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Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
10 May, 2026

India tests nuclear-capable Agni missile with MIRV system, Pg7

India successfully tests Agni missile with MIRV technology, enhancing strategic capabilities and targeting multiple locations across the Indian Ocean Region.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism
10 May, 2026

From ground to the skies: How drones are reshaping operations along borders, Pg3

Drones revolutionize Indo-Pak border security: Pakistan's tactics shift, prompting advanced tech deployment and strategic realignments post Operation Sindoor.

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

DRDO, IAF conduct maiden trial of TARA glide weapon, Pg12

DRDO and IAF successfully test TARA, India's first indigenous glide weapon system, enhancing precision strike capabilities from air.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
9 May, 2026

Mumbai to Ahmedabad @ 320 kmph, Pg19

India's bullet train project progresses with Japanese collaboration, indigenous manufacturing, and advanced engineering, targeting 2029 completion for Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor.

Health SectorIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
9 May, 2026

Semaglutide generics launch pushes sales of GLP-1 drugs by 75% in 1 month, Pg16

Generic semaglutide launch triggers 75% surge in GLP-1 drug sales, democratizing access and reshaping market dynamics.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace TechnologyBasics of Cyber SecuritySecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
9 May, 2026

Armed Forces set new goals for 2047, draw insights from Sindoor, conflicts, Pg15

Armed Forces envision 2047 goals: combat readiness, indigenous tech, cyber defense, and military diplomacy enhancements for national security.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
9 May, 2026

A watershed moment in India’s defence posture, Pg8

India's Operation Sindoor marks shift in defence doctrine, retaliating against cross-border terrorism with decisive military action and indigenous technology.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
8 May, 2026

Drones to standoff weapons: Armed forces take fast route to shopping, Pg3

Indian military undergoes rapid modernization post Operation Sindoor, acquiring drones, missiles, and EW systems for future warfare dominance.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
7 May, 2026

With 12 plants in phase one, India's chip-making mission sets sights on next frontier, Pg15

India's Semiconductor Mission gains momentum with 12 approved plants, including first display fab, aiming to boost domestic chip production.

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

Underground infra to air defence, armed forces fast-track priorities, Pg1

Armed forces bolster defence capabilities with underground infrastructure, advanced air defence systems, and counter-drone technology after Operation Sindoor.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeRobotics and Nanotechnology
6 May, 2026

Scientists build metamaterial that can ‘learn’ to change shape, PgII

Scientists create 'learning' metamaterial capable of adapting shape based on external stimuli, paving way for advanced robotics and prosthetics.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIT and Computers
6 May, 2026

A radiation ‘glitch’ limits quantum computing, PgII

Radiation 'glitch' threatens quantum computing: Correlated phase error bursts limit reliability, hindering quantum error correction efforts, reveals Google Quantum AI.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
6 May, 2026

​At sea, Pg8

CAG flags delays and import dependence in Indian Navy's Project 17A, raising concerns over combat readiness and strategic alignment.

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
6 May, 2026

Our AI question: How to become producer of intelligence rather than its tenant?, Pg13

India risks becoming AI tenant, not producer, despite Google's Vizag hub; needs focus on R&D, talent, and strategic autonomy.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
5 May, 2026

Rajnath Singh pushes for edge in high-tech warfare, Pg14

Rajnath Singh urges innovation in AI, quantum tech, and hypersonic systems for future warfare dominance amid rapid technological changes.

Health SectorE GovernanceBiotechnology
5 May, 2026

Future of Pulmonary Hypertension Care in India (From Imports to 'Atmanirbhar' Innovation), Pg18

India's Pulmonary Hypertension care revolutionizes with affordable domestic drugs, Biopharma SHAKTI, digital health, and holistic approaches, enhancing patient outcomes.

Space TechnologyRole of External State and Non State ActorsBasics of Cyber Security
4 May, 2026

How dual-use satellites are blurring the lines of modern space war, PgII

Dual-use satellites blur space war lines: cyberattacks cripple communications, spoof GPS, and expose legal blindspots, impacting global security.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace Technology
4 May, 2026

Mission Drishti, world’s first OptoSAR satellite, launched, Pg12

GalaxEye's Mission Drishti, world's first OptoSAR satellite, launched by SpaceX, providing all-weather, day-and-night imaging with EO and SAR sensors.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIT and Computers
4 May, 2026

Why does EU want Google to open up Android to AI rivals?, Pg9

EU pressures Google to open Android to AI rivals, sparking debate over competition, security, and innovation in the tech landscape.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber SecurityEthical Issues in International Relations and Funding
4 May, 2026

AI and a gathering storm of unchecked power, Pg6

Unchecked AI power raises ethical concerns as tech giants shape warfare, surveillance, and civil liberties, demanding global regulatory action.

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