A new multi-country study has provided direct evidence that mosquitoes flying at high altitudes can carry infectious pathogens, potentially spreading diseases far beyond local transmission zones. The findings, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), challenge traditional assumptions in public health planning.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the LVM3-M6 heavy-lift rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, placing the US-based BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite into Low Earth Orbit (LEO). This marks the heaviest commercial satellite ever launched from India, strengthening India’s reputation in the global space launch market.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted a new set of on-ground and in-air parachute tests for its maiden human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan, marking a critical step towards ensuring astronaut safety during re-entry and splashdown.

Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiris district, a major hotspot for human–elephant conflict, has launched a dedicated AI-enabled Command and Control Centre in the Gudalur Forest Division to prevent human casualties, crop loss, and property damage.

Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) issued a High Severity advisory (December 19, 2025) warning WhatsApp users about a new account takeover technique called GhostPairing.

The Indian Navy commissioned its second squadron of MH-60R anti-submarine warfare helicopters on 11 December 2024.

On December 15, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) announced the launch of DHRUV64, an indigenous microprocessor.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has announced Project Suncatcher, a long-term research initiative.

A new US-led strategic initiative — Pax Silica — aimed at securing the global silicon and critical minerals supply chain does not include India. This comes amid ongoing but inconclusive India–US trade negotiations and a broader global effort to diversify supply chains away from China.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar announced in the Legislative Assembly that the government plans to introduce Black Soldier Fly (BSF) composting in Bengaluru to tackle the city’s massive waste burden.

The National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID), India’s integrated intelligence platform, has seen a sharp rise in usage, receiving nearly 45,000 data requests per month. Operational since 2023, NATGRID aims to strengthen national security by enabling real-time access to multiple government and private databases.

The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) has launched a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Sustainability and Climate Change aimed at building India’s preparedness against the growing climate crisis. Developed in partnership with Ashraya Hasta Trust, the initiative focuses on innovations in agriculture, environmental systems, and healthcare.

The Department of Posts has proposed a major digital reform in India’s addressing ecosystem by introducing DHRUVA (Digital Hub for Reference and Unique Virtual Address). It aims to make address-sharing as simple as sharing a UPI ID, using short, standardised address “labels”.

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a directive requiring online messaging platforms—such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal—to ensure “SIM binding,” making continuous access dependent on the physical SIM used during registration. This move, rooted in the Telecommunication Cybersecurity Amendment Rules, 2025, aims to curb rising digital fraud but raises concerns around usability and privacy.

GPS spoofing, interference reported at seven major airports

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a directive mandating that all smartphone manufacturers pre-install the government-run Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity application.

Sentinel-6B, a joint mission of NASA, NOAA (US) and the European Space Agency (ESA), was launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, on 17 November 2025.

India has achieved a major scientific milestone with the development of an indigenous gene-editing tool by CSIR–IGIB. The tool, now transferred to the Serum Institute of India (SII), is set to revolutionise treatment for sickle cell disease through an affordable, home-grown therapy named Birsa-101.

Neurotechnology refers to devices or procedures that access, monitor, or act on the brain and neural systems. With rapid advances such as AI-driven brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), UNESCO has released the first global ethical framework to regulate this emerging field.

The Belem Action Plan for Health and Climate Adaptation was launched at COP30, Belem, Brazil.

A breakthrough study published in Nature Microbiology has introduced a genetically modified (GM) fungus – GM Metarhizium Fungus – that can lure and kill mosquitoes with unprecedented efficiency. This innovation combines biological control with genetic engineering to address global mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue.

India continues to top the list of countries with the highest tuberculosis (TB) burden, accounting for 25% of global cases, according to the WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2025.

Project Suncatcher is Google’s futuristic research initiative exploring AI-powered, solar-driven data centres in outer space.

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) released the India AI Governance Guidelines  

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched its heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03, from Indian soil