Science & Technology

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Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentScience and Technology in Everyday Life
1 Jul, 2026

Geopolitical fragmentation & AI posing risk to economy: RBI Guv, Pg20

RBI Governor cautions global economy faces profound risks from geopolitical fragmentation and AI, yet India's financial system remains remarkably resilient.

E GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
1 Jul, 2026

Before AI window closes, build sovereign compute, Pg12

India urged to build sovereign AI compute, leveraging its talent, light-touch regulation, and $160 billion infrastructure investment before the global AI window closes.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
30 Jun, 2026

Surveillance boost: Army to raise ‘Baaz Battalions’, Pg12

Indian Army establishes 'Baaz Battalions' to centralize and boost advanced drone surveillance, intelligence gathering, and rapid response capabilities.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeEthics and Human Interface
30 Jun, 2026

Why artificial wisdom is the biggest AI risk, Pg9

Expert warns 'artificial wisdom' is AI's biggest risk, demanding global governance and accountability to prevent systemic harm.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
30 Jun, 2026

Preparing India for China’s missile challenge, Pg8

China's 200+ missile launchers threaten India; New Delhi must urgently establish a rocket force and fast-track hypersonic missile development to counter Beijing's missile superiority.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
30 Jun, 2026

Reforms 3.0 — towards the Bharat rate of growth, Pg8

India must launch a National AI Token Policy, making AI access free like data, to achieve an 8%+ 'Bharat rate of growth' and global AI leadership.

Art FormsScience and Technology in Everyday Life
30 Jun, 2026

Maharashtra to use AI to analyse, document petroglyphs in Konkan, Pg14

Maharashtra allocates Rs 5 crore for AI-powered analysis of 20,000 BC Konkan petroglyphs, bolstering UNESCO World Heritage bid.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
30 Jun, 2026

Rajnath releases DFP-2026 for timely execution of R&D projects, efficiency, Pg10

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveils DFP-2026, empowering DRDO with enhanced financial autonomy to accelerate critical R&D projects, bolstering Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

Art FormsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and Degradation
29 Jun, 2026

From seas to skies, India is becoming self-reliant: Modi, Pg12

PM Modi champions India's defence self-reliance, celebrating maiden C-295 flight, LRLACM test, and indigenous warships, urging citizen austerity.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
29 Jun, 2026

How bat viruses become threats, Pg17

UC scientists uncover how a single genetic change in bat viruses, specifically Orf8B protein, can enable immune evasion and human spillover.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIT and Computers
29 Jun, 2026

'Debt, AI boom and fragilities raise global risks', Pg13

BIS Annual Report flags escalating global risks from soaring public debt, financial instability, and AI boom, demanding urgent policy discipline.

Education SectorIntellectual Property Rights, IPRChallenges 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.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and Degradation
28 Jun, 2026

Capturing sunlight in a bottle and using it when needed, Pg10

Scientists develop molecular photo-switches to 'bottle' solar thermal energy, offering efficient storage for heating and cooking, complementing India's 150 GW solar capacity.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsBiotechnology
28 Jun, 2026

This hardy coffee hybrid may be your morning cup of the future, Pg10

Genomic evidence confirms climate-resilient Coffea x libex hybrid, promising higher yields and efficient processing for future global coffee production.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
28 Jun, 2026

New technique tests TB drugs’ effectiveness in just 50 hours, Pg10

Scientists develop Raman-DIP, a revolutionary single-cell imaging technique, to test TB drug effectiveness in just 50 hours with 100% accuracy.

India and its Neighbourhood RelationsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
28 Jun, 2026

Modi hands over ‘Made in India’ vessel to Seychelles, Pg6

PM Modi gifts 'Made in India' PS LESPWAR patrol vessel to Seychelles, bolstering maritime security and deepening strategic partnership under Vision MAHASAGAR.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace Technology
28 Jun, 2026

Gaganyaan uncrewed test flight may be pushed, likely to impact launch of human space flight, Pg2

India's ambitious Gaganyaan human space flight faces potential delay to 2028 as ISRO pushes uncrewed test flight to Q3 2027, prioritizing astronaut safety.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber Security
28 Jun, 2026

US allows Anthropic to release Mythos AI to 'trusted' US firms, Pg11

US partially reverses AI ban, allowing Anthropic's Mythos 5 for critical infrastructure firms amid national security fears, sparking debate on tech oversight.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentDisaster and Disaster Management
27 Jun, 2026

Venezuela reels after deadly quakes, India sends transcontinental flights with medical aid, Pg1

India launches Operation Amistad, deploying C-17 Globemaster III aircraft with medical teams and BHISHM Cubes to aid earthquake-devastated Venezuela.

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