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Chemistry Nobel for French-Japanese Duo: Mirrored Molecules
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry went to Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai for chirality research. Kagan showed tiny catalyst imbalances amplify into a strong preference for one molecular form; Soai demonstrated self-amplification of handedness. This enables asymmetric synthesis of single enantiomers, making medicines, agrochemicals and fragrances safer and more efficient.
India’s First 5.56 km Free‑Space Quantum Key Distribution Link Demonstrated
The country has shown its first demonstration of free-space Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) over a distance of 5.56 km between BISAG-N and IIT Gandhinagar using QNu Labs. With the help of Armos, PAT, PQC, and QRNG, this experiment has successfully generated keys and provided end-to-end encryption.
PM Modi Pitches India as Global Chipmaking Destination
India has unveiled its Semiconductor Mission 2.0 with an allocation of ₹1.27 lakh crore to make itself a world-class semiconductor manufacturing hub focusing on value chain aspects including design, manufacturing, testing, equipment, material and R&D. India has plans to develop 200+ chip design startups and 1 lakh skilled technicians. The investments made by global companies like Applied Materials, Micron and Infineon will give more hopes to India.
Europe’s AI rules may become India’s opportunity
The Government of India has been looking into separate legislation on Artificial Intelligence (AI). On the other hand, the EU’s AI Act, which came into effect from August 2024 and became applicable from August 2, 2026, is all set to shape the global AI value chain. The Act adopts a risk-based approach whereby certain AI systems have been prohibited, high-risk AI systems have been regulated, and lighter scrutiny has been provided for limited-risk uses. Though Indian companies understand that the Act will be applicable in every situation when the result of their AI system is produced in Europe, the more relevant story lies beyond the compliance aspect. This article discusses how the EU’s AI Act can create new possibilities for India’s tech and professional services sector. It focuses on the challenges in compliance created by the risk-based approach in the AI Act, especially for customised and adaptive IT services in India, while discussing possibilities in AI compliance, conformity assessment, and service exports.
The next DPI — how India can commoditise AI
India has proposed an expansion of the successful DPI concept into Artificial Intelligence through the establishment of low-cost AI computing, foundation models, and a Unified Intelligence Interface (UII). AI can become an easily available public utility through the IndiaAI Mission and contribute to innovation, technological sovereignty, and inclusive development.