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Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers

Is the Artificial Intelligence boom a bubble?, Pg9

Experts debate if AI's explosive growth mirrors the dot-com bubble, balancing technological promise with market expectations and potential systemic risks.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers

19 Dec, 2025

Is the Artificial Intelligence boom a bubble?, Pg9

Experts debate if AI's explosive growth mirrors the dot-com bubble, balancing technological promise with market expectations and potential systemic risks.

19 Dec, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

A bold step amid an ambitious nuclear energy target, Pg8

India targets 100 GW nuclear capacity by mid-century with SHANTI Bill 2025, streamlining regulations and promoting indigenous technology.

Parliament and State Legislatures Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

19 Dec, 2025

A bold step amid an ambitious nuclear energy target, Pg8

India targets 100 GW nuclear capacity by mid-century with SHANTI Bill 2025, streamlining regulations and promoting indigenous technology.

19 Dec, 2025

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India's first fully indigenous hydrogen fuel cell passenger vessel launched, Pg14

India unveils its first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell passenger vessel, a leap towards green maritime transport and cleaner waterways rejuvenation.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

19 Dec, 2025

India's first fully indigenous hydrogen fuel cell passenger vessel launched, Pg14

India unveils its first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell passenger vessel, a leap towards green maritime transport and cleaner waterways rejuvenation.

19 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

AI start-ups need copyright backing, Pg11

AI copyright proposal threatens Indian start-ups with licensing costs and compliance burdens, potentially stifling innovation and driving businesses abroad.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

19 Dec, 2025

AI start-ups need copyright backing, Pg11

AI copyright proposal threatens Indian start-ups with licensing costs and compliance burdens, potentially stifling innovation and driving businesses abroad.

19 Dec, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Possible discovery of dark matter sparks debate, experts urge caution, PgII

Astronomers debate possible dark matter discovery via gamma-ray signal, urging caution and further scrutiny of WIMP annihilation claims.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life

18 Dec, 2025

Possible discovery of dark matter sparks debate, experts urge caution, PgII

Astronomers debate possible dark matter discovery via gamma-ray signal, urging caution and further scrutiny of WIMP annihilation claims.

18 Dec, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Space Technology

LS passes nuclear energy Bill allowing privatisation, Pg1

Lok Sabha passes SHANTI Bill 2025, enabling private nuclear power participation by amending liability clauses, amidst opposition concerns and economic pressures.

Parliament and State Legislatures Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Space Technology

18 Dec, 2025

LS passes nuclear energy Bill allowing privatisation, Pg1

Lok Sabha passes SHANTI Bill 2025, enabling private nuclear power participation by amending liability clauses, amidst opposition concerns and economic pressures.

18 Dec, 2025

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

Navy commissions second MH-60R copter squadron, the ‘Ospreys’, at INS Hansa, Pg10

Indian Navy commissions second MH-60R helicopter squadron 'Ospreys' at INS Hansa, enhancing combat and surveillance capabilities on the western seaboard.

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

18 Dec, 2025

Navy commissions second MH-60R copter squadron, the ‘Ospreys’, at INS Hansa, Pg10

Indian Navy commissions second MH-60R helicopter squadron 'Ospreys' at INS Hansa, enhancing combat and surveillance capabilities on the western seaboard.

18 Dec, 2025

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

A nuclear step towards energy security, Pg10

SHANTI Bill aims to boost India's nuclear energy sector by allowing 49% FDI and resolving supplier liability issues.

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

18 Dec, 2025

A nuclear step towards energy security, Pg10

SHANTI Bill aims to boost India's nuclear energy sector by allowing 49% FDI and resolving supplier liability issues.

18 Dec, 2025

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Indian Army receives final batch of Apache helicopters, Pg12

Indian Army boosts firepower with final Apache helicopter delivery, completing Jodhpur-based squadron strengthening defence capabilities along the western border.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

17 Dec, 2025

Indian Army receives final batch of Apache helicopters, Pg12

Indian Army boosts firepower with final Apache helicopter delivery, completing Jodhpur-based squadron strengthening defence capabilities along the western border.

17 Dec, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Bill to allow private sector to make, run nuclear plants, Pg1

SHANTI Bill 2025 introduced, paving way for private sector in nuclear power, targeting 100 GW capacity by 2047.

Parliament and State Legislatures Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

16 Dec, 2025

Bill to allow private sector to make, run nuclear plants, Pg1

SHANTI Bill 2025 introduced, paving way for private sector in nuclear power, targeting 100 GW capacity by 2047.

16 Dec, 2025

Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology IT and Computers

2025 ICTP Prize awarded to Titas Chanda, Sthitadhi Roy, Pg2

Indian physicists Titas Chanda and Sthitadhi Roy awarded 2025 ICTP Prize for quantum many-body systems theory contributions.

Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology IT and Computers

16 Dec, 2025

2025 ICTP Prize awarded to Titas Chanda, Sthitadhi Roy, Pg2

Indian physicists Titas Chanda and Sthitadhi Roy awarded 2025 ICTP Prize for quantum many-body systems theory contributions.

16 Dec, 2025

Health Sector Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Biotechnology

How is Asia-like artemisinin resistance emerging in Africa?, Pg2

Artemisinin resistance, similar to Asia, emerges in Africa; genetic mutations in malaria parasite threaten global antimalarial efforts, urgent action needed.

Health Sector Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Biotechnology

16 Dec, 2025

How is Asia-like artemisinin resistance emerging in Africa?, Pg2

Artemisinin resistance, similar to Asia, emerges in Africa; genetic mutations in malaria parasite threaten global antimalarial efforts, urgent action needed.

16 Dec, 2025

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Army celebrates Vijay Divas, hails indigenous tech, Pg13

Vijay Divas celebrated with showcase of indigenous defence tech, highlighting Army's push for self-reliance and dual-use capabilities.

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

16 Dec, 2025

Army celebrates Vijay Divas, hails indigenous tech, Pg13

Vijay Divas celebrated with showcase of indigenous defence tech, highlighting Army's push for self-reliance and dual-use capabilities.

16 Dec, 2025

Health Sector Biotechnology Disaster and Disaster Management Role of External State and Non State Actors

Does India need to upgrade its biosecurity measures?, Pg10

India confronts escalating biosecurity threats, necessitating upgraded measures against potential bio-attacks and weaponization of biological agents by malicious actors.

Health Sector Biotechnology Disaster and Disaster Management Role of External State and Non State Actors

16 Dec, 2025

Does India need to upgrade its biosecurity measures?, Pg10

India confronts escalating biosecurity threats, necessitating upgraded measures against potential bio-attacks and weaponization of biological agents by malicious actors.

16 Dec, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

One in six people exposed to conflict worldwide in 2025, Pg7

Global conflict exposure surges: One in six face violence as state, non-state actors escalate attacks on civilians in 2025.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

16 Dec, 2025

One in six people exposed to conflict worldwide in 2025, Pg7

Global conflict exposure surges: One in six face violence as state, non-state actors escalate attacks on civilians in 2025.

16 Dec, 2025

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development IT and Computers Space Technology

Suncatcher: Google moonshot to move data centres to space, Pg15

Google's Project Suncatcher aims to establish solar-powered data centers in space by 2027, revolutionizing AI computation and data sovereignty.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development IT and Computers Space Technology

16 Dec, 2025

Suncatcher: Google moonshot to move data centres to space, Pg15

Google's Project Suncatcher aims to establish solar-powered data centers in space by 2027, revolutionizing AI computation and data sovereignty.

16 Dec, 2025

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

Indian Navy to commission second MH-60R helicopter squadron in Goa, Pg10

Indian Navy commissions second MH-60R squadron 'INAS 335' in Goa, bolstering maritime security and operational capabilities in Indian Ocean Region.

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

15 Dec, 2025

Indian Navy to commission second MH-60R helicopter squadron in Goa, Pg10

Indian Navy commissions second MH-60R squadron 'INAS 335' in Goa, bolstering maritime security and operational capabilities in Indian Ocean Region.

15 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Space Technology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Are methane emissions in India being missed?, Pg7

Satellite data reveals India's methane emissions from landfills are significantly underestimated, demanding urgent action and revised waste management strategies.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Space Technology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

15 Dec, 2025

Are methane emissions in India being missed?, Pg7

Satellite data reveals India's methane emissions from landfills are significantly underestimated, demanding urgent action and revised waste management strategies.

15 Dec, 2025

E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

How AI tool developed with Microsoft is helping Maharashtra police solve crime, Pg16

Maharashtra Police deploys Microsoft's AI-powered 'MahaCrimeOS AI' across all stations, enhancing cybercrime investigation and efficiency through advanced data analysis.

E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

15 Dec, 2025

How AI tool developed with Microsoft is helping Maharashtra police solve crime, Pg16

Maharashtra Police deploys Microsoft's AI-powered 'MahaCrimeOS AI' across all stations, enhancing cybercrime investigation and efficiency through advanced data analysis.

15 Dec, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology