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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Foreign nuclear technology must have its design certified in country-of-origin, Pg29

Draft SHANTI Act rules mandate foreign nuclear technology certification in country-of-origin, allowing private participation and captive power generation, while addressing liability.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

15 Aug, 2026

Foreign nuclear technology must have its design certified in country-of-origin, Pg29

Draft SHANTI Act rules mandate foreign nuclear technology certification in country-of-origin, allowing private participation and captive power generation, while addressing liability.

15 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Intellectual Property Rights, IPR Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Deflating the wind in the willows, Pg11

Kashmir's renowned willow bat industry faces raw material shortages, climate change, and smuggling despite international fame and GI tag, prompting government revival efforts.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Intellectual Property Rights, IPR Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

15 Aug, 2026

Deflating the wind in the willows, Pg11

Kashmir's renowned willow bat industry faces raw material shortages, climate change, and smuggling despite international fame and GI tag, prompting government revival efforts.

15 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

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Food Processing and Related Industries Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

APEDA Facilitates First-Ever Export of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana by Sea Route from Bihar to Australia

APEDA facilitates first-ever sea export of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana from Bihar to Australia, boosting farmer income by 18% and global market access.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Food Processing and Related Industries Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

9 Aug, 2026

APEDA Facilitates First-Ever Export of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana by Sea Route from Bihar to Australia

APEDA facilitates first-ever sea export of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana from Bihar to Australia, boosting farmer income by 18% and global market access.

9 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Cut, copy: Why books are being destroyed to feed AI, Pg12

AI companies are controversially destroying physical books through 'destructive scanning' for training data, raising significant copyright and ethical concerns among booksellers and authors.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

6 Aug, 2026

Cut, copy: Why books are being destroyed to feed AI, Pg12

AI companies are controversially destroying physical books through 'destructive scanning' for training data, raising significant copyright and ethical concerns among booksellers and authors.

6 Aug, 2026

Art Forms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

GI Tags: Scaling Traditional Wealth Into Global Brands

India leverages Geographical Indication (GI) tags to protect traditional products, empower artisans, and boost rural economy, aiming for 10,000 registrations by 2030.

Art Forms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

5 Aug, 2026

GI Tags: Scaling Traditional Wealth Into Global Brands

India leverages Geographical Indication (GI) tags to protect traditional products, empower artisans, and boost rural economy, aiming for 10,000 registrations by 2030.

5 Aug, 2026

Art Forms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Puri temple the only 'Jagannath Dham': Odisha's trademark move, Pg17

Puri Jagannath Temple Administration trademarks 'Jagannath Dham' and sacred terms, securing unique identity after inter-state dispute over cultural heritage.

Art Forms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

25 Jul, 2026

Puri temple the only 'Jagannath Dham': Odisha's trademark move, Pg17

Puri Jagannath Temple Administration trademarks 'Jagannath Dham' and sacred terms, securing unique identity after inter-state dispute over cultural heritage.

25 Jul, 2026

Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Robotics and Nanotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Slew of technologies developed to enable electrically rechargeable Zinc-air batteries

SASTRA University pioneers patented nanofluid electrolyte, boosting Zinc-air battery efficiency for cheaper, safer green energy storage and electric mobility in India.

Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Robotics and Nanotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

25 Jul, 2026

Slew of technologies developed to enable electrically rechargeable Zinc-air batteries

SASTRA University pioneers patented nanofluid electrolyte, boosting Zinc-air battery efficiency for cheaper, safer green energy storage and electric mobility in India.

25 Jul, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

India and Israel Conclude Second Round of Negotiations for Proposed Free Trade Agreement

India and Israel conclude second FTA negotiation round in New Delhi, pushing for a comprehensive, mutually beneficial trade agreement to boost bilateral economic ties.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

25 Jul, 2026

India and Israel Conclude Second Round of Negotiations for Proposed Free Trade Agreement

India and Israel conclude second FTA negotiation round in New Delhi, pushing for a comprehensive, mutually beneficial trade agreement to boost bilateral economic ties.

25 Jul, 2026

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

PARLIAMENT QUESTION: COMMERCIALISATION AND TRANSFER OF GOVERNMENT-DEVELOPED TECHNOLOGIES

Government drives technology commercialization through NRDC, CSIR, DBT, and DST, licensing 1,000+ innovations, fostering startups, and generating significant revenue.

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

23 Jul, 2026

PARLIAMENT QUESTION: COMMERCIALISATION AND TRANSFER OF GOVERNMENT-DEVELOPED TECHNOLOGIES

Government drives technology commercialization through NRDC, CSIR, DBT, and DST, licensing 1,000+ innovations, fostering startups, and generating significant revenue.

23 Jul, 2026

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

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.

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology Intellectual 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.

22 Jul, 2026

E Technology in Aid of Farmers Technology Missions in Agriculture Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

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.

E Technology in Aid of Farmers Technology Missions in Agriculture Biotechnology Intellectual 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.

22 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Govt. asks Telegram to take proactive anti-piracy action, Pg8

I&B Ministry demands Telegram implement proactive anti-piracy measures, citing IT Rules 2021 for platform accountability, following recent ban.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

5 Jul, 2026

Govt. asks Telegram to take proactive anti-piracy action, Pg8

I&B Ministry demands Telegram implement proactive anti-piracy measures, citing IT Rules 2021 for platform accountability, following recent ban.

5 Jul, 2026

Education Sector Intellectual Property Rights, IPR Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

Fake patents are poisoning India’s race for academic excellence, Pg10

Shocking report uncovers 'fake patent' racket selling UK design registrations to Indian academics, manipulating research integrity and academic promotion systems.

Education Sector Intellectual Property Rights, IPR Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

28 Jun, 2026

Fake patents are poisoning India’s race for academic excellence, Pg10

Shocking report uncovers 'fake patent' racket selling UK design registrations to Indian academics, manipulating research integrity and academic promotion systems.

28 Jun, 2026

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

From Noida lab, a next gen therapy that keeps cancer from coming back, Pg15

Noida lab pioneers next-gen CAR-T therapy, creating immune memory to prevent cancer relapse, targeting cost-effective solutions and solid-tumor treatment with human trials imminent.

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

15 Jun, 2026

From Noida lab, a next gen therapy that keeps cancer from coming back, Pg15

Noida lab pioneers next-gen CAR-T therapy, creating immune memory to prevent cancer relapse, targeting cost-effective solutions and solid-tumor treatment with human trials imminent.

15 Jun, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Technology Missions in Agriculture Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Policy is undoing what science built. That's a challenge for Cotton Productivity Mission, Pg11

Policy failures, including seed price controls, crippled India's cotton productivity and biotech innovation, jeopardizing the new Rs 5,659 crore Cotton Productivity Mission's 2031 targets.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Technology Missions in Agriculture Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

8 Jun, 2026

Policy is undoing what science built. That's a challenge for Cotton Productivity Mission, Pg11

Policy failures, including seed price controls, crippled India's cotton productivity and biotech innovation, jeopardizing the new Rs 5,659 crore Cotton Productivity Mission's 2031 targets.

8 Jun, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

EU reports flag gaps in VFS visa centres: 'Mishandling personal data to misleading fees', Pg3

EU reports reveal VFS Global's visa centers mishandling data, selling fake appointments, and misleading fees, raising governance concerns.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

28 May, 2026

EU reports flag gaps in VFS visa centres: 'Mishandling personal data to misleading fees', Pg3

EU reports reveal VFS Global's visa centers mishandling data, selling fake appointments, and misleading fees, raising governance concerns.

28 May, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Advancing India-South Korea defence innovation ties, Pg8

India and South Korea launch KIND-X defence innovation platform to boost collaboration in R&D, co-production, and technology transfer.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

11 May, 2026

Advancing India-South Korea defence innovation ties, Pg8

India and South Korea launch KIND-X defence innovation platform to boost collaboration in R&D, co-production, and technology transfer.

11 May, 2026

Health Sector Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Semaglutide generics launch pushes sales of GLP-1 drugs by 75% in 1 month, Pg16

Generic semaglutide launch triggers 75% surge in GLP-1 drug sales, democratizing access and reshaping market dynamics.

Health Sector Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

9 May, 2026

Semaglutide generics launch pushes sales of GLP-1 drugs by 75% in 1 month, Pg16

Generic semaglutide launch triggers 75% surge in GLP-1 drug sales, democratizing access and reshaping market dynamics.

9 May, 2026

Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Foreign nuclear technology must have its design certified in country-of-origin, Pg29

Foreign nuclear technology must have its design certified in country-of-origin, Pg29

Deflating the wind in the willows, Pg11

Deflating the wind in the willows, Pg11

Parliament Question: Innovation Ecosystem

Parliament Question: Innovation Ecosystem

APEDA Facilitates First-Ever Export of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana by Sea Route from Bihar to Australia

APEDA Facilitates First-Ever Export of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana by Sea Route from Bihar to Australia

Cut, copy: Why books are being destroyed to feed AI, Pg12

Cut, copy: Why books are being destroyed to feed AI, Pg12

GI Tags: Scaling Traditional Wealth Into Global Brands

GI Tags: Scaling Traditional Wealth Into Global Brands

Puri temple the only 'Jagannath Dham': Odisha's trademark move, Pg17

Puri temple the only 'Jagannath Dham': Odisha's trademark move, Pg17

Slew of technologies developed to enable electrically rechargeable Zinc-air batteries

Slew of technologies developed to enable electrically rechargeable Zinc-air batteries

India and Israel Conclude Second Round of Negotiations for Proposed Free Trade Agreement

India and Israel Conclude Second Round of Negotiations for Proposed Free Trade Agreement

PARLIAMENT QUESTION: COMMERCIALISATION AND TRANSFER OF GOVERNMENT-DEVELOPED TECHNOLOGIES

PARLIAMENT QUESTION: COMMERCIALISATION AND TRANSFER OF GOVERNMENT-DEVELOPED TECHNOLOGIES

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

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

Initiatives to Strengthen Seed Sector

Initiatives to Strengthen Seed Sector

Govt. asks Telegram to take proactive anti-piracy action, Pg8

Govt. asks Telegram to take proactive anti-piracy action, Pg8

Fake patents are poisoning India’s race for academic excellence, Pg10

Fake patents are poisoning India’s race for academic excellence, Pg10

From Noida lab, a next gen therapy that keeps cancer from coming back, Pg15

From Noida lab, a next gen therapy that keeps cancer from coming back, Pg15

Policy is undoing what science built. That's a challenge for Cotton Productivity Mission, Pg11

Policy is undoing what science built. That's a challenge for Cotton Productivity Mission, Pg11

EU reports flag gaps in VFS visa centres: 'Mishandling personal data to misleading fees', Pg3

EU reports flag gaps in VFS visa centres: 'Mishandling personal data to misleading fees', Pg3

Advancing India-South Korea defence innovation ties, Pg8

Advancing India-South Korea defence innovation ties, Pg8

Semaglutide generics launch pushes sales of GLP-1 drugs by 75% in 1 month, Pg16

Semaglutide generics launch pushes sales of GLP-1 drugs by 75% in 1 month, Pg16

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