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Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Why India's new helicopter-launched naval missile 'hits different', Pg9

India successfully tests NASM-SR, a new helicopter-launched naval missile with 'man-in-loop' and 'waterline hit' capabilities, enhancing maritime security.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

4 May, 2026

Why India's new helicopter-launched naval missile 'hits different', Pg9

India successfully tests NASM-SR, a new helicopter-launched naval missile with 'man-in-loop' and 'waterline hit' capabilities, enhancing maritime security.

4 May, 2026

E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life Disaster and Disaster Management

How India's new emergency messaging system works, Pg9

India tests cell broadcast emergency alert system for faster disaster warnings, leveraging mobile network technology for widespread, conspicuous alerts.

E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life Disaster and Disaster Management

4 May, 2026

How India's new emergency messaging system works, Pg9

India tests cell broadcast emergency alert system for faster disaster warnings, leveraging mobile network technology for widespread, conspicuous alerts.

4 May, 2026

Health Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Biotechnology

Dengue is spreading fast: Can science outsmart it at last?, Pg14

Scientists deploy breakthrough technologies to combat dengue, focusing on vaccine development and understanding disease mechanisms amidst climate change challenges.

Health Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Biotechnology

4 May, 2026

Dengue is spreading fast: Can science outsmart it at last?, Pg14

Scientists deploy breakthrough technologies to combat dengue, focusing on vaccine development and understanding disease mechanisms amidst climate change challenges.

4 May, 2026

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

ART ensures survival doesn’t depend on genetic lottery, Pg11

Antiretroviral therapy (ART) slows HIV genetic selection, equalizing survival chances regardless of HLA-B gene variants, reveals South African study.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

3 May, 2026

ART ensures survival doesn’t depend on genetic lottery, Pg11

Antiretroviral therapy (ART) slows HIV genetic selection, equalizing survival chances regardless of HLA-B gene variants, reveals South African study.

3 May, 2026

E Governance Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Disaster and Disaster Management

Centre launches emergency alert system for citizens, Pg7

India activates cell broadcast emergency alert system using indigenous technology for instant disaster warnings, excluding poll-bound states, enhancing public safety.

E Governance Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Disaster and Disaster Management

3 May, 2026

Centre launches emergency alert system for citizens, Pg7

India activates cell broadcast emergency alert system using indigenous technology for instant disaster warnings, excluding poll-bound states, enhancing public safety.

3 May, 2026

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Portable MRI at AIIMS: India's first bedside brain imaging system launched, Pg4

AIIMS pioneers India's first portable MRI, revolutionizing bedside brain imaging for critical patients, enhancing rapid diagnostics and accessibility in emergencies.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

3 May, 2026

Portable MRI at AIIMS: India's first bedside brain imaging system launched, Pg4

AIIMS pioneers India's first portable MRI, revolutionizing bedside brain imaging for critical patients, enhancing rapid diagnostics and accessibility in emergencies.

3 May, 2026

E Governance Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Disaster and Disaster Management

Govt tests new system for real-time alerts on disasters, emergencies, Pg1

Government tests Cell Broadcast system for real-time disaster alerts via loud, unmissable notifications, enhancing public safety nationwide.

E Governance Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Disaster and Disaster Management

3 May, 2026

Govt tests new system for real-time alerts on disasters, emergencies, Pg1

Government tests Cell Broadcast system for real-time disaster alerts via loud, unmissable notifications, enhancing public safety nationwide.

3 May, 2026

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Sixth Nilgiri-class frigate joins fleet, boosting naval power, Pg10

Indian Navy commissions 'Mahendragiri', sixth Nilgiri-class frigate, bolstering maritime security and indigenous warship production capabilities.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

2 May, 2026

Sixth Nilgiri-class frigate joins fleet, boosting naval power, Pg10

Indian Navy commissions 'Mahendragiri', sixth Nilgiri-class frigate, bolstering maritime security and indigenous warship production capabilities.

2 May, 2026

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India’s first green methanol plant to turn Kutch’s most invasive weed into marine fuel, Pg16

India's first green methanol plant in Kutch to convert invasive weed into marine fuel, reducing emissions and import dependence.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

1 May, 2026

India’s first green methanol plant to turn Kutch’s most invasive weed into marine fuel, Pg16

India's first green methanol plant in Kutch to convert invasive weed into marine fuel, reducing emissions and import dependence.

1 May, 2026

Art Forms Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

India’s sprint beyond the dairy red line to the Pacific, Pg10

India and New Zealand sign FTA, boosting trade ties, talent mobility, and investment in key sectors, excluding dairy concessions.

Art Forms Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

1 May, 2026

India’s sprint beyond the dairy red line to the Pacific, Pg10

India and New Zealand sign FTA, boosting trade ties, talent mobility, and investment in key sectors, excluding dairy concessions.

1 May, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

FinMin asks banks to adopt MuleHunter AI tool of RBI, Pg19

FinMin urges banks to deploy RBI's MuleHunter AI for detecting mule accounts and preventing cyber fraud, enhancing financial security.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

1 May, 2026

FinMin asks banks to adopt MuleHunter AI tool of RBI, Pg19

FinMin urges banks to deploy RBI's MuleHunter AI for detecting mule accounts and preventing cyber fraud, enhancing financial security.

1 May, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

Cart before horse, Pg6

India's V2V technology rollout faces hurdles: interoperability gaps, high compliance costs, and inadequate infrastructure hinder effective implementation and safety improvements.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

30 Apr, 2026

Cart before horse, Pg6

India's V2V technology rollout faces hurdles: interoperability gaps, high compliance costs, and inadequate infrastructure hinder effective implementation and safety improvements.

30 Apr, 2026

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Vikram VT 21: Can it replace ageing combat vehicle fleet?, Pg15

DRDO unveils 'Vikram VT 21' ICV, a potential replacement for the Indian Army's aging BMP-2 fleet.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

30 Apr, 2026

Vikram VT 21: Can it replace ageing combat vehicle fleet?, Pg15

DRDO unveils 'Vikram VT 21' ICV, a potential replacement for the Indian Army's aging BMP-2 fleet.

30 Apr, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

CAR-T cell therapy senses ‘faint’ targets to clear solid tumours, PgII

CAR-T cell therapy breakthrough: New HIT receptor design eliminates 'invisible' cancer cells in solid tumors by detecting faint signals.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

28 Apr, 2026

CAR-T cell therapy senses ‘faint’ targets to clear solid tumours, PgII

CAR-T cell therapy breakthrough: New HIT receptor design eliminates 'invisible' cancer cells in solid tumors by detecting faint signals.

28 Apr, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Space Technology Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

The evolving China-Pakistan space cooperation, Pg8

China-Pakistan space cooperation strengthens with joint lunar missions, satellite launches, and navigation system integration, enhancing Pakistan's strategic capabilities.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Space Technology Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

28 Apr, 2026

The evolving China-Pakistan space cooperation, Pg8

China-Pakistan space cooperation strengthens with joint lunar missions, satellite launches, and navigation system integration, enhancing Pakistan's strategic capabilities.

28 Apr, 2026

Education Sector IT and Computers

Can middle school students engage with AI?, Pg7

CBSE introduces AI curriculum for classes 3-8 from 2026-27, focusing on computational thinking and ethical AI use.

Education Sector IT and Computers

28 Apr, 2026

Can middle school students engage with AI?, Pg7

CBSE introduces AI curriculum for classes 3-8 from 2026-27, focusing on computational thinking and ethical AI use.

28 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

Govt keen firms in critical sectors use ‘Made in India’ cloud systems, Pg1

Government considers mandating 'Made in India' cloud systems for critical sectors amid data security, geopolitical concerns after Microsoft-Nayara Energy incident.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

28 Apr, 2026

Govt keen firms in critical sectors use ‘Made in India’ cloud systems, Pg1

Government considers mandating 'Made in India' cloud systems for critical sectors amid data security, geopolitical concerns after Microsoft-Nayara Energy incident.

28 Apr, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Science and Technology in Everyday Life

How AI helped community-led development in Rajasthan, PgII

AI-driven initiative in Rajasthan enhances community involvement in water policy, empowering women and improving governance through feedback loops and responsive systems.

Women and Women's Organizations Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Science and Technology in Everyday Life

27 Apr, 2026

How AI helped community-led development in Rajasthan, PgII

AI-driven initiative in Rajasthan enhances community involvement in water policy, empowering women and improving governance through feedback loops and responsive systems.

27 Apr, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas