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Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIT and Computers
22 Mar, 2026

Quantum test shows cause, effect need not follow a set order, Pg11

Quantum experiment demonstrates indefinite causal order, challenging traditional cause-and-effect relationships, potentially revolutionizing quantum technologies.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
22 Mar, 2026

New reaction to recover Li from battery waste, Pg11

Halometallurgy: Innovative method recovers 96% lithium from Li-ion battery waste, enhancing resource efficiency and promoting sustainable recycling practices.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
22 Mar, 2026

India study maps antibiotic resistance in four cities, finds bacteria using similar survival strategies, Pg2

Indian study reveals alarming antibiotic resistance patterns in urban wastewater, highlighting similar bacterial survival strategies across four major cities.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
21 Mar, 2026

Generics hit shelves today, cheapest weight-loss drug at Rs 1,290/month, Pg8

Generic weight-loss drug semaglutide launched in India at Rs 1,290/month, offering up to 90% discount, boosting market accessibility.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
21 Mar, 2026

NTPC looking at imported PWR tech for its nuclear fleet, in talks with players in France, Russia & US, Pg17

NTPC explores imported PWR technology from France, Russia, and US for its nuclear fleet expansion to 30 GWe by 2047.

Education SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
21 Mar, 2026

When AI enters law class, the teacher must change, Pg10

AI disrupts law education: Delhi HC ruling impacts attendance, AI tools reshape teaching, prompting role evolution for educators.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
21 Mar, 2026

On GLP-1 drugs, match access with vigilance, Pg10

Generic GLP-1 drugs poised to revolutionize diabetes and obesity treatment in India, demanding vigilant regulation and equitable access.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace TechnologySecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
20 Mar, 2026

Losing the way, Pg12

ISRO's NavIC navigation system faces operational crisis with satellite failures, hindering India's strategic autonomy and defense capabilities.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
20 Mar, 2026

‘AI, data centres & EVs may push peak power demand by 30 GW’, Pg14

AI, data centers, and EVs to surge India's peak power demand by 30 GW, necessitating green energy transition and investments.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
19 Mar, 2026

Large Hadron Collider discovers a new particle, PgII

Large Hadron Collider discovers Xi-cc-plus particle, offering insights into quantum mechanics and quark behavior, advancing particle physics research.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeRole of External State and Non State ActorsEthical Issues in International Relations and Funding
19 Mar, 2026

Why OpenAI, Anthropic are hiring chemical, weapons experts, Pg15

AI firms hire weapons experts amidst concerns over AI's military use in US-Iran conflict, raising ethical dilemmas and security risks.

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
19 Mar, 2026

Domestic sourcing of solar wafers, ingots: How will it curb Chinese imports?, Pg15

India mandates domestic sourcing of solar wafers and ingots from June 2028, aiming to cut reliance on Chinese imports.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
18 Mar, 2026

Cholesterol makes cells’ nuclei squishy, helping melanoma spread, PgII

Research reveals cholesterol's role in melanoma spread by making cell nuclei squishy, identifies LBR protein as potential therapeutic target.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
18 Mar, 2026

On scientific collaborations in BRICS, Pg10

BRICS nations foster scientific collaboration to challenge Western dominance, focusing on innovation, technology transfer, and addressing global challenges.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyIT and Computers
18 Mar, 2026

E-transmission duty: US seeks permanent curbs, India opposes, Pg17

India to oppose US-led WTO proposal for permanent e-transmission duty moratorium at MC14, citing revenue loss.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life
17 Mar, 2026

Why India must electrify its kitchens, Pg8

India aims kitchen electrification to cut $26.4 billion LPG imports, boost energy sovereignty via solar, smart grids, and OpenADR technology.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace Technology
17 Mar, 2026

As NavIC loses atomic clock, India’s own GPS remains a challenge, Pg14

NavIC faces challenges as atomic clock failure hits satellite, raising concerns over India's GPS alternative reliability and future.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeSpace TechnologySecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
16 Mar, 2026

What makes some locations on Google Maps look blurry or difficult to navigate?, Pg11

Nations resist detailed mapping on Google Maps fearing security threats, while Google balances user needs with geopolitical concerns.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace Technology
16 Mar, 2026

SHANTI Act: How thorium can power India’s path to energy independence, Pg16

SHANTI Act 2025 aims to boost India's nuclear energy by leveraging thorium for energy independence and reducing proliferation risks.

Health SectorBiotechnologyIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
16 Mar, 2026

As patent lapses, generic weight loss shots may cost 60% less, Pg15

Generic versions of weight-loss drug semaglutide to launch in India, prices expected to drop by 60% after patent expiry.

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