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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIntellectual Property Rights, IPRBasics of Cyber Security
12 Jan, 2026

Govt proposes phone makers to give source code, firms push back, Pg3

India proposes mandatory source code sharing for phone makers, sparking privacy concerns and industry pushback over security standards and feasibility.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
11 Jan, 2026

More accurate, less workload: AIIMS turns to AI to read X-rays, Pg4

AIIMS deploys AI-powered X-ray analysis for faster diagnosis, reducing radiologist workload and improving patient care with quicker preliminary reports.

Technology Missions in AgricultureScience and Technology in Everyday LifeAchievements of Indians in Science and Technology
11 Jan, 2026

Do plants listen to music? How do they respond?, Pg12

Research reveals plants' ability to detect vibrations, altering behavior and growth based on sound frequencies; phyto-acoustics crucial for sustainable agriculture.

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

How a diamond defect is changing quantum physics, Pg12

Nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centres in diamonds enable continuous microwave light emission, revolutionizing quantum sensing and time-keeping technologies.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeRobotics and Nanotechnology
11 Jan, 2026

New device to sense eye movement runs on blinking, Pg12

Scientists develop blink-powered eye sensor with 99% accuracy for hands-free control, aiding individuals with motor disabilities.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesSpace Technology
11 Jan, 2026

Aditya-L1 decoded how solar storms impact earth’s magnetic field: ISRO, Pg10

ISRO's Aditya-L1 decodes solar storm impact on Earth's magnetic field, revealing turbulent region compression and auroral current intensification.

E GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday LifeSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
10 Jan, 2026

Shah launches database on bomb blasts in India, Pg10

Amit Shah launches NIDMS, a national database of bomb blasts since 1999, enhancing terror investigation with AI-driven analysis.

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

DRDO conducts key test for hypersonic missile programme, Pg10

DRDO achieves milestone with 12-minute scramjet combustor test, advancing India's hypersonic missile program and joining global technology leaders.

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

In missile tech milestone, Scramjet combustor achieves run time of over 12 minutes, Pg8

DRDO achieves 12-minute Scramjet combustor test, a milestone for hypersonic missile technology, positioning India in advanced aerospace capabilities.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
10 Jan, 2026

Shah launches platform to analyse IED blast data, Pg5

Amit Shah launches NIDMS, AI-powered platform for IED blast data analysis, enhancing counter-terrorism efforts and inter-agency coordination nationwide.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber Security
10 Jan, 2026

Jointly develop tools to combat digital fraud: RBI Governor, Pg15

RBI urges collaborative development of AI tools to combat rising digital fraud, focusing on mule account detection and pre-emptive measures.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
10 Jan, 2026

High-quality education needs trust between state and institutions, Pg10

NEP 2020 drives higher education reforms: ANRF, RDI scheme, 4-year UG courses, and Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthSpace Technology
9 Jan, 2026

ISRO and the next big challenge, Pg12

ISRO faces challenges in complex missions, governance, and competitiveness amid liberalization; needs comprehensive space law and industrial ecosystem development.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryE GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday Life
9 Jan, 2026

Translation to paperwork: How AI is making its case in courts, tribunals & errors, Pg9

AI transforms Indian judiciary: TERES, Adalat AI streamline court processes, enhance accuracy, and reduce workload, improving access to justice.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaSpace Technology
9 Jan, 2026

ESA-NASA Mars Return Sample mission called off, Pg8

ESA-NASA joint Mars Sample Return mission cancelled due to US budgetary constraints; ESA seeks alternative mission strategies and partnerships.

Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and IssuesChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
9 Jan, 2026

250 years old, Bihar's Munger gun factories get new lease of life with defence corridor, Pg2

Bihar's 250-year-old Munger gun factories to be revived under defence corridor plan, boosting local economy and arms production.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyConservation, Pollution and Degradation
9 Jan, 2026

Scientist, 'people's ecologist', voice of Western Ghats, forests, rivers, communities, Pg1

Madhav Gadgil, renowned ecologist and Western Ghats expert, passes away; his report on protecting the Ghats remains influential.

Representation of the People's ActImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaScience and Technology in Everyday Life
8 Jan, 2026

AI in elections, electoral roll purity on table at EC global meet, Pg5

Election Commission to host global meet focusing on electoral roll purity, AI integration, and future of democracy.

Women and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber Security
8 Jan, 2026

Govt ‘not satisfied’ with X response on Grok AI, considering next steps, Pg11

Government rebukes X over Grok AI's objectionable content generation, demands stricter safeguards and technical explanations for non-consensual images.

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