean auto parts firms participating.

The programme included investment seminars, consultations with Georgia state officials and on-site visits to existing South Korean manufacturing operations, including Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, which was completed in March, reports news agency.

Georgia has emerged as a major hub for Korean automakers, including Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp., whose large-scale investments in the region have encouraged related auto parts suppliers to follow suit.

Ayush Shetty clinched his maiden title on the BWF World Tour after he defeated Canada’s Brian Yang in the US Open, a BWF Super 300 badminton tournament, final here at the Mid-America Center on Monday (IST).

World Junior Championships 2023 bronze medallist Ayush registered a 21-18, 21-13 over World No. 33 Yang in 47-minute to cap off a stellar week with.

"Ayush Shetty clinches maiden BWF Super300 title, winning the US Open 2025! He dismantled Brian Yang in straight games 21-13, 21-18 with commanding flair right from start to the end. A breakthrough triumph that cements his arrival among badminton’s elite and marks the rise of a new Indian powerhouse," BAI posted on X.

In a tragic road accident on National Highway 75 near the Kunigal bypass in Karnataka's Tumakuru district, four members of the same family lost their lives after the car they were travelling in was hit by a speeding canter truck.

The deceased have been identified as residents of Mattikere village in Magadi taluk -- Seebe Gowda, his wife Shobha, and their children Dumbishree and Bhanukiran Gowda.

The accident occurred while the family was on their way to drop their son off at his school hostel. Seebe Gowda, who lived with his family in Magadi town, had come to Kunigal to drop off his son Bhanukiran Gowda, a Class 8 student at Valley School near Bidanagere on the outskirts of Kunigal.

The family had returned to Magadi on Sunday for the holiday and were travelling together after dinner to drop the boy back at the hostel. As they reached the Kunigal bypass, a speeding canter truck coming from the wrong side on a one-way road rammed into their car.

The financialization of household savings in India has gained significant momentum as equities as percentage of household savings in the country has increased from 2.5 per cent in FY20 to 5.1 per cent in FY24, an SBI Research report said on Monday.

The Indian credit market is witnessing some structural shifts with headline bank credit growth. Thus, arithmetic average possibly hiding more things than it reveals, the report mentioned.

In future, sources of credit origination through bank deposits (primarily household savings in bank deposits) needs to be keenly watched, it added.

According to the report, public sector Banks/PSBs show stable growth of 12.2 per cent in FY25 compared to FY24 growth of 13.6 per cent.

However, the share in incremental credit of PSBs has increased to 56.9 per cent in FY25 from 20 per cent in FY18.