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Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

DAC gives its nod for defence purchases worth ₹79,000 cr., Pg12

Defence Acquisition Council approves ₹79,000 crore procurement for Army, Navy, and Air Force, enhancing security capabilities.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

30 Dec, 2025

DAC gives its nod for defence purchases worth ₹79,000 cr., Pg12

Defence Acquisition Council approves ₹79,000 crore procurement for Army, Navy, and Air Force, enhancing security capabilities.

30 Dec, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life

A twist in the tale: are scientists wrong about dark energy?, PgII

New study challenges accelerating universe theory, suggesting dark energy weakening, potentially leading to decelerated expansion and cosmic 'Big Crunch'.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life

30 Dec, 2025

A twist in the tale: are scientists wrong about dark energy?, PgII

New study challenges accelerating universe theory, suggesting dark energy weakening, potentially leading to decelerated expansion and cosmic 'Big Crunch'.

30 Dec, 2025

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

DRDO tests Pinaka rocket, Pg12

DRDO's Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR–120) achieves successful maiden flight test at Chandipur, boosting indigenous artillery capabilities.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

30 Dec, 2025

DRDO tests Pinaka rocket, Pg12

DRDO's Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR–120) achieves successful maiden flight test at Chandipur, boosting indigenous artillery capabilities.

30 Dec, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements IT and Computers

Union govt. gearing up to host mega AI summit in February, Pg12

India to host mega AI Impact Summit in February with 15-20 heads of state expected, focusing on AI's global impact.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements IT and Computers

30 Dec, 2025

Union govt. gearing up to host mega AI summit in February, Pg12

India to host mega AI Impact Summit in February with 15-20 heads of state expected, focusing on AI's global impact.

30 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers

Model conduct, Pg6

India navigates AI regulation: Balancing innovation with consumer protection amidst China's stringent rules and global tech advancements.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers

30 Dec, 2025

Model conduct, Pg6

India navigates AI regulation: Balancing innovation with consumer protection amidst China's stringent rules and global tech advancements.

30 Dec, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers Robotics and Nanotechnology

AI that you can hold in your hand, and that holds your hand, Pg9

AI poised to revolutionize internet access, devices, and daily life by 2026, impacting business models and user experiences.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers Robotics and Nanotechnology

30 Dec, 2025

AI that you can hold in your hand, and that holds your hand, Pg9

AI poised to revolutionize internet access, devices, and daily life by 2026, impacting business models and user experiences.

30 Dec, 2025

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Military hardware worth Rs 79,000 cr gets govt nod, Pg7

Defence Acquisition Council approves ₹79,000 crore military hardware procurement including Astra MK-II missiles, loiter munitions, and HALE RPAS for armed forces.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

30 Dec, 2025

Military hardware worth Rs 79,000 cr gets govt nod, Pg7

Defence Acquisition Council approves ₹79,000 crore military hardware procurement including Astra MK-II missiles, loiter munitions, and HALE RPAS for armed forces.

30 Dec, 2025

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Science and Technology in Everyday Life

US GDP puzzle and some clues for India, Pg11

US economic reports reveal GDP growth amidst rising unemployment, posing policy dilemmas and offering jobless growth lessons for India.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Science and Technology in Everyday Life

30 Dec, 2025

US GDP puzzle and some clues for India, Pg11

US economic reports reveal GDP growth amidst rising unemployment, posing policy dilemmas and offering jobless growth lessons for India.

30 Dec, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements IT and Computers

India to host AI meet in Feb, invites China, Pg1

India invites China to AI Impact Summit 2026, signaling warming ties amidst global AI governance push, to be held in February.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements IT and Computers

30 Dec, 2025

India to host AI meet in Feb, invites China, Pg1

India invites China to AI Impact Summit 2026, signaling warming ties amidst global AI governance push, to be held in February.

30 Dec, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Space Technology

Frequency comb: colour reference, PgII

Frequency comb lasers enable precise light frequency comparisons, aiding atomic clock calibration and gravitational shift measurements with advanced sensor technology.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Space Technology

29 Dec, 2025

Frequency comb: colour reference, PgII

Frequency comb lasers enable precise light frequency comparisons, aiding atomic clock calibration and gravitational shift measurements with advanced sensor technology.

29 Dec, 2025

Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Space Technology

Alaknanda: Indian astronomers spot implausibly old spiral galaxy, PgII

Indian astronomers discover 'Alaknanda', a remarkably old spiral galaxy formed just 1.5 billion years after the Big Bang, challenging existing galaxy formation models.

Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Space Technology

29 Dec, 2025

Alaknanda: Indian astronomers spot implausibly old spiral galaxy, PgII

Indian astronomers discover 'Alaknanda', a remarkably old spiral galaxy formed just 1.5 billion years after the Big Bang, challenging existing galaxy formation models.

29 Dec, 2025

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Science and Technology in Everyday Life

What are rare-earth elements and why is everyone looking for them?, Pg9

Decoding rare-earth elements: properties, applications in green tech, extraction challenges, and China's dominance in refining, impacting global supply chains.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Science and Technology in Everyday Life

29 Dec, 2025

What are rare-earth elements and why is everyone looking for them?, Pg9

Decoding rare-earth elements: properties, applications in green tech, extraction challenges, and China's dominance in refining, impacting global supply chains.

29 Dec, 2025

Education Sector Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

A grand vision and the great Indian research deficit, Pg6

India's R&D spending lags at 0.7% of GDP; Huawei alone outspends entire nation, hindering 'Viksit Bharat' goal.

Education Sector Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

29 Dec, 2025

A grand vision and the great Indian research deficit, Pg6

India's R&D spending lags at 0.7% of GDP; Huawei alone outspends entire nation, hindering 'Viksit Bharat' goal.

29 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Real-time data, source identification, measurable outcomes: Govt set to develop AI-enabled data system with IIT Kanpur (TO COMBAT AIR POLLUTION), Pg3

Delhi government collaborates with IIT Kanpur to develop AI-enabled system for real-time air pollution source identification and targeted interventions.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

29 Dec, 2025

Real-time data, source identification, measurable outcomes: Govt set to develop AI-enabled data system with IIT Kanpur (TO COMBAT AIR POLLUTION), Pg3

Delhi government collaborates with IIT Kanpur to develop AI-enabled system for real-time air pollution source identification and targeted interventions.

29 Dec, 2025

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

AIIMS, Google develop AI-powered app to expand skincare, Pg12

AIIMS and Google collaborate to develop AI-powered dermatology app, Indus Derma, enhancing skincare accessibility and diagnostic accuracy, especially in underserved areas.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

29 Dec, 2025

AIIMS, Google develop AI-powered app to expand skincare, Pg12

AIIMS and Google collaborate to develop AI-powered dermatology app, Indus Derma, enhancing skincare accessibility and diagnostic accuracy, especially in underserved areas.

29 Dec, 2025

Health Sector E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life

When cough becomes a clue: How AI is amping up public health, Pg12

AI revolutionizes Indian healthcare: From cough analysis for TB detection to AI-powered diagnosis, improving access and outcomes in remote areas.

Health Sector E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life

29 Dec, 2025

When cough becomes a clue: How AI is amping up public health, Pg12

AI revolutionizes Indian healthcare: From cough analysis for TB detection to AI-powered diagnosis, improving access and outcomes in remote areas.

29 Dec, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Fish-inspired filter for microplastics, Pg12

Scientists develop fish-gill inspired washing machine filter, capturing 98% of microplastics, addressing major pollution source from clothing fibers.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

29 Dec, 2025

Fish-inspired filter for microplastics, Pg12

Scientists develop fish-gill inspired washing machine filter, capturing 98% of microplastics, addressing major pollution source from clothing fibers.

29 Dec, 2025

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

'SMR viability a question until orders scale, local value addition nears 100%', Pg11

Nuclear expert advocates for PHWR expansion and thorium irradiation to boost India's nuclear energy independence, bypassing fast breeder reactors.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

29 Dec, 2025

'SMR viability a question until orders scale, local value addition nears 100%', Pg11

Nuclear expert advocates for PHWR expansion and thorium irradiation to boost India's nuclear energy independence, bypassing fast breeder reactors.

29 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector IT and Computers

Healthcare gets privacy backbone, but devil is in details, Pg9

Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 brings sweeping changes to healthcare, empowering patients but creating compliance challenges for providers.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector IT and Computers

29 Dec, 2025

Healthcare gets privacy backbone, but devil is in details, Pg9

Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 brings sweeping changes to healthcare, empowering patients but creating compliance challenges for providers.

29 Dec, 2025

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation