A study by Bengaluru researchers found that South Indians have unique genetic mutations that increase their risk of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, highlighting the need for India-specific cardiac research and personalized treatment approaches.
Despite losing the Karnataka Assembly polls, the BJP is confident of winning the Lok Sabha polls for the third time in a row. The party suffered a major setback in Karnataka, where it won only 66 seats compared to the Congress' 135 seats. However, BJP leaders claim that the Assembly polls' outcome will not affect the party's prospects in the Lok Sabha polls. The BJP is preparing for Assembly elections in five states this year and is also running a one-month-long outreach campaign to woo voters.
The Congress party has historically found revival in South India whenever its fortunes have declined nationally. The recent Karnataka assembly election results have given a much-needed boost to the party, which has been struggling after back-to-back losses in two general elections and several assembly polls. The victory in all five seats of Chikmagalur district has given new hope to the Congress, which is currently in power in only three states. The party is set to return to power in Karnataka with 136 out of 224 seats in the assembly.