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Sunday, January 4, 2026
TopicMinistry of Science and Technology

Topic: Ministry of Science and Technology

Department of Science and Technology spearheads missions on climate change

MoST, MoES, MoEF&CC, and MoA&FW lead various initiatives to study climate change.

Decision on Vigyan awardees final, ministry officials say after 176 more scientists question ‘omissions’

This is 2nd time scientific community has questioned award selection. In August, 26 academics wrote to Centre’s principal scientific adviser that selection criteria be made public.

Lab-grown food to fabrics, what’s bio-manufacturing & how India’s BioE3 policy could give it a boost

Dept of Biotechnology says the new policy will enable India to lead global bio-revolution & help supplement demands of growing population. Industry players sceptical about implementation.

Gaganyaan to Shukrayaan — new govt to continue focus on R&D, quantum tech & big-ticket missions

Work will continue on key projects like National Quantum Mission, National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical System & Anusandhan National Research Foundation, ThePrint has learnt.

Science ministry proposes new Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar as India’s highest science & tech honour

Under Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar, 56 awards under 4 categories will be give in 13 domains, including physics, chemistry, & mathematics, among others.

‘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. 

On Camera

If there are many intellectuals in society, we should be nervous: PG Mavalankar

On 30 October 1979, political scientist PG Mavalankar delivered an address at the 14th AD Shroff Memorial Lecture in Bombay, outlining the roles and responsibilities of intellectuals in society.

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.