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ArchitectureBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
27 Jan, 2026

Military might, with a dash of Sindoor, Pg5

India's 77th Republic Day showcases military might, 'Operation Sindoor' display, and EU contingent participation for the first time.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber Security
27 Jan, 2026

India has most road accident deaths in the world. Can 'talking cars' curb these?, Pg12

India plans 'talking cars' with V2V tech using 30 GHz spectrum to cut road accident deaths, facing cyber risks.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
27 Jan, 2026

India to expand its hypersonic arsenal with LR-AShM missile, Pg12

DRDO unveils Long Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile (LR-AShM) with 1,500km range, enhancing India's naval capabilities and strategic dominance.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Robotics and Nanotechnology
27 Jan, 2026

US govt invests in another rare earth miner, Pg11

US invests $1.6 billion in USA Rare Earth to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals used in EVs and robotics.

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

Shubhanshu Shukla, who flew to space, gets Ashok Chakra, Pg14

President approves gallantry awards, including Ashok Chakra to Shubhanshu Shukla for space mission and other military decorations to armed forces personnel.

Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyIT and ComputersSpace Technology
26 Jan, 2026

‘There is an overall obsession with just our lifetime, without thinking about future generations... We need to move from this short-termism’, Pg24

Astrophysicist emphasizes long-term scientific funding, interdisciplinary research, and ethical AI development for societal advancement, urging shift from short-term thinking.

Health SectorBiotechnology
26 Jan, 2026

As antibiotics fail, AIIMS leads the fight against superbugs, Pg20

AIIMS spearheads research to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR), focusing on rapid diagnostics, targeted therapies, and infection control strategies amidst rising superbug threats.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
26 Jan, 2026

New cancer therapy hastens access, Pg20

Breakthrough: Scientists discover reliable method to grow helper T-cells from stem cells, revolutionizing immune-based cancer therapy accessibility.

Space TechnologySecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
26 Jan, 2026

Ashoka Chakra for astronaut Shubhanshu, Pg14

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla receives Ashoka Chakra; President approves gallantry awards for 69 armed forces personnel on Republic Day.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaScience and Technology in Everyday Life
26 Jan, 2026

Notes from Davos: The bold, the bots and the bully, Pg13

Davos 2026 witnesses clash between Trump's isolationism and calls for global collaboration amid AI concerns and geopolitical shifts.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and Degradation
26 Jan, 2026

Nuclear power expansion is an R&D challenge, Pg12

India aims for 10-fold nuclear capacity boost by 2047, focusing on thorium use and small modular reactors.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIT and ComputersMoney Laundering and its Prevention
25 Jan, 2026

What is RBI nudging India to do at BRICS?, Pg15

RBI urges BRICS nations to adopt CBDCs for cross-border payments, enhancing transparency and bypassing USD dominance, but faces US resistance.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
25 Jan, 2026

New compounds replacing ‘forever chemicals’ in blood, Pg14

Study reveals 86% drop in older PFAS 'forever chemicals' in blood, but new, less understood replacements like 9Cl-PF3ONS emerge.

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

Seismometers can sense falling orbital debris, Pg14

Seismometers detect sonic booms from Shenzhou-15 debris reentry, enabling faster, more accurate tracking and recovery than radar systems.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorBiotechnology
24 Jan, 2026

‘The antibiotic pipeline is running dangerously dry’, Pg18

India faces alarming rise in antimicrobial resistance, with 2.67 lakh deaths in 2021, driven by antibiotic overuse.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
24 Jan, 2026

The familiar world order will not return. What India and EU can build, Pg12

India and EU strengthen ties amidst global shifts, eyeing FTA, tech collaboration, and multipolar world order influence.

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

DRDO missile to feature at Republic Day parade, Pg16

DRDO's Long Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile (LR-AShM) to be showcased at Republic Day parade, highlighting indigenous defence capabilities.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
23 Jan, 2026

Draft NEP 2026 bets big on nuclear, tariff tweaks and cross-subsidy rules, Pg13

Draft National Electricity Policy 2026 prioritizes nuclear energy, automatic tariff revisions, and cross-subsidy exemptions to boost power sector.

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