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A tense scene in an Indian lecture hall, symbolizing the political threats to the nation's research and development funding and its global innovation standing.

India's foundational research faces political threats, risking its global innovation standing.

Despite ranking third globally in scientific publications, India's Gross Expenditure on Research and Development (GERD) has stagnated at a mere 0.

Daniel Cross·April 12, 2026