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Princeton’s John Hopfield wins 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics for pioneering work on Neural Networks

Princeton professor John Hopfield won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics, sharing it with Geoffrey Hinton for pioneering work on artificial neural networks. Hopfield's creation of the Hopfield network, inspired by human memory, revolutionized machine learning, enabling machines to recognize patterns and recall information. Their contributions form the foundation of today’s advanced AI technologies.

University of Nottingham

University of Nottingham leads study on tailored IBS Treatments through Genetic insights

An international study by Professor Mauro D’Amato found that genetic variations in carbohydrate-digesting enzymes (hCAZymes) may determine how well IBS patients respond to a low-FODMAP diet. Those with defective hCAZyme genes showed significant symptom improvement, especially in diarrhoea-predominant IBS. This discovery paves the way for personalized dietary treatments based on genetic markers.

Hezbollah's Hashem Safieddine

Israel confirms killing Hezbollah's apparent successor Hashem Safieddine

The Israeli army said that the air force "conducted a precise, intelligence-based strike on Hezbollah's main intelligence headquarters," in the southern Beirut suburb of Dahiyeh — Hezbollah's stronghold weeks ago which led to the killing of Safieddine.

Khalistani Gurpatwant SIngh Pannun

US seeks 'meaningful accountability' in Gurpatawant Singh Pannun murder plot investigation

On Oct 15, an Indian enquiry committee visited the US to look into the allegations of the involvement of an Indian government official in the foiled plot to assassinate Pannun. US Principal Deputy Spokesperson said there was “valuable engagement” with the committee last week.

Two plead guilty in Canadian court for murdering Kanishka bombing suspect Ripudaman Singh Malik

Tanner Fox and Jose Lopez entered the pleas in the British Columbia (BC) Supreme Court on Oct 21 on the eve of their trial for the killing of 75-year-old Malik, who was shot several times outside his family business on the morning of July 14, 2022.

Israel

Israel strikes Hezbollah's 'secret bunker' in Beirut, finds $500 million worth cash and gold

Despite being registered as a charity, AQAH has been accused both by the US and Israel of serving as a critical financial branch of Hezbollah, aiding it with cash and gold reserves for military operations.

BRICS 2024

Russia discharges 85 Indians from its military ahead of BRICS

The Indian side is expected to take up the issue of discharge of the remaining Indians when Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Oct 22 on the margins of the BRICS Summit in the Russian city of Kazan, people familiar with the matter said.