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CERN Discovers Ξcc⁺ — A New Proton-Like Particle With Two Charm Quarks That Solves a 20-Year Physics Mystery

April 18, 2026April 22, 2026Rohit Joshi

Scientists at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider have discovered the Ξcc⁺ (Xi-cc-plus), a new subatomic particle containing two charm quarks and one down quark. [...]

Gaganyatri Shubhanshu Shukla completed all seven microgravity experiments on the ISS during the 18-d

India Axiom-4 Microgravity Experiments Deliver Scientific Firsts as ISRO Charts Path to Gaganyaan Crewed Mission in 2027

April 9, 2026April 22, 2026Ankit Thakur

Gaganyatri Shubhanshu Shukla completed all seven microgravity experiments on the ISS during the 18-day Axiom-4 mission. [...]

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Indian Physicists at CERN Make Breakthrough in Dark Matter Detection as India’s Quantum Computing Programme Accelerates

March 29, 2026April 22, 2026Surabhi Sharma

Indian physicists working at CERN contribute to a breakthrough in dark matter detection in 2026. [...]

New Heavy Particle Discovered at CERN in 2026: What It Means for the Future of Physics

March 24, 2026April 3, 2026Surabhi Sharma

In March 2026, the physics community was electrified by an announcement from CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research: the Large Hadron Collider [...]

India’s National Quantum Mission 2026: Building the Infrastructure for a Quantum-Ready Future

March 24, 2026April 3, 2026Surabhi Sharma

India’s National Quantum Mission (NQM), approved by the Union Cabinet in April 2023 with a total outlay of ₹6,003.65 crore over eight years, [...]

India’s Full-Stack Semiconductor Strategy: Beyond the Fab-First Fixation to Building a Complete Chip Ecosystem

March 24, 2026April 3, 2026Surabhi Sharma

India’s semiconductor strategy is undergoing a fundamental recalibration in 2026, shifting from the initial emphasis on marquee fabrication plant announcements to a more [...]

India’s Quantum Computing Mission: From National Policy to Laboratory Breakthroughs in the Race for Quantum Advantage

March 24, 2026April 3, 2026Surabhi Sharma

India’s National Quantum Mission (NQM), approved with an outlay of approximately Rs 6,003 crore over an eight-year period, has entered its most consequential [...]

India’s Semiconductor Ecosystem Takes Shape with New Fabrication Plants, Design Hubs, and Global Partnerships

March 24, 2026April 3, 2026Surabhi Sharma

India’s long-cherished ambition of becoming a global semiconductor powerhouse is gaining tangible momentum in 2026, with multiple fabrication facilities under construction, an expanding [...]

India Unveils National Roadmap for Quantum-Safe Cryptography to Shield Critical Digital Infrastructure

March 24, 2026April 3, 2026Surabhi Sharma

India has taken a decisive step towards securing its digital future with the unveiling of a comprehensive national roadmap for quantum-safe cryptography — [...]