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Indian scientific institutions face brain drain as scientists resign over bureaucratic hurdles and lack of professional dignity, impacting national research and development.
Varsha Ashok Aglawe makes history as first woman Director General of Geological Survey of India in 176 years, prioritizing critical mineral exploration.
ISRO and JAXA scientists review Chandrayaan-5, a joint lunar polar exploration mission with NASA and ESA, targeting a 2028 launch to study lunar water.
Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket made history, becoming India's first privately developed rocket to reach orbit, signifying a major leap for the nation's space tech ecosystem.
Scientists discover Sun's upper atmosphere rotates faster than its visible surface, defying classical physics and impacting space weather models.
India's R&D expenditure surges to 0.84% of GDP, driven by government initiatives and private sector investment, boosting global innovation ranking.
Government fortifies legal and regulatory framework, including IT Act amendments and BNS, to combat AI-generated deepfakes, ensuring platform accountability and citizen protection.
Pollen analysis reveals weak Indian Summer Monsoon and 4.2 ka event caused Harappan Civilization's decline and eastward migration around 4200 years ago.
SASTRA University pioneers patented nanofluid electrolyte, boosting Zinc-air battery efficiency for cheaper, safer green energy storage and electric mobility in India.
DRDO successfully conducts maiden flight test of indigenous 'Kusha' long-range surface-to-air missile off Odisha, bolstering India's air defence capabilities.
India's DRDO and Azad Engineering successfully develop first indigenous 350 kg thrust expendable turbo jet engine, marking a major aerospace defence milestone.
DRDO successfully flight-tests 'Kusha' Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile, boosting India's indigenous air defence capabilities against diverse aerial threats.
India's DAE advances indigenous thorium-based nuclear program, developing Molten Salt Reactors for long-term energy security and self-reliance.
India's space program achieves lunar south pole landing, solar observatory, and targets USD 44 billion economy by 2033, boosting private sector.
India launches BharatFS, a 6 km resolution global weather model, enhancing extreme event prediction and disaster preparedness.
Five new *Allographa* lichen species, vital forest health indicators, discovered in India's biodiversity-rich Western Ghats, aiding conservation and environmental monitoring.
Ancient Kevda plant fossils discovered in Assam reveal 24-million-year survival, predating Himalayas, showcasing India's role as a biodiversity refuge.
India leverages indigenous R&D to counter energy shocks, approving a ₹37,500 crore coal gasification scheme to produce DME, slashing LPG import dependence.
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