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Subhankar Paul

Subhankar Paul

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The author is a journalist with 15 years of experience spanning print and digital media, with particular interest in geopolitics, global affairs, defence technology and emerging scientific breakthroughs shaping the future.

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Nilgai are not considered an invasive species in their native India, but they can still create conflicts with humans.

From India to Texas: How the nilgai became a feral invasive species in US

by Subhankar Paul |Aug 10, 2026

One of the major concerns is their role in the spread of disease. Nilgai can act as hosts for ticks, including ticks associated with pathogens affecting cattle. Their wide-ranging movements can theref...

Engineers often describe FFSC as the most difficult rocket engine architecture because it combines exceptional performance with extraordinary engineering complexity. 

Bengaluru startup's rocket engine marks a first: Can it become India's answer to SpaceX's Raptor?

by Subhankar Paul |Aug 8, 2026

The announcement has drawn comparisons with SpaceX's Raptor, the engine powering Starship, because Raptor remains the only Full-Flow Staged Combustion engine to have flown in space.

His comments come after the Lok Sabha passed the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which amends the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007.

'A regressive step': Ashneer Grover says MDR on UPI will kill mobile payments

by Subhankar Paul |Aug 7, 2026

The former BharatPe co-founder reacted sharply to the latest developments in a post on X (formally twitter), arguing that introducing MDR on UPI transactions would be a "regressive step." 

Oversight also extends to general-purpose AI (GPAI) models capable of executing a broad range of complex tasks, including autonomous AI agents.

EU's AI Act goes live: Landmark law hits chatbots, deepfakes & high-risk algorithms with tough rules

by Subhankar Paul |Aug 2, 2026

First proposed in 2021, provisionally agreed upon after marathon negotiations in December 2023, and formally adopted by the Council of the EU in May 2024, the legislation stands as the world’s first c...

His work has shaped how Indians prove their identity, receive welfare benefits, make payments, access financial services and, increasingly, interact with the digital economy. 

From Aadhaar to UPI: Why Nandan Nilekani remains India's go-to architect for nation-scale reforms

by Subhankar Paul |Jul 28, 2026

Now, with the government entrusting him to lead a high-powered task force on examination reforms, Nilekani is back at the centre of another national mission — one that adds to a career defined by solv...

In the letter, Pradhan defended the Centre's handling of the 2026 NEET-UG controversy.

Dharmendra Pradhan resigns, says decision taken to protect students' future amid NEET row

by Subhankar Paul |Jul 25, 2026

In a two-page letter addressed to the country's youth, Pradhan said he had submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the developments of the past few days, stressing that the iss...

According to Arsenal's job listing, the successful candidate will join the club's Data Analytics team and work closely with the Men's First Team Analysis department.

Can AI help win football matches? Arsenal is hiring an engineer to plan wins. Here's how to apply

by Subhankar Paul |Jul 24, 2026

The vacancy is another sign of AI's expanding role in elite sport. Modern football clubs collect enormous volumes of data from tracking systems, video feeds, player movement, event logs and performanc...

India has already inducted Russian S-400 systems into service. Rather than replacing them immediately, Project Kusha is expected to complement the S-400 by expanding India's layered air-defence network. 

India's 'Desi S-400': DRDO's Project Kusha takes maiden flight. How it could transform air defence

by Subhankar Paul |Jul 24, 2026

Project Kusha is being developed by the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) as a next-generation, long-range surface-to-air missile (LR-SAM) system for the Indian Air Force, with potent...

Unlike ground-based radars, whose range is limited by the Earth's curvature, AEW&C aircraft operate at high altitudes, allowing them to spot low-flying aircraft, cruise missiles and other threats much earlier.

India's next 'eyes in the sky': Adani-DRDO seal landmark AEW&C Mk-II deal for IAF

by Subhankar Paul |Jul 24, 2026

The agreement is significant not only because it advances India's indigenous defence capabilities, but also because it marks the first time a private Indian company has been entrusted with developing,...

Plastic notes were first introduced in Australia to safeguard against counterfeiting of currency. Several countries in the West have introduced plastic notes for their advantage over normal notes. (Photo: AFP)

RBI may roll out plastic currency notes: Pros, cons and what it means for you

by Subhankar Paul |Jul 17, 2026

If introduced nationwide, polymer notes could reduce the number of damaged and soiled notes in circulation while making counterfeit currency harder to produce. The move could also lower the RBI's long...