Science & Technology

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Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIT and Computers
20 Jan, 2026

Include digital currency link on BRICS agenda: RBI to govt., Pg1

RBI proposes linking BRICS nations' digital currencies at 2026 summit to ease cross-border payments and reduce dollar reliance.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Space Technology
20 Jan, 2026

India signs Letter of Intent to elevate defence ties with UAE, Pg10

India and UAE deepen strategic ties with defence partnership, aiming for $200 billion trade by 2032 amid Gulf tensions.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life
20 Jan, 2026

Scientists chase the tough task of building a graviton detector, PgII

Scientists embark on ambitious quest to detect elusive graviton using novel superfluid helium detector, bridging quantum mechanics and general relativity.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeIT and Computers
20 Jan, 2026

Wikipedia has 3,000 iPhones worth of content, Pg7

Wikipedia's data reaches 775 terabytes with 7 million English articles, but human views decline amid bot activity.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
20 Jan, 2026

India explores setting up data embassy in UAE, Pg9

India and UAE to explore setting up 'data embassies' for secure digital data storage and sovereignty, a first for India.

Health SectorBiotechnologyIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
20 Jan, 2026

Blockbuster drug, proven against a range of cancers, may get much cheaper, Pg17

Delhi HC allows Zydus to produce cheaper Nivolumab biosimilar, potentially cutting cancer treatment costs by 70% after patent expiry.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIT and Computers
20 Jan, 2026

RBI proposes linking BRICS' digital currencies, Pg15

RBI proposes BRICS nations link CBDCs at 2026 summit, potentially challenging dollar dominance amid US warnings.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityBiotechnology
20 Jan, 2026

For weed-hit farms, science is surest antidote, Pg10

Root parasitic weeds threaten mustard farms; agricultural R&D crucial for herbicide-tolerant crops and food security amidst climate change.

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

DAE's nuclear pivot: Light water push to tap global markets, retain heavy water edge, Pg1

India prioritizes Light Water Reactor development to boost nuclear exports and leverage global markets amid rising demand from emerging economies.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentBiotechnologyIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
19 Jan, 2026

Why participatory science is crucial to tackling coconut root wilt disease, PgII

Participatory science crucial to tackle coconut root wilt disease affecting 30 lakh palms across major coconut-growing regions through phytoplasma.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyScience and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
19 Jan, 2026

'It's in India's interest to be an innovator in the green economy space, China is already winning', Pg16

Expert urges India to innovate in the green economy, highlighting China's dominance and the potential for economic growth.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
19 Jan, 2026

Do antibiotics kill all bacteria?, Pg14

New test distinguishes antibiotics that kill bacteria from those that only halt growth, crucial for combating resistance.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
19 Jan, 2026

Uterus pressure decides childbirth, Pg14

Scripps Research finds uterine pressure sensors crucial for childbirth, explaining stalled labor and paving way for better management.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
19 Jan, 2026

AI spots abnormal blood cells, Pg14

CytoDiffusion, an AI system, diagnoses leukemia by analyzing subtle variations in blood cell appearance with greater accuracy than specialists.

Vulnerable SectionsHealth SectorIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
19 Jan, 2026

Patent rights and public health: What are Bharat’s options?, Pg13

Article analyzes Bharat's TRIPS-compliant options—Section 47(4), 66, 92A, 102 of the Patents Act—to balance patent rights and public health.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyScience and Technology in Everyday Life
19 Jan, 2026

Beyond growth: What India needs to match global stock mkt surge, Pg15

Indian stock market lags global surge due to FPI outflows amid Trump uncertainty and high valuations.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers
19 Jan, 2026

Why are Americans 'paying' for AI in India, Pg15

US trade advisor questions American firms outsourcing AI to India amid strained relations, pushing 'America First' investment strategy.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilitySpace Technology
18 Jan, 2026

What happened to ISRO’s PSLV-C62 mission?, Pg11

ISRO's PSLV-C62 mission faces anomaly during third stage, mirroring PSLV-C61 failure; investigation and public report withheld.

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

Modi flags off first VB sleeper; 'pride of Assam', say passengers, Pg12

India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train flagged off, connecting Howrah to Guwahati in 14 hours, heralding new era of rail travel.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and ComputersSpace Technology
18 Jan, 2026

Can datacentres in orbit solve for AI models’ energy demand?, Pg10

Google explores space-based datacenters powered by solar energy to meet AI's growing energy demands and overcome terrestrial limitations.

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