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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability IT and Computers

Data protection: Shorter timeline likely for Big Tech compliance, Pg13

MeitY considers shortening Big Tech's compliance timeline for India's Data Protection Act to 12 months amid industry concerns.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability IT and Computers

23 Jan, 2026

Data protection: Shorter timeline likely for Big Tech compliance, Pg13

MeitY considers shortening Big Tech's compliance timeline for India's Data Protection Act to 12 months amid industry concerns.

23 Jan, 2026

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

DoT allows use of half of 6GHz band for WiFi, Pg12

DoT permits unlicensed WiFi use in 5,925-6,425 MHz of 6GHz band, boosting connectivity but sparking telecom industry debate.

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

22 Jan, 2026

DoT allows use of half of 6GHz band for WiFi, Pg12

DoT permits unlicensed WiFi use in 5,925-6,425 MHz of 6GHz band, boosting connectivity but sparking telecom industry debate.

22 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Lancet experts call for a ‘citizen-centric’ healthcare delivery and use of technology, Pg12

Lancet commission advocates citizen-centric, integrated healthcare via public financing, technology, and empowered local governance for universal coverage in India.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Science and Technology in Everyday Life

22 Jan, 2026

Lancet experts call for a ‘citizen-centric’ healthcare delivery and use of technology, Pg12

Lancet commission advocates citizen-centric, integrated healthcare via public financing, technology, and empowered local governance for universal coverage in India.

22 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy IT and Computers Money Laundering and its Prevention

Building bridges, Pg6

RBI proposes BRICS nations link digital currencies, potentially easing payments with Russia/Iran, but risks US dollar dominance backlash.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy IT and Computers Money Laundering and its Prevention

22 Jan, 2026

Building bridges, Pg6

RBI proposes BRICS nations link digital currencies, potentially easing payments with Russia/Iran, but risks US dollar dominance backlash.

22 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models IT and Computers

Why AI infrastructure matters more, Pg7

India prioritizes democratized AI infrastructure access via public digital utilities for inclusive growth, competitiveness, and digital sovereignty, challenging global concentration.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models IT and Computers

22 Jan, 2026

Why AI infrastructure matters more, Pg7

India prioritizes democratized AI infrastructure access via public digital utilities for inclusive growth, competitiveness, and digital sovereignty, challenging global concentration.

22 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

EAM: First 'Made in India' C-295 aircraft to roll out before Sept, Pg9

India's defense collaboration deepens as first 'Made in India' C-295 aircraft set to roll out by September.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

22 Jan, 2026

EAM: First 'Made in India' C-295 aircraft to roll out before Sept, Pg9

India's defense collaboration deepens as first 'Made in India' C-295 aircraft set to roll out by September.

22 Jan, 2026

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

De-license 500 MHz spectrum in high demand 6-Ghz band: DoT, Pg17

DoT de-licenses 500 MHz spectrum in 6 GHz band, boosting WiFi; Reliance Jio seeks auction of entire band.

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

22 Jan, 2026

De-license 500 MHz spectrum in high demand 6-Ghz band: DoT, Pg17

DoT de-licenses 500 MHz spectrum in 6 GHz band, boosting WiFi; Reliance Jio seeks auction of entire band.

22 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

The importance of Pax Silica for India, Pg10

Pax Silica Summit aims to secure critical mineral supply chains amid China's dominance, India's inclusion faces strategic autonomy challenges.

21 Jan, 2026

The importance of Pax Silica for India, Pg10

Pax Silica Summit aims to secure critical mineral supply chains amid China's dominance, India's inclusion faces strategic autonomy challenges.

21 Jan, 2026

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Space Technology

How reusability can lead to sustainable, cost-effective access to space, Pg11

Reusable rocket technology slashes space access costs, revolutionizing space industry with ISRO developing indigenous recovery systems for future launch vehicles.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Space Technology

21 Jan, 2026

How reusability can lead to sustainable, cost-effective access to space, Pg11

Reusable rocket technology slashes space access costs, revolutionizing space industry with ISRO developing indigenous recovery systems for future launch vehicles.

21 Jan, 2026

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

'Unified, data-driven approach essential to tackle pollution': CAQM launches study, Pg4

CAQM launches high-resolution emission mapping study for Delhi-NCR to combat air pollution with data-driven strategies and real-time monitoring.

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

21 Jan, 2026

'Unified, data-driven approach essential to tackle pollution': CAQM launches study, Pg4

CAQM launches high-resolution emission mapping study for Delhi-NCR to combat air pollution with data-driven strategies and real-time monitoring.

21 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

AI-generated content labelling rules in final stages, says IT Secy, Pg13

Government finalizes AI content labelling rules, mandating disclosure by AI tool providers and social media platforms to combat misinformation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

21 Jan, 2026

AI-generated content labelling rules in final stages, says IT Secy, Pg13

Government finalizes AI content labelling rules, mandating disclosure by AI tool providers and social media platforms to combat misinformation.

21 Jan, 2026

IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

Kill switch, insurance as tools to fight digital arrest, Pg1

MHA panel considers 'kill switch' and insurance to combat digital arrest, aiming to protect users from financial fraud.

IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

21 Jan, 2026

Kill switch, insurance as tools to fight digital arrest, Pg1

MHA panel considers 'kill switch' and insurance to combat digital arrest, aiming to protect users from financial fraud.

21 Jan, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life

New state of matter is a solid-liquid hybrid, PgII

Scientists discover novel solid-liquid hybrid state of matter in nanoparticles, potentially revolutionizing catalyst design for fuel cells.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life

20 Jan, 2026

New state of matter is a solid-liquid hybrid, PgII

Scientists discover novel solid-liquid hybrid state of matter in nanoparticles, potentially revolutionizing catalyst design for fuel cells.

20 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment IT and Computers

Include digital currency link on BRICS agenda: RBI to govt., Pg1

RBI proposes linking BRICS nations' digital currencies at 2026 summit to ease cross-border payments and reduce dollar reliance.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment IT and Computers

20 Jan, 2026

Include digital currency link on BRICS agenda: RBI to govt., Pg1

RBI proposes linking BRICS nations' digital currencies at 2026 summit to ease cross-border payments and reduce dollar reliance.

20 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Space Technology

India signs Letter of Intent to elevate defence ties with UAE, Pg10

India and UAE deepen strategic ties with defence partnership, aiming for $200 billion trade by 2032 amid Gulf tensions.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Space Technology

20 Jan, 2026

India signs Letter of Intent to elevate defence ties with UAE, Pg10

India and UAE deepen strategic ties with defence partnership, aiming for $200 billion trade by 2032 amid Gulf tensions.

20 Jan, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Scientists chase the tough task of building a graviton detector, PgII

Scientists embark on ambitious quest to detect elusive graviton using novel superfluid helium detector, bridging quantum mechanics and general relativity.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life

20 Jan, 2026

Scientists chase the tough task of building a graviton detector, PgII

Scientists embark on ambitious quest to detect elusive graviton using novel superfluid helium detector, bridging quantum mechanics and general relativity.

20 Jan, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers