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Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentBasics of Cyber SecuritySecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
23 Jun, 2026

The challenge of India’s digital sovereignty, Pg6

Foreign tech dependence jeopardizes India's digital sovereignty, exposing critical infrastructure to external control; urgent indigenous development and strategic alliances vital.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
22 Jun, 2026

Maritime sector a major engine of economic growth, says Modi, Pg1

PM Modi commissions three indigenous naval ships, declares maritime sector vital for economic growth and Aatmanirbhar Bharat, boosting defense self-reliance.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and Degradation
22 Jun, 2026

Biochar offers a way to turn India’s farm smoke into ‘black gold’, Pg2

Biochar: India's 'black gold' solution to stubble burning, enhancing soil health, crop productivity, and farmer income via carbon credit markets.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
22 Jun, 2026

Police begin collecting DNA records under 2022 law; over one lakh profiles generated, Pg12

Police collect over 1 lakh DNA profiles, fingerprints, and iris scans under CrPI Act 2022, creating a 75-year national identification database for criminals.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsScience and Technology in Everyday Life
22 Jun, 2026

​Just truths, Pg8

Supreme Court mandates DNA paternity tests as last resort, balancing fundamental right to privacy with child's legitimacy and truth, post-Puttaswamy.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaScience and Technology in Everyday Life
22 Jun, 2026

Guardrails in AI growth to protect developing nations, Pg9

UN establishes global AI panel with Indian expert to create guardrails, prevent digital colonialism, and ensure equitable benefits for developing nations.

E GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday LifeDisaster and Disaster Management
22 Jun, 2026

Sabarimala shrine to get AI predictive systems, drones to manage crowds, Pg8

Sabarimala shrine to deploy AI predictive systems and drones for advanced crowd management during the upcoming annual pilgrimage, ensuring pilgrim safety and smooth operations.

ArchitectureBiotechnology
22 Jun, 2026

Rakhigarhi skeletons to undergo DNA tests, facial reconstruction, Pg8

5,000-year-old Rakhigarhi skeletons undergo DNA tests, facial reconstruction to unlock Harappan civilization's ancient mysteries.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Space Technology
22 Jun, 2026

'We will never allow China to affect our ties with India, which remain a high priority in our foreign policy', Pg14

Russia vows unwavering India ties, dismissing China's influence, while detailing Ukraine war stance, defence cooperation, and trade challenges.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
22 Jun, 2026

Global nuclear players turn to NTPC for N-tech partnerships, Pg13

NTPC emerges as India's nuclear pivot, attracting global firms like Holtec and EDF for SMR and advanced reactor tech, post-SHAKTI Act, challenging NPCIL.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
22 Jun, 2026

On AI, US & China have an outdated arms race mindset, Pg10

Expert warns US-China's 'AI arms race' mindset is outdated; India should prioritize diffusion, open-source, and plurilateral resilience for tech leadership.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaAchievements of Indians in Science and Technology
21 Jun, 2026

IIT-Delhi study finds human activity drives India’s ‘wild’ weather, Pg12

IIT-Delhi study reveals human activity, not natural variation, drives India's extreme rainfall and floods, warning of future surge as air pollution drops.

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

THE INDIAN NAVY is scheduled to commission three indigenously built frontline platforms, 'Dunagiri, Sanshodhak, and Agray' in Kolkata., Pg1

Indian Navy to commission three indigenously built frontline platforms – Dunagiri, Sanshodhak, and Agray – in Kolkata, boosting naval capabilities and self-reliance.

World WarsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsScience and Technology in Everyday Life
20 Jun, 2026

Drones, tech, European backing: How Ukraine is punching above its weight, Pg18

Ukraine, leveraging advanced drones, AI, and €90-billion EU aid, repels Russian offensive, showcasing technological prowess in asymmetrical warfare against a major power.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
20 Jun, 2026

Navy to get 12 sets of indigenous 1.25 MW gas turbine generators for Kolkata-class ships, Pg16

Ministry of Defence signs Rs 425 crore contract with Bharat Forge for 12 indigenous gas turbine generators, boosting Navy's self-reliance and operational readiness.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaScience and Technology in Everyday Life
20 Jun, 2026

US diktat on AI makes case for global regulation, Pg14

US restricts Anthropic's advanced AI models, sparking global debate on technological sovereignty and urgent calls for robust international regulatory framework.

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

3 indigenous naval vessels to be launched by PM tomorrow, Pg10

PM Modi commissions three indigenous naval vessels – Dunagiri, Sanshodhak, Agray – boosting India's maritime combat and self-reliance at Kolkata port.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
20 Jun, 2026

Moving from drone purchases to drone partnerships, Pg6

India commits $2 billion to domestic drone procurement, pivoting from transactional purchases to strategic partnerships for rapid tech upgrades and indigenous defence.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
20 Jun, 2026

India’s cheapest power is here, the grid must catch up, Pg6

India's grid bottlenecks strand 50 GW of cheap solar and wind power, demanding smart upgrades and policy shifts to unlock 1000 GW clean energy potential.

Education SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentScience and Technology in Everyday Life
19 Jun, 2026

Is India producing more graduates than what the economy can absorb?, Pg11

India's higher education boom creates millions of graduates, but a widening skill gap and AI disruption fuel educated unemployment crisis.

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