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Ants’ defence against disease includes the nest, Pg11

Black garden ants exhibit 'architectural immunity,' altering nest structure to combat fungal pathogens by reducing contact and isolating brood chambers.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

19 Oct, 2025

Ants’ defence against disease includes the nest, Pg11

Black garden ants exhibit 'architectural immunity,' altering nest structure to combat fungal pathogens by reducing contact and isolating brood chambers.

19 Oct, 2025

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

Rotavirus vaccine effective against gastroenteritis in children: study, Pg12

Indigenous Rotavirus vaccine (Rotavac) shows 54% effectiveness in preventing gastroenteritis among children under Universal Immunization Program (UIP) between 2016-2020.

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

18 Oct, 2025

Rotavirus vaccine effective against gastroenteritis in children: study, Pg12

Indigenous Rotavirus vaccine (Rotavac) shows 54% effectiveness in preventing gastroenteritis among children under Universal Immunization Program (UIP) between 2016-2020.

18 Oct, 2025

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

Nashik unit open; HAL can roll out 24 Tejas jets a year, Pg12

HAL inaugurates third Tejas production line, boosting annual capacity to 24 jets, enhancing defence self-reliance and creating 1,000 jobs.

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

18 Oct, 2025

Nashik unit open; HAL can roll out 24 Tejas jets a year, Pg12

HAL inaugurates third Tejas production line, boosting annual capacity to 24 jets, enhancing defence self-reliance and creating 1,000 jobs.

18 Oct, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

How to identify green crackers, Pg6.

Delhi-NCR mandates 'green crackers' for Diwali; look for logo and QR code to ensure authenticity and reduced emissions.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

18 Oct, 2025

How to identify green crackers, Pg6.

Delhi-NCR mandates 'green crackers' for Diwali; look for logo and QR code to ensure authenticity and reduced emissions.

18 Oct, 2025

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

LCA Tejas Mk1A takes first flight; symbol of self-reliance: Rajnath, Pg13.

LCA Tejas Mk1A's successful first flight signifies India's defense self-reliance push, aiming for ₹3 lakh crore manufacturing by 2029.

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

18 Oct, 2025

LCA Tejas Mk1A takes first flight; symbol of self-reliance: Rajnath, Pg13.

LCA Tejas Mk1A's successful first flight signifies India's defense self-reliance push, aiming for ₹3 lakh crore manufacturing by 2029.

18 Oct, 2025

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Russia backs AMCA, offers to make Su-57 jets in India, Pg1

Russia offers India Su-57 fighter jet production and AMCA support amid evolving energy trade dynamics and deepening defence cooperation.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

17 Oct, 2025

Russia backs AMCA, offers to make Su-57 jets in India, Pg1

Russia offers India Su-57 fighter jet production and AMCA support amid evolving energy trade dynamics and deepening defence cooperation.

17 Oct, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Google’s new AI finds promising approach for cancer treatment, Pg16

Google's AI model, C2S-Scale, identifies novel drug combination, silmitasertib, boosting immune response against cancer in low-interferon conditions.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

17 Oct, 2025

Google’s new AI finds promising approach for cancer treatment, Pg16

Google's AI model, C2S-Scale, identifies novel drug combination, silmitasertib, boosting immune response against cancer in low-interferon conditions.

17 Oct, 2025

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AI may fuel gap between rich & poor nations, says IMF chief, Pg17.

IMF warns AI investment boom, primarily in the U.S., may widen economic disparities between wealthy and developing nations.

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17 Oct, 2025

AI may fuel gap between rich & poor nations, says IMF chief, Pg17.

IMF warns AI investment boom, primarily in the U.S., may widen economic disparities between wealthy and developing nations.

17 Oct, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Phase of matter where order, disorder coexist in time found, PgII.

Scientists discover time rondeau crystal, a new phase of matter exhibiting both order and disorder in time.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life

16 Oct, 2025

Phase of matter where order, disorder coexist in time found, PgII.

Scientists discover time rondeau crystal, a new phase of matter exhibiting both order and disorder in time.

16 Oct, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Biotechnology

Biotech surge builds momentum but faces scaling bottlenecks, PgII.

Indian biotech sector surges with 10,000+ startups, faces scaling challenges despite $3 billion investment; strategic reforms urged.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Biotechnology

16 Oct, 2025

Biotech surge builds momentum but faces scaling bottlenecks, PgII.

Indian biotech sector surges with 10,000+ startups, faces scaling challenges despite $3 billion investment; strategic reforms urged.

16 Oct, 2025

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

The ‘critical factor’ in India’s clean energy ambitions, Pg6

India focuses on securing critical minerals like lithium and cobalt to boost clean energy transition and reduce import dependency.

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

16 Oct, 2025

The ‘critical factor’ in India’s clean energy ambitions, Pg6

India focuses on securing critical minerals like lithium and cobalt to boost clean energy transition and reduce import dependency.

16 Oct, 2025

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models IT and Computers

Google’s $15 bn AI hub in AP: Decoding its importance for India, Pg13.

Google invests $15 billion in Andhra Pradesh for AI data center, boosting US-India ties and India's AI infrastructure.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models IT and Computers

16 Oct, 2025

Google’s $15 bn AI hub in AP: Decoding its importance for India, Pg13.

Google invests $15 billion in Andhra Pradesh for AI data center, boosting US-India ties and India's AI infrastructure.

16 Oct, 2025

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models IT and Computers

Google to Invest $15 Billion in AI Data Centre at Vizag, Pg15.

Tech giant Google has announced an investment of $15 billion over the next five years to set up a ‘gigawatt-scale’ AI compute capacity data centre in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, marking its largest AI hub outside the United States.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models IT and Computers

15 Oct, 2025

Google to Invest $15 Billion in AI Data Centre at Vizag, Pg15.

Tech giant Google has announced an investment of $15 billion over the next five years to set up a ‘gigawatt-scale’ AI compute capacity data centre in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, marking its largest AI hub outside the United States.

15 Oct, 2025

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