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Scientists Develop Sunlight-Based Technique to Break Strong C–F Bonds

TIT Correspondent info@impressivetimes.com Researchers have developed a sunlight-driven approach to break carbon–fluorine (C–F) bonds—among the strongest and most difficult chemical bonds to cleave—opening new possibilities for applications in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, recycling, and chemical manufacturing. Fluorinated organic compounds are widely used across industries because they are readily available and easy to synthesize. However, converting poly- and […]

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PM Modi Unveils India’s First Quantum Chips and Indigenous CAR-T Cancer Therapy at ESTIC 2025

New Delhi, November 5, 2025: In a historic moment for Indian science and innovation, Prime Minister  Narendra Modi today unveiled three groundbreaking technologies at the Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025: QSIP – India’s first quantum security chip 25-qubit QPU – the nation’s first quantum computing chip CAR-T Cell Therapy – India’s first […]

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Dr. Jitendra Singh Inaugurates 3-Day Medical Workshop on AI-Driven Multi-Omics Data Analysis

New Delhi , 18 October 2025- India has achieved a major milestone in pharmaceutical research with the development of its first indigenously discovered antibiotic, Nafithromycin, designed to combat resistant respiratory infections. The antibiotic, particularly beneficial for cancer patients and those with poorly controlled diabetes, has been conceptualized, developed, and clinically validated entirely within India. The […]

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India’s MedTech Sector to Reach USD 50 Billion by 2030: Dr. Jitendra Singh

Thiruvananthapuram, 3 October 2025- Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and PMO, Dr. Jitendra Singh, has underlined India’s growing strength in the medical technology sector, projecting its value to rise from the current USD 12 billion to USD 50 billion by 2030. He emphasized that India is set to […]

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Technology Sovereignty Key to India’s Global Position, Says Dr. Jitendra Singh at CSIR 84th Foundation Day

New Delhi, September 26, 2025 – Union Minister of State for Science and Technology and Vice President of CSIR, Dr. Jitendra Singh, stated that technology sovereignty will define India’s geopolitical standing in the future. Speaking at the 84th Foundation Day of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), he emphasized the institution’s role in […]

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Indian Scientists Unlock Atomic Interactions Paving the Way for Next-Generation Quantum Devices

New Delhi, 22 September 2025: In a significant breakthrough for Indian quantum research, scientists have demonstrated how atoms cease to behave as independent particles when pushed into extremely high-energy states. At these energy levels, the atoms interact so strongly that their response to light becomes broadened and distorted, marking the first global observation of interaction-driven […]

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India’s Future Economy to Be Driven by Biotechnology, Says Dr. Jitendra Singh at Symbiosis Conference

Pune, September 19, 2025: Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, and Personnel, highlighted biotechnology as a critical driver for India’s future economy and healthcare advancements. Speaking at the inauguration of SYMRESEARCH 2.0: International Conference on […]

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Dr. Jitendra Singh chairs first combined Science Secretaries meeting at Kartavya Bhavan

New Delhi– Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh chaired a high-level review meeting with Science Secretaries at Kartavya Bhavan, New Delhi. This marked the first combined review meeting in the Ministry’s new premises. The meeting was […]

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AI-Powered Blood Testing Device Bridges Education, Research, and Rural Healthcare

New Delhi, 18 August 2025: The Technology Development Board (TDB), under the Department of Science and Technology, has signed an agreement with M/s Primary Healthtech Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, to support the development of an IoT-enabled, AI-powered point-of-care blood testing device aimed at providing affordable and accessible healthcare across India. Founded by Sahil Jagnani and […]

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CSIR-NPL Hosts National Conference MAPIKI 2025 on Advancing Metrology for India’s Growth

New Delhi– The CSIR–National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL) in New Delhi concluded its two-day National Conference, MAPIKI 2025, held on August 11–12 under the theme “Measurements for All Times, for All People.” The conference brought together scientists, industry representatives, and policymakers to discuss innovations, challenges, and opportunities in the field of metrology, with the aim of […]

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