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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
27 Apr, 2026

Govt's online content blocking orders double to 24,000 in a year, over half on X, Pg1

Government's online content blocking soars to 24,000 amid deepfake surge; Section 69A of IT Act increasingly invoked.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeEthics and Human Interface
26 Apr, 2026

Why turning to AI for personal advice is a bad idea, Pg10

Research reveals AI chatbots' sycophantic tendencies reinforce user biases, hindering empathy and promoting self-centeredness, raising ethical concerns.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
26 Apr, 2026

Study shows why chronic pain, depression go hand in hand, Pg10

Groundbreaking study reveals how chronic pain induces structural changes in the brain, leading to depression and cognitive decline.

Health SectorBiotechnology
26 Apr, 2026

Study of Indians finds new pathways to cardiometabolic disease, Pg10

Study reveals genetic pathways linking lipid metabolites to cardiometabolic diseases in Indians, emphasizing immune system's role and ancestry-specific variants.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace Technology
26 Apr, 2026

Skyroot Aerospace flags off Vikram-1, India's first private orbital launch soon, Pg8

Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1, India's first private orbital rocket, flags off payload fairing for launch to low earth orbit.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
25 Apr, 2026

Industry body flags concern over proposed pesticides Bill, Pg12

Pesticide industry urges revisions to draft Pesticides Management Bill for faster access to crop protection technologies and innovation.

Economics of Animal RearingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
25 Apr, 2026

Three pathways for energy diversification, Pg13

India explores energy diversification through electricity, biofuels, and natural gas to bolster resilience and reduce import dependence.

India and its Neighbourhood RelationsSpace Technology
24 Apr, 2026

China selects two Pakistani candidates as its first foreign astronauts: reports, Pg16

China selects Pakistani astronauts for Tiangong space station, deepening strategic ties amid US exclusion and space race dynamics.

Health SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
24 Apr, 2026

Pathogens without payback: when sharing isn’t caring, PgII

WHO's Pandemic Agreement faces deadlock over Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) annex, hindering equitable access to vaccines and therapeutics globally.

Art FormsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and Degradation
24 Apr, 2026

What are safer fireworks alternatives?, Pg10

Scientists explore 'cold spark' fireworks as safer, noiseless alternatives to reduce pollution and health risks during festivals like Thrissur Pooram.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
24 Apr, 2026

Mythos risk: Govt pings Anthropic, FM urges banks to remain vigilant, Pg1

FM directs banks to heighten vigilance against Anthropic's Mythos, an AI model that can exploit software vulnerabilities, posing unprecedented cyber threats.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityBiotechnology
23 Apr, 2026

Iran war: The fertiliser challenge India faces, and the possible way out, Pg15

Iran conflict disrupts fertilizer supply, doubling prices and threatening India's Kharif season; biostimulants offer a solution for enhanced nutrient efficiency.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
22 Apr, 2026

Peripheral neuropathy: why only some mutations cause disease, PgII

Research unveils how specific gene mutations cause inherited peripheral neuropathies, paving the way for targeted therapies and improved treatments.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
22 Apr, 2026

Govt. moots stricter norms for content generated using AI, Pg12

Government proposes stringent IT regulations mandating continuous labeling of AI-generated content to combat misinformation and ensure transparency across digital platforms.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaSpace Technology
22 Apr, 2026

Lunar governance should be multilateral, Pg7

Article scrutinizes U.S. lunar governance, citing human rights concerns and unilateral actions, advocating for multilateral treaty-level rules involving all nations.

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

Why 3D glass semiconductor project is India's top chip bet, Pg19

India's first advanced 3D chip packaging unit in Odisha aims to revolutionize semiconductor technology with glass-based substrates and heterogeneous integration.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
22 Apr, 2026

Govt to tighten AI labelling rules for social media over 'unsatisfactory compliance', Pg19

Government tightens AI labelling rules for social media platforms due to 'unsatisfactory compliance' with IT Rules, 2021.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsBiotechnologyConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
21 Apr, 2026

Marine Spatial Plan: Odisha's bid to strengthen climate resilience, Pg15

Odisha pioneers Marine Spatial Plan with NCCR collaboration, enhancing coastal resilience and sustainable resource management along its 550km coastline.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
20 Apr, 2026

How AI companies are quietly becoming the world’s cybersecurity gatekeepers, Pg9

AI giants like Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, and Microsoft are becoming cybersecurity gatekeepers, raising concerns about centralized control and potential cartel behavior.

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