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India is preparing to deeply integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its national power grid (the world's largest integrated power grid).

AstroSat, India's first dedicated space astronomy observatory, completed 10 years of operation on September 28, 2025.

A list presented to the US Congress identified 23 countries as sources or routes of illegal drugs (especially fentanyl). These include India, Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan. The US's concern about fentanyl stems from its potential for high lethality and widespread distribution.

Asian scientists have published a groundbreaking study revealing that some ancient communities in Southeast Asia used small fires and smoke to preserve the dead. This discovery contributes to understanding human civilization and the religious and technological knowledge of ancient cultures.

In 2025, Albania made history by appointing the world’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered cabinet minister named “Diella”.

National Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (VRDL) Conclave-2025 was organized on 12 September 2025 in New Delhi. The event was inaugurated by Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel.

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi recently inaugurated the advanced da Vinci Surgical Robot at its Skills, e-Learning and Telemedicine (SET) Centre. 

The agreement was signed between NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for transfer of SSLV technology.

In today’s digital era, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer limited to technical and commercial domains.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Semicon India 2025 (4th edition) on 2nd September 2025 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi.