Science & Technology
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Why has the WHO declared a PHEIC over the Ebola outbreak in Africa ?
On 16 May 2026, the World Health Organization declared the Ebola Disease Virus epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Hea...
India should increase investment in R&D to 2 per cent of GDP: Niti Aayog
Niti Aayog released a report titled "Ease of Doing Research & Development in India — Removing Obstacles, Promoting Enablers," recommending that India raise i...
Boost for tech, trade & defence as India, Sweden become ‘strategic partners’
India and Sweden elevated their bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership on May 17, 2026, during a summit in Gothenburg, adopting a Joint Action Pla...
India, Netherlands seal historic 17-pact strategic partnership on chips, defence
India and the Netherlands formally elevated their bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership on May 16, 2026, during high-level talks held at the Cats...
Chips to clean energy, India and the Netherlands upgrade ties
An Indian Prime Minister visited the Netherlands in May 2026, where bilateral ties were formally elevated to a Strategic Partnership, backed by 17 agreements...
The latest Ebola outbreak is now a global health emergency. Do we have a cure yet?
On 17 May 2026, the WHO Director-General declared the Ebola disease epidemic caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and...
Experts Explain | Make in India in defence sector: Challenges, bottlenecks, and the way forward
Despite a 34-fold surge in defence exports over the past decade, structural bottlenecks continue to constrain India's ability to transition from a net defenc...
Modi hails 17 new agreements, says India-Netherlands ties will gain ‘unparalleled momentum’
During the India-Netherlands state visit on 16–17 May 2026, two headline outcomes stood out: the signing of an MoU between Tata Electronics and ASML for Indi...
WHO declares international emergency as Ebola outbreak kills more than 80 in DR Congo
On 16 May 2026, the WHO Director-General declared the Ebola disease outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and...
Another step towards strengthening Amaravati’s quantum technology ecosystem
SRM University-AP (Andhra Pradesh), in collaboration with C-DOT (Centre for Development of Telematics) and Amaravati Quantum Valley, announced the establishm...
WHO declares Ebola global emergency as death toll hits 87. Is there a vaccine? What we know
On 16 May 2026, the WHO Director-General declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of In...
India and Netherlands ink 17 pacts, elevate ties to strategic partnership
India and the Netherlands elevated their bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership during a state visit to The Hague on 16–17 May 2026, marking India...
India, Netherlands elevating ties to strategic partnership, says PM Modi
India and the Netherlands formally elevated their bilateral relationship to a "Strategic Partnership" during an official visit, signing a comprehensive decla...
MoSPI proposes framework to measure India's knowledge economy contribution
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released a base paper proposing a framework to measure the contribution of the knowledge ...
Three old thermal power sites shortlisted for new nuclear power projects
Three decommissioned or ageing thermal (coal-based) power station sites have been shortlisted for setting up new nuclear power plants, as part of India's nuc...
Tata Electronics, ASML sign MoU to advance chip making ecosystem in India
Tata Electronics and ASML (Netherlands-based semiconductor equipment company) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on May 16, 2026 to advance the semiconduct...
Rajnath, CM Naidu lay stone for AMCA project in Andhra, minister calls it 'history chapter in defence history'; 8 cos to set up 'Drone City' in Kurnool
The foundation stone for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Aircraft Integration and Flight Testing Centre was laid at Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, o...
DMRC rolls out hydrogen buses in Central Vista
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, in collaboration with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), launched a hydrogen fuel cell-powered shuttle bus service in t...
Drones are no more eyes in the sky, they are claws in the sky, says IAF Chief
At a defence seminar focused on Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Counter-UAS capabilities, the Chief of Air Staff articulated a fundamental shift in how Ind...
Centre extends bid submissions to June 29 for EV Magnet Manufacturing Scheme
The Centre extended the bid submission deadline to June 29, 2026, for the Rare Earth Permanent Magnet (REPM) Manufacturing Scheme — India's first structured ...