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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Biotechnology

‘The antibiotic pipeline is running dangerously dry’, Pg18

India faces alarming rise in antimicrobial resistance, with 2.67 lakh deaths in 2021, driven by antibiotic overuse.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Biotechnology

24 Jan, 2026

‘The antibiotic pipeline is running dangerously dry’, Pg18

India faces alarming rise in antimicrobial resistance, with 2.67 lakh deaths in 2021, driven by antibiotic overuse.

24 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Blockbuster drug, proven against a range of cancers, may get much cheaper, Pg17

Delhi HC allows Zydus to produce cheaper Nivolumab biosimilar, potentially cutting cancer treatment costs by 70% after patent expiry.

Health Sector Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

20 Jan, 2026

Blockbuster drug, proven against a range of cancers, may get much cheaper, Pg17

Delhi HC allows Zydus to produce cheaper Nivolumab biosimilar, potentially cutting cancer treatment costs by 70% after patent expiry.

20 Jan, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Buffer Stocks and Food Security Biotechnology

For weed-hit farms, science is surest antidote, Pg10

Root parasitic weeds threaten mustard farms; agricultural R&D crucial for herbicide-tolerant crops and food security amidst climate change.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Buffer Stocks and Food Security Biotechnology

20 Jan, 2026

For weed-hit farms, science is surest antidote, Pg10

Root parasitic weeds threaten mustard farms; agricultural R&D crucial for herbicide-tolerant crops and food security amidst climate change.

20 Jan, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Why participatory science is crucial to tackling coconut root wilt disease, PgII

Participatory science crucial to tackle coconut root wilt disease affecting 30 lakh palms across major coconut-growing regions through phytoplasma.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

19 Jan, 2026

Why participatory science is crucial to tackling coconut root wilt disease, PgII

Participatory science crucial to tackle coconut root wilt disease affecting 30 lakh palms across major coconut-growing regions through phytoplasma.

19 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

AI spots abnormal blood cells, Pg14

CytoDiffusion, an AI system, diagnoses leukemia by analyzing subtle variations in blood cell appearance with greater accuracy than specialists.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

19 Jan, 2026

AI spots abnormal blood cells, Pg14

CytoDiffusion, an AI system, diagnoses leukemia by analyzing subtle variations in blood cell appearance with greater accuracy than specialists.

19 Jan, 2026

Space Technology Biotechnology

Scientists find spaceflight affects immune genes, deforms brain, Pg10

Spaceflight alters immune gene expression and deforms brain regions, impacting astronaut health, reveals new studies on long-duration space missions.

Space Technology Biotechnology

18 Jan, 2026

Scientists find spaceflight affects immune genes, deforms brain, Pg10

Spaceflight alters immune gene expression and deforms brain regions, impacting astronaut health, reveals new studies on long-duration space missions.

18 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

In Gujarat, India's 1st state-funded lab to study most lethal pathogens, Pg4

Gujarat pioneers India's first state-funded BSL-4 lab for deadly pathogens research, enhancing national health security and biotechnology capabilities.

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

16 Jan, 2026

In Gujarat, India's 1st state-funded lab to study most lethal pathogens, Pg4

Gujarat pioneers India's first state-funded BSL-4 lab for deadly pathogens research, enhancing national health security and biotechnology capabilities.

16 Jan, 2026

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Space Technology Biotechnology

What is futuristic marine and space biotechnology?, Pg8

India explores futuristic marine and space biotechnology for biomanufacturing, food, and health advancements, aiming to reduce import dependency.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Space Technology Biotechnology

15 Jan, 2026

What is futuristic marine and space biotechnology?, Pg8

India explores futuristic marine and space biotechnology for biomanufacturing, food, and health advancements, aiming to reduce import dependency.

15 Jan, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Food Processing and Related Industries Biotechnology

The weed threat to mustard, and need for new solutions, Pg19

Parasitic weed threatens India's mustard crop, pushing farmers towards herbicide-resistant varieties and GM solutions to secure domestic edible oil production.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Food Processing and Related Industries Biotechnology

12 Jan, 2026

The weed threat to mustard, and need for new solutions, Pg19

Parasitic weed threatens India's mustard crop, pushing farmers towards herbicide-resistant varieties and GM solutions to secure domestic edible oil production.

12 Jan, 2026

Biotechnology

How to turn genes back on, Pg16

CRISPR breakthrough enables gene reactivation without DNA cutting by removing silencing chemical tags, offering safer gene therapy for diseases.

Biotechnology

12 Jan, 2026

How to turn genes back on, Pg16

CRISPR breakthrough enables gene reactivation without DNA cutting by removing silencing chemical tags, offering safer gene therapy for diseases.

12 Jan, 2026

Biotechnology

Differences in gut microbiota and brain size, Pg12

Study reveals gut microbiota's potential role in brain size and energy production, suggesting microbiome's influence on brain evolution.

Biotechnology

11 Jan, 2026

Differences in gut microbiota and brain size, Pg12

Study reveals gut microbiota's potential role in brain size and energy production, suggesting microbiome's influence on brain evolution.

11 Jan, 2026

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

What are biomaterials and how do they work?, Pg10

Biomaterials emerge as a sustainable alternative, poised to revolutionize industries and reduce reliance on fossil-based imports, fostering environmental sustainability.

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

7 Jan, 2026

What are biomaterials and how do they work?, Pg10

Biomaterials emerge as a sustainable alternative, poised to revolutionize industries and reduce reliance on fossil-based imports, fostering environmental sustainability.

7 Jan, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Unusual genetic code in Antarctic microbes yields rare amino acid, PgII

Antarctic microbes rewrite genetic code: TAG codon signals rare amino acid, pyrrolysine (Pyl), revolutionizing protein synthesis and bioengineering.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

5 Jan, 2026

Unusual genetic code in Antarctic microbes yields rare amino acid, PgII

Antarctic microbes rewrite genetic code: TAG codon signals rare amino acid, pyrrolysine (Pyl), revolutionizing protein synthesis and bioengineering.

5 Jan, 2026

Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Robotics and Nanotechnology Biotechnology

Targeted cancer treatment could be in sight, via nanobots, Pg9

IISc develops magnetic nanobots for targeted cancer therapy, promising precise drug delivery and reduced side effects in treating deep-set tumors.

Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Robotics and Nanotechnology Biotechnology

5 Jan, 2026

Targeted cancer treatment could be in sight, via nanobots, Pg9

IISc develops magnetic nanobots for targeted cancer therapy, promising precise drug delivery and reduced side effects in treating deep-set tumors.

5 Jan, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

In the Arctic, drones help scientists in identifying deadly virus in whales, Pg10

Drones detect deadly cetacean morbillivirus in Arctic whales, marking first-ever identification and less invasive research method for marine mammals.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

4 Jan, 2026

In the Arctic, drones help scientists in identifying deadly virus in whales, Pg10

Drones detect deadly cetacean morbillivirus in Arctic whales, marking first-ever identification and less invasive research method for marine mammals.

4 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

After splash in 2025, weight-loss drugs poised to take off this year, Pg17

Weight-loss drugs market poised for expansion in India post-patent expiry, promising affordable access and reshaping metabolic medicine.

Health Sector Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

3 Jan, 2026

After splash in 2025, weight-loss drugs poised to take off this year, Pg17

Weight-loss drugs market poised for expansion in India post-patent expiry, promising affordable access and reshaping metabolic medicine.

3 Jan, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems E Technology in Aid of Farmers Technology Missions in Agriculture Biotechnology

Why does India need climate- resilient agriculture?, Pg10

India prioritizes climate-resilient agriculture amidst climate change, integrating biotechnology, AI, and sustainable practices for enhanced productivity and environmental protection.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems E Technology in Aid of Farmers Technology Missions in Agriculture Biotechnology

2 Jan, 2026

Why does India need climate- resilient agriculture?, Pg10

India prioritizes climate-resilient agriculture amidst climate change, integrating biotechnology, AI, and sustainable practices for enhanced productivity and environmental protection.

2 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology