India’s Deep Science Ecosystem Enters Capability Phase with Policy, Capital, and Talent Shifts

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India’s deep-science ecosystem is undergoing structural transformation, driven by rising domestic patents, returning diaspora founders, and evolving Global Capability Centres. Ankur Capital’s report highlights faster validation cycles, lower capital intensity, and growing Series A/B funding across synthetic biology, semiconductors, and advanced materials. With government R&D support and corporate partnerships, India is building globally ambitious science-led…

China probably seeks to capitalise from deescalating tensions along Line of Actual Control with India: US report

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A US Department of War report indicates China seeks to ease border tensions with India. This move aims to stabilize bilateral ties and prevent closer US-India relations. India, however, reportedly harbors skepticism about China’s intentions. Recent months have seen steps towards normalizing relations, including resumed tourist visas and direct flights. Both nations are working on…

China sees LAC calm as opportunity to check India-US ties, says Pentagon report

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China is seeking to leverage reduced tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with India to stabilise bilateral relations and prevent a deeper strategic alignment between New Delhi and Washington, said the US Department of Defense’s latest annual report to Congress on China’s military and security developments. The report, which outlines Beijing’s long-term strategic…

India condemns demolition of Vishnu statue in disputed area at Thailand–Cambodia border

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The External Affairs Ministry on Wednesday condemned the demolition of a statue of Lord Vishnu at the Thailand–Cambodia border, saying such actions hurt religious sentiments and called on both sides to return to dialogue amid renewed tensions in the disputed region. Reacting to reports and viral videos of the incident, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said…

Zelenskyy open to ‘demilitarised zone’ in Ukraine’s Donbass region if Russia also withdraws troops

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would be willing to withdraw troops from the country’s eastern industrial heartland as part of a plan to end Russia’s war, if Moscow also pulls back and the area becomes a demilitarized zone monitored by international forces. The proposal offered another potential compromise on control of the Donbas region,…

ISRO’s heaviest rocket LVM3-M6 places US communication satellite into low earth orbit

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In a historic Christmas Eve mission, ISRO’s heaviest rocket, LVM3-M6, on Wednesday successfully placed a US communication satellite into low Earth orbit, marking the heaviest payload ever deployed to LEO by an LVM3 launch from Indian soil. The Bengaluru-headquartered space agency said the rocket accurately injected the BlueBird Block-2 satellite into its intended orbit. The…