India is promoting domestic production and stockpiling of rare earth magnets to reduce dependence on China, strengthen clean energy transition, and enhance national security under a new government-backed manufacturing scheme.

A GPU is a high-performance parallel processor designed to handle massive simultaneous calculations—especially for graphics rendering and AI

The M.A.N.A.V. vision outlines India’s human-centric AI governance framework built on ethical systems, accountable oversight, national sovereignty, inclusive access, and lawful, trustworthy AI development.

SAHI and BODH, launched at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, aim to build a safe, ethical, and evidence-based AI healthcare ecosystem by guiding responsible AI adoption and benchmarking health AI tools for accuracy, safety, and accountability before large-scale deployment

Biomaterials derived from biological sources are vital for India to reduce fossil fuel dependence, support climate goals and circular economy, boost farmer incomes and Atmanirbhar Bharat, though scaling bio-manufacturing, ensuring sustainable feedstock, and strengthening infrastructure remain key challenges.

The LHS 1903 planetary system—located 117 light-years away—challenges traditional planet formation theory by hosting a rocky Super-Earth beyond gas Mini-Neptunes, with its planets studied by ESA’s CHEOPS mission.

Bengaluru researchers identified DOSA, a single genetic disorder caused by a KCNA2 gene mutation linking obesity, dilated cardiomyopathy, and sleep apnoea, with lab studies showing that Simvastatin may offer a potential low-cost treatment pending clinical trials.

India has launched the Annual Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis, a neglected tropical disease, by providing preventive medicines to entire at-risk populations to stop transmission

The National Large Solar Telescope (NLST), to be set up in Ladakh, will be India’s third ground-based solar observatory dedicated to studying solar dynamics, magnetism, and high-energy solar events in visible and near-infrared wavelengths.

A recent study highlights that high anaemia and haemoglobinopathies can distort HbA1c readings, making sole reliance on it for diabetes diagnosis unsafe and underscoring the need for context-specific diagnostic strategies.

Sodium-ion battery offers lower cost, safer operation and supply-chain security, strengthening India’s clean energy transition and reducing dependence on imported lithium.

India has revamped its Startup India recognition framework by introducing a deep-tech category, raising turnover, expanding eligibility, and tightening safeguards to promote genuine innovation-led startups.

SabhaSaar is an AI-powered platform adopted by over 1.11 lakh Gram Panchayats to convert Gram Sabha recordings into structured, multilingual meeting minutes, strengthening transparency and participatory local governance.

Earth-based patent laws clash with the Outer Space Treaty’s non-sovereignty and common-benefit principles, creating unresolved legal challenges for innovation, ownership, and cooperation in outer space.

CERT-In, the national cybersecurity agency that works to prevent and respond to cyber incidents, strengthen cyber resilience, and promote cybersecurity awareness

The Miyawaki Method is a scientific afforestation technique that uses dense planting of native species to create self-sustaining, biodiversity-rich forests in small and degraded urban spaces.

Copper prices hit a record high as rising global demand from EVs, renewable energy and infrastructure growth strains supply, highlighting the metal’s strategic importance in modern economies

Project Suncatcher is Google’s research initiative to build solar-powered AI data centers in space using satellite arrays and TPUs, offering renewable, always-on computing with high-speed global connectivity.

The detection of toxic ethylene glycol in a pediatric syrup highlights the severe health risks of EG poisoning and underscores the urgent need for strict drug quality control, chemical regulation and accountability in pharmaceutical supply chains

The Supreme Court’s intervention underscores that passive euthanasia, permitted through strict medical safeguards and living wills, upholds the right to die with dignity, while active euthanasia remains illegal in India.

Futuristic marine and space biotechnology offers India vast untapped potential to develop new bio-based materials, food and energy from extreme environments, but requires a mission-mode, well-coordinated R&D roadmap to gain long-term strategic and technological advantages.

As AI adoption grows, India must recognize and regulate its environmental impact energy use, water consumption, and carbon emissions through EIA, ESG reporting, and sustainable AI practices

To tackle rising “digital arrest” scams, India has set up a high-level Inter-Departmental Committee to analyse the menace, guide enforcement, close legal gaps, and recommend policy measures.

Solar power delivers nearly ten times more energy per acre than biofuels, making efficient land use by prioritizing solar and limiting energy crops crucial for climate action, food security, and ecosystem protection.

Spina Bifida affects over 25,000 children annually in India, but pre-conception folic acid intake, awareness campaigns, and food fortification could prevent most cases

The expansion of NATGRID, especially its integration with the NPR and advanced analytics, risks transforming targeted intelligence into mass surveillance, undermining privacy, legality, and constitutional safeguards

While PM Modi’s Mann Ki Baat spotlighted antimicrobial resistance, tackling India’s advanced AMR crisis requires strengthened surveillance, a One Health approach, and sustained political and financial commitment beyond public awareness.

ISRO’s Announcement of Opportunity marks the first official observation cycle of Aditya-L1, inviting Indian scientists to lead solar research using mission data to strengthen indigenous space science and academic collaboration.

Biomaterials—derived from biological sources and processes—are emerging as a sustainable alternative to fossil-based materials across sectors like packaging, textiles, and healthcare, offering India a pathway to low-carbon growth, reduced import dependence, and new farm-linked incomes.

Kashmir’s apple industry contributes 75–78% of India’s apple production and is the backbone of the Valley’s economy. However, prolonged and unsafe pesticide exposure among orchard workers has raised serious occupational health concerns.

India is set to become the first country in the Indian Ocean Region to have over 100 tsunami-ready villages, certified by UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC). This milestone strengthens India’s coastal disaster preparedness and community resilience.

Researchers at the National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal have developed an advanced, machine learning–based early warning framework to predict landslides in the Western Ghats—one of India’s most landslide-prone regions.

The Office of the Registrar General of India (RGI) released the Annual Report on Medical Certification of Cause of Death (2023), revealing that circulatory system diseases were the leading cause of medically certified deaths in India in 2023.

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