Science & Technology

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Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryScience and Technology in Everyday Life
12 Jul, 2026

Role of AI is only to assist, not to judge, says CJI Surya Kant, Pg11

CJI Surya Kant cautions against AI's judicial role, emphasizing assistance over judgment, following tribunal's reliance on "AI-hallucinated verdicts."

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIT and Computers
12 Jul, 2026

Indian lab designs quantum algorithm to beat computers, Pg13

BITS Pilani team achieves quantum advantage, simulating subatomic particles faster than classical computers, marking India's first active claim on Quantum Advantage Tracker.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesScience and Technology in Everyday Life
12 Jul, 2026

One-fourth of India’s monsoon rain evaporates mid-air, says new study, Pg11

Groundbreaking IITM study reveals 25% of Western Ghats monsoon rain evaporates mid-air, crucial for refining climate models and monsoon prediction.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
12 Jul, 2026

Navy commissions stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri, Pg9

Indian Navy commissions advanced P17A stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri, bolstering indigenous defence manufacturing under 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative.

Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyIT and Computers
12 Jul, 2026

Gaming industry winning despite a real money ban, Pg11

India's gaming industry defies real-money ban, soaring past $1 billion revenue with 14% growth, driven by in-app purchases and subscriptions, becoming Asia's fastest-growing market.

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

PM to flag off India's first hydrogen train: Why the technology is so challenging, Pg11

PM Modi to launch India's first hydrogen train in Jind, Haryana, showcasing advanced green fuel cell technology for zero-emission rail transport.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
11 Jul, 2026

Announces The Commissioning Of MAHENDRAGIRI, Pg5

Raksha Mantri announces commissioning of advanced stealth frigate Mahendragiri, Project 17A, in Visakhapatnam by 2026, significantly bolstering India's naval defense capabilities.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace Technology
11 Jul, 2026

China achieves first controlled recovery of reusable rocket booster, Pg2

China's Long March-10B rocket achieves historic first controlled recovery of reusable booster via net-capture, challenging SpaceX dominance.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIT and Computers
11 Jul, 2026

You compared power consumption of data centres with thermal plants but they also produce electricity, Pg19

India champions domestic data centers, capping capacity at 6 GW, citing strategic necessity for AI and data sovereignty, powered by renewables.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeDisaster and Disaster Management
11 Jul, 2026

Landslides: The need for early warning systems, Pg17

Recent landslides reignite calls for robust early warning systems, with IIT Mandi and Amrita University pioneering sensor and probabilistic models for timely evacuations.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
11 Jul, 2026

Our universities need a reset, not China playbook, Pg13

India's universities must urgently reset curricula, integrating AI and future skills, to combat low graduate employability and avoid an obsolete workforce.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentScience and Technology in Everyday Life
11 Jul, 2026

Next leap will come from bringing AI and digital public infrastructure together, Pg12

AI-DPI integration poised to revolutionize India's state capacity and governance, leveraging unique data for economic formalization and citizen empowerment.

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

PM to flag off Hydrogen train on July 17, Pg10

Prime Minister to flag off India's first hydrogen train on July 17, pioneering zero-emission 'hydrail' technology for sustainable railway operations.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIT and Computers
10 Jul, 2026

Lessons from a Chinese supercomputer, Pg10

China's LineShine supercomputer, built with domestic tech, surpasses US rivals despite sanctions, offering India crucial lessons for semiconductor sovereignty.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIT and Computers
9 Jul, 2026

Quantum computing age will only begin when we silence the noise, Pg2

India's National Quantum Mission, backed by ₹6,000 crore, races to overcome 'noise' and error correction for practical quantum computing by 2031.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
9 Jul, 2026

DRDO conducts successful flight test of Pinaka rocket, Pg12

DRDO successfully flight-tests Pinaka long-range guided rocket from Chandipur, validating its 60 km minimum strike range with high precision.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and Computers
9 Jul, 2026

What is the right to be forgotten?, Pg8

Delhi High Court defines 'right to be forgotten' under Article 21, balancing privacy with public interest and open justice, impacting digital footprints.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
8 Jul, 2026

BHEL partners with German firm for green hydrogen project, Pg15

BHEL partners with German firm thyssenkrupp nucera for indigenous alkaline electrolyser manufacturing, boosting India's green hydrogen mission.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace Technology
8 Jul, 2026

Contact lost with Drishti, world’s first OptoSAR satellite, Pg14

India's private space sector faces setback as GalaxEye's pioneering OptoSAR satellite, Mission Drishti, lost contact after geomagnetic storm.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and Degradation
8 Jul, 2026

India’s EV transition cannot afford to ignore retrofitment, Pg9

India's EV transition must embrace retrofitting 30 crore ICE vehicles, offering a cost-effective path to energy security, decarbonization, and decentralized employment.

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