Science and Technology

Meta Partners with IndiaAI: A Leap Towards Open Source AI Innovation

In a strategic move to bolster artificial intelligence (AI) in India, Meta has partnered with IndiaAI and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to drive open-source AI research and skill development. This collaboration includes establishing a Center for...

New Missile Testing Range Approved in Andhra Pradesh

The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the establishment of a new missile testing range in Nagayalanka, Andhra Pradesh. This initiative aims to bolster India's defense capabilities, particularly for testing tactical missile systems....

New Snake Species in Himalayas Named After Leonardo DiCaprio

A team of scientists has discovered a new species of snake in the Western Himalayas, naming it Anguiculus dicaprioi in honor of Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio, recognizing his significant contributions to wildlife conservation. Species Named After Leonardo DiCaprio The snake...

IIT Madras Set to Launch International Research Centre in Dubai by 2025

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has announced plans to launch its inaugural international flagship centre in Dubai, focusing on research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Set to open in early 2025, this initiative aims to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange...

Europa Clipper Embarks on Journey to Jupiter’s Icy Moon

NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft has embarked on a monumental journey to explore Europa, one of Jupiter’s moons that is believed to harbor a vast subsurface ocean beneath its icy shell. The mission, which launched on October 14, 2024, aboard a...

AI Centres of Excellence to Boost Research, Innovation, and Economy

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced the establishment of three Artificial Intelligence Centres of Excellence (AI-COEs) focused on health, agriculture, and sustainable cities. These centres, located at AIIMS Delhi, IIT Ropar, and IIT Kanpur, will promote research, innovation, and economic...

ISRO Chairman S. Somanath Receives Prestigious IAF World Space Award for Chandrayaan-3

Dr. S. Somanath, Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has been honored with the prestigious International Astronautical Federation (IAF) World Space Award. This accolade was awarded in recognition of the remarkable success of Chandrayaan-3, India's lunar mission that...

India’s First Biopolymer Facility Inaugurated in Pune

In a significant step towards positioning India as a global leader in biotechnology and sustainable solutions, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, inaugurated India’s first Demonstration Facility for Biopolymers at Jejuri in Pune in October...

ShakthiSAT Mission: Empowering 12,000 Girls in Space Technology

Aerospace startup Space Kidz India has launched the ShakthiSAT mission, aiming to train 12,000 girls aged 14-18 from 108 countries in space technology, targeting a satellite launch under ISRO's Chandrayaan-4 mission in 2026. A prototype presentation will be made to...

India’s Vaccine Regulatory System Declared Functional by WHO

India's vaccine regulatory system has been recognized as "functional" by the World Health Organization (WHO) following an evaluation from September 16-20, 2024. The WHO assessment team confirmed that India meets global standards for ensuring vaccine safety, quality, and efficacy. This...