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Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorBiotechnology
22 Jul, 2026

CDSCO Approves India's First Dengue Vaccine, Strengthening National Dengue Prevention Efforts

CDSCO approves India's first dengue vaccine, Qdenga®, by Takeda, a live attenuated recombinant DNA vaccine, bolstering national disease prevention efforts.

Health SectorBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIT and Computers
22 Jul, 2026

India to Host the Sixteenth BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting in Chandigarh from 22–24 July

India convenes 16th BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting in Chandigarh, driving health security, digital health, and UHC for Global South under its 2026 Chairship.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
22 Jul, 2026

PLI Schemes Attract Over ₹2.40 Lakh Crore Investment, Generate More Than 14.15 Lakh Jobs

PLI schemes attract ₹2.40 lakh crore investment, generate 14.15 lakh jobs, and boost exports to ₹15.2 lakh crore, significantly strengthening India's manufacturing.

E Technology in Aid of FarmersTechnology Missions in AgricultureBiotechnologyIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
22 Jul, 2026

Initiatives to Strengthen Seed Sector

Government boosts seed sector with 3,236 new varieties, SATHI portal, and global partnerships, enhancing climate resilience and agricultural productivity.

Health SectorE GovernanceE Technology in Aid of FarmersIT and Computers
22 Jul, 2026

“Progress achieved under digital initiative”

Ayush Ministry unveils 24 e-governance platforms under Ayush Grid, revolutionizing healthcare access, research, and administration, boosting service delivery nationwide.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeAchievements of Indians in Science and Technology
16 Jul, 2026

IIT Bombay’s new finding could make drug discovery ‘faster, cheaper, more sustainable’, Pg8

IIT Bombay breakthrough converts simple carbon chains into complex ring molecules, promising faster, cheaper, and sustainable drug discovery.

Government BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
16 Jul, 2026

Eye on supply chain, Cabinet approves Rs 1.27 lakh crore semiconductor push, Pg7

Cabinet greenlights Rs 1.27 lakh crore Semiconductor Mission 2.0, boosting chip supply chain and mobile manufacturing, aiming for global leadership by 2035.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers
16 Jul, 2026

Green energy push, 7.5-GW capacity target: Gujarat's data centre policy, Pg12

Gujarat launches 'Viksit Gujarat Data Center Policy' with Rs 6 lakh crore investment, 7.5 GW capacity, mandating 51% green energy by 2029.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
16 Jul, 2026

Semiconductoe mission 2.0 gets cabinet nod, Pg1

India's Cabinet greenlights Rs 1.27 lakh crore Semicon 2.0, boosting domestic chip manufacturing supply chain with significant subsidies.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSpace TechnologyBasics of Cyber Security
16 Jul, 2026

Kudankulam nuclear plant data leak sparks ‘absolute commotion’, Pg1

Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant suffers massive data leak from contractor's server, exposing critical blueprints and vendor lists to ransomware group World Leaks.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaAchievements of Indians in Science and Technology
16 Jul, 2026

Plant of yielding the fragrant kewra is older than human civilization & predates Himalaya formation

Ancient Kevda plant fossils discovered in Assam reveal 24-million-year survival, predating Himalayas, showcasing India's role as a biodiversity refuge.

Inclusive GrowthE GovernanceIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIT and Computers
16 Jul, 2026

Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD) and Punjab National Bank (PNB) Sign MoU to Advance Multilingual AI for Inclusive Banking

MeitY's BHASHINI and PNB sign MoU, deploying multilingual AI to expand inclusive banking access across 23 Indian languages.

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
16 Jul, 2026

The Ministry of Heavy Industries invites bids through Global Tender for the selection of beneficiaries to set up giga-scale Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) manufacturing facilities of 10 GWh cumulative capacities, under PLI ACC Scheme

Ministry of Heavy Industries invites global bids for 10 GWh giga-scale Advanced Chemistry Cell manufacturing under PLI scheme, boosting domestic production and renewable energy storage.

Women and Women's OrganizationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
16 Jul, 2026

Safe Workplace & High Value Jobs characterise India's Chip Ecosystem as we are Emerging as Trusted Global Hub in Electronics & Semiconductor

India's ₹76,000 crore Semicon India Programme propels the nation as a trusted global chip hub, fostering high-value jobs and technological self-reliance across the value chain.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
16 Jul, 2026

Cabinet approves Semicon 2.0 - Government delivers on its commitment for a long-term policy support to Semiconductors in India

Cabinet approves Semicon 2.0 with Rs 1.27 lakh crore, propelling India's semiconductor design and manufacturing ecosystem towards global leadership and self-reliance.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
16 Jul, 2026

Cabinet approves Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS)

Cabinet greenlights Rs 62,500 crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme, targeting Rs 39 lakh crore production and 60,000 jobs by 2031.

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