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Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
17 Jan, 2026

Develop indigenous AI on Indian servers, PM urges Indian talent, Pg18

PM Modi urges startups to develop indigenous AI on Indian servers, boost manufacturing, and aim for global leadership.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIT and Computers
17 Jan, 2026

EAM: India, Japan partnership has potential to de-risk global economy, Pg11

India and Japan deepen strategic ties with AI dialogue and critical minerals working group to de-risk global economy.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsSpace Technology
16 Jan, 2026

The message in India's late entry to US-led groupings, Pg4

India's late entry into US-led Pax Silica signals evolving global tech order amid strained US-India ties.

Health SectorIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentBiotechnology
16 Jan, 2026

In Gujarat, India's 1st state-funded lab to study most lethal pathogens, Pg4

Gujarat pioneers India's first state-funded BSL-4 lab for deadly pathogens research, enhancing national health security and biotechnology capabilities.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
16 Jan, 2026

After objectionable images row, Musk, Grok AI find out the limits to their free speech assertions, Pg21

Musk's X restricts Grok AI after generating objectionable images, facing government scrutiny over IT Act violations and platform safeguards.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
16 Jan, 2026

Trump imposes 25% tariff on imports of some AI chips, Pg21

Trump's 25% tariff targets Nvidia H200, AMD MI325X AI chips, aiming to boost US production and reduce reliance on Taiwan.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life
16 Jan, 2026

Electrifying: Peak power demand this winter outpaces last summer's, Pg15

India's winter peak power demand surpasses summer levels due to unusual cold, EV adoption, and changing climate patterns.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
15 Jan, 2026

Scientists urged to rethink ‘smoking gun’ signals in topological physics, PgII

Scientists urged to exercise caution while interpreting 'smoking gun' signals in topological physics research, emphasizing reproducibility and transparency.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Space TechnologyBiotechnology
15 Jan, 2026

What is futuristic marine and space biotechnology?, Pg8

India explores futuristic marine and space biotechnology for biomanufacturing, food, and health advancements, aiming to reduce import dependency.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
15 Jan, 2026

Pinaka Rockets to Gain Extended Strike Range, Pg6

Indian Army to upgrade Pinaka rocket systems, extending strike range to 150km and boosting indigenous artillery capabilities by 2026.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
15 Jan, 2026

Indian Army Fully Prepared; Security Situation Under Firm Control: Chief of the Army Staff, Pg10

Army Chief reports 29 terrorists neutralized, infiltration down, and security firm on Northern, Western fronts, and Manipur.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
14 Jan, 2026

Is the government seeking phones’ source code?, Pg10

Government considers requiring smartphone makers to disclose source code, raising security and privacy concerns amidst transparency debates and industry pushback.

India and its Neighbourhood RelationsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
14 Jan, 2026

Trust-building with China on, but LAC vigilance essential, says Army chief, Pg12

Army Chief emphasizes LAC vigilance amid trust-building with China; India rejects CPEC 2.0 and Shaksgam Valley agreement.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
14 Jan, 2026

India must focus on AI and its environmental impact, Pg8

AI's carbon footprint revealed: Training models emits tons of CO2, demanding urgent environmental impact assessments and sustainable practices in India.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilitySpace Technology
13 Jan, 2026

What do two PSLV mission failures in a row mean for ISRO?, Pg12

ISRO faces scrutiny after consecutive PSLV mission failures, raising concerns about transparency and quality control in India's space program.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
13 Jan, 2026

DRDO carries out flight test of anti-tank guided missile, Pg12

DRDO successfully tests MPATGM, an indigenous anti-tank missile with top-attack capability, enhancing Indian Army's firepower and technological advancement.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
13 Jan, 2026

China’s reactor pushes density limit; widens path to power, PgII

Chinese scientists achieve stable plasma density 65% beyond Greenwald limit in nuclear fusion reactor, advancing fusion energy prospects.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
13 Jan, 2026

India to be invited to join U.S-led initiative Pax Silica, says envoy, Pg10

U.S. invites India to join Pax Silica for semiconductor, minerals, AI cooperation amid trade negotiation hopes.

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