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

‘X accepts mistake, says it will comply with laws’, Pg1

X Corp. concedes error, pledges adherence to Indian regulations following government's warning regarding Grok AI-generated obscene content; 3,500 pieces blocked.

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

12 Jan, 2026

‘X accepts mistake, says it will comply with laws’, Pg1

X Corp. concedes error, pledges adherence to Indian regulations following government's warning regarding Grok AI-generated obscene content; 3,500 pieces blocked.

12 Jan, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers

Context window: AI’s short-term memory, PgII

AI's context window defined: Limits on short-term memory impact performance of large language models like GPT-5 and Claude.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers

12 Jan, 2026

Context window: AI’s short-term memory, PgII

AI's context window defined: Limits on short-term memory impact performance of large language models like GPT-5 and Claude.

12 Jan, 2026

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Space Technology

Countdown to launch of PSLV-C62 mission begins, Pg12

ISRO's PSLV-C62 mission launches EOS-N1 and 15 co-passenger satellites, including international collaborations, marking a significant milestone.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Space Technology

12 Jan, 2026

Countdown to launch of PSLV-C62 mission begins, Pg12

ISRO's PSLV-C62 mission launches EOS-N1 and 15 co-passenger satellites, including international collaborations, marking a significant milestone.

12 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

Centre to seek source code of smartphones in ‘security measure’, Pg1

Centre's new security measures mandate smartphone makers to share source code for vulnerability analysis, raising privacy concerns among tech giants.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

12 Jan, 2026

Centre to seek source code of smartphones in ‘security measure’, Pg1

Centre's new security measures mandate smartphone makers to share source code for vulnerability analysis, raising privacy concerns among tech giants.

12 Jan, 2026

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

Bhairav Battalions to debut in Army Day parade in Jaipur on January 15, Pg10

Indian Army to showcase Bhairav Battalions, a modern warfare force, in Army Day parade, focusing on unmanned warfare.

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

12 Jan, 2026

Bhairav Battalions to debut in Army Day parade in Jaipur on January 15, Pg10

Indian Army to showcase Bhairav Battalions, a modern warfare force, in Army Day parade, focusing on unmanned warfare.

12 Jan, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Fogged out: How Railways and airlines tackle fog-induced disruptions in winter, Pg19

Railways' Kavach system and airlines' ILS CAT IIIB landings mitigate fog disruptions, ensuring safer winter travel amidst visibility challenges.

12 Jan, 2026

Fogged out: How Railways and airlines tackle fog-induced disruptions in winter, Pg19

Railways' Kavach system and airlines' ILS CAT IIIB landings mitigate fog disruptions, ensuring safer winter travel amidst visibility challenges.

12 Jan, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Food Processing and Related Industries Biotechnology

The weed threat to mustard, and need for new solutions, Pg19

Parasitic weed threatens India's mustard crop, pushing farmers towards herbicide-resistant varieties and GM solutions to secure domestic edible oil production.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Food Processing and Related Industries Biotechnology

12 Jan, 2026

The weed threat to mustard, and need for new solutions, Pg19

Parasitic weed threatens India's mustard crop, pushing farmers towards herbicide-resistant varieties and GM solutions to secure domestic edible oil production.

12 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

X admits Grok AI objectionable image issues, blocks 600 offending accounts, Pg17

X Corp admits Grok AI image misuse, removes 3,500 contents and blocks 600 accounts after government intervention for IT act violation.

Women and Women's Organizations Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

12 Jan, 2026

X admits Grok AI objectionable image issues, blocks 600 offending accounts, Pg17

X Corp admits Grok AI image misuse, removes 3,500 contents and blocks 600 accounts after government intervention for IT act violation.

12 Jan, 2026

Biotechnology

How to turn genes back on, Pg16

CRISPR breakthrough enables gene reactivation without DNA cutting by removing silencing chemical tags, offering safer gene therapy for diseases.

Biotechnology

12 Jan, 2026

How to turn genes back on, Pg16

CRISPR breakthrough enables gene reactivation without DNA cutting by removing silencing chemical tags, offering safer gene therapy for diseases.

12 Jan, 2026

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

No RAC, minimum chargeable distance 400 km: Vande Bharat Sleeper Express rolls out this week (Fare higher than those of other premium trains), Pg14

Vande Bharat Sleeper Express launches with higher fares, confirmed tickets only, and a minimum chargeable distance of 400 km.

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

12 Jan, 2026

No RAC, minimum chargeable distance 400 km: Vande Bharat Sleeper Express rolls out this week (Fare higher than those of other premium trains), Pg14

Vande Bharat Sleeper Express launches with higher fares, confirmed tickets only, and a minimum chargeable distance of 400 km.

12 Jan, 2026

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

The task ahead: Embracing creative destruction, managing its consequences, Pg13

India's 'Goldilocks' economy navigates global shifts, requiring focus on labour-intensive growth and institutional reforms for sustained prosperity.

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

12 Jan, 2026

The task ahead: Embracing creative destruction, managing its consequences, Pg13

India's 'Goldilocks' economy navigates global shifts, requiring focus on labour-intensive growth and institutional reforms for sustained prosperity.

12 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

Grok case raises thorny questions of AI governance, Pg13

Centre Warns X over Grok's Sexually Explicit Content, Highlighting AI Governance Gaps and the Need for Stricter Regulations.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

12 Jan, 2026

Grok case raises thorny questions of AI governance, Pg13

Centre Warns X over Grok's Sexually Explicit Content, Highlighting AI Governance Gaps and the Need for Stricter Regulations.

12 Jan, 2026

Space Technology

Countdown for launch of PSLV-C62 rocket commences, Pg10

ISRO's PSLV-C62 launch countdown begins, carrying earth observation satellite and 14 co-passenger satellites into orbit on January 12.

Space Technology

12 Jan, 2026

Countdown for launch of PSLV-C62 rocket commences, Pg10

ISRO's PSLV-C62 launch countdown begins, carrying earth observation satellite and 14 co-passenger satellites into orbit on January 12.

12 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Intellectual Property Rights, IPR Basics of Cyber Security

Govt proposes phone makers to give source code, firms push back, Pg3

India proposes mandatory source code sharing for phone makers, sparking privacy concerns and industry pushback over security standards and feasibility.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Intellectual Property Rights, IPR Basics of Cyber Security

12 Jan, 2026

Govt proposes phone makers to give source code, firms push back, Pg3

India proposes mandatory source code sharing for phone makers, sparking privacy concerns and industry pushback over security standards and feasibility.

12 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

More accurate, less workload: AIIMS turns to AI to read X-rays, Pg4

AIIMS deploys AI-powered X-ray analysis for faster diagnosis, reducing radiologist workload and improving patient care with quicker preliminary reports.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

11 Jan, 2026

More accurate, less workload: AIIMS turns to AI to read X-rays, Pg4

AIIMS deploys AI-powered X-ray analysis for faster diagnosis, reducing radiologist workload and improving patient care with quicker preliminary reports.

11 Jan, 2026

Technology Missions in Agriculture Science and Technology in Everyday Life Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology

Do plants listen to music? How do they respond?, Pg12

Research reveals plants' ability to detect vibrations, altering behavior and growth based on sound frequencies; phyto-acoustics crucial for sustainable agriculture.

Technology Missions in Agriculture Science and Technology in Everyday Life Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology

11 Jan, 2026

Do plants listen to music? How do they respond?, Pg12

Research reveals plants' ability to detect vibrations, altering behavior and growth based on sound frequencies; phyto-acoustics crucial for sustainable agriculture.

11 Jan, 2026

Biotechnology