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Biotechnology
24 Feb, 2026

Unusual ancient gene governs sex of ant, bee, wasp newborns, PgII

Scientists discover ancient non-coding gene (ANTSR) governing sex determination in ants, bees, and wasps, potentially aiding insect diversity monitoring.

Intellectual Property Rights, IPR
24 Feb, 2026

Kingfisher jingle gets 'sound mark' tag: The process, the litmus test, Pg13

Kingfisher's iconic jingle, 'Oo la la la le o,' secures 'sound mark' registration, joining Yahoo and ICICI Bank in trademarking audio.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers
24 Feb, 2026

From Panini to AI stack: Delhi is forging new structures, rewriting frameworks, Pg11

India hosts Global AI Impact Summit 2026, unveiling MANAV vision, Delhi Declaration, and attracting massive AI infrastructure investments, aiming global south leadership.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsScience and Technology in Everyday Life
24 Feb, 2026

AI for all, Pg8

India embraces AI democratization amid challenges in infrastructure, global cooperation, and governance, signaling potential to shape AI's orderly growth.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
23 Feb, 2026

How proteins are being tweaked to be quantum sensors inside the body, PgII

Scientists modify fluorescent proteins into quantum sensors for detecting magnetic fields and radio waves inside living cells, revolutionizing biological studies.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaScience and Technology in Everyday Life
23 Feb, 2026

Why did the U.S. drop a core radiation safety rule?, Pg8

U.S. scraps ALARA radiation safety rule, diverging from global standards and raising concerns over public health and nuclear safety.

Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
23 Feb, 2026

India’s leap, from back office to global brain trust, Pg6

India's GCCs transform into global innovation hubs, driving high-end R&D and facing talent, security, and policy challenges.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIT and Computers
23 Feb, 2026

Lines in the sand, Pg6

India joins Pax Silica to bolster AI, secure critical minerals, diversify tech supply chains, facing potential China backlash.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
23 Feb, 2026

An AI-powered ECG that can prevent silent heart attacks, Pg9

AI-powered ECG device detects silent heart attacks using mobile, enabling timely intervention and preventing recurrence, tested in Tamil Nadu.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
23 Feb, 2026

Test detects cancer before scans (A new light-based sensor can spot incredibly tiny amounts of cancer biomarkers in blood, raising the possibility of earlier and simpler cancer detection. The technology merges DNA nanotechnology, CRISPR and quant..., Pg14

Revolutionary light-based sensor merges DNA nanotechnology, CRISPR, and quantum dots for ultra-early cancer biomarker detection in blood samples.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
23 Feb, 2026

As AI enters healthcare, doctors grapple with safety and oversight (AI can spot diseases early and cut costs but transparency gaps, data bias and slow clinical trials raise concerns), Pg14

AI integration in healthcare faces hurdles: transparency gaps, data bias, slow trials challenge safety and oversight, impacting trust and adoption.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorBiotechnology
23 Feb, 2026

SC ruling on use of stem cells for autism sets a precedent for healthcare regulation, Pg11

Supreme Court bans stem cell 'therapy' for autism, setting precedent for healthcare regulation and protecting vulnerable patients from unproven treatments.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIT and Computers
22 Feb, 2026

What are the key takeaways from AI summit?, Pg13

New Delhi Declaration on AI signed by 88 countries, promoting democratization and responsible AI development, during the AI Impact Summit.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life
22 Feb, 2026

The curious case of the star that may have swallowed itself, Pg12

Astronomers observe a supergiant star, M31-2014-DS1, 'swallowing itself' into a black hole after a failed supernova.

Health SectorIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
22 Feb, 2026

Indigenous tetanus and adult diphtheria vaccine launched; Nadda calls it momentous, Pg10

India strengthens public health with indigenous Td vaccine launch, enhancing Universal Immunization Programme and national health security.

Education SectorBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsScience and Technology in Everyday Life
22 Feb, 2026

AI Impact Summit: 85 countries, 3 bodies sign New Delhi Declaration, Pg9

85 nations adopt New Delhi Declaration at AI Impact Summit, emphasizing equitable AI benefits and knowledge sharing globally.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeIT and Computers
22 Feb, 2026

Laser pulses turn glass into super-dense data store, Pg12

Microsoft pioneers super-dense data storage using laser pulses in glass, achieving 4.8 TB capacity on a 120mm plate.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life
22 Feb, 2026

Scientists find bouba-kiki effect in three-day chicks, Pg12

Groundbreaking study reveals three-day-old chicks exhibit 'bouba-kiki' effect, suggesting innate sound-shape association across species.

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

E175 regional jets: Adani, Embraer to set up final assembly line in India, Pg13

Adani and Embraer collaborate to establish E175 regional jet assembly line in India, boosting regional air connectivity.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIT and Computers
22 Feb, 2026

Trade to rare earths: India and Brazil for a stronger Global South, Pg3

India and Brazil strengthen ties, advocate for Global South amidst US-China trade tensions, focusing on critical minerals and digital partnership.

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