Sci-Tech

December 19, 2025 8:41 AM

PM Modi to address 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the closing ceremony of the second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine on Friday. The three-day programme being held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, underscores India’s growing leadership and pioneering initiatives in shaping a global, science-based, ...

December 18, 2025 10:41 AM

Odisha to host regional AI impact conference on Dec 19

The Odisha government will host the Regional AI Impact Conference, scheduled to be held from December 19 to 20, setting the tone for a major national-level dialogue on artificial intelligence in governance and public service delivery. The state Electronics and IT Department on Wednesday held the cu...

December 17, 2025 8:22 PM

Prasar Bharati moves to Monetise Content, Draft Syndication Policy Issued

Public broadcaster Prasar Bharati has initiated a structured content syndication framework aimed at expanding cultural outreach and generating revenue, while continuing to uphold its public service mandate. The broadcaster has prepared a draft Content Syndication Policy, 2025, which has been placed...

December 17, 2025 7:41 PM

OTT content governed by IT rules, not CBFC: I&B ministry

The government on Wednesday clarified that content available on Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms does not fall under the jurisdiction of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and is regulated separately under the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rul...

December 17, 2025 12:29 PM

New blood test can detect, monitor lung cancer in real time

A team of UK researchers has developed a pioneering blood test that could enable doctors to detect and monitor lung cancer in real time, helping reduce diagnostic delays and improve patient outcomes. Using Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) microspectroscopy, the team detected a single lung cancer ...

December 17, 2025 12:18 PM

India launches AI-driven community screening for diabetic retinopathy

In a bid to curb rising cases of vision loss due to diabetes, India has launched its first Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven community screening programme for diabetic retinopathy (DR). The initiative has been launched by the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) in collaboration with the Dr. Raje...