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

Bharat NCAP 2.0: How it could impact vehicle and pedestrian safety, Pg13

Bharat NCAP 2.0 draft enhances vehicle safety with pedestrian protection and revised crash tests, impacting ratings and standards.

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

29 Nov, 2025

Bharat NCAP 2.0: How it could impact vehicle and pedestrian safety, Pg13

Bharat NCAP 2.0 draft enhances vehicle safety with pedestrian protection and revised crash tests, impacting ratings and standards.

29 Nov, 2025

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

In a multipolar world, technology is power, Pg11

Australia, Canada, and India form ACITI partnership to counter techno-nationalism through resilient supply chains and AI development.

29 Nov, 2025

In a multipolar world, technology is power, Pg11

Australia, Canada, and India form ACITI partnership to counter techno-nationalism through resilient supply chains and AI development.

29 Nov, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

India and Indonesia make progress on BrahMos deal at Defence Ministers’ Dialogue, Pg14

India and Indonesia advance BrahMos missile deal, enhance defence cooperation, and reaffirm commitment to Indo-Pacific stability at Defence Ministers' Dialogue.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

28 Nov, 2025

India and Indonesia make progress on BrahMos deal at Defence Ministers’ Dialogue, Pg14

India and Indonesia advance BrahMos missile deal, enhance defence cooperation, and reaffirm commitment to Indo-Pacific stability at Defence Ministers' Dialogue.

28 Nov, 2025

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

Army chief unveils road map to build future-ready force, Pg14

Army unveils 'Transformation Roadmap 2047' focusing on self-reliance, innovation, adaptation, and integration for future-ready force by 2047.

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

28 Nov, 2025

Army chief unveils road map to build future-ready force, Pg14

Army unveils 'Transformation Roadmap 2047' focusing on self-reliance, innovation, adaptation, and integration for future-ready force by 2047.

28 Nov, 2025

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

Missile to see upgraded range, Pg8

BrahMos missile's range to be upgraded to 500 km for land attacks and 400 km for ship attacks.

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

28 Nov, 2025

Missile to see upgraded range, Pg8

BrahMos missile's range to be upgraded to 500 km for land attacks and 400 km for ship attacks.

28 Nov, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

India & Indonesia inch closer to BrahMos deal at defence dialogue, Pg8

India and Indonesia advance BrahMos missile deal, enhancing defence cooperation and strategic partnership in Indo-Pacific region.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

28 Nov, 2025

India & Indonesia inch closer to BrahMos deal at defence dialogue, Pg8

India and Indonesia advance BrahMos missile deal, enhancing defence cooperation and strategic partnership in Indo-Pacific region.

28 Nov, 2025

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

Rs 305-cr scheme for research in textiles, Pg17

Government approves Rs 305-crore Tex-RAMPS scheme to boost textile research and innovation during 2025-31.

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

28 Nov, 2025

Rs 305-cr scheme for research in textiles, Pg17

Government approves Rs 305-crore Tex-RAMPS scheme to boost textile research and innovation during 2025-31.

28 Nov, 2025

Space Technology

NASA rover's 'shocking' Mars discovery, Pg16

NASA's Perseverance rover detects 'mini-lightning' on Mars, revealing electrical discharges during dust storms, impacting atmospheric chemistry and future astronaut safety.

Space Technology

28 Nov, 2025

NASA rover's 'shocking' Mars discovery, Pg16

NASA's Perseverance rover detects 'mini-lightning' on Mars, revealing electrical discharges during dust storms, impacting atmospheric chemistry and future astronaut safety.

28 Nov, 2025

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

INS Mahe commissioned: Features, strategic significance of ships, Pg16

INS Mahe commissioned to bolster coastal security, enhancing anti-submarine warfare capabilities with indigenous technology and strategic deployment along India's coastline.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

28 Nov, 2025

INS Mahe commissioned: Features, strategic significance of ships, Pg16

INS Mahe commissioned to bolster coastal security, enhancing anti-submarine warfare capabilities with indigenous technology and strategic deployment along India's coastline.

28 Nov, 2025

Technology Missions in Agriculture Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

GM crops to genome editing: India's journey, Pg16

India advances genome editing in agriculture with rice and mustard trials, bypassing stringent GM regulations for enhanced crop yields.

Technology Missions in Agriculture Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

28 Nov, 2025

GM crops to genome editing: India's journey, Pg16

India advances genome editing in agriculture with rice and mustard trials, bypassing stringent GM regulations for enhanced crop yields.

28 Nov, 2025

Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Space Technology

On Martian surface, a slice of Kerala: Periyar river, Varkala beach, ISRO birthplace (LIST INCLUDES SEVEN INDIAN NAMES FOR GEOLOGICAL FEATURES ON MARS, INCLUDING CRATER NAMED AFTER RENOWNED GEOLOGIST M S KRISHNAN), Pg1

Kerala's landmarks get Martian recognition as IAU names craters, valleys after Periyar river, Varkala beach, ISRO birthplace and others.

Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Space Technology

28 Nov, 2025

On Martian surface, a slice of Kerala: Periyar river, Varkala beach, ISRO birthplace (LIST INCLUDES SEVEN INDIAN NAMES FOR GEOLOGICAL FEATURES ON MARS, INCLUDING CRATER NAMED AFTER RENOWNED GEOLOGIST M S KRISHNAN), Pg1

Kerala's landmarks get Martian recognition as IAU names craters, valleys after Periyar river, Varkala beach, ISRO birthplace and others.

28 Nov, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

WiFi signals can quietly surveil you, says study, PgII

Study reveals WiFi beamforming's privacy risks: identifying individuals through gait with 99.5% accuracy using unencrypted broadcast reports.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

27 Nov, 2025

WiFi signals can quietly surveil you, says study, PgII

Study reveals WiFi beamforming's privacy risks: identifying individuals through gait with 99.5% accuracy using unencrypted broadcast reports.

27 Nov, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Environmental Impact Assessment

The INO that wasn’t and the JUNO that is, Pg7

China's JUNO neutrino observatory completed as India's INO project faces delays due to public concerns and bureaucratic hurdles.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Environmental Impact Assessment

27 Nov, 2025

The INO that wasn’t and the JUNO that is, Pg7

China's JUNO neutrino observatory completed as India's INO project faces delays due to public concerns and bureaucratic hurdles.

27 Nov, 2025

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Tata Memorial finds way to kill drug-resistant cancer cells, Pg7

Tata Memorial discovers key to eliminate drug-resistant triple-negative breast cancer cells by targeting FSP1 and GPX4 molecules.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

27 Nov, 2025

Tata Memorial finds way to kill drug-resistant cancer cells, Pg7

Tata Memorial discovers key to eliminate drug-resistant triple-negative breast cancer cells by targeting FSP1 and GPX4 molecules.

27 Nov, 2025

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

Rare earth, Pg2

Government approves ₹7,200 crore scheme boosting domestic rare earth permanent magnet (REPM) production, aiming for 6,000 MTPA capacity.

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

27 Nov, 2025

Rare earth, Pg2

Government approves ₹7,200 crore scheme boosting domestic rare earth permanent magnet (REPM) production, aiming for 6,000 MTPA capacity.

27 Nov, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy IT and Computers

India must choose digital sovereignty or submit to the new, subtle digital raj, Pg11

Article advocates for India's digital sovereignty amidst global data dominance, urging strategic policies to foster indigenous digital capabilities and economic growth.

27 Nov, 2025

India must choose digital sovereignty or submit to the new, subtle digital raj, Pg11

Article advocates for India's digital sovereignty amidst global data dominance, urging strategic policies to foster indigenous digital capabilities and economic growth.

27 Nov, 2025

Education Sector Indian Diaspora Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Bringing back Indian-origin faculty will need changes in policy, culture, Pg10

Government plans scheme to attract Indian-origin faculty with grants, addressing brain drain and boosting research ecosystem in premier institutions.

Education Sector Indian Diaspora Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

27 Nov, 2025

Bringing back Indian-origin faculty will need changes in policy, culture, Pg10

Government plans scheme to attract Indian-origin faculty with grants, addressing brain drain and boosting research ecosystem in premier institutions.

27 Nov, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Rajnath seeks global collaboration for boosting maritime capabilities, Pg12

Rajnath Singh calls for global maritime collaboration, showcasing India's indigenous shipbuilding prowess and Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision for naval capabilities.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

26 Nov, 2025

Rajnath seeks global collaboration for boosting maritime capabilities, Pg12

Rajnath Singh calls for global maritime collaboration, showcasing India's indigenous shipbuilding prowess and Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision for naval capabilities.

26 Nov, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

What does the draft Seeds Bill entail?, Pg8

Agriculture Ministry releases draft Seeds Bill 2023, proposing regulatory mechanisms for seed quality, trade, and farmer rights, inviting public feedback.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

26 Nov, 2025

What does the draft Seeds Bill entail?, Pg8

Agriculture Ministry releases draft Seeds Bill 2023, proposing regulatory mechanisms for seed quality, trade, and farmer rights, inviting public feedback.

26 Nov, 2025