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Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
13 Jan, 2026

DRDO carries out flight test of anti-tank guided missile, Pg12

DRDO successfully tests MPATGM, an indigenous anti-tank missile with top-attack capability, enhancing Indian Army's firepower and technological advancement.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
13 Jan, 2026

China’s reactor pushes density limit; widens path to power, PgII

Chinese scientists achieve stable plasma density 65% beyond Greenwald limit in nuclear fusion reactor, advancing fusion energy prospects.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
13 Jan, 2026

India to be invited to join U.S-led initiative Pax Silica, says envoy, Pg10

U.S. invites India to join Pax Silica for semiconductor, minerals, AI cooperation amid trade negotiation hopes.

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

Troubling repeat, Pg6

ISRO faces scrutiny after PSLV-C62 failure mirrors PSLV-C61, raising concerns about quality assurance and transparency in failure analysis.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace Technology
13 Jan, 2026

Setback for ISRO: PSLV mission fails again, deviates from path, Pg1

ISRO's PSLV-C62 mission fails after anomaly in third stage, losing EOS-N1 and 15 other payloads.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthSpace Technology
13 Jan, 2026

New envoy breaks ice: Trade talks today, India in US-led AI, supply chain alliance, Pg1

US invites India to Pax Silica amid trade talks, signaling stronger tech and supply chain alliance against China.

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

‘X accepts mistake, says it will comply with laws’, Pg1

X Corp. concedes error, pledges adherence to Indian regulations following government's warning regarding Grok AI-generated obscene content; 3,500 pieces blocked.

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

Context window: AI’s short-term memory, PgII

AI's context window defined: Limits on short-term memory impact performance of large language models like GPT-5 and Claude.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace Technology
12 Jan, 2026

Countdown to launch of PSLV-C62 mission begins, Pg12

ISRO's PSLV-C62 mission launches EOS-N1 and 15 co-passenger satellites, including international collaborations, marking a significant milestone.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
12 Jan, 2026

Centre to seek source code of smartphones in ‘security measure’, Pg1

Centre's new security measures mandate smartphone makers to share source code for vulnerability analysis, raising privacy concerns among tech giants.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
12 Jan, 2026

Bhairav Battalions to debut in Army Day parade in Jaipur on January 15, Pg10

Indian Army to showcase Bhairav Battalions, a modern warfare force, in Army Day parade, focusing on unmanned warfare.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
12 Jan, 2026

Fogged out: How Railways and airlines tackle fog-induced disruptions in winter, Pg19

Railways' Kavach system and airlines' ILS CAT IIIB landings mitigate fog disruptions, ensuring safer winter travel amidst visibility challenges.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFood Processing and Related IndustriesBiotechnology
12 Jan, 2026

The weed threat to mustard, and need for new solutions, Pg19

Parasitic weed threatens India's mustard crop, pushing farmers towards herbicide-resistant varieties and GM solutions to secure domestic edible oil production.

Women and Women's OrganizationsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber Security
12 Jan, 2026

X admits Grok AI objectionable image issues, blocks 600 offending accounts, Pg17

X Corp admits Grok AI image misuse, removes 3,500 contents and blocks 600 accounts after government intervention for IT act violation.

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

No RAC, minimum chargeable distance 400 km: Vande Bharat Sleeper Express rolls out this week (Fare higher than those of other premium trains), Pg14

Vande Bharat Sleeper Express launches with higher fares, confirmed tickets only, and a minimum chargeable distance of 400 km.

Industrial RevolutionIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyScience and Technology in Everyday Life
12 Jan, 2026

The task ahead: Embracing creative destruction, managing its consequences, Pg13

India's 'Goldilocks' economy navigates global shifts, requiring focus on labour-intensive growth and institutional reforms for sustained prosperity.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
12 Jan, 2026

Grok case raises thorny questions of AI governance, Pg13

Centre Warns X over Grok's Sexually Explicit Content, Highlighting AI Governance Gaps and the Need for Stricter Regulations.

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