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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

Securing India against the threat of a ‘Mythocalypse’, Pg8

Advanced AI 'Mythos' model threatens India's critical infrastructure with zero-day exploits, demanding urgent defensive AI partnerships, dedicated safety institutes, and robust accountability.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

10 Jun, 2026

Securing India against the threat of a ‘Mythocalypse’, Pg8

Advanced AI 'Mythos' model threatens India's critical infrastructure with zero-day exploits, demanding urgent defensive AI partnerships, dedicated safety institutes, and robust accountability.

10 Jun, 2026

IT and Computers Biotechnology Basics of Cyber Security

‘Amplifying’ random numbers brings a breakthrough in digital security, Pg2

Quantum physics breakthrough: ETH Zürich researchers amplify random numbers using entanglement, creating certifiably perfect randomness for robust digital security.

IT and Computers Biotechnology Basics of Cyber Security

9 Jun, 2026

‘Amplifying’ random numbers brings a breakthrough in digital security, Pg2

Quantum physics breakthrough: ETH Zürich researchers amplify random numbers using entanglement, creating certifiably perfect randomness for robust digital security.

9 Jun, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers

Is a text AI-aided? Science, limits of detection tools, Pg9

AI detection tools prove unreliable, sparking literary authorship controversies and raising concerns about false positives and the future of creative writing.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers

8 Jun, 2026

Is a text AI-aided? Science, limits of detection tools, Pg9

AI detection tools prove unreliable, sparking literary authorship controversies and raising concerns about false positives and the future of creative writing.

8 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers

Why Andhra Pradesh plans to let data centres buy & distribute own electricity, Pg13

Andhra Pradesh pioneers policy granting data centers deemed distribution licences, enabling lower electricity costs for AI-driven expansion, a first for private entities.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers

8 Jun, 2026

Why Andhra Pradesh plans to let data centres buy & distribute own electricity, Pg13

Andhra Pradesh pioneers policy granting data centers deemed distribution licences, enabling lower electricity costs for AI-driven expansion, a first for private entities.

8 Jun, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers

AI models fail distraction test that humans pass, Pg12

AI models 'nosedive' in distraction tests with longer lists, unlike humans, revealing limitations in executive control for general intelligence.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers

7 Jun, 2026

AI models fail distraction test that humans pass, Pg12

AI models 'nosedive' in distraction tests with longer lists, unlike humans, revealing limitations in executive control for general intelligence.

7 Jun, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations IT and Computers Disaster and Disaster Management

India, Nepal vow to take bilateral ties to new heights, Pg8

India and Nepal elevate bilateral ties, enforcing mutual legal assistance, launching UPI-NPI remittances, and expanding cooperation in health, energy, and digital domains.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations IT and Computers Disaster and Disaster Management

7 Jun, 2026

India, Nepal vow to take bilateral ties to new heights, Pg8

India and Nepal elevate bilateral ties, enforcing mutual legal assistance, launching UPI-NPI remittances, and expanding cooperation in health, energy, and digital domains.

7 Jun, 2026

IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

Key cybersecurity agencies set to get access to Anthropic's Mythos, Pg3

US AI firm Anthropic grants Indian cybersecurity agencies access to advanced Mythos AI model, bolstering critical infrastructure protection against cyber threats.

IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

7 Jun, 2026

Key cybersecurity agencies set to get access to Anthropic's Mythos, Pg3

US AI firm Anthropic grants Indian cybersecurity agencies access to advanced Mythos AI model, bolstering critical infrastructure protection against cyber threats.

7 Jun, 2026

Education Sector IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

CBSE invited ethical hacker to plug security gaps in IT system, Pg13

Ethical hacker Nisarga Adhikary, IIT experts, plug critical security gaps in CBSE's IT system, protecting sensitive student data from major vulnerabilities.

Education Sector IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

6 Jun, 2026

CBSE invited ethical hacker to plug security gaps in IT system, Pg13

Ethical hacker Nisarga Adhikary, IIT experts, plug critical security gaps in CBSE's IT system, protecting sensitive student data from major vulnerabilities.

6 Jun, 2026

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models IT and Computers

AirTrunk plans $30-bn investment in India, Pg13

PM Modi hails AirTrunk's $30 billion investment for 5 GW data centers, positioning India as a global cloud and AI hub by 2030.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models IT and Computers

6 Jun, 2026

AirTrunk plans $30-bn investment in India, Pg13

PM Modi hails AirTrunk's $30 billion investment for 5 GW data centers, positioning India as a global cloud and AI hub by 2030.

6 Jun, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers

Draft SC rules prohibit use of AI for judicial outcomes, witness profiling, Pg14

Supreme Court committee proposes stringent AI regulations, banning AI for judicial outcomes and witness profiling, mandating human oversight to protect justice and prevent bias.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers

5 Jun, 2026

Draft SC rules prohibit use of AI for judicial outcomes, witness profiling, Pg14

Supreme Court committee proposes stringent AI regulations, banning AI for judicial outcomes and witness profiling, mandating human oversight to protect justice and prevent bias.

5 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers Environmental Impact Assessment

Vizag data centre is a major challenge, Pg7

Google's Vizag data center faces environmental and governance challenges despite boosting digital infrastructure and attracting ₹1.25 lakh crore investments.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers Environmental Impact Assessment

2 Jun, 2026

Vizag data centre is a major challenge, Pg7

Google's Vizag data center faces environmental and governance challenges despite boosting digital infrastructure and attracting ₹1.25 lakh crore investments.

2 Jun, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers

Nvidia's new chip to 'reinvent PCs' for AI era, Pg13

Nvidia's RTX Spark chip aims to revolutionize PCs with on-device AI, challenging Intel and AMD dominance in personal computing.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers

2 Jun, 2026

Nvidia's new chip to 'reinvent PCs' for AI era, Pg13

Nvidia's RTX Spark chip aims to revolutionize PCs with on-device AI, challenging Intel and AMD dominance in personal computing.

2 Jun, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy IT and Computers

India's MSCI weight declines as investors chase the AI boom in Taiwan & Korea, Pg13

MSCI rebalancing triggers Indian stock market sell-off as AI boom elevates Taiwan and Korea's market share.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy IT and Computers

31 May, 2026

India's MSCI weight declines as investors chase the AI boom in Taiwan & Korea, Pg13

MSCI rebalancing triggers Indian stock market sell-off as AI boom elevates Taiwan and Korea's market share.

31 May, 2026

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

Quantum-safe thinking, Pg8

DST Task Force urges quantum-safe digital ecosystems, recommending post-quantum cryptography adoption and ₹5,000 crore investment for critical infrastructure.

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

29 May, 2026

Quantum-safe thinking, Pg8

DST Task Force urges quantum-safe digital ecosystems, recommending post-quantum cryptography adoption and ₹5,000 crore investment for critical infrastructure.

29 May, 2026

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

Critical sectors must have quantum-safe encryption: task force, Pg14

DST task force urges critical sectors to adopt quantum-safe encryption by 2029 to safeguard data from future quantum computer threats.

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

28 May, 2026

Critical sectors must have quantum-safe encryption: task force, Pg14

DST task force urges critical sectors to adopt quantum-safe encryption by 2029 to safeguard data from future quantum computer threats.

28 May, 2026

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers Space Technology

Behind Musk's ambitions with SpaceX IPO, Pg15

SpaceX's IPO filing reveals AI integration, orbital data centers, and Starlink's profitability under Musk's continued control, targeting $1.75 trillion valuation.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers Space Technology

27 May, 2026

Behind Musk's ambitions with SpaceX IPO, Pg15

SpaceX's IPO filing reveals AI integration, orbital data centers, and Starlink's profitability under Musk's continued control, targeting $1.75 trillion valuation.

27 May, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

RBI panel to examine potential of quantum tech in financial sector, Pg13

RBI forms expert panel Q-SAFE to assess quantum technology's impact on finance, addressing opportunities and cryptographic risks for secure ecosystem.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

26 May, 2026

RBI panel to examine potential of quantum tech in financial sector, Pg13

RBI forms expert panel Q-SAFE to assess quantum technology's impact on finance, addressing opportunities and cryptographic risks for secure ecosystem.

26 May, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy IT and Computers