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Health SectorBiotechnology
14 Dec, 2025

The snail as a model for restoring vision in humans, Pg13

Scientists unlock snail's eye regeneration secrets, paving way for CRISPR-based human vision restoration therapies targeting genetic blindness.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life
14 Dec, 2025

The tree of life is growing faster than ever, Pg13

Species discovery accelerates: 17,000 new species named in 2020, with arthropods and ray-finned fishes leading the surge since 2000.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
14 Dec, 2025

Why are Nvidia chips being sold to China again?, Pg14

US allows Nvidia to sell H200 chips to China with surcharge, balancing economic interests and technological dominance.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
14 Dec, 2025

Plan to import refurbished medical devices opposed, Pg11

Medical device manufacturers oppose refurbished imports, citing threats to 'Make in India' and regulatory integrity, despite ongoing legal challenges.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaBiotechnologyConservation, Pollution and Degradation
14 Dec, 2025

How mangroves’ cells help plants survive in saltwater, Pg13

Scientists discover mangrove cell traits enabling saltwater survival, potentially aiding development of salt-tolerant crops amidst rising sea levels.

Parliament and State LegislaturesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
14 Dec, 2025

Cabinet nod to key amendment sets stage to open up n-power, Pg13

Cabinet approves Atomic Energy Bill 2025, paving way for private sector participation and foreign investment in India's nuclear power sector.

Parliament and State LegislaturesSpace TechnologyConservation, Pollution and Degradation
13 Dec, 2025

Review vehicular emission standard, install air purifiers in schools, suggests House panel, Pg6

Parliamentary panel proposes air purifier installation, emission standard review, and satellite monitoring to combat Delhi-NCR's crippling air pollution.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
13 Dec, 2025

‘Freight corridors capable of running a train every 10 minutes at full potential’, Pg15

Railways aims 10-minute train frequency on freight corridors, eyes non-bulk goods transport, and enhanced technology adoption for decongestion.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace Technology
12 Dec, 2025

Why human-rating matters as India prepares for Gaganyaan, Pg11

ISRO upgrades LVM-3 rocket to HLVM-3 for Gaganyaan mission, incorporating redundant systems and crew escape technology for enhanced astronaut safety.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
12 Dec, 2025

DPIIT signals Copyright Act changes to address AI issues, Pg14

DPIIT proposes Copyright Act amendments for AI, including 'blanket licensing' and royalty payouts to content publishers within three years.

Space TechnologyBasics of Cyber Security
12 Dec, 2025

Issues of aircraft GPS interference reported by govt. in two years, Pg10

Government reports 1,951 aircraft GPS interference incidents in two years, highlighting growing concerns over navigation system manipulation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
12 Dec, 2025

AI firms to pay part of global revenue as royalty for using content of Indian creators, Pg17

Government proposes AI firms to pay royalties to Indian content creators based on global revenue for copyrighted data usage.

Effects of Globalization on Indian SocietyImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaSpace Technology
11 Dec, 2025

Satellites, science, and the new fight for spectrum in space, Pg9

Global race intensifies for satellite spectrum and orbital slots amid megaconstellation boom, raising concerns over equity and sustainability.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
11 Dec, 2025

India gives tepid response to Russian push for Su-57, long-range drones and submarines, Pg10

India declines Russian offer of Su-57 fighters, drones, submarines amidst push for indigenous defence production, signalling shifting priorities.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
11 Dec, 2025

​AI must pay, Pg6

DPIIT proposes mandatory licensing for AI data scraping, ensuring content creators are remunerated by AI developers based on revenue.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
11 Dec, 2025

Far from Delhi, IIT-Madras researchers study how pollutants behave as they 'age', Pg4

IIT-Madras simulates Delhi's air pollution to study toxicity and evolution of pollutants, revealing disproportionate health impacts of particulate matter.

E GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
11 Dec, 2025

India is model for digital infra. It can become one for AI, too, Pg10

India poised to lead in AI with focus on data jurisdiction, green infrastructure, and citizen empowerment through multilingual AI agents.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
10 Dec, 2025

Ensure free content access for LLMs, says working paper, Pg14

Government panel suggests mandatory free content access for AI LLMs, proposes copyright society for royalty distribution, sparking debate over innovation tax.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
10 Dec, 2025

Does Google’s Quantum Echoes bring Q-day closer?, Pg10

Google's Quantum Echoes experiment explores quantum information spreading, not encryption breaking, but Q-day threat necessitates quantum-safe system adoption by decade's end.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
10 Dec, 2025

Centre recommends AI companies pay creator royalties at govt-set rates, Pg15

Centre proposes mandatory royalties for AI firms using copyrighted material, potentially reshaping AI development landscape and creator compensation in India.

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