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

Contract signed for GNSS jammers procurement for Navy, Pg10

Defence Ministry inks ₹449 crore deal with Accord Software for 20 advanced GNSS jammers, boosting Indian Navy's electronic warfare capabilities.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
11 Jun, 2026

Ayodhya emerging as Uttar Pradesh's first Model Solar City, with 18 more solar cities under development., Pg17

Ayodhya emerges as Uttar Pradesh's first Model Solar City, boasting a 40 MW project, 7,900+ solar streetlights, and diverse green infrastructure.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
10 Jun, 2026

Securing India against the threat of a ‘Mythocalypse’, Pg8

Advanced AI 'Mythos' model threatens India's critical infrastructure with zero-day exploits, demanding urgent defensive AI partnerships, dedicated safety institutes, and robust accountability.

Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologySpace Technology
10 Jun, 2026

Shiv Shakti Point soil chemically close to lunar meteorite that hit Antarctica, Pg9

Chandrayaan-3 data reveals Shiv Shakti Point soil chemically matches Antarctic lunar meteorite ALHA 81005, offering new insights into Moon's evolution.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
10 Jun, 2026

Easy pill to swallow: New oral GLP-1 drug shows encouraging results during trials, Pg7

Experimental oral GLP-1 drug, ecoglipron, delivers significant blood sugar reduction and weight loss in trials, offering needle-free hope for Type 2 diabetes and obesity.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentBiotechnology
9 Jun, 2026

New mustard hybrids need diverse farming plans, Pg2

India rolls out IMI-resistant mustard hybrids by 2026 to combat Orobanche weed, targeting ₹1.6 lakh crore edible oil deficit, with experts urging diverse farming strategies.

IT and ComputersBiotechnologyBasics of Cyber Security
9 Jun, 2026

‘Amplifying’ random numbers brings a breakthrough in digital security, Pg2

Quantum physics breakthrough: ETH Zürich researchers amplify random numbers using entanglement, creating certifiably perfect randomness for robust digital security.

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

Rajnath Singh reviews HAL projects; Tejas delivery delay under scrutiny, Pg12

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh scrutinizes HAL's Tejas Mk1A delivery delays, threatening penalties amid crucial IAF modernization efforts.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
9 Jun, 2026

Zojila Tunnel between Kashmir and Kargil to see final breakthrough, Pg14

Union Minister Gadkari oversees Zojila Tunnel's final breakthrough, forging strategic all-weather Kashmir-Ladakh link for LAC troops, costing ₹6,800 crore.

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
8 Jun, 2026

U.S. sees nuclear renaissance with micro-reactor, eyes global markets, Pg16

U.S. Antares Nuclear's Mark-0 micro-reactor achieves first criticality, accelerating small modular reactor development for global markets, including India.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
8 Jun, 2026

Homo erectus fossil yields secrets long thought to be beyond genetics, Pg2

Scientists unlock 400,000-year-old Homo erectus genetic secrets using novel acid etching, revealing interbreeding with Denisovans and challenging linear human evolution.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
8 Jun, 2026

How ICMR is rewiring the health ecosystem, Pg9

ICMR revolutionizes health research, integrating AI, genomics, and data science to forge an anticipatory, equitable health ecosystem for Viksit Bharat 2047.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeIT and Computers
8 Jun, 2026

Is a text AI-aided? Science, limits of detection tools, Pg9

AI detection tools prove unreliable, sparking literary authorship controversies and raising concerns about false positives and the future of creative writing.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
8 Jun, 2026

New diabetes, obesity pill, Pg15

Scientists unveil groundbreaking diabetes, obesity pill, activating muscle metabolism for blood sugar control and fat burning, avoiding GLP-1 side effects.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers
8 Jun, 2026

Why Andhra Pradesh plans to let data centres buy & distribute own electricity, Pg13

Andhra Pradesh pioneers policy granting data centers deemed distribution licences, enabling lower electricity costs for AI-driven expansion, a first for private entities.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsTechnology Missions in AgricultureBiotechnologyIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
8 Jun, 2026

Policy is undoing what science built. That's a challenge for Cotton Productivity Mission, Pg11

Policy failures, including seed price controls, crippled India's cotton productivity and biotech innovation, jeopardizing the new Rs 5,659 crore Cotton Productivity Mission's 2031 targets.

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

SC balances child’s right to know paternity, father’s right to privacy, Pg10

Supreme Court upholds DNA test in paternity dispute, balancing child's right to know with father's fundamental right to privacy.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeIT and Computers
7 Jun, 2026

AI models fail distraction test that humans pass, Pg12

AI models 'nosedive' in distraction tests with longer lists, unlike humans, revealing limitations in executive control for general intelligence.

India and its Neighbourhood RelationsIT and ComputersDisaster and Disaster Management
7 Jun, 2026

India, Nepal vow to take bilateral ties to new heights, Pg8

India and Nepal elevate bilateral ties, enforcing mutual legal assistance, launching UPI-NPI remittances, and expanding cooperation in health, energy, and digital domains.

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