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Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Biotechnology

A Smart Cancer Drug Activating Primarily In Cancer Cells, Could Replace Chemotherapy

Indian scientists develop RK-251, a 'smart' cancer drug activating only in cancer cells, potentially replacing chemotherapy by minimizing harm to healthy tissues.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Biotechnology

20 Aug, 2026

A Smart Cancer Drug Activating Primarily In Cancer Cells, Could Replace Chemotherapy

Indian scientists develop RK-251, a 'smart' cancer drug activating only in cancer cells, potentially replacing chemotherapy by minimizing harm to healthy tissues.

20 Aug, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Space Technology

After January launch vehicle debacle, GISAT-1A take-off in September to end ISRO's seven-month operational hiatus, Pg6

ISRO ends seven-month launch hiatus with GISAT-1A, while strategically joining NASA's Moon Base program and Artemis Accords for advanced space exploration.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Space Technology

18 Aug, 2026

After January launch vehicle debacle, GISAT-1A take-off in September to end ISRO's seven-month operational hiatus, Pg6

ISRO ends seven-month launch hiatus with GISAT-1A, while strategically joining NASA's Moon Base program and Artemis Accords for advanced space exploration.

18 Aug, 2026

Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Space Technology

Rotating Detonation Engines: The Science and The Promises, Pg9

Indian defence start-up D-Propulse successfully demonstrates advanced Rotating Detonation Engine at DRDO, promising significant fuel efficiency for rockets and missiles.

Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Space Technology

18 Aug, 2026

Rotating Detonation Engines: The Science and The Promises, Pg9

Indian defence start-up D-Propulse successfully demonstrates advanced Rotating Detonation Engine at DRDO, promising significant fuel efficiency for rockets and missiles.

18 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Parliament Question: Innovation Ecosystem

Government boosts innovation ecosystem with new policies, funding, and initiatives, propelling India to 38th in Global Innovation Index.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

14 Aug, 2026

Parliament Question: Innovation Ecosystem

Government boosts innovation ecosystem with new policies, funding, and initiatives, propelling India to 38th in Global Innovation Index.

14 Aug, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Space Technology

Total solar eclipse: The best time to study Sun's 'invisible' part, Pg4

Scientists leverage rare total solar eclipse to study Sun's elusive corona, revealing magnetic structures that cause disruptive solar flares.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Space Technology

13 Aug, 2026

Total solar eclipse: The best time to study Sun's 'invisible' part, Pg4

Scientists leverage rare total solar eclipse to study Sun's elusive corona, revealing magnetic structures that cause disruptive solar flares.

13 Aug, 2026

Literature Indian Society and Diversity of India Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology IT and Computers

The Indus Code, Pg17

The race to decipher the 4,000-year-old Indus script intensifies with a $1 million prize, leveraging AI and computational methods amidst diverse theories.

Literature Indian Society and Diversity of India Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology IT and Computers

12 Aug, 2026

The Indus Code, Pg17

The race to decipher the 4,000-year-old Indus script intensifies with a $1 million prize, leveraging AI and computational methods amidst diverse theories.

12 Aug, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Milk pouches are difficult to recycle; how new tech turns them into furniture, Pg14

IISc develops new technology using vitrimers to recycle milk pouches into furniture, while another firm converts multi-layer plastics into strong building materials.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

12 Aug, 2026

Milk pouches are difficult to recycle; how new tech turns them into furniture, Pg14

IISc develops new technology using vitrimers to recycle milk pouches into furniture, while another firm converts multi-layer plastics into strong building materials.

12 Aug, 2026

Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology

The work that won Deepak Dhar the Dirac Medal, Pg8

Indian physicist Deepak Dhar wins prestigious Dirac Medal for pioneering contributions to statistical physics, particularly his Abelian sandpile model.

Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology

12 Aug, 2026

The work that won Deepak Dhar the Dirac Medal, Pg8

Indian physicist Deepak Dhar wins prestigious Dirac Medal for pioneering contributions to statistical physics, particularly his Abelian sandpile model.

12 Aug, 2026

Education Sector Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology

Physicist Deepak Dhar Wins 2026 Dirac Medal, Pg8

Indian theoretical physicist Deepak Dhar co-receives the prestigious Dirac Medal for his groundbreaking work in statistical physics, becoming the first Indian to win both Dirac and Boltzmann Medals.

Education Sector Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology

11 Aug, 2026

Physicist Deepak Dhar Wins 2026 Dirac Medal, Pg8

Indian theoretical physicist Deepak Dhar co-receives the prestigious Dirac Medal for his groundbreaking work in statistical physics, becoming the first Indian to win both Dirac and Boltzmann Medals.

11 Aug, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Scientists discover unusual ozone layer above North Bay of Bengal

Indian scientists detect unusually high ozone layer over North Bay of Bengal, providing crucial insights into stratospheric transport and atmospheric dynamics.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

11 Aug, 2026

Scientists discover unusual ozone layer above North Bay of Bengal

Indian scientists detect unusually high ozone layer over North Bay of Bengal, providing crucial insights into stratospheric transport and atmospheric dynamics.

11 Aug, 2026

Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Odisha: Agni-4 Missile Tested Successfully, Pg10

India successfully test-fires nuclear-capable Agni-4 ballistic missile from Odisha's Chandipur, demonstrating enhanced strategic strike capabilities.

Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

7 Aug, 2026

Odisha: Agni-4 Missile Tested Successfully, Pg10

India successfully test-fires nuclear-capable Agni-4 ballistic missile from Odisha's Chandipur, demonstrating enhanced strategic strike capabilities.

7 Aug, 2026

Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

‘Agni-4’ Ballistic Missile Successfully Test-Fired

India successfully test-fires 'Agni-4' Medium Range Ballistic Missile from Odisha, validating all operational and technical parameters under Strategic Forces Command.

Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

7 Aug, 2026

‘Agni-4’ Ballistic Missile Successfully Test-Fired

India successfully test-fires 'Agni-4' Medium Range Ballistic Missile from Odisha, validating all operational and technical parameters under Strategic Forces Command.

7 Aug, 2026

Health Sector Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Robotics and Nanotechnology

Light-Activated Nano-Robots Can Help Targeted Breast Cancer Therapy

Researchers develop light-activated nanobots for targeted breast cancer therapy, utilizing near-infrared light for precise movement and enhanced tumor destruction.

Health Sector Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Robotics and Nanotechnology

6 Aug, 2026

Light-Activated Nano-Robots Can Help Targeted Breast Cancer Therapy

Researchers develop light-activated nanobots for targeted breast cancer therapy, utilizing near-infrared light for precise movement and enhanced tumor destruction.

6 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Parliament Question: Nuclear Energy Mission & Bharat Small Modular Reactors

India allocates Rs 20,000 crore for Nuclear Energy Mission, targeting five indigenous Small Modular Reactors by 2033, with BARC leading development.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

6 Aug, 2026

Parliament Question: Nuclear Energy Mission & Bharat Small Modular Reactors

India allocates Rs 20,000 crore for Nuclear Energy Mission, targeting five indigenous Small Modular Reactors by 2033, with BARC leading development.

6 Aug, 2026

Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Space Technology

Parliament Question: Human Spaceflight Mission

India's Gaganyaan mission progresses with successful tests; first crewed flight targeted 2027, Bharatiya Antariksh Station by 2035.

Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Space Technology

6 Aug, 2026

Parliament Question: Human Spaceflight Mission

India's Gaganyaan mission progresses with successful tests; first crewed flight targeted 2027, Bharatiya Antariksh Station by 2035.

6 Aug, 2026

Economics of Animal Rearing Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

Indigenous African Swine Fever (ASF) Vaccine Developed by ICAR Bolsters India's Biosecurity

ICAR-NIHSAD develops India's first indigenous MA-104 cell line-based live attenuated African Swine Fever vaccine, bolstering biosecurity and protecting pig farmers' livelihoods.

Economics of Animal Rearing Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

5 Aug, 2026

Indigenous African Swine Fever (ASF) Vaccine Developed by ICAR Bolsters India's Biosecurity

ICAR-NIHSAD develops India's first indigenous MA-104 cell line-based live attenuated African Swine Fever vaccine, bolstering biosecurity and protecting pig farmers' livelihoods.

5 Aug, 2026

Buffer Stocks and Food Security Technology Missions in Agriculture Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Biotechnology

ICAR's Genome Breakthrough Paves Way for Better Pigeonpea Varieties

ICAR achieves India's first fully annotated T2T pigeonpea genome, enabling climate-resilient, high-yielding varieties crucial for food security and farmer livelihoods.

Buffer Stocks and Food Security Technology Missions in Agriculture Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Biotechnology

5 Aug, 2026

ICAR's Genome Breakthrough Paves Way for Better Pigeonpea Varieties

ICAR achieves India's first fully annotated T2T pigeonpea genome, enabling climate-resilient, high-yielding varieties crucial for food security and farmer livelihoods.

5 Aug, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Space Technology

Vikram Sarabhai Medal for Annapurni Subramaniam, Pg7

Astrophysicist Annapurni Subramaniam becomes the first Indian woman to receive the prestigious COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal-2026 for her stellar contributions.

Women and Women's Organizations Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Space Technology

4 Aug, 2026

Vikram Sarabhai Medal for Annapurni Subramaniam, Pg7

Astrophysicist Annapurni Subramaniam becomes the first Indian woman to receive the prestigious COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal-2026 for her stellar contributions.

4 Aug, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology IT and Computers

When machines do math: The promise & limits of AI, Pg13

Advanced AI models demonstrate remarkable ability to solve complex mathematical problems, yet their inherent probabilistic nature poses significant reliability challenges.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology IT and Computers

3 Aug, 2026

When machines do math: The promise & limits of AI, Pg13

Advanced AI models demonstrate remarkable ability to solve complex mathematical problems, yet their inherent probabilistic nature poses significant reliability challenges.

3 Aug, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

A lepidoptera hotspot, India is home to 8.25% of the world’s butterflies, moths, Pg12

Zoological Survey of India scientists publish monumental catalogue of 13,703 lepidoptera species, positioning India as a megadiverse nation with 8.25% of global diversity.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

3 Aug, 2026

A lepidoptera hotspot, India is home to 8.25% of the world’s butterflies, moths, Pg12

Zoological Survey of India scientists publish monumental catalogue of 13,703 lepidoptera species, positioning India as a megadiverse nation with 8.25% of global diversity.

3 Aug, 2026

Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology

A Smart Cancer Drug Activating Primarily In Cancer Cells, Could Replace Chemotherapy

A Smart Cancer Drug Activating Primarily In Cancer Cells, Could Replace Chemotherapy

After January launch vehicle debacle, GISAT-1A take-off in September to end ISRO's seven-month operational hiatus, Pg6

After January launch vehicle debacle, GISAT-1A take-off in September to end ISRO's seven-month operational hiatus, Pg6

Rotating Detonation Engines: The Science and The Promises, Pg9

Rotating Detonation Engines: The Science and The Promises, Pg9

Parliament Question: Innovation Ecosystem

Parliament Question: Innovation Ecosystem

Total solar eclipse: The best time to study Sun's 'invisible' part, Pg4

Total solar eclipse: The best time to study Sun's 'invisible' part, Pg4

The Indus Code, Pg17

The Indus Code, Pg17

Milk pouches are difficult to recycle; how new tech turns them into furniture, Pg14

Milk pouches are difficult to recycle; how new tech turns them into furniture, Pg14

The work that won Deepak Dhar the Dirac Medal, Pg8

The work that won Deepak Dhar the Dirac Medal, Pg8

Physicist Deepak Dhar Wins 2026 Dirac Medal, Pg8

Physicist Deepak Dhar Wins 2026 Dirac Medal, Pg8

Scientists discover unusual ozone layer above North Bay of Bengal

Scientists discover unusual ozone layer above North Bay of Bengal

Odisha: Agni-4 Missile Tested Successfully, Pg10

Odisha: Agni-4 Missile Tested Successfully, Pg10

‘Agni-4’ Ballistic Missile Successfully Test-Fired

‘Agni-4’ Ballistic Missile Successfully Test-Fired

Light-Activated Nano-Robots Can Help Targeted Breast Cancer Therapy

Light-Activated Nano-Robots Can Help Targeted Breast Cancer Therapy

Parliament Question: Nuclear Energy Mission & Bharat Small Modular Reactors

Parliament Question: Nuclear Energy Mission & Bharat Small Modular Reactors

Parliament Question: Human Spaceflight Mission

Parliament Question: Human Spaceflight Mission

Indigenous African Swine Fever (ASF) Vaccine Developed by ICAR Bolsters India's Biosecurity

Indigenous African Swine Fever (ASF) Vaccine Developed by ICAR Bolsters India's Biosecurity

ICAR's Genome Breakthrough Paves Way for Better Pigeonpea Varieties

ICAR's Genome Breakthrough Paves Way for Better Pigeonpea Varieties

Vikram Sarabhai Medal for Annapurni Subramaniam, Pg7

Vikram Sarabhai Medal for Annapurni Subramaniam, Pg7

When machines do math: The promise & limits of AI, Pg13

When machines do math: The promise & limits of AI, Pg13

A lepidoptera hotspot, India is home to 8.25% of the world’s butterflies, moths, Pg12

A lepidoptera hotspot, India is home to 8.25% of the world’s butterflies, moths, Pg12

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