India's scientific and technological landscape is witnessing a period of rapid advancement, with major developments reported across several critical sectors in recent days. These include pioneering efforts in deep-sea exploration, a robust push in domestic manufacturing of advanced electronics, and significant progress in space technology.
Deep Ocean Exploration Reaches New Depths
A significant milestone has been achieved under India's ambitious Deep Ocean Mission, with the nation's first manned submersible vehicle, MATSYA 6000, undergoing crucial tests as part of the Samudrayaan Project. In August 2025, aquanauts successfully conducted a deep dive to 5,000 meters, marking a historic first for India in deep-sea manned exploration. This mission, aimed at sustainably harnessing ocean wealth and strengthening the Blue Economy, has also seen the collection of over 100 kg of cobalt-rich polymetallic nodules from the Andaman Sea. The Deep Ocean Mission, launched in 2021, focuses on developing technologies for exploring and utilizing the deep ocean's living and non-living resources.
Boost to Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturing
India is making substantial progress in its semiconductor ambitions, with a strategic focus on mature-node chip manufacturing. Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, confirmed that South Korean giant Samsung continues to expand its manufacturing of advanced technology devices, including laptops, within India. Further solidifying India's position in global electronics production, Taiwanese electronics major Foxconn, a key supplier for Apple, has commenced production of the iPhone 17 at its new facility in Bengaluru. This aligns with the broader vision of "Made in India" semiconductor chips becoming available in the market by the end of the year.
Key Milestones in Space Technology
The collaborative NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite, a joint mission between the US and India, successfully deployed its radar antenna in orbit on August 15, 2025. This advanced satellite is designed to scan nearly the entire Earth every six days, providing unprecedented detail on changes in ice sheets, earthquakes, volcanoes, and forests. In other space news, SpaceX successfully launched 24 new Starlink satellites on August 14, further expanding global internet coverage, which is set to benefit underserved regions in India. Domestically, Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who made history as the first Indian to reach the International Space Station (ISS), received a hero's welcome upon his return to India after weeks of rehabilitation. The Indian Parliament is planning a special discussion to commemorate India's space journey and Shukla's historic mission. India also achieved a significant feat earlier this year, becoming the fourth country to successfully perform a satellite docking process in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) on January 16, 2025, as part of the Space Docking and Servicing (SpaDeX) mission. These ongoing experiments are crucial for developing a self-sustained space station.
Advancements in Healthcare and Agriculture
In the healthcare sector, the Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth (RAV) is set to host its 30th National Seminar, providing a platform for experts to advance knowledge, innovation, and collaborative research in Ayurveda-based pediatric healthcare. Additionally, researchers at IIT Roorkee have developed a new drug candidate that could help combat dangerous superbugs, restoring the efficacy of critical antibiotics. In agriculture, over 25 crore Soil Health Cards have been distributed to farmers across the country, promoting the balanced use of fertilizers and supporting better soil management practices.