Ministry of Science and Technology

May 21, 2026 12:05 PM

India, US discuss expanding cooperation in biotech, quantum technology and space sectors

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Wednesday held discussions with U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on expanding bilateral collaboration in key emerging sectors including biotechnology, quantum technologies, space, atomic energy, and nuclear medicine. The meeting focused on strengthening India-U.S. cooperation through investment, skilling, knowledge exchange, research partnerships, and industry-led collaborations in advanced technologies. During the discussions, Singh highlighted a major ...

May 6, 2026 10:10 AM

India’s defence production surges 174% in a decade, exports rise 34-fold: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said India’s defence sector has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, driven by technology, indigenous innovation and increased private sector participation. Addressing the North Tech Symposium 2026 in Prayagraj, Singh highlighted that defence production has reached ₹1.54 lakh crore, marking a 174 per cent increase in ten years. Defence exports, he added, have grown 34 times to ₹23,622 crore during the same period, reflec...

April 28, 2026 7:14 PM

Indian scientists develop smart oxide that stores energy and shows charge level through colour change

Scientists from Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru have developed a novel smart material that can both store energy and visually indicate its charge level by changing colour, marking a significant breakthrough in next-generation energy storage technology. The research team, led by Ashutosh Kumar Singh, has created an oxygen-deficient bimetallic oxide composed of molybdenum and tungsten. The material uniquely overcomes a long-standing limitation in electronics, where devi...

April 28, 2026 7:12 PM

Jitendra Singh lays foundation for Rs 75 crore new facility at Indian Institute of Astrophysics

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for a ₹75 crore state-of-the-art additional building at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics in Bengaluru, marking a significant step toward strengthening India’s capabilities in astronomy and space science. The upcoming seven-storey facility, with a built-up area of nearly one lakh square feet, is expected to serve as a key scientific hub, supporting advanced research, modern laboratories, classrooms, and conference inf...

April 10, 2026 9:26 PM

Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor milestone boosts India’s energy security vision: Jitendra Singh

India’s push towards self-reliant and sustainable energy received a major boost with the progress of the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR), Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Friday, highlighting it as a key milestone in the country’s long-term energy strategy. Speaking at VAKTAVYA 2026 hosted by Hindu College, the Minister underscored the significance of the indigenously developed reactor, noting that it uses plutonium fuel and liquid sodium coolant to generate higher energy out...

April 9, 2026 6:53 PM

Scientists develop frog-inspired ‘brain-like’ sensor to cut energy use in electronics

In a major breakthrough for next-generation computing, scientists in India have developed a humidity-responsive, brain-like sensor inspired by frogs that could significantly reduce energy consumption in conventional electronic systems. The innovative neuromorphic sensor, created by researchers at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), mimics how biological systems sense, process, and store information simultane...

April 9, 2026 6:50 PM

Indian scientists achieve breakthrough in temperature-controlled nanomaterials for future electronics

In a significant advancement for next-generation electronics, Indian researchers have developed a novel method to control the structural, optical, and electrical properties of nanomaterials using temperature, opening new possibilities for smart and adaptive technologies. The breakthrough was achieved by a team from the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru, in collaboration with the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR). Both institutions operate...

April 8, 2026 10:15 PM

India achieves 1,000-km quantum communication milestone under National Quantum Mission: Jitendra Singh

India has successfully demonstrated a 1,000-kilometre quantum communication network under the National Quantum Mission, marking a major breakthrough in secure communication technologies, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday. The milestone, achieved in less than two years since the mission’s launch in October 2024, places India among global leaders in quantum key distribution (QKD) systems and secure communication infrastructure. Landmark Achievement in Secure Communication The ne...

April 7, 2026 7:00 PM

Classical messaging cannot replicate quantum channels, study finds

A recent international study has established a fundamental limitation of classical communication, concluding that no finite amount of classical messaging can accurately simulate a quantum communication channel. The findings mark a significant advance in understanding the boundary between classical and quantum physics, with important implications for future quantum technologies. The research builds on a long-standing question first posed by Richard P. Feynman: whether quantum processes can be fa...

April 6, 2026 7:18 PM

New study decodes India’s agricultural origins in Ganga Plain using grass pollen

A study by Indian scientists has unveiled a new method to distinguish between pollen of cultivated crops and wild grasses, offering fresh insights into the origins of agriculture in the Central Ganga Plain. The research, conducted by scientists from the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP), provides a powerful tool to reconstruct ancient farming practices and human influence on landscapes over thousands of years. Cracking a long-standing scientific challenge Cereal crops such as wh...