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Science and technology drive innovation and progress. They shape industries and transform societies. In India, advancements in these fields have led to significant developments in healthcare, agriculture, and communication. The country is investing in research and education to foster growth. Embracing science and technology is vital for addressing challenges and improving quality of life. They are essential for sustainable development and economic prosperity.

Antariksh Venture Capital Fund for Space Startups

India’s dedicated venture capital fund for the space sector has moved into an operational phase, with investments in selected startups expected to begin from the first quarter of...

 April 3, 2026

ESA Launches Celeste Navigation Demonstration Mission

The European Space Agency has launched the first two satellites of its Celeste in-orbit demonstration mission to test a complementary low Earth orbit layer for Galileo. The satellites...

 April 1, 2026

Kaynes Semiconductor Plant Inaugurated in Gujarat

India’s semiconductor push received a fresh boost with the inauguration of Kaynes Technology’s semiconductor plant in Sanand, Gujarat. The facility has begun production of Intelligent Power Modules, which...

 April 1, 2026

Extracellular RNA in Drinking Water

Extracellular RNA or exRNA from bacteria can persist in disinfected drinking water. Scientists have found that analysing this RNA can reveal what bacteria were doing just before they...

 March 31, 2026

LaQshya Certification Strengthens Maternal Care

India’s LaQshya initiative continues to assess and certify labour rooms and maternity operation theatres in public health facilities to improve the quality of care for mothers and newborns....

 March 28, 2026

ICAR-IVRI Produces Sahiwal Calves Using IVF

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research–Indian Veterinary Research Institute (ICAR-IVRI), Izatnagar, has achieved a first-of-its-kind success in producing indigenous Sahiwal cattle calves through advanced Assisted Reproductive Technologies. The...

 March 24, 2026

Delhi Tests Smog-Eating Photocatalytic Coatings

Delhi has begun a science-based study to assess whether smog-eating photocatalytic coatings can help reduce air pollution on roads, pavements, tiles, buildings and other urban surfaces. The six-month...

 March 24, 2026

ARCI Inaugurates Nd-Fe-B Magnet Pilot Plant

India has established a pilot plant for the manufacture of Nd-Fe-B rare earth permanent magnets at the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI),...

 March 23, 2026

Ladakh Magmatic Arc Evolution Decoded

The evolution of the Ladakh Magmatic Arc in the north-western Himalaya has been decoded through rock chemistry, offering a 130-million-year record of plate tectonics. The study reconstructs how...

 March 19, 2026

IIT Guwahati Develops MXene Material for Hydrogen

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati have developed a new MXene-based material that can produce hydrogen fuel through water electrolysis and also support solar-powered desalination of...

 March 18, 2026

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