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Scientists explain how black hole spin causes flickering X-ray light

The Ministry of Science & Technology announced on 23 October 2026 that researchers from the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) have identified a mechanism explaining why matter around rapidly spinning black holes emits oscillating X-rays. Using computer simulations, the study found that a black hole's spin influences the movement of accretion shocks, where rapid spin pulls shocks closer to the black hole to produce a wider range of frequencies.

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23 October 2026
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Scientists discover rare accretion disk around neutron star Centaurus X-3

The Ministry of Science & Technology announced on 21 October 2026 that scientists from the Raman Research Institute discovered that the X-ray pulsar Centaurus X-3 consumes material via an accretion disk. This finding is rare for high-mass X-ray binaries, which typically capture stellar wind directly.

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Not stated in the document · Across India
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21 October 2026
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India and UK explore cooperation in space, nuclear energy and AI

The Ministry of Science & Technology announced on 12 October 2026 that India and the UK held bilateral talks to strengthen cooperation in space, civil nuclear energy, and emerging technologies. The discussions focused on research partnerships, the use of small modular reactors, and connecting India's 800 space-technology startups with British companies.

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Not stated in the document · Across India
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Ministry of Science & Technology
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12 October 2026
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Government approves ₹7,131 crore for first group of 19 research fund managers

The Ministry of Science & Technology announced on 12 October 2026 that the Empowered Group of Secretaries has approved the first cohort of 19 Second Level Fund Managers (SLFMs) for the ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation Fund (RDIF). This group consists of 14 Alternative Investment Funds and 5 Focused Research Organisations, with a total commitment of ₹7,131 crore.

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Eligible Technology Enterprises (ETEs)
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On 8 October 2026: Meeting of the Empowered Group of Secretaries (EGoS) (+2 more) · Across India
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12 October 2026
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Minister urges industry to commercialise scientific research for 2047 goals

The Ministry of Science & Technology stated on 10 October 2026 that industry must accelerate the translation of scientific research into commercial ventures to achieve national objectives by 2047. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted that India has achieved 1,000 km of quantum-secure communication against an eight-year target of 2,000 km.

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Until 1 January 2030: target for India's bioeconomy to reach US$300 billion (+1 more) · Across India
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Ministry of Science & Technology
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10 October 2026
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Government launches multilingual, accessible websites for Science and Technology

The Ministry of Science & Technology announced on 9 October 2026 the launch of redeveloped websites for the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and MoST. These portals provide a single-window platform for students, researchers, and start-ups to access research grants, fellowships, and scientific schemes.

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students, research fellows, researchers, academic institutions, innovators, start-ups, entrepreneurs, media professionals and citizens
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On 9 October 2026: launch of redeveloped DST and MoST websites · Across India
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Ministry of Science & Technology
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9 October 2026
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