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Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Far from Delhi, IIT-Madras researchers study how pollutants behave as they 'age', Pg4

IIT-Madras simulates Delhi's air pollution to study toxicity and evolution of pollutants, revealing disproportionate health impacts of particulate matter.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

11 Dec, 2025

Far from Delhi, IIT-Madras researchers study how pollutants behave as they 'age', Pg4

IIT-Madras simulates Delhi's air pollution to study toxicity and evolution of pollutants, revealing disproportionate health impacts of particulate matter.

11 Dec, 2025

E Governance Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

India is model for digital infra. It can become one for AI, too, Pg10

India poised to lead in AI with focus on data jurisdiction, green infrastructure, and citizen empowerment through multilingual AI agents.

E Governance Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

11 Dec, 2025

India is model for digital infra. It can become one for AI, too, Pg10

India poised to lead in AI with focus on data jurisdiction, green infrastructure, and citizen empowerment through multilingual AI agents.

11 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Ensure free content access for LLMs, says working paper, Pg14

Government panel suggests mandatory free content access for AI LLMs, proposes copyright society for royalty distribution, sparking debate over innovation tax.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

10 Dec, 2025

Ensure free content access for LLMs, says working paper, Pg14

Government panel suggests mandatory free content access for AI LLMs, proposes copyright society for royalty distribution, sparking debate over innovation tax.

10 Dec, 2025

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

Does Google’s Quantum Echoes bring Q-day closer?, Pg10

Google's Quantum Echoes experiment explores quantum information spreading, not encryption breaking, but Q-day threat necessitates quantum-safe system adoption by decade's end.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

10 Dec, 2025

Does Google’s Quantum Echoes bring Q-day closer?, Pg10

Google's Quantum Echoes experiment explores quantum information spreading, not encryption breaking, but Q-day threat necessitates quantum-safe system adoption by decade's end.

10 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Centre recommends AI companies pay creator royalties at govt-set rates, Pg15

Centre proposes mandatory royalties for AI firms using copyrighted material, potentially reshaping AI development landscape and creator compensation in India.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

10 Dec, 2025

Centre recommends AI companies pay creator royalties at govt-set rates, Pg15

Centre proposes mandatory royalties for AI firms using copyrighted material, potentially reshaping AI development landscape and creator compensation in India.

10 Dec, 2025

Biotechnology

Fossils, genomes provide conflicting data in debate on mosquitoes’ origins, PgII

Debate intensifies over mosquito origins: conflicting fossil and genomic data challenge established timelines, impacting understanding of disease evolution.

Biotechnology

9 Dec, 2025

Fossils, genomes provide conflicting data in debate on mosquitoes’ origins, PgII

Debate intensifies over mosquito origins: conflicting fossil and genomic data challenge established timelines, impacting understanding of disease evolution.

9 Dec, 2025

E Technology in Aid of Farmers Space Technology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

‘Fire count gives a skewed picture of stubble burning’, Pg14

Satellite data discrepancies reveal 'fire count' inaccuracies in assessing stubble burning's true extent, challenging government claims of decline.

E Technology in Aid of Farmers Space Technology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

9 Dec, 2025

‘Fire count gives a skewed picture of stubble burning’, Pg14

Satellite data discrepancies reveal 'fire count' inaccuracies in assessing stubble burning's true extent, challenging government claims of decline.

9 Dec, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Science and Technology in Everyday Life

AI could widen the inequalities in Asia Pacific, Pg9

UN report warns AI adoption in Asia-Pacific may exacerbate inequalities due to varying preparedness and infrastructure gaps.

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Science and Technology in Everyday Life

9 Dec, 2025

AI could widen the inequalities in Asia Pacific, Pg9

UN report warns AI adoption in Asia-Pacific may exacerbate inequalities due to varying preparedness and infrastructure gaps.

9 Dec, 2025

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

How can India benefit from neurotechnology?, Pg10

Neurotechnology offers India opportunities in healthcare and economic growth, demanding ethical guidelines and tailored regulations for responsible development and adoption.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

9 Dec, 2025

How can India benefit from neurotechnology?, Pg10

Neurotechnology offers India opportunities in healthcare and economic growth, demanding ethical guidelines and tailored regulations for responsible development and adoption.

9 Dec, 2025

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.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

The real story of the India-Russia summit, Pg8

India-Russia summit strengthens ties amidst Ukraine war, focusing on trade, energy, and geopolitical alignment, signalling confidence in bilateral relations.

9 Dec, 2025

The real story of the India-Russia summit, Pg8

India-Russia summit strengthens ties amidst Ukraine war, focusing on trade, energy, and geopolitical alignment, signalling confidence in bilateral relations.

9 Dec, 2025

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development IT and Computers

Tata, Intel sign deal to explore chip packaging in India, Pg14

Tata and Intel collaborate to boost semiconductor manufacturing and AI PC solutions in India, targeting a top-five global market position by 2030.

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development IT and Computers

9 Dec, 2025

Tata, Intel sign deal to explore chip packaging in India, Pg14

Tata and Intel collaborate to boost semiconductor manufacturing and AI PC solutions in India, targeting a top-five global market position by 2030.

9 Dec, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

A defence partnership that addresses global challenges, Pg10

India and UK deepen defence ties with joint military exercises, industrial cooperation, and a 10-year Defence Industrial Roadmap.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

9 Dec, 2025

A defence partnership that addresses global challenges, Pg10

India and UK deepen defence ties with joint military exercises, industrial cooperation, and a 10-year Defence Industrial Roadmap.

9 Dec, 2025

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

To fulfil STEM potential, India must cast the net wider, go to the roots, Pg10

Government's research focus on 'emerging needs' faces criticism; delayed fellowships and low stipends demotivate researchers, hindering innovation and development.

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

9 Dec, 2025

To fulfil STEM potential, India must cast the net wider, go to the roots, Pg10

Government's research focus on 'emerging needs' faces criticism; delayed fellowships and low stipends demotivate researchers, hindering innovation and development.

9 Dec, 2025

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Rajnath unveils border infrastructure projects, Pg12

Defence Minister inaugurates ₹5,000 crore border infrastructure projects, including Shyok Tunnel, enhancing connectivity and security across strategic regions.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

8 Dec, 2025

Rajnath unveils border infrastructure projects, Pg12

Defence Minister inaugurates ₹5,000 crore border infrastructure projects, including Shyok Tunnel, enhancing connectivity and security across strategic regions.

8 Dec, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Space Technology

U.S. official begins five-day India visit to advance strategic partnership, Pg10

U.S. Under Secretary visits India to bolster strategic ties, economic cooperation, and tech collaboration amidst ongoing tariff concerns.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Space Technology

8 Dec, 2025

U.S. official begins five-day India visit to advance strategic partnership, Pg10

U.S. Under Secretary visits India to bolster strategic ties, economic cooperation, and tech collaboration amidst ongoing tariff concerns.

8 Dec, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Your sweat can be a disease tracker, Pg14

AI-powered sweat-analyzing wearables offer needle-free, real-time health monitoring, potentially detecting diabetes, cancer, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s risks early.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

8 Dec, 2025

Your sweat can be a disease tracker, Pg14

AI-powered sweat-analyzing wearables offer needle-free, real-time health monitoring, potentially detecting diabetes, cancer, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s risks early.

8 Dec, 2025

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