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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.

Education SectorAchievements of Indians in Science and Technology
19 Jun, 2026

Research impact & sustainability, but focus on students: IIT-D formula for QS success, Pg4

IIT Delhi soars to India's highest-ever QS World University Ranking of 118, propelled by exceptional research impact, graduate employability, and integrated sustainability efforts.

E GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers
19 Jun, 2026

In-house system to flag faults in highway project reports, Pg14

NHAI deploys advanced in-house AI system to flag deficiencies in highway Detailed Project Reports, enhancing infrastructure quality and project efficiency.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
18 Jun, 2026

Defence production hits record ₹1.78 lakh cr., Pg10

India's defence production hits record ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025-26, marking 15.6% growth and quadrupling since 2013-14, boosting indigenous capabilities.

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInvestment ModelsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
18 Jun, 2026

Innovate or be eaten, Pg6

India must foster deep tech innovation, attract capital, and retain talent to avoid global economic irrelevance, despite AI bans.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
18 Jun, 2026

Bullet train tunnel 'hoods': What they are and why they matter, Pg14

India's bullet train project introduces innovative 'tunnel hoods' to prevent 'tunnel boom effect', marking a significant engineering first for high-speed rail.

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

Special regulatory relaxations unlikely for small N-reactors, Pg13

India's atomic energy regulator mandates rigorous safety and licensing for Small Modular Reactors, ensuring strict oversight despite private sector push for decarbonization.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
18 Jun, 2026

G7 leaders, top tech bosses discuss AI security and mythos, Pg12

G7 leaders push for broader access to advanced US AI models like Anthropic's Mythos, balancing security risks with tech sovereignty.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeAchievements of Indians in Science and Technology
17 Jun, 2026

GRAPES-3: A cosmic-ray tracker, Pg2

Ooty's GRAPES-3 telescope pioneers real-time, high-accuracy monitoring of Earth's upper atmosphere changes using cosmic-ray muons.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeRobotics and NanotechnologyRole of External State and Non State ActorsEthical Issues in International Relations and Funding
17 Jun, 2026

How Ukraine uses AI to knock out deadly Russian drones, Pg16

Ukraine deploys AI-powered F1-Sun Long interceptor drones, revolutionizing air defense against deadly Russian Shahed attacks amidst ethical concerns.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentScience and Technology in Everyday Life
17 Jun, 2026

The memory chip problem that is slowly feeding into inflation, Pg17

Global AI boom creates critical memory chip shortage, driving up consumer electronics prices and significantly impacting India's retail inflation outlook.

Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and SocialismHealth SectorEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsBiotechnology
16 Jun, 2026

‘The U.S. govt. policy is to systematically cut off any source of income to Cuba’, Pg11

US economic strangulation pushes Cuba's world-class healthcare and biotech to breaking point, jeopardizing health indicators and forcing global scientific appeals.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentBasics of Cyber SecuritySecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
16 Jun, 2026

Centre issues alert on potential drone attacks on vital installations, Pg12

Centre issues urgent alert on potential drone attacks targeting vital installations along borders, prompting counter-drone tech deployment.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentRole of External State and Non State Actors
16 Jun, 2026

Drone revolution and modern warfare, Pg10

Drone revolution fundamentally reshapes modern warfare, with cheap FPV systems and AI-enabled counter-drones transforming battlefields in Ukraine and West Asia, challenging conventional military superiority.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
16 Jun, 2026

Technology drives India-France strategic convergence, Pg8

PM Modi and President Macron propel India-France strategic partnership, focusing on cutting-edge technology, AI, and defense cooperation during G7 summit.

Vulnerable SectionsHealth SectorIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentBiotechnology
16 Jun, 2026

Serum's HPV vaccine to be included in immunisation programme after 2027, Pg7

Serum Institute's Cervavac HPV vaccine targets national immunization program inclusion post-2027, pending single-dose efficacy trial results to combat cervical cancer.

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