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National Institute of Technology Rourkela Develops Patented Bio-Ink for Bone and Cartilage Repair

The research was led by Devendra Verma, along with research scholars Shreya Chrungoo and Tanmay Bharadwaj. The team has secured a patent for their invention, described as a high shape-fidelity protein-polysaccharide composite bio-ink. Their work addresses a key global challenge in bioprinting: the lack of materials that can combine structural strength, printability, and biological compatibility in a single system.

India Calls for Global Financial Reform and UNSC Restructuring to Empower Developing Nations

At the same time, India renewed its call for long-pending UNSC reforms during Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN), pointing out that the current composition—especially in terms of permanent membership—fails to represent developing nations. It advocated for greater inclusion of the Global South and noted alignment between its position and the African model for reform.