Post-Quantum Cryptography: A task force constituted by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) recommended that India’s critical sectors begin phased adoption of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) to counter future quantum-computing threats. Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) sectors are expected to begin transition by 2027, migrate priority systems by 2028, and achieve full adoption by 2029. Modern […]

India’s First Indigenous Hydrogen Train: Indian Railways has officially approved the operational rollout of the country’s first-ever indigenous 10-car Hydrogen Fuel Cell-based trainset on the Jind-Sonipat section in Haryana. The train is a cutting-edge, 10-car eco-friendly Passenger Trainset powered entirely by an onboard hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system. It replaces conventional diesel engines on non-electrified […]

Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Communication: The TRAI has extended the deadline for stakeholders to submit written comments and counter-comments on its Consultation Paper on the Regulatory Framework for Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Communication. Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) is an advanced, high-performance wireless communication system that allows smart vehicles to interact in real time with various elements of their surrounding environment. Serving […]

CLEAR Technology: Researchers at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) recently developed a novel imaging platform called Cleavable Light-Erased Antibody Reporter (CLEAR). Cleavable Light-Erased Antibody Reporter (CLEAR) is a novel imaging platform that could significantly improve the visualization and mapping of proteins within biological samples. It was developed by researchers at the […]

Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS): The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, recently joined the 150-year celebrations of the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) in Kolkata. Founded in 1876, […]

National Health Accounts (NHA) estimates for India 2022-23: The Health Ministry recently released the National Health Accounts NHA estimates for India 2022-23. The NHA estimates, released annually, provide a time-series analysis of actual health expenditure incurred by the government, private sector, and other sources. The current estimates for 2022-23 mark the 10th edition in the […]