New Delhi, February 27, 2026: Marking National Science Day 2026, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh asserted that women scientists are not just participants but powerful catalysts in India’s march towards Viksit Bharat. Addressing the celebration at the INSA Auditorium in New Delhi, he emphasized that inclusive scientific growth is essential…
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“TDB Backs Ayukriyam’s AI Autoscope Diagnostic System”
New Delhi, February 26, 2026: In a significant step toward strengthening India’s deep-tech healthcare ecosystem, the Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science & Technology has signed an agreement with Ayukriyam Innovations Pvt. Ltd. to support the development and commercialization of “Autoscope,” an AI-driven whole slide imaging diagnostic…
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DST Institute Develops Bio-Based Cosmetic Surfactant
An institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) in Northeast India has developed a novel bio-based surfactant that could serve as a safer and eco-friendly substitute for synthetic lubricants widely used in the cosmetic industry. The newly synthesised compound demonstrates antibacterial and cleansing properties, offering promising applications in…
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IASST Develops Biobased Surfactant for Cosmetics
In a significant scientific breakthrough, a North East-based institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) has synthesised a novel biobased surfactant that could replace synthetic lubricants and emulsifiers widely used in the cosmetic industry. The compound, developed by researchers at the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and…
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DST, BIRAC Push Telemedicine at IGSTC Conclave
New Delhi, February 23, 2026: The IGSTC Strategic Conclave 2026 on “Mobile Health & Telemedicine” brought together policymakers, scientists, defence medical experts and industry leaders at Vigyan Bhawan to accelerate innovation-driven collaboration in digital healthcare through Indo-German partnerships. Telemedicine in Armed Forces Healthcare Surg VAdm Dr. Arti Sarin, Director General…
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India Pushes Maritime Law Reforms, Boosts Smart Protein
India has taken significant steps to modernise its maritime regulatory framework while simultaneously advancing indigenous biotechnology solutions to strengthen sustainability and food security. The government is accelerating implementation of key maritime laws to enhance shipping efficiency, safety, and governance, while also supporting domestic innovation in animal nutrition through cutting-edge antimicrobial…
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Ancient Tamil Nadu Lake Reveals 4,500-Year Climate Record
Kondagai Lake Unlocks 4,500-Year Climate History Researchers have uncovered one of the most detailed climate records from peninsular India beneath Kondagai Lake in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu. This inland lake, located near the archaeological site of Keeladi, provides a rare window into past monsoon variability, ecosystem changes, and human adaptation over…
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“Indian Scientists Reveal Stem Cell Ageing Secret”
Scientists in India have uncovered a critical insight into how ageing affects the body, revealing that the deterioration of tissues may begin not within stem cells themselves, but in the support cells that surround and sustain them. The discovery opens promising new directions for research aimed at promoting healthy ageing…
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PSA Launches National Technology Readiness Framework in India
New Delhi: In a major push to strengthen India’s innovation ecosystem, the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, on Monday unveiled the National Technology Readiness Assessment Framework (NTRAF), a landmark initiative aimed at standardising the evaluation of technology maturity across sectors. Launched on…