Science & Technology

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
30 Jul, 2026

BS-III vehicles may need some tweaks for E20 fuel, says Centre, Pg1

Centre informs Parliament that BS-III vehicles may require rubber part replacements for E20 fuel compatibility, citing a study's findings.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
30 Jul, 2026

‘Virtual magnet’ claims reveal why EVs need their rare-earths, Pg2

Bengaluru startup Vimag Labs claims to replace rare-earth magnets in EV motors with software-controlled electromagnets, sparking debate on efficiency and cost implications for the EV market.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIT and Computers
30 Jul, 2026

Behind China’s AI gift, a constraint, Pg8

China offers open-weight AI models globally, leveraging its compute constraints and projecting soft power amidst US tech restrictions.

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
30 Jul, 2026

Pollens Help Trace Why The Harappan Civilization Shrank

Pollen analysis reveals weak Indian Summer Monsoon and 4.2 ka event caused Harappan Civilization's decline and eastward migration around 4200 years ago.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
30 Jul, 2026

Parliament Question: Research And Development Expenditure

India's R&D expenditure reaches 0.84% of GDP, with government launching major funds and missions to boost private sector participation and innovation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceIT and Computers
30 Jul, 2026

IndiaAI Mission Advances AI-Driven Governance and Public Service Delivery through Collaborative Roadmaps, Innovation Challenges and Capacity Building

IndiaAI Mission spearheads AI-driven governance and public service delivery, fostering indigenous innovation, capacity building, and responsible AI development across critical sectors.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIT and Computers
30 Jul, 2026

India Strengthens Global Digital Cooperation Through Digital Public Infrastructure Partnerships With 24 Countries

India signs MoUs with 24 nations to share Digital Public Infrastructure, including UPI and DigiLocker, fostering global digital transformation and cooperation.

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

Parliament Question: Nuclear Energy Mission

Government targets 100 GW nuclear power by 2047 for Viksit Bharat, enabling private sector participation via the new SHANTI Act.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace Technology
30 Jul, 2026

Parliament Question: Private Sector Participation In The Space Sector

India's space sector booms with over $600 million private investment, 400+ startups, and 108 authorizations, driven by liberalized policies and government funds.

Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologySpace Technology
28 Jul, 2026

Astronomers discover an actively forming luminous blue straggler star

Indian astronomers capture rare Blue Straggler Star actively forming, providing direct evidence of stellar rejuvenation through mass transfer in a binary system.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
27 Jul, 2026

Fake or Reel?, Pg8

BJP circles question fate of parliamentary panel recommending strict action against social media fake news and algorithm biases.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIT and Computers
27 Jul, 2026

CBDT issues crypto asset reporting note aligned with OECD framework, Pg15

CBDT unveils 198-page crypto-asset reporting guidance, aligning with OECD framework to boost global tax transparency and combat evasion from 2025.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorEconomics of Animal RearingScience and Technology in Everyday Life
27 Jul, 2026

For antibiotics, the right dose is restraint, Pg12

Global study exposes India's alarming antibiotic overuse, with 'watch' drugs fueling antimicrobial resistance, demanding urgent policy and healthcare reforms.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeIT and ComputersBiotechnology
27 Jul, 2026

How quantum computing and AI can help trigger a better immune response, Pg11

Danish scientists leverage quantum computing and AI to revolutionize peptide design, paving the way for personalized cancer vaccines and enhanced immune therapies.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
27 Jul, 2026

India’s first dengue vaccine arrives with a crucial safety caveat, Pg2

India approves first dengue vaccine, Qdenga, but experts warn of heightened severe dengue risk for seronegative children, urging mandatory pre-vaccination screening.

India and its Neighbourhood RelationsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
27 Jul, 2026

Dialogue with Pak. will only be on PoK: Rajnath, Pg10

Rajnath Singh declares dialogue with Pakistan solely on PoK, contrasting India's innovation with Pakistan's terror promotion, while boosting 65% defence indigenization.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber Security
27 Jul, 2026

Why has India moved to take down BitChat repositories?, Pg8

India's I4C orders GitHub to remove BitChat repositories, citing potential misuse for unlawful assemblies and surveillance evasion, sparking debate on digital rights and state power.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIT and Computers
27 Jul, 2026

Why is China’s AI push gaining ground?, Pg8

China's Kimi K3 and open-source AI models challenge US dominance, leveraging abundant electricity and government support despite GPU curbs, intensifying the global tech race.

India and its Neighbourhood RelationsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
27 Jul, 2026

Op Sindoor is proof of India’s capability to respond decisively to Pakistan’s every misadventure: Raksha Mantri in Dras on 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan on Kargil Vijay Diwas, citing 'Op Sindoor' as proof of India's decisive response to terror and boosting defence indigenization.

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