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7 October 20261 update
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Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2026 awarded for breakthrough advances in computational protein design and synthetic enzymes
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on Wednesday awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for foundational breakthroughs in de novo computational protein design and the molecular engineering of artificial metalloenzymes, innovations revolutionizing targeted pharmaceutical therapeutics and…
6 October 20263 updates
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Indian Railways partners with IIT Madras to engineer indigenous 5G-LTE train control and signaling system
The Ministry of Railways on Tuesday formalized a strategic research partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras to develop a sovereign 5G-LTE-enabled train control and signaling system compliant with European Train Control System (ETCS) Level-2 specifications.
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ISRO successfully tests Chandrayaan-4 throttleable descent propulsion system at Mahendragiri facility
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a critical technological milestone on Tuesday toward executing the landmark Chandrayaan-4 lunar sample return mission, successfully completing a 750-second qualification hot test of the lander descent module's throttleable bipropellant engines…
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Nobel Prize in Physics 2026 awarded for breakthrough discoveries in topological quantum matter
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for pioneering theoretical and experimental breakthroughs in topological quantum states and fractional quantum Hall phenomena, foundational research that paves the way for dissipationless electronic transport and…
5 October 20264 updates
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Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel awarded 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for optogenetics
The Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet has awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine jointly to American neuroscientist Karl Deisseroth (Stanford University) and German biophysicists Peter Hegemann (Humboldt University of Berlin) and Georg Nagel (University of Würzburg) for their…
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Amaravati Quantum Valley: AP announces ₹500-crore Deep-Tech Venture Fund and roadmap for commercial operations
Setting an ambitious developmental target to anchor the capital city of Amaravati as an international knowledge and deep-technology epicentre, the Government of Andhra Pradesh has unveiled a ₹500-crore dedicated Amaravati Deep-Tech Venture Fund alongside the institutional constitution of the…
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Nobel Prize season commences as Karolinska Institutet announces 2026 Nobel in Physiology or Medicine
The Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm formally inaugurated the 2026 Nobel Prize announcements by conferring the prestigious Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, celebrating pathbreaking discoveries in cellular immunogenetics, T-cell receptor biology, and targetable monoclonal…
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India observes National Dolphin Day 2026 on October 5 to protect Gangetic River dolphins
The nation observed National Dolphin Day on October 5, 2026, spearheading public awareness and river-conservation initiatives coordinated by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) alongside the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) to safeguard India's National Aquatic…
4 October 20262 updates
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ISRO commences World Space Week 2026 celebrations under Rocket Revolution theme
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has commenced nationwide observances for World Space Week (WSW) 2026, running from October 4 to October 10. The global theme designated by the United Nations for this year is "Rocket Revolution," spotlighting transformative breakthroughs in…
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Great Indian Bustard conservation centre in Jaisalmer records captive breeding breakthrough
In a landmark triumph for endangered wildlife conservation in India, the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) Conservation Breeding Centre at Desert National Park in Jaisalmer, operated jointly by the Union Environment Ministry and the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), has successfully fledged captive-bred…
3 October 20262 updates
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Ministry of Environment notifies Great Indian Bustard task force report mandating expanded satellite telemetry in Thar
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) on Saturday officially notified the comprehensive recommendations of the Supreme Court-mandated conservation task force for the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard (*Ardeotis nigriceps*), allocating ₹560 crore to scale captive…
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Department of Biotechnology operationalizes implementation framework for national BioE3 Policy
The Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology, on Saturday unveiled the operational roadmap and financing architecture for the 'BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) Policy for Fostering High-Performance Biomanufacturing', following its approval…
2 October 20263 updates
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Department of Atomic Energy confirms physical completion of 500 MWe PFBR core loading at Kalpakkam
The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited (BHAVINI) on Friday announced the completion of core loading operations for the 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, marking a critical inflection point in Stage-2 of India's…
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Ministry of Steel notifies Green Steel taxonomy and carbon emission benchmarks for domestic producers
The Union Ministry of Steel on Friday officially notified the finalized national taxonomy and standardized certification thresholds for 'Green Steel', establishing regulatory frameworks to decarbonize the domestic metals sector and insulate exports against cross-border carbon border tariffs.
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ISRO publishes one-year science operations report of Aditya-L1 solar observatory at Sun-Earth L1 point
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday published a comprehensive one-year science operations audit and open-access data repository of India's maiden dedicated solar space observatory, Aditya-L1, marking its first full year of uninterrupted observations from the Sun-Earth…
1 October 20263 updates
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National Tiger Conservation Authority notifies Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla in Chhattisgarh as India's 56th Tiger Reserve
The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) along with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) on Thursday formally approved the notification establishing the contiguous expanse of Guru Ghasidas National Park and Tamor Pingla Wildlife Sanctuary in Chhattisgarh as…
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CERT-In and MeitY issue national cybersecurity advisory on enterprise cloud misconfigurations and API security
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), operating under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), on Thursday promulgated an exhaustive national cybersecurity advisory directing government bodies, banking entities, and critical infrastructure operators to…
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ISRO and PRL validate Lunar Magma Ocean hypothesis through Chandrayaan-3 Pragyan rover geochemical data
Scientists from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Ahmedabad, on Thursday published peer-reviewed findings establishing direct in-situ geochemical evidence of an ancient Lunar Magma Ocean (LMO) at the Moon's high-latitude southern polar…
28 September 20261 update
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India's first LNG-powered train flagged off from Sabarmati Railway Station in Gujarat
In a major breakthrough for clean transport infrastructure, Indian Railways flagged off India's first liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered train from Sabarmati Railway Station in Gujarat on Monday.
17 September 20261 update
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PM Modi inaugurates Semicon India 2026 conference in New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the flagship "Semicon India 2026" international conference and exhibition at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi on Thursday.
15 September 20262 updates
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BPCL and Centre for Science and Environment sign MoU for bioenergy solutions
State-run Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) to collaborate on scalable bioenergy solutions and compressed biogas (CBG) development.
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World Circular Economy Forum 2026 commences in Gandhinagar
The World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2026 commenced in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on Tuesday, bringing together environmental policymakers, industry leaders, and scientific researchers from over 60 countries.
17 August 20261 update
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NASA invites ISRO to participate in Moon Base program
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) of the United States officially invited the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to participate in the upcoming Moon Base program under the Artemis framework.
15 August 20261 update
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PM Modi announces AI skill training initiative for one crore youth
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a national initiative to provide Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital skills training to one crore youth over the next year.
12 August 20261 update
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Government blocks 3718 mobile apps and 15 lakh SIM cards to curb fraud
The Ministry of Communications blocked 3,718 mobile applications, 15.75 lakh SIM cards, and 5.77 lakh mobile handsets (IMEIs) on Wednesday as part of a national crackdown on cyber fraud.