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Health SectorBiotechnologyIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
24 Oct, 2025

Cipla seals deal to take Mounjaro, weight-loss drug, across country, Pg15.

Cipla partners with Eli Lilly to distribute Mounjaro (Yurpeak) nationwide, expanding access to innovative weight-loss therapy at competitive prices.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
23 Oct, 2025

Govt. proposes mandatory labelling of AI-generated content on social media, Pg1

Government mandates labelling of AI-generated content on social media to combat deepfakes and misinformation, ensuring user awareness and platform accountability.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace Technology
23 Oct, 2025

India aims at self-reliance in solar physics, space weather, PgII.

India's Aditya-L1 mission and upcoming facilities aim for self-reliance in solar physics and space weather forecasting within the next decade.

E GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life
23 Oct, 2025

NHAI to deploy 3D sensors to identify potholes, road cracks across 23 States, Pg12

NHAI to deploy 3D sensors across 23 states for identifying potholes and road cracks, enhancing road safety and maintenance.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaE Technology in Aid of FarmersScience and Technology in Everyday Life
23 Oct, 2025

WEF, govt launch AI playbooks for SMEs, agriculture, Pg15.

WEF and Indian government collaborate to launch AI playbooks for SMEs and agriculture, promoting responsible AI adoption nationwide.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
23 Oct, 2025

Eye on deepfakes, Centre for labelling of AI content on social media platforms, Pg15.

Centre proposes mandatory AI content labelling on social media to combat deepfakes and misinformation, ensuring user awareness and platform accountability.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeIT and Computers
23 Oct, 2025

OpenAI launches Atlas: Why AI firms are betting big on web browsers, Pg15.

OpenAI's Atlas browser challenges Google Chrome, signaling AI's expansion into web browsing and data monetization strategies amidst evolving search paradigms.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
23 Oct, 2025

380 infantry battalions equipped with 'Ashney' drone platoons, Pg13.

Indian Army equips 380 infantry battalions with 'Ashney' drone platoons, enhancing surveillance and combat capabilities along borders.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeIT and Computers
22 Oct, 2025

Outage at AWS: Understanding cloud disruptions, their impact on the Internet, Pg11.

AWS outage exposes Internet's fragility, crippling WhatsApp, Snapchat, and Reddit; experts urge cloud diversification for business continuity.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorIndian DiasporaIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
22 Oct, 2025

New scheme with 'set-up grant' to get top Indian faculty overseas to return, Pg1.

India woos Indian-origin scientists abroad with new scheme amid concerns over US higher education policies and global competition.

Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologySpace Technology
20 Oct, 2025

Chandrayaan-2 makes first-ever observations on lunar exosphere: ISRO, Pg14

Chandrayaan-2's CHACE-2 captures first-ever observation of solar coronal mass ejection impact on lunar exosphere, revealing density increase.

LiteratureIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
20 Oct, 2025

From Middle Earth to military earth, Pg9

Tech firms exploit Tolkien's mythology, naming surveillance and military tech after Middle Earth, raising ethical concerns about cultural appropriation.

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
20 Oct, 2025

The new arc of India-Australia collaboration, Pg8

India and Australia deepen defence ties with new agreements on maritime security, submarine rescue, and joint military exercises.

IT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
20 Oct, 2025

ICAR data breach: Head of institute replaced 3 days before end of term, Pg1.

ICAR data breach leads to director's removal and inquiry after cyber attack compromised recruitment and research data.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and Degradation
20 Oct, 2025

The science behind the sparkle: green crackers are cleaner, not clean, Pg16.

Green crackers reduce emissions by 30-40% but still release harmful ultrafine particles, posing health and environmental risks.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
19 Oct, 2025

Ants’ defence against disease includes the nest, Pg11

Black garden ants exhibit 'architectural immunity,' altering nest structure to combat fungal pathogens by reducing contact and isolating brood chambers.

Health SectorIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentBiotechnology
18 Oct, 2025

Rotavirus vaccine effective against gastroenteritis in children: study, Pg12

Indigenous Rotavirus vaccine (Rotavac) shows 54% effectiveness in preventing gastroenteritis among children under Universal Immunization Program (UIP) between 2016-2020.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
18 Oct, 2025

Nashik unit open; HAL can roll out 24 Tejas jets a year, Pg12

HAL inaugurates third Tejas production line, boosting annual capacity to 24 jets, enhancing defence self-reliance and creating 1,000 jobs.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and Degradation
18 Oct, 2025

How to identify green crackers, Pg6.

Delhi-NCR mandates 'green crackers' for Diwali; look for logo and QR code to ensure authenticity and reduced emissions.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
18 Oct, 2025

LCA Tejas Mk1A takes first flight; symbol of self-reliance: Rajnath, Pg13.

LCA Tejas Mk1A's successful first flight signifies India's defense self-reliance push, aiming for ₹3 lakh crore manufacturing by 2029.

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