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Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyBiotechnology
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.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
17 Aug, 2026

Scientists find why an enervating disorder affects only Eurasians, Pg II

New study reveals genetic mutations in FXN gene, originating in Eurasia 9,000 years ago, cause Friedreich’s ataxia, explaining its unique geographic distribution.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
16 Aug, 2026

TB Vaccine Offers Clue To Shape Immunity Against Alzheimer’s, Pg11

Research indicates BCG vaccine, traditionally for TB, could retrain immune cells to combat brain inflammation, offering a potential preventive strategy for Alzheimer's.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeIT and ComputersBiotechnology
10 Aug, 2026

Scientists can now shrink and rewrite proteins with AI. Here's what that unlocks, Pg11

Duke University scientists develop Raygun AI, an innovative system to miniaturize and rewrite proteins, promising breakthroughs in gene therapy and drug development.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
10 Aug, 2026

If DNA Is The Instruction Manual, We Just Opened A Big Second Volume, Pg2

New research reveals non-Mendelian epigenetic inheritance in mice, challenging genetic rules and offering profound insights into complex human health conditions.

Health SectorIT and ComputersBiotechnology
9 Aug, 2026

Scientists use AI to design viruses to kill hardy bacteria, Pg13

Scientists leveraged AI to design novel bacteriophages, creating 16 functional viruses capable of killing drug-resistant bacteria, paving the way for new treatments.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorBiotechnology
6 Aug, 2026

Centre Deploys National Joint Outbreak Response Team as Multi-Institutional Probe Intensifies into Chandipura Virus Outbreak

Centre deploys National Joint Outbreak Response Team to Gujarat, Rajasthan, intensifying multi-institutional probe into Chandipura Virus outbreak, integrating 'One Health' strategy.

Economics of Animal RearingAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentBiotechnology
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.

Buffer Stocks and Food SecurityTechnology Missions in AgricultureAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyBiotechnology
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.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorIT and ComputersBiotechnology
31 Jul, 2026

Parliament Question: Biotechnology And AI Based Research

Government expands biotechnology and AI research, integrating computational biology, genomics, and medical imaging for precision diagnostics and inclusive growth.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeIT and ComputersBiotechnology
27 Jul, 2026

How quantum computing and AI can help trigger a better immune response, Pg11

Danish scientists leverage quantum computing and AI to revolutionize peptide design, paving the way for personalized cancer vaccines and enhanced immune therapies.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
27 Jul, 2026

India’s first dengue vaccine arrives with a crucial safety caveat, Pg2

India approves first dengue vaccine, Qdenga, but experts warn of heightened severe dengue risk for seronegative children, urging mandatory pre-vaccination screening.

Art FormsIndian Society and Diversity of IndiaBiotechnology
26 Jul, 2026

A lost Himalayan people emerges from a Ladakh cave, Pg13

Ancient Ladakh cave yields 1,500-year-old genomes, revealing complex North Indian, Tibetan, and Inner Asian ancestral origins.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeIT and ComputersBiotechnology
26 Jul, 2026

AI helps take next stride on proteins in medicine, Pg13

Researchers develop AI-powered ContactSeek tool, leveraging AlphaFold3 to enhance DNA base editing accuracy for safer gene therapies.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesHealth SectorBiotechnology
26 Jul, 2026

Urban food habits rewriting gut microbiome in India, says study, Pg11

New study reveals urban Indian diets are rewriting gut microbiomes, fueling a dramatic surge in diabetes, obesity, and hypertension rates.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentBiotechnology
24 Jul, 2026

PARLIAMENT QUESTION: IMPLEMENTATION OF BIOE3 POLICY

Union Cabinet's BioE3 Policy propels biomanufacturing, establishing Bio-AI Hubs and fostering Centre-State collaboration for economic and environmental resilience.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIT and ComputersBiotechnology
24 Jul, 2026

PARLIAMENT QUESTION: RDI FUND UNDER ANRF

Union Cabinet approved ₹1 lakh crore RDI Fund, launched by PM, to boost strategic technology sectors and Atmanirbharta through blended financing.

Health SectorIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentBiotechnologyIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
22 Jul, 2026

ICMR transfers three indigenous biomedical technologies to advance cancer and infectious disease solutions

ICMR transfers SHetA2 for cervical cancer and two next-gen enteric vaccines to Indian manufacturers, boosting indigenous, affordable healthcare solutions.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorBiotechnology
22 Jul, 2026

CDSCO Approves India's First Dengue Vaccine, Strengthening National Dengue Prevention Efforts

CDSCO approves India's first dengue vaccine, Qdenga®, by Takeda, a live attenuated recombinant DNA vaccine, bolstering national disease prevention efforts.

E Technology in Aid of FarmersTechnology Missions in AgricultureBiotechnologyIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
22 Jul, 2026

Initiatives to Strengthen Seed Sector

Government boosts seed sector with 3,236 new varieties, SATHI portal, and global partnerships, enhancing climate resilience and agricultural productivity.

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