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ISRO and JAXA scientists review Chandrayaan-5, a joint lunar polar exploration mission with NASA and ESA, targeting a 2028 launch to study lunar water.
Minister Gadkari reveals E20 petrol cuts fuel economy by 2-6% but offers 30% lower carbon emissions and better vehicle performance.
Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket made history, becoming India's first privately developed rocket to reach orbit, signifying a major leap for the nation's space tech ecosystem.
Minister Gadkari reveals E20 fuel reduces economy by 2-6% but cuts carbon emissions by 30%, citing a joint study.
India aims to commoditise AI, replicating its DPI success with cheap compute, open-source models, and a unified interface to democratize intelligence.
Scientists discover Sun's upper atmosphere rotates faster than its visible surface, defying classical physics and impacting space weather models.
Government expands biotechnology and AI research, integrating computational biology, genomics, and medical imaging for precision diagnostics and inclusive growth.
India's R&D expenditure surges to 0.84% of GDP, driven by government initiatives and private sector investment, boosting global innovation ranking.
Government launches ₹10,371 crore IndiaAI Mission to boost MSME productivity and competitiveness through widespread AI and digital technology adoption.
India launches multi-pronged roadmap under Semicon India Programme to develop robust semiconductor talent pipeline for design, manufacturing, and advanced packaging.
Government fortifies legal and regulatory framework, including IT Act amendments and BNS, to combat AI-generated deepfakes, ensuring platform accountability and citizen protection.
Government fortifies cyber defenses against AI-powered threats with advanced detection, vulnerability assessment, and threat intelligence measures through CERT-In.
Parliament discusses Mission Mausam, strengthening Brahmaputra flood forecasting and climate resilience through advanced AI/ML and numerical weather prediction models.
Government unveils ambitious roadmap to achieve 100 GW nuclear power by 2047, deploying indigenous PHWRs and SMRs for Net Zero goals.
India currently operates 24 nuclear power reactors with 8,780 MW capacity, demonstrating higher Plant Load Factor than thermal plants, as per Union Minister's Rajya Sabha reply.
Goldman Sachs warns 12% of India's non-agricultural jobs face substitution risk from Generative AI, impacting 42-48% of workforce.
India approves Qdenga, its first dengue vaccine, emphasizing integrated vector management and public health strategies for comprehensive disease control.
MoSPI's experimental Index of Services Production indicates India's services sector growth halved to 9.5% in May, down from 20.5% in April.
Centre informs Parliament that BS-III vehicles may require rubber part replacements for E20 fuel compatibility, citing a study's findings.
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