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16 stories for “Act” · September 2026
Clear filtersThe Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) completed 85 years in 2026; its Foundation Day falls on 26 September. CSIR was set up on 26 September 1942 as an autonomous body for scientific and industrial rese...
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has signed its first high-value deep-tech project agreement under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme. The partner is Zero mK India Private Limited, a sta...
Microsoft has launched its India South Central data centre region in Telangana. The new facility is the company's fourth cloud region in the country, expanding its infrastructure for hosting and delivering cloud computin...
India has begun the commercial transition and pilot-scale production of bio-based, biodegradable Polylactic Acid (PLA) plastics under the BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) Policy. A 100 Tonnes...
India's active wireless mobile subscriber base reached 1,204.01 million in July 2026, underlining the need to protect mobile devices and their IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) numbers. An IMEI is a unique 1...
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has advised States and Union Territories to regulate stem cell therapy. It may be offered as standard care only for Ministry-approved diseases, such as certain blood cancer...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated SEMICON India 2026 in New Delhi, the country's fifth major semiconductor conference, and noted India's move towards commercial chip production. The event aimed to strengthen the s...
A new study suggests Mercury may have contracted 10-30% more than previously thought as its interior cooled over billions of years. Researchers estimate that the planet's radius may have reduced by about 7.2 miles (11.6...
India added two small spherical tokamaks to its fusion research base in 2026. Pragya, built by Bengaluru-based Pranos Fusion, was completed on 21 August and launched on 3 September 2026; it is an experimental testbed for...
The New Delhi Declaration of the 18th BRICS Summit seeks cooperation in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) and Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN). Members will share best practices and promote mutual recogni...
On September 9, 2026, India endorsed the Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security, joining 24 like-minded countries in promoting open, interoperable, secure and resilient 6G networks. The initiative was announced on...
The International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies was observed on 7 September 2026 to build awareness and encourage action for better air quality. The theme for 2026 is "Clean Air, Healthy Choices: Acting Together for Pe...
