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Thursday, October 2, 2025
TopicDepartment of Science and Technology

Topic: Department of Science and Technology

‘Real-time, all-climate’ explosives detector could enhance airport & border security—no dogs, no swabs

Bengaluru-based CeNS designs accurate, portable, and cheap sensor using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy. It could significantly reduce risks at vulnerable choke points. 

One Nation, One Subscription, phase 1: access to 13k+ journals for over 6k institutes from 1 January

Access will gradually be expanded to private institutes in 2nd phase, followed by universal access to published research studies through public libraries in phase 3, says DST secretary.

‘Synergy’ summit in Bihar’s Vaishali aims to redefine ties between academia and industry

The meet at the Government Engineering College was held under the aegis of the state’s Department of Science, Technology, and Technical Education (GEC).

‘We are scientists, not beggars’. Indian Science Congress is in a war against govt

The 110-year-old ISCA is locked in a fierce tussle with govt over accusations of misusing funds and favouritism. Now a fight for autonomy is playing out in the corridors of power, court.

Roadmap for national science policy discussed at Delhi meet

Department of Science and Technology session focused on research and innovation, entrepreneurship, technology development, governance, and international cooperation.

Modi’s yoga mat to Nagaland honey, NECTAR is taking Northeast to Japan, Netherlands

The govt’s North East Center for Technology Application is driving the growth of premium organic products like saffron, buckwheat, and honey from the region, boosting local enterprises.

‘1,000-qubit supercomputer, boost to IT sector’ — all about National Quantum Mission greenlit by Cabinet

Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh says Rs 6,003.65 crore mission will aim to ramp up scientific and industrial research & development in quantum technology in India. 

16% of Indian science researchers are women, says govt, admits it’s ‘much lower than in advanced countries’

No plans to enhance incentives & scholarships as of now, Union Minister Jitendra Singh informs Rajya Sabha. Punjab, J&K, Telangana fare better in women scientists scheme.

High costs, pressure on students — why govt scrapped entrance test for KVPY science fellowship

With DST's decision to merge KVPY with INSPIRE, aspirants focussing on research and natural sciences right from school will now have to compete with those focussing on engineering & medical sciences.

Disbelief over Modi govt plan to stop funding engineering academy linked to Kalam, Kakodkar

Scientists & academicians associated with Indian National Academy of Engineering have asked Dept of Science and Technology to reconsider decision. Senior DST official says decision not final.

On Camera

More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.