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Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
13 Mar, 2026

As peptide therapy becomes a popular trend, experts call for caution, PgII

Experts caution against peptide therapy misuse amidst rising popularity in wellness and anti-aging, citing potential health risks and limited research.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeRole of External State and Non State ActorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
13 Mar, 2026

PIB fact-check unit busts 50 deepfakes, says Pak. handles are spreading misinformation, Pg14

PIB busts 50 deepfakes, many spread by Pakistani handles, raising concerns over misinformation targeting top officials and national security.

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

Electrifying industrial heat as a path to India’s thermal independence, Pg11

India seeks thermal independence via industrial electrification and concentrated solar thermal amid geopolitical gas supply risks and decarbonization push.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersRight to Information and Transparency in Government
13 Mar, 2026

SC to study what constitutes ‘personal data’ in DPDP laws, Pg14

Supreme Court scrutinizes 'personal data' definition in DPDP Act amid concerns over right to information and surveillance.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
13 Mar, 2026

Preparing India for a true innovation-led economy, Pg8

India's innovation paradox: Despite increased R&D spending and improved rankings, private sector investment lags, hindering true innovation-led economic transformation.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeRole of External State and Non State ActorsEthical Issues in International Relations and Funding
12 Mar, 2026

In a world of hard power, who sets the terms for AI?, Pg13

US military designates Anthropic a 'supply chain risk' over AI use, sparking debate on AI governance and military applications.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
12 Mar, 2026

India developing three types of small modular reactors: Centre, Pg10

India developing three Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) including 5MWth high-temperature gas-cooled reactor for hydrogen generation, costing ₹5,960 crore.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
11 Mar, 2026

Scientists rewire bacteria to build ‘designer’ proteins on demand, PgII

Scientists rewire bacteria to produce 'designer' proteins by smuggling artificial amino acids, paving way for multifunctional proteins and therapeutic applications.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeRole of External State and Non State Actors
11 Mar, 2026

AI and the national security calculus, Pg6

Anthropic urges national security threat designation for Chinese AI labs amid concerns over military applications and technology proliferation.

Parliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
11 Mar, 2026

Bullet train project to start ops with Bharat-made trainsets: House panel report, Pg8

India's first bullet train project to commence operations in August 2027 with domestically manufactured trainsets, reducing reliance on Japan.

Government BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
11 Mar, 2026

India Semiconductor Mission, Pg11

India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, with ₹77,000 crore investment, aims to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing and reduce import reliance by 2047.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
10 Mar, 2026

We now know why some people had severe blood clots after COVID shots, PgII

Research reveals how COVID-19 adenovirus vaccines triggered rare blood clots due to antibody mutation, paving way for safer vaccines.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
10 Mar, 2026

Why algorithmic sovereignty should be India’s top priority, Pg7

Article emphasizes India's urgent need for algorithmic sovereignty to counter Western biases in AI and ensure geopolitical autonomy.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
10 Mar, 2026

The lesson is national security cannot be outsourced, Pg6

US security guarantees questioned as Iran strikes Gulf bases; nations rethink alliances, India's self-reliance in defense gains importance.

Intellectual Property Rights, IPR
10 Mar, 2026

Delhi HC clears way for Dr Reddy's to manufacture, export Ozempic-like drug, Pg9

Delhi HC allows Dr. Reddy's to manufacture Ozempic-like drug before Novo Nordisk's patent expires on March 20.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeSpace Technology
10 Mar, 2026

ISRO teams up with AIIMS to study impact of space missions on astronauts' health, Pg4

ISRO partners with AIIMS to study and mitigate health risks faced by astronauts during space missions, ensuring astronaut safety.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilitySpace Technology
10 Mar, 2026

Nearly a year after tender, Rs 1,600-crore gravitational wave observatory in limbo, Pg1

India's Rs 1,600-crore gravitational wave observatory project faces delays as tender remains unawarded nearly a year after floating.

E GovernanceSpace TechnologyConservation, Pollution and Degradation
10 Mar, 2026

Forest Survey of India stops its AI-based fortnightly alerts to states on deforestation, Pg1

Forest Survey of India halts AI-driven Anavaran deforestation alert system after 22 months, states raise concerns over monitoring gap.

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