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IIT Madras to Set Up First International Deep-Tech Centre in California

IIT Madras announced its first international deep-tech centre in Menlo Park, California, with a US$ 7.5 million plan to support Indian deep-tech startups.

Kuljeet Kaur Marhas Becomes First Indian Woman Elected Fellow of The Meteoritical Society

Professor Kuljeet Kaur Marhas was elected a Fellow of The Meteoritical Society in 2026, becoming the first Indian woman and only the third Indian to …

10 May 2026

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India Hosts ISO Space Systems Subcommittee Meetings for the First Time

India hosted the ISO TC 20/SC 14 international subcommittee meetings on space systems and operations for the first time on 8 May 2026 in New …

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New Delhi Hosts India's First International Ophthalmology Research Conference AIOS-AFOU 2026

India's first International Ophthalmology Research Conference, AIOS-AFOU 2026, was held at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi on 9 and 10 May 2026. It was …

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09 May 2026

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Skyroot Aerospace Becomes India's First Space-Tech Unicorn

Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace has become India's first space-tech unicorn, crossing a valuation of about 1.1 billion US dollars after raising 60 million dollars. It was …

07 May 2026

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India's First Urban Testbed and Aerosol Observatory Set Up in Chennai

The Ministry of Earth Sciences has set up India's first Urban Testbed and Aerosol Observatory in Chennai, built by IITM and CASRI, to improve weather …

06 May 2026

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Karnataka Launches Centre of Excellence for Space Technology in Bengaluru

Karnataka launched the Centre of Excellence for Space Technology (CoE SpaceTech Foundation) in Bengaluru on 1 May 2026 to boost aerospace research. Karnataka was the …

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IIT Madras Holds First-Ever Technology Summit in New Delhi

IIT Madras held its first-ever Technology Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, inaugurated by the Union Education Minister. It announced research tie-ups with NTPC, BPCL, …

05 May 2026

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GalaxEye Space Launches 'Mission Drishti', Largest Satellite Built by a Private Indian Company

On 3 May 2026, Bengaluru-based GalaxEye Space launched 'Mission Drishti' aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. The 190 kg satellite is the largest built by a …

04 May 2026

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AIIMS Delhi Develops Improved Surgical Technique for Severe Spinal Deformities

AIIMS Delhi has developed an improved version of the posterior vertebral column resection (PVCR) technique to treat severe spinal deformities more safely, reducing neurological complications …

SACHET: Indigenous System Powering India’s Cell Broadcast Disaster Alert Network

India’s Cell Broadcast Alert System for disaster warnings is powered by SACHET, an indigenous technology developed by C-DOT that sends instant alerts to mobile phones …

03 May 2026

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Skyroot Aerospace Develops Vikram-1, India’s First Privately Built Orbital Rocket

Skyroot Aerospace is developing Vikram-1, India’s first orbital rocket built by a private firm. Supported by IN-SPACe and ISRO, it is designed for low-cost, on-demand …

01 May 2026

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India's First Multilingual AI System for Namma 112 Emergency Network Launched in Bengaluru

India's first multilingual AI system for the Namma 112 emergency response network was launched in Bengaluru. It can interpret distress calls in multiple languages without …

SAMVAAD 2026 National Cybersecurity Conference Held in Goa to Strengthen Cyber Audit Ecosystem

The SAMVAAD 2026 national cybersecurity conference was held in Goa, organised by CERT-In under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, to strengthen India's cyber …

30 Apr 2026

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University of Oxford and Serum Institute of India License Next-Generation Malaria Vaccine R78C

The University of Oxford has licensed its next-generation malaria vaccine component R78C to the Serum Institute of India for large-scale manufacturing. R78C targets multiple stages …

IIT Delhi Partners with NatWest Group for Research in AI, Fintech and Cybersecurity

IIT Delhi has partnered with the NatWest Group to advance research in AI, fintech and cybersecurity, with support from its FITT body to turn laboratory …

27 Apr 2026

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India Notifies Use of Ethanol in Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production

India has notified the use of ethanol to make Sustainable Aviation Fuel, using the alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) process. The move expands the ethanol-blending strategy from road …

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China Launches Pakistani Earth Observation Satellite PRSC-EO3

China launched a Pakistani Earth observation satellite, PRSC-EO3, from Taiyuan Launch Centre on 26 April 2026 using a Long March-6 rocket. The launch deepens China-Pakistan …

26 Apr 2026

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World Intellectual Property Day 2026: theme is "IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate!"

Observed on 26 April every year, World Intellectual Property Day in 2026 carries the theme "IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate!". The day spotlights how …

Kalpakkam Fast Breeder Reactor attains first criticality, India enters Stage II of nuclear programme

The 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu attained first criticality on 6 April 2026, completed two decades after construction began. The …