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Vikram-32 Bit Processor: India’s Big Leap Towards Semiconductor Self-Reliance

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Vikram-32 Bit Processor

The indigenous development of the groundbreaking 32-bit Vikram processor chip represents a significant leap toward self-reliance in technology for India. Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw presented the chip to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Semicon India 2025. Vikram embodies, in a sense, a technological accomplishment and, conversely, a courageous step of intent toward India’s … Read more

ISRO’s First Integrated Air Drop Test Boosts Gaganyaan Mission

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ISRO’s First Integrated Air Drop Test Boosts Gaganyaan Mission

On 24 August, ISRO accomplished the first Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-1) for the Gaganyaan mission from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota, India. This mega test brought in an all-important passing into a later stage of validating parachute-based deceleration methods for the Crew Module (CM), an extremely important system during re-entry into the atmosphere … Read more

Parliament Passes Online Gaming Bill 2025: What It Means for India

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Online Gaming Bill 2025

The Indian government has brought a shift in online gaming platforms while sanctioning a bill on August 19 (Tuesday). With this bill, the government wants to put control on the fast-growing game industry. The change might be a nightmare for fantasy sports, rummy, betting and gambling games where participants wager real money with expectations of … Read more

Khelo Bharat Niti-2025: An Initiative to Empower Youth through Sports

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Khelo Bharat Niti-2025

Gone are the days when playing in a world-class arena and an international sports stadium was a dream of every sports aspirant. From playing in dusty grounds to professional stadiums, in 2025, the government will transform the sports domain with the introduction of Khelo Bharat Niti (KBN). The initiative is implemented to transform casual playtime … Read more

Sudarshan Chakra: India’s Multi-Layered Defence Shield Explained

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Sudarshan Chakra Defence Shield

India’s security landscape is formed in a complex geopolitical environment; two frontline adversaries and cross-border threats make it a strategic necessity for strengthening air defence. Sudarshan Chakra’s roots: this has been India’s sincere effort to create a multi-layered defence shield that would roll up an indigenous umbrella capable of robust and all-around aerial protection. This … Read more

E20 Fuel in India: What It Is, Why It Matters, and What’s Next

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E20 Fuel in India

With the introduction of the E20 ethanol blend in India, the central government is taking a major step towards greener energy and revolutionising the mobility sector. The significant shift to green fuel resources has already been implemented across the country, ahead of its primary 2030 target. However, a major concern arises among vehicle users about … Read more

IndiaAI and National Cancer Grid Launch Program to Boost AI in Cancer Treatment

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IndiaAI and National Cancer Grid Launch Program

AI is changing the fabric of healthcare across the world, and India is now stepping forward with grand plans in cancer care. IndiaAI’s Independent Business Division (IBD) partnered with the National Cancer Grid (NCG) in announcing the launch of the Cancer AI & Technology Challenge CATCH grant program. The present initiative intends to support innovation … Read more

Indian Navy Set to Commission Frontline Stealth Frigates Udaygiri and Himgiri

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Udaygiri and Himgiri

The Indian Navy is all set to strengthen its maritime security with the commissioning of advanced frontline stealth frigates – INS Udaygiri (F35) and INS Himgiri (F34). The two grey whales will be commissioned on 26 August 2025 in Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, as announced by the official authorities. An honour in the history of the … Read more

Taming the Brahmaputra: China’s Mega-Dam Project

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China’s Mega-Dam Project

In the high mountains of Tibet, at a strategic bend of the Yarlung Zangbo River—known downstream in India as the Brahmaputra—China has launched a bold, controversial hydropower project. The Medog Hydropower Station, also called the Yarlung Zangbo Mega-Dam, is poised to become the largest hydropower facility in the world. While the project’s scale and ambition … Read more

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Resigns—Explained

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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Resigns

Under Article 67(a) of the Indian Constitution, the Vice President was free to resign. Jagdeep Dhankhar, however, showed no hesitation in sending his resignation letter on July 21, 2025, almost three years into a five-year term, citing health reasons, and thereby leaving the second-highest constitutional post of the country vacant.  The timing seemed to take … Read more