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Reports indicate that Iran is close to finalising a deal with China to procure the CM-302 supersonic anti-ship cruise missile. The potential acquisition has drawn attention due to the missile’s advanced capabilities and its possible impact on regional maritime security, particularly in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz region.

At the recent India AI Impact Summit, the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to establish India's first dedicated Quantum and Artificial Intelligence University Campus in Amaravati.

Fluorescent proteins, which have been a staple of scientific research for decades, are now undergoing a revolutionary transformation. Recent research suggests that these luminous indicators are no longer limited to visual images, but are also capable of performing complex quantum computation and sensing within living cells.

China recently publicly demonstrated the CJ-1000 ground-launched scramjet-powered hypersonic missile during a military parade in Beijing.

China recently showcased the CJ-1000, a land-based scramjet-powered hypersonic missile, during a military parade in Beijing. The unveiling has drawn global attention due to its reported operational status and advanced propulsion technology.

Lymphedema is an abnormal, persistent swelling of a body part (most commonly an arm or a leg) that occurs when the lymphatic system does not function properly.

The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare is set to launch two major national initiatives — SAHI and BODH — at the India AI Summit held at Bharat Mandapam. These initiatives aim to institutionalise ethical governance, transparency, and accountability in the deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across India’s healthcare ecosystem.

The sail training ship INS Tarangini is among several Indian and foreign naval vessels that arrived in Visakhapatnam for the International Fleet Review and the Exercise MILAN, beginning February 18. The participation of INS Tarangini highlights India’s maritime outreach, naval diplomacy, and commitment to professional training rooted in naval traditions.

At the India AI Impact Summit held at Bharat Mandapam, policymakers and global experts deliberated on the theme ‘Global Mission on AI for Energy Scaling through Citizen-Centric India Energy Stack’.

Hyderabad-based Natco Pharma has recently received approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) to manufacture and market a generic Semaglutide injection in India.