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Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Space Technology

The parallel track that keeps U.S.-India ties going, Pg8

Despite political strains, US-India ties thrive through defence, technology, and institutional cooperation, exemplified by agreements and strategic initiatives.

6 Jan, 2026

The parallel track that keeps U.S.-India ties going, Pg8

Despite political strains, US-India ties thrive through defence, technology, and institutional cooperation, exemplified by agreements and strategic initiatives.

6 Jan, 2026

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

Grok use against women: Who is responsible — AI, users or X?, Pg14

Government threatens to revoke X's 'safe harbor' protection over Grok AI's misuse, potentially liable for AI-generated objectionable content.

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

6 Jan, 2026

Grok use against women: Who is responsible — AI, users or X?, Pg14

Government threatens to revoke X's 'safe harbor' protection over Grok AI's misuse, potentially liable for AI-generated objectionable content.

6 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Centre relaxes norms for start-ups to get funds from DSIR, Pg12

Deep-tech start-ups can now access ₹1 crore in financial aid from DSIR without three-year viability proof, boosting innovation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

5 Jan, 2026

Centre relaxes norms for start-ups to get funds from DSIR, Pg12

Deep-tech start-ups can now access ₹1 crore in financial aid from DSIR without three-year viability proof, boosting innovation.

5 Jan, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Unusual genetic code in Antarctic microbes yields rare amino acid, PgII

Antarctic microbes rewrite genetic code: TAG codon signals rare amino acid, pyrrolysine (Pyl), revolutionizing protein synthesis and bioengineering.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

5 Jan, 2026

Unusual genetic code in Antarctic microbes yields rare amino acid, PgII

Antarctic microbes rewrite genetic code: TAG codon signals rare amino acid, pyrrolysine (Pyl), revolutionizing protein synthesis and bioengineering.

5 Jan, 2026

Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Robotics and Nanotechnology Biotechnology

Targeted cancer treatment could be in sight, via nanobots, Pg9

IISc develops magnetic nanobots for targeted cancer therapy, promising precise drug delivery and reduced side effects in treating deep-set tumors.

Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Robotics and Nanotechnology Biotechnology

5 Jan, 2026

Targeted cancer treatment could be in sight, via nanobots, Pg9

IISc develops magnetic nanobots for targeted cancer therapy, promising precise drug delivery and reduced side effects in treating deep-set tumors.

5 Jan, 2026

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

ONGC to store CO2 in depleted wells at Gandhar, Pg13

ONGC pioneers carbon capture storage with Gujarat pilot project, injecting 100 tonnes of CO2 daily into depleted Gandhar wells.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

5 Jan, 2026

ONGC to store CO2 in depleted wells at Gandhar, Pg13

ONGC pioneers carbon capture storage with Gujarat pilot project, injecting 100 tonnes of CO2 daily into depleted Gandhar wells.

5 Jan, 2026

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

Will remove illegal content, permanently suspend offending accounts, says X, Pg13

X (formerly Twitter) vows strict action against illegal content, including CSAM, following MeitY notice on IT Rules non-compliance.

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

5 Jan, 2026

Will remove illegal content, permanently suspend offending accounts, says X, Pg13

X (formerly Twitter) vows strict action against illegal content, including CSAM, following MeitY notice on IT Rules non-compliance.

5 Jan, 2026

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Indian Coast Guard's first indigenously designed and built pollution control vessel 'Samudra Pratap' will be commissioned, Pg1

Indian Coast Guard commissions 'Samudra Pratap', its first indigenous pollution control vessel, enhancing maritime security and environmental protection capabilities.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

5 Jan, 2026

Indian Coast Guard's first indigenously designed and built pollution control vessel 'Samudra Pratap' will be commissioned, Pg1

Indian Coast Guard commissions 'Samudra Pratap', its first indigenous pollution control vessel, enhancing maritime security and environmental protection capabilities.

5 Jan, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Space Technology

Microlensing used to weigh distant rogue planet, Pg11

Microlensing technique successfully weighs a distant rogue planet, revealing its mass equivalent to Saturn, located 9,800 light-years away.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Space Technology

4 Jan, 2026

Microlensing used to weigh distant rogue planet, Pg11

Microlensing technique successfully weighs a distant rogue planet, revealing its mass equivalent to Saturn, located 9,800 light-years away.

4 Jan, 2026

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

Army signs deal to procure long-range rocket launchers backed by Israeli technology, Pg7

Indian Army boosts firepower with ₹293-crore deal for 'Suryastra' long-range rocket launchers with 300km strike capability.

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

4 Jan, 2026

Army signs deal to procure long-range rocket launchers backed by Israeli technology, Pg7

Indian Army boosts firepower with ₹293-crore deal for 'Suryastra' long-range rocket launchers with 300km strike capability.

4 Jan, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Space Technology

Earthlife is made of space stuff, studies of asteroid Bennu hint, Pg11

Asteroid Bennu yields ribose, glucose, and carbamate, bolstering 'RNA world' hypothesis and revealing presolar grain abundance, revolutionizing origin-of-life theories.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Space Technology

4 Jan, 2026

Earthlife is made of space stuff, studies of asteroid Bennu hint, Pg11

Asteroid Bennu yields ribose, glucose, and carbamate, bolstering 'RNA world' hypothesis and revealing presolar grain abundance, revolutionizing origin-of-life theories.

4 Jan, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

In the Arctic, drones help scientists in identifying deadly virus in whales, Pg10

Drones detect deadly cetacean morbillivirus in Arctic whales, marking first-ever identification and less invasive research method for marine mammals.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

4 Jan, 2026

In the Arctic, drones help scientists in identifying deadly virus in whales, Pg10

Drones detect deadly cetacean morbillivirus in Arctic whales, marking first-ever identification and less invasive research method for marine mammals.

4 Jan, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Education Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Govt. to help teachers use AI; will ease open schooling framework, Pg10

Government to introduce AI in teaching, ease open schooling framework, and focus on technical education for employment via VBSA Bill 2025.

Parliament and State Legislatures Education Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

3 Jan, 2026

Govt. to help teachers use AI; will ease open schooling framework, Pg10

Government to introduce AI in teaching, ease open schooling framework, and focus on technical education for employment via VBSA Bill 2025.

3 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

After splash in 2025, weight-loss drugs poised to take off this year, Pg17

Weight-loss drugs market poised for expansion in India post-patent expiry, promising affordable access and reshaping metabolic medicine.

Health Sector Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

3 Jan, 2026

After splash in 2025, weight-loss drugs poised to take off this year, Pg17

Weight-loss drugs market poised for expansion in India post-patent expiry, promising affordable access and reshaping metabolic medicine.

3 Jan, 2026

Government Budgeting Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Foxconn, Tata, 20 others receive nod for electronic component mfg sops, Pg15

IT Ministry approves ₹23,000 crore electronics component manufacturing scheme, attracting ₹41,863 crore investment and creating 33,000 jobs.

Government Budgeting Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

3 Jan, 2026

Foxconn, Tata, 20 others receive nod for electronic component mfg sops, Pg15

IT Ministry approves ₹23,000 crore electronics component manufacturing scheme, attracting ₹41,863 crore investment and creating 33,000 jobs.

3 Jan, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Inattention to high tech, minerals is showing, Pg11

India's exclusion from US-led Pax Silica highlights R&D and mineral exploration deficits impacting geopolitical relevance amid China's dominance.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

3 Jan, 2026

Inattention to high tech, minerals is showing, Pg11

India's exclusion from US-led Pax Silica highlights R&D and mineral exploration deficits impacting geopolitical relevance amid China's dominance.

3 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Science and Technology in Everyday Life Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Grok's use against women: Govt seeks X response in 3 days, Pg1

Government demands X (formerly Twitter) to respond within 72 hours over Grok AI misuse, potentially violating IT rules and women's dignity.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Science and Technology in Everyday Life Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

3 Jan, 2026

Grok's use against women: Govt seeks X response in 3 days, Pg1

Government demands X (formerly Twitter) to respond within 72 hours over Grok AI misuse, potentially violating IT rules and women's dignity.

3 Jan, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems E Technology in Aid of Farmers Technology Missions in Agriculture Biotechnology

Why does India need climate- resilient agriculture?, Pg10

India prioritizes climate-resilient agriculture amidst climate change, integrating biotechnology, AI, and sustainable practices for enhanced productivity and environmental protection.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems E Technology in Aid of Farmers Technology Missions in Agriculture Biotechnology

2 Jan, 2026

Why does India need climate- resilient agriculture?, Pg10

India prioritizes climate-resilient agriculture amidst climate change, integrating biotechnology, AI, and sustainable practices for enhanced productivity and environmental protection.

2 Jan, 2026

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

DRDO will play key role in India’s air defence: Rajnath, Pg12

Defence Minister unveils DRDO's pivotal role in 'Sudarshan Chakra' initiative, enhancing India's air defence capabilities by 2035.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

2 Jan, 2026

DRDO will play key role in India’s air defence: Rajnath, Pg12

Defence Minister unveils DRDO's pivotal role in 'Sudarshan Chakra' initiative, enhancing India's air defence capabilities by 2035.

2 Jan, 2026

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Space Technology

After missing multiple deadlines, Gaganyaan's first uncrewed mission likely to lift-off by March (AS PER CURRENT TIMELINE, FIRST CREWED MISSION LIKELY BY LATE 2027 OR EARLY 2028), Pg9

Gaganyaan's uncrewed mission faces further delays, now targeted for March, while crewed mission pushed to late 2027/early 2028.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Space Technology

2 Jan, 2026

After missing multiple deadlines, Gaganyaan's first uncrewed mission likely to lift-off by March (AS PER CURRENT TIMELINE, FIRST CREWED MISSION LIKELY BY LATE 2027 OR EARLY 2028), Pg9

Gaganyaan's uncrewed mission faces further delays, now targeted for March, while crewed mission pushed to late 2027/early 2028.

2 Jan, 2026

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The parallel track that keeps U.S.-India ties going, Pg8

The parallel track that keeps U.S.-India ties going, Pg8

Grok use against women: Who is responsible — AI, users or X?, Pg14

Grok use against women: Who is responsible — AI, users or X?, Pg14

Centre relaxes norms for start-ups to get funds from DSIR, Pg12

Centre relaxes norms for start-ups to get funds from DSIR, Pg12

Unusual genetic code in Antarctic microbes yields rare amino acid, PgII

Unusual genetic code in Antarctic microbes yields rare amino acid, PgII

Targeted cancer treatment could be in sight, via nanobots, Pg9

Targeted cancer treatment could be in sight, via nanobots, Pg9

ONGC to store CO2 in depleted wells at Gandhar, Pg13

ONGC to store CO2 in depleted wells at Gandhar, Pg13

Will remove illegal content, permanently suspend offending accounts, says X, Pg13

Will remove illegal content, permanently suspend offending accounts, says X, Pg13

Indian Coast Guard's first indigenously designed and built pollution control vessel 'Samudra Pratap' will be commissioned, Pg1

Indian Coast Guard's first indigenously designed and built pollution control vessel 'Samudra Pratap' will be commissioned, Pg1

Microlensing used to weigh distant rogue planet, Pg11

Microlensing used to weigh distant rogue planet, Pg11

Army signs deal to procure long-range rocket launchers backed by Israeli technology, Pg7

Army signs deal to procure long-range rocket launchers backed by Israeli technology, Pg7

Earthlife is made of space stuff, studies of asteroid Bennu hint, Pg11

Earthlife is made of space stuff, studies of asteroid Bennu hint, Pg11

In the Arctic, drones help scientists in identifying deadly virus in whales, Pg10

In the Arctic, drones help scientists in identifying deadly virus in whales, Pg10

Govt. to help teachers use AI; will ease open schooling framework, Pg10

Govt. to help teachers use AI; will ease open schooling framework, Pg10

After splash in 2025, weight-loss drugs poised to take off this year, Pg17

After splash in 2025, weight-loss drugs poised to take off this year, Pg17

Foxconn, Tata, 20 others receive nod for electronic component mfg sops, Pg15

Foxconn, Tata, 20 others receive nod for electronic component mfg sops, Pg15

Inattention to high tech, minerals is showing, Pg11

Inattention to high tech, minerals is showing, Pg11

Grok's use against women: Govt seeks X response in 3 days, Pg1

Grok's use against women: Govt seeks X response in 3 days, Pg1

Why does India need climate- resilient agriculture?, Pg10

Why does India need climate- resilient agriculture?, Pg10

DRDO will play key role in India’s air defence: Rajnath, Pg12

DRDO will play key role in India’s air defence: Rajnath, Pg12

After missing multiple deadlines, Gaganyaan's first uncrewed mission likely to lift-off by March (AS PER CURRENT TIMELINE, FIRST CREWED MISSION LIKELY BY LATE 2027 OR EARLY 2028), Pg9

After missing multiple deadlines, Gaganyaan's first uncrewed mission likely to lift-off by March (AS PER CURRENT TIMELINE, FIRST CREWED MISSION LIKELY BY LATE 2027 OR EARLY 2028), Pg9

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