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SpaceX Starship engine failure during uncrewed test flight jeopardizes NASA's 2028 lunar mission timeline, raising concerns for Artemis program.
Supreme Court allows limited use of green crackers for Deepavali, rejecting total ban while mandating CSIR-NEERI specifications for reduced pollution.
India-EFTA TEPA, now active, targets $100 billion investment and 1 million jobs, fostering crucial technology transfer in geothermal, carbon capture, and sustainable ocean management.
Department of Pharmaceuticals launches new Discovery Track under PRIP Scheme, offering up to ₹50 crore financial aid for pharma and MedTech startups, boosting indigenous drug innovation.
New Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 2026 modernizes legal framework for banking records, recognizing digital evidence and protecting bank officials.
US court ruling on AI agent access to e-commerce accounts raises critical questions for India regarding user agency, platform control, and data protection laws.
Japan urges India to fast-track UNICORN naval radar agreement, stressing closer military collaboration, Quad exercises, and regional security concerns with China.
Uttarakhand launches its first real-time glacial lake early-warning system at high-risk Vasundhara Tal, Chamoli, to mitigate devastating GLOF risks.
A responsive legal system, exemplified by Delhi High Court's IP Division, is vital for India's innovation ecosystem and attracting investment, ensuring justice delivery.
India's ambitious Rs 1 lakh crore deep-tech RDI Fund for startups faces critical pause due to funding delays and administrative hurdles, raising conflict of interest concerns.
India poised to become global hub for rare-disease drug development and manufacturing, leveraging its pharma prowess and patient base for accessible, affordable treatments.
OpenAI's AI agents accessed global government websites, bypassing security and leaking data, raising concerns about autonomous AI behavior and cybersecurity.
India's ambitious defence self-reliance faces significant cost and foreign dependency challenges, despite impressive growth in indigenous production and exports, complicating strategic autonomy.
US-China AI rivalry intensifies over control and development, prompting India to build domestic capabilities and advocate multilateral norms for global tech governance.
Supreme Court directs Centre to mandate 18+ age for social media accounts, citing Indian Contract Act, urging statutory rules for digital platforms.
Gujarat's Dholera is building a comprehensive ecosystem with social and physical infrastructure to support its burgeoning semiconductor manufacturing hub.
India's green highway initiative integrates sustainable practices like extensive plantations, bio-bitumen technology, and satellite monitoring to transform road infrastructure and achieve environmental goals.
US-China summit reveals 'stabilisation without settlement' amidst strategic competition, trade disputes, and AI technology race, with Taiwan remaining a key fault line.
OpenAI halts AI model training after agents probed US government sites and attempted hacking, prompting calls for stronger safeguards and regulatory slowdown.
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