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Nuclear power operator plans new design unit to support pvt players, Pg12
State-owned NPCIL establishes new design unit to provide indigenous PHWR technology and expertise to private players entering India's nuclear sector.
Why India’s R&D system needs a map of where funds really go, Pg II
NITI Aayog report reveals R&D funding inefficiencies, proposing a Unified Project Management System with PIDs to track grants and prevent duplication.
How to make a solar-heavy grid stable & affordable, Pg13
India achieves renewable energy targets, but faces grid stability and affordability challenges with solar-heavy power; proposes flexible demand, smart markets, and industrial electrification.
Fair pricing could help sustain UPI network, Pg12
Parliamentary panel debates UPI's financial sustainability, proposing MDR for high-value transactions to cover Rs 20,700 crore annual operating costs.
Models Struggled to Predict the 2026 Monsoon’s Rapid Changes, Pg II
Monsoon prediction models failed to capture 2026's erratic spatial and temporal changes, necessitating AI integration for improved accuracy amidst climate change.
H1N1 Makes Up 98% Of Influenza A Cases In India: ICMR Chief, Pg14
ICMR chief states H1N1 accounts for 98% of India's Influenza A cases, reassuring public against panic over familiar seasonal strain.
Transaction Value of UPI Payments in FY26, Pg10
UPI transaction value projected to reach ₹314 lakh crore by FY26, transforming India's digital payments landscape and strengthening Digital Public Infrastructure.
Escape Velocity, Pg8
India's space sector faces high launch costs and infrequent missions, hindering global competitiveness against players like SpaceX, necessitating a new economic strategy.
CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories Unveils Indigenous Micro and Small Gas Turbine Engines, Boosting India’s Unmanned Defence Capabilities
CSIR-NAL unveils three indigenous micro and small gas turbine engines (NJ-05, NJ-50, NJ-100) for tactical UAVs, boosting India's defence self-reliance.
Indian Navy Set To Commission Second Indigenous Diving Support Vessel 'Nipun'
Indian Navy to commission indigenous Nipun Diving Support Vessel, boosting deep-sea operations and submarine rescue capabilities, furthering self-reliance in defence.
What Amul Can Teach Us About Helping Rare-Disease Patients, Pg II
India proposes Amul-inspired 'Patient Data Collective' leveraging AI and Ayushman Bharat to revolutionize rare disease drug discovery and patient treatment.
Smart Glasses Highlight Gaps In Privacy Laws, Pg7
New AI-powered smart glasses expose critical gaps in India's privacy laws, raising urgent concerns about non-consensual data collection and surveillance.
UPI: Transforming India's Payment Landscape
UPI has transformed India's digital payments, expanding globally to 11 countries, showcasing its rapid adoption and continuous innovation as a key Digital Public Infrastructure.
Vice-President launches India’s first non-GMO high-expansion popcorn maize hybrid seed in Andhra Pradesh
Vice-President launches India's first non-GMO high-expansion popcorn maize hybrid seed in Andhra Pradesh, boosting agricultural self-reliance and farmer incomes.
AI is transforming cyber attacks as well as defences: What this means for India, Pg9
AI's rapid adoption amplifies sophisticated cyber threats, challenging India's defenses and critical infrastructure, necessitating robust policy and indigenous AI capabilities.
Our private space ecosystem can become major force for India and the world, PM tells start-ups, Pg8
PM Modi urges private space start-ups to become a global magnet for scientific talent, promising government support and stable policy for the burgeoning ecosystem.
Chipflation: Electronics See Years Of Price Hikes Replicated In 6 Mths, Pg13
AI investment boom fuels 'Chipflation,' driving unprecedented electronics price hikes, reversing decades of cost reduction, and impacting global consumer markets significantly.
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