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Technology encompasses tools and systems that enhance human capabilities. It drives innovation and shapes industries. In India, technology influences education, healthcare, and communication. The digital revolution has transformed the economy. Startups thrive in urban centres. However, challenges like digital divide and cybersecurity persist. Technology also impacts culture and arts, fostering new forms of expression. It is a vital component of modern society.

Safety and Risks of Electric Vehicle Batteries

Recent incidents have raised concerns about the safety of electric vehicle (EV) batteries. On March 18, 2026, a fire at a house in Indore caused eight deaths. The...

 March 23, 2026

WhatsApp Measures Against Digital Arrest Scams 2026

Recent developments in 2026 reveal that WhatsApp is taking strong steps to combat digital arrest scams in India. These scams involve fraudsters impersonating police officers during video calls...

 March 23, 2026

Brown Fat and Precision Weight Loss

Body weight is regulated by both energy intake and energy expenditure. While recent obesity medicines have focused on reducing appetite, scientists are now examining how the body burns...

 March 21, 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

Cholesterol Role in Melanoma Cancer Metastasis

Recent studies have revealed a surprising factor that helps melanoma cancer spread. Researchers found that cholesterol in the nuclear envelope of cancer cells makes the nucleus softer and...

 March 19, 2026

Svamitva Scheme Rural Property Mapping Progress 2026

The SVAMITVA Scheme has made progress by March 2026. Drone surveys have covered 3.29 lakh villages out of the 3.44 lakh targeted. Over 3.10 crore property cards have...

 March 19, 2026

Effectiveness of Cannabis-Based Medicines in Mental Health

Recent research published in 2026 has reviewed the effectiveness of cannabis-based medicines for mental health and substance-use disorders. The study analysed 54 clinical trials involving 2,477 participants from...

 March 18, 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

Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System Overview 2026

The Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), also known as NavIC, faced a critical setback in March 2026. The atomic clock on satellite IRNSS-1F stopped working, causing loss...

 March 18, 2026

Butis bargabhimae New Fish Species Found in West Bengal

A new estuarine fish species has been identified from the Rupnarayan River near Tamluk in West Bengal. The species, named Butis bargabhimae, belongs to the butid family, commonly...

 March 18, 2026

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