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Jupiter is approaching its closest point to Earth, about 633 million kilometers away. The giant planet, shining brightly in Gemini, is visible from both northern and southern hemispheres. On the night of January 9, ordinary binoculars can reveal its four moons, while telescopes show cloud layers clearly—an excellent chance for astronomy enthusiasts.
Gurugram-based Bharat Components has made a key breakthrough in drones by developing fully indigenous electronic speed controllers and motors. Designed with waterproof features, these components perform efficiently in extreme weather conditions. Developed under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, this step strengthens India’s self-reliance.
★World Day of War Orphans, ★Uruguay Children’s Day, ★1847: Death of the reknowed Telugu orator Tyagaraja, ★1852: Death of Louis Braille, who invented Braille for the blind, ★1959: Birth of Indian cricketer Kapil Dev, ★1966: Birth of music director AR Rahman, and ★2014: Hero Uday Kiran’s body was kept at AP Film Chamber of Commerce.
Elon Musk’s AI tool Grok faces global backlash for generating sexualized deepfakes of women and minors. The “edit image” feature prompted abuse, including nudity requests. Countries including the EU, Britain, France, India, and Malaysia have condemned the tool, with investigations and remedial actions underway. EU calls Grok’s content “illegal and appalling.”
Weng Ding village in Yunnan, China, uses advanced water guns to prevent fires. The system safeguards grass-built homes and simultaneously irrigates crops. This dual-purpose innovation combines fire safety with agricultural support, gaining international attention for its effectiveness in protecting both residences and farmland efficiently.
Xiaomi will launch the Redmi Note 15 5G in India tomorrow at 11 AM, alongside the Redmi Pad 2 Pro. The phone features a 6.77-inch 120 Hz curved AMOLED display, Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset, IP66 rating, 5,520 mAh battery with 45 W charging, and a 108 MP OIS camera. Pricing is expected near ₹20,000, […]
★National Bird Day, ★National Screenwriters Day, ★1530: Death of Babur, founder of the Mughal Empire, ★1893: Birth of spiritual guru Paramahansa Yogananda, ★1955: Birth of Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, ★1986: Birth of Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone, and ★1982: Death of music director C. Ramachandra.
Elon Musk criticized users making illegal or offensive content on X’s AI platform, Grok. He stated rule-breakers will face consequences, and the responsibility lies with the user, not the platform. Following India’s IT Ministry order to submit a 72-hour report, Musk advised all users to use AI responsibly, ethically, and within the law.
The Election Commission has invited public participation to enhance the functionality of its ECINET mobile app. In a move aimed at strengthening digital services, the EC has asked citizens to share feedback and ideas for new features. It seeks to better leverage technology for efficient services to contribute insights to make the app more user-friendly.
Apple may increase prices for the iPhone 18 series in 2026. Reports suggest iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Air 2 could launch up to 15 percent costlier. The hike may result from expensive 2nm A20 Bionic chips. Standard iPhone 18 prices may remain unchanged.
Over 14,000 people in Thane, Maharashtra, have been screened for tuberculosis using AI-based handheld X-ray machines. Mobile units reached villages, detecting 2,493 suspected TB cases last year. Badlapur, Bhiwandi, Kalyan, Murbad, and Shahapur saw active screening, with AI enabling faster detection and immediate care, including for drug-resistant TB patients.
★Earth’s Perihelion Day, ★New Year of Mahayana Buddhism, ★National Women’s Teachers’ Day, ★1831: Birth of Savitribai Phule, social reformer and first woman teacher, ★1903: Birth of Nidudavol Venkata Rao, Sanskrit scholar, ★1925: Birth of film actor Rajanala Kaleshwara Rao, and ★2002: Death of former ISRO chairman Satish Dhawan.
Astronomers say that today, January 3, sunset will occur at 5:33 PM, followed just 20 minutes later by the rise of a spectacular supermoon. The moon will appear about 15% larger and 30% brighter than a normal full moon, slightly cooler in tone, and located roughly 356,500 kilometers from Earth, creating a celestial sight for […]
The first full moon of 2026, the Wolf Supermoon, will appear larger and brighter on January 3 as it reaches perigee, roughly 362,000 km from Earth. Visible across India after sunset, it offers striking views near Jupiter. This rare celestial event, boosted by Earth’s proximity to the Sun, is best seen with the naked eye.
Oppo Reno 15, OnePlus 15R, and Vivo X200 FE compete in price, display, battery, and camera. OnePlus 15R leads in performance, Vivo X200 FE in telephoto photography, Oppo Reno 15 is more affordable. Users can choose based on priorities: processor, display quality, camera versatility, or value for money.