India's science and technology landscape has witnessed several key advancements and discussions in the last 24 hours. A major highlight includes the inauguration of Maruti-Suzuki's first battery electric vehicle (BEV), the "e VITARA," and a new lithium-ion battery production facility by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Hansalpur, Ahmedabad. This initiative, part of the "Made in India, Made for the World" vision, signifies a significant step forward in the country's electric vehicle sector and reinforces the India-Japan partnership.

In the realm of economic growth driven by science, Dr. Jitendra Singh, India's Minister of Science & Technology, announced that the nation's bioeconomy is on track to reach an impressive $300 billion by 2030. This projection underscores the increasing focus and investment in biotechnology and related fields.

Digital governance also saw an important update, with the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) urging schools across the country to ensure timely Aadhaar Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBU) for children in the age group of 5 to 15 years. This move aims to maintain accurate and updated identity records for young citizens.

Advocacy for scientific temper and increased support for research was prominent at the India March for Science 2025, held in Mumbai. Participants called for year-round engagement, an end to unscientific ideas, adoption of evidence-based climate policies, and a significant increase in funding for education and research, including a demand for 3% of GDP investment in research.

Although occurring slightly outside the 24-hour window (on August 25), the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully completed its first Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01), a crucial milestone for advancing the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission. This test is vital for validating the systems required for India's ambitious human spaceflight program.