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Science and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
16 Mar, 2026

Super antibiotic spares the good bug, Pg15

New antibiotic, EVG7, selectively targets Clostridioides difficile in mice, preserving beneficial gut bacteria and preventing recurrence.

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

Experts clash over HALEU-Th fuel for Indian nuclear reactors, Pg11

Experts clash over the suitability of HALEU-Thorium fuel for Indian nuclear reactors, citing design modifications and import dependence concerns.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers
15 Mar, 2026

When AI firms become power firms, who pays?, Pg11

US pushes AI firms to self-fund energy; India woos them with tax breaks, risking resource strain and ecological imbalance.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life
15 Mar, 2026

Test disfavours acrylonitrile cells in Titan lakes, Pg11

Acrylonitrile fails to form cell-like structures in Titan lake simulation, challenging theories of extraterrestrial life's potential origins.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnologyConservation, Pollution and Degradation
15 Mar, 2026

New ‘ecological’ ways to vaccinate bats, Pg11

Innovative vaccination strategies using mosquitoes and salt-laced water show promise in immunizing bats against rabies and Nipah viruses, preventing zoonotic spillover.

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

Atomic clock on NavIC satellite calls time; ISRO’s ‘GPS’ weakens, Pg9

ISRO's NavIC navigation system faces setback as last atomic clock on IRNSS-1F fails, raising concerns over reliability.

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

Setback for India's navigation system: 1 of 4 operational IRNSS satellites fails, Pg2

NavIC faces setback as IRNSS 1-F satellite fails after 10 years due to atomic clock malfunction, impacting location services.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
13 Mar, 2026

As peptide therapy becomes a popular trend, experts call for caution, PgII

Experts caution against peptide therapy misuse amidst rising popularity in wellness and anti-aging, citing potential health risks and limited research.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeRole of External State and Non State ActorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
13 Mar, 2026

PIB fact-check unit busts 50 deepfakes, says Pak. handles are spreading misinformation, Pg14

PIB busts 50 deepfakes, many spread by Pakistani handles, raising concerns over misinformation targeting top officials and national security.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
13 Mar, 2026

Electrifying industrial heat as a path to India’s thermal independence, Pg11

India seeks thermal independence via industrial electrification and concentrated solar thermal amid geopolitical gas supply risks and decarbonization push.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersRight to Information and Transparency in Government
13 Mar, 2026

SC to study what constitutes ‘personal data’ in DPDP laws, Pg14

Supreme Court scrutinizes 'personal data' definition in DPDP Act amid concerns over right to information and surveillance.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
13 Mar, 2026

Preparing India for a true innovation-led economy, Pg8

India's innovation paradox: Despite increased R&D spending and improved rankings, private sector investment lags, hindering true innovation-led economic transformation.

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

In a world of hard power, who sets the terms for AI?, Pg13

US military designates Anthropic a 'supply chain risk' over AI use, sparking debate on AI governance and military applications.

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

India developing three types of small modular reactors: Centre, Pg10

India developing three Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) including 5MWth high-temperature gas-cooled reactor for hydrogen generation, costing ₹5,960 crore.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
11 Mar, 2026

Scientists rewire bacteria to build ‘designer’ proteins on demand, PgII

Scientists rewire bacteria to produce 'designer' proteins by smuggling artificial amino acids, paving way for multifunctional proteins and therapeutic applications.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeRole of External State and Non State Actors
11 Mar, 2026

AI and the national security calculus, Pg6

Anthropic urges national security threat designation for Chinese AI labs amid concerns over military applications and technology proliferation.

Parliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
11 Mar, 2026

Bullet train project to start ops with Bharat-made trainsets: House panel report, Pg8

India's first bullet train project to commence operations in August 2027 with domestically manufactured trainsets, reducing reliance on Japan.

Government BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
11 Mar, 2026

India Semiconductor Mission, Pg11

India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, with ₹77,000 crore investment, aims to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing and reduce import reliance by 2047.

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