Science and Technology
Indian theoretical physicist Professor Deepak Dhar has created history by becoming the first Indian to receive the prestigious Boltzmann Medal, one of the highest international honours in the field of statistical physics. The award recognises his outstanding contributions to understanding complex physical systems and statistical mechanics.
A day after hitting fresh July highs, Indian equities hit…
The Government of India initiated a fresh push to tighten regulatory oversight on Virtual Private Network (VPN) service providers on July 3, 2026, aimed at curbing the widespread circumvention of local content-blocking orders. Facing compliance resistance from global digital intermediaries, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is finalizing an expansive legal framework that will mandate foreign VPN operators to establish a physical presence in the country.
India launched Prahaar, its groundbreaking national counter-terrorism strategy, to deliver a knockout punch to threats like cross-border attacks, drones, and cyber radicalization. Built on seven pillars—from intel sharing and swift responses to global partnerships—it empowers cops, NSG commandos, and NIA investigators to prevent, disrupt, and prosecute terror before it strikes critical sites or fuels online hate.Zero tolerance meets modern tech savvy, targeting crypto funding and chemical risks. A unified shield for a safer tomorrow
On February 20, 2026, at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, India formally…
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 faced a major controversy when Galgotias University was accused of presenting a Chinese-made robot as an original invention. The incident led to the university’s immediate eviction from the event and sparked a national debate over academic transparency and the integrity of “Make in India” claims.
The Galgotia University incident at the AI Impact Summit, where they falsely claimed to have developed a Robodog and possibly even the Soccer Drone at their Centre of Excellence, brings to the fore the larger malaise of mediocre or ” copied” research being passed off as innovation.
Mandapam, was envisioned as one of the largest artificial intelligence gatherings ever organized
in the country. Designed to position India as a global leader in AI innovation and collaboration,
the summit aimed to connect policymakers, global tech leaders, startups, researchers, and
students under one roof. With more than three lakh delegates attending from across India and
abroad, the scale of the event reflected the nation’s growing ambition to lead the AI revolution.
However, despite its grand vision, the summit quickly became overshadowed by logistical
mismanagement and widespread chaos.
With the Rajya Sabha also clearing the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill on Thursday (December 18, 2025), the Union Government said the Bill seeks to reduce the dependency on fossil fuels and increase the capacity of India’s atomic energy sector.
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