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3 items tagged Science & Technology.
- 2026-08-17
New deep sea shark species found off Kerala coast
Scientists at the Zoological Survey of India described Apristurus drona, a new deepwater catshark found at the Kollam slope off Kerala's coast at depths of 400 to 650 metres, as part of the Deep Ocean Mission under the Ministry of Earth Sciences. It was distinguished by more than five per cent genetic divergence from its closest relative, well above the usual threshold used to classify a new species.
- 2026-08-17
PM sets target of 100 GW nuclear power capacity by 2047
In his Independence Day address from the Red Fort on 15 August, the Prime Minister set a target of 100 GW of nuclear power generation capacity by 2047, with five new reactors to begin construction within this decade. He linked the target to the rising energy needs of semiconductor fabrication, artificial intelligence and data centres, and referred to progress in mastering fast breeder reactor technology as part of India's push for self-reliance in nuclear fuel.
- 2026-08-17
PM highlights semiconductor self-reliance push
In the same Independence Day address, the Prime Minister said three semiconductor fabrication plants in India had already been initiated, with another five to eight plants expected to come up over the next seven to eight years. He described this as a step towards reducing India's dependence on imported chips for electronics, telecommunications and defence applications, building on the incentives offered under the India Semiconductor Mission.