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Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryEducation SectorIT and Computers
17 Aug, 2026

IITs go beyond BTech, expand their academic brand: Surge in mid-career courses, Pg5

IITs are significantly expanding mid-career and executive education programs, focusing on emerging technologies like AI and EVs for upskilling working professionals.

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.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
17 Aug, 2026

Understanding Anthropic’s move to watermark Claude AI content, Pg11

Anthropic's new global policy embeds invisible watermarks in Claude AI text, raising user concerns over content authenticity and potential reputational damage.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIT and Computers
17 Aug, 2026

How AI can be optimised for better healthcare, Pg9

AI offers a transformative solution to India's healthcare challenges, optimizing efficiency, expanding access, and improving patient outcomes through digital integration.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers
16 Aug, 2026

Data centres top segment in real estate investments by PEs: Report, Pg11

Data centres attracted over one-third of private equity real estate investments in Q1 2026, surpassing traditional segments due to surging digital demand.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and Degradation
16 Aug, 2026

Why India Needs More Power For AI, Chips And Data Centres, Pg11

India targets 100 GWe nuclear power by 2047, deploying SMRs and private investment to meet surging energy demands from AI and data centers.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
16 Aug, 2026

Youth will power our journey to Viksit Bharat 2047, says PM, Pg1

PM Modi outlines vision for Viksit Bharat 2047, emphasizing youth empowerment, self-reliance in energy, semiconductors, and critical minerals amidst global resource weaponization.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace Technology
16 Aug, 2026

‘Despite reputation, India’s per-unit space launch cost highest’, Pg11

New analysis reveals India's per-unit space launch cost is highest globally, challenging its cost-effective image and raising geopolitical concerns.

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.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
16 Aug, 2026

Never too soon to switch to an electric vehicle, Pg11

New analysis confirms switching to an EV, even from a new fossil-fuel car, drastically cuts lifecycle carbon emissions, repaying manufacturing debt within three years.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersE Technology in Aid of FarmersScience and Technology in Everyday Life
16 Aug, 2026

Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India Launches RSVC-AMRIT Platform Developed by NABARD to Strengthen Rural Innovation and Technology Transfer

Principal Scientific Adviser launches NABARD's RSVC-AMRIT platform to boost rural innovation and technology transfer, connecting stakeholders for 'Viksit Bharat 2047'.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
16 Aug, 2026

Key Highlights of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s Address From the Ramparts of the Red Fort on the Occasion of the 80th Independence Day

PM Modi outlines ambitious vision for 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047, emphasizing economic growth, technological advancement, social justice, and governance reforms.

Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers
16 Aug, 2026

PM Announces AI Skilling Of 1 Crore Youth In One Year

PM Modi unveils ambitious national agenda from Red Fort, targeting AI skilling for 1 crore youth, semiconductor self-reliance, and six crore Lakhpati Didis.

Art FormsArchitectureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and Computers
15 Aug, 2026

Revitalising India's Cultural Heritage

India intensifies cultural heritage preservation through schemes like Adopt a Heritage, PRASHAD, and digitisation, repatriating relics and boosting tourism.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace Technology
15 Aug, 2026

Strengthening India’s Space Sovereignty

India's space sector witnesses rapid growth, driven by reforms, private investment, and ambitious missions, aiming for global leadership and self-reliance.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
15 Aug, 2026

Manufacturing Momentum: Building a Self-Reliant India

India's manufacturing sector demonstrates robust growth across defence, electronics, pharma, and textiles, driven by government initiatives, boosting self-reliance and exports.

Women and Women's OrganizationsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
15 Aug, 2026

Military Modernisation Driven By A Self-Reliant & Future-Ready Defence Sector Is Govt’s Top Priority: Raksha Mantri On The Eve Of 80th Independence Day

Raksha Mantri highlights India's defence self-reliance, achieving record production and exports, with advanced missile technology and women's empowerment driving future-ready military modernization.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIntellectual 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.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIntellectual Property Rights, IPRConservation, 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.

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