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India has moved closer to acquiring 114 additional Rafale fighter jets after the Defence Procurement Board cleared the proposal. The plan now goes to the Defence Acquisition Council and CCS. The move aims to address the IAF’s critical squadron shortage, worsened by MiG-21 retirements and delays in Tejas Mk1A deliveries, with a strong ‘Make in […]
The Indian government blocked 242 illegal betting and gambling websites to protect users, especially youth, from financial and social harm. Over 7,800 sites have been blocked since the Online Gaming Act. Authorities are cracking down faster under the new law, and more illegal platforms will continue to be shut down nationwide.
A new trend called “Vibe Coding” is emerging in tech. It doesn’t require complex programming. Users just describe what they want in plain English, and AI tools convert it into functional code. Platforms like Replit or Cursor let anyone create apps easily without deep technical knowledge, making app development accessible to all.
Kawah Ijen in East Java, Indonesia, is the world’s most acidic crater lake, with pH below 0.3, capable of burning skin and dissolving metal. Toxic gases rise constantly, while bright-blue flames from burning sulphur attract tourists. Locals mine sulphur under extreme conditions. The lake combines stunning beauty with deadly natural hazards.
Rising demand for memory chips is driving up smartphone, TV, and laptop prices. AI company orders increased prices 50% last quarter, with another 40–50% expected soon. Brands like Vivo and Nothing have raised costs, Samsung stopped discounts, and by February, TVs and laptops may go up another 10–20%, say market experts.
The Supreme Court has said that tax must be paid on profits from selling Flipkart shares. It rejected Tiger Global’s request for tax exemption. The court ruled that using countries like Mauritius to avoid tax is not allowed. It also said shell companies cannot be used for exemptions, supporting the earlier Delhi High Court decision.
➢National Boston Day, ➢National Good Teen Day, ➢1901: Death of Indian nationalist leader Mahadeva Govinda Ranade, ➢1924: Birth of prominent businessman Paruchuri Hanumantha Rao, ➢1942: Birth of former Union Minister Sudini Jaipal Reddy, ➢1943: Death of social reformer Tripuraneni Ramaswamy, and ➢1978: Death of director and producer A. Bheem Singh.
India’s CCPA fined major e-commerce platforms for selling illegal walkie-talkies. Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho and Meta were fined ₹10 lakh each, while others faced smaller penalties, totaling ₹44 lakh. Probes found unauthorized PMR devices, misleading listings and missing certifications. CCPA rejected intermediary excuses and issued stricter 2025 rules.
India’s CERT-In has warned Windows 10 and 11 users of a new Desktop Window Manager vulnerability that can leak sensitive system information. Attackers with local access could exploit memory handling flaws, aiding privilege escalation. Multiple Windows and Server versions are affected. Users and businesses should immediately install latest Windows updates.
Flipkart Republic Day Sale 2026 will start on January 17, with early access on January 16 for Plus members. The sale will offer major smartphone discounts, including iPhone 16, Google Pixel 10, Vivo T4 series, Motorola, and Nothing phones. Prices include bank offers, exchange bonuses, and limited-time deals.
In Italy, AI aided rescuers in finding missing climber Dr. Nicola Ivaldo. After initial searches failed due to snow, drones captured 2,600 images, which AI analyzed pixel by pixel. The system flagged Ivaldo’s red helmet, leading to his discovery. While AI has limitations, improving algorithms could enhance future rescue operations and save lives.
In Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh border villages, people are receiving signals from Nepalese telecom networks because Indian towers are missing. This is causing problems with video calls, gas bookings, and online studies for students. The district collector, Ashish, said discussions are underway with mobile companies to fix the network issues.
YouTube will have new parental control features to protect children starting January 2026. Parents can limit the time kids spend on Shorts videos or block them entirely by setting the limit to zero. At the same time, WhatsApp is developing a secondary account feature specifically for children to improve online safety.
Reliance Digital has announced its latest sale called ‘Digital India Sale,’ which runs from January 17 to January 26. It is offering huge discounts on iPhones and electronics. The iPhone 17 Pro (256GB) is priced at ₹130,900. Double-door refrigerators start from ₹18,490. The MacBook Air M2 available is priced at ₹64,990.
Amazon and Flipkart are ready for Republic Day Sale 2026 with massive discounts across categories. Amazon’s sale starts January 16, while Flipkart goes live on January 17. Both platforms will offer smartphone deals, electronics discounts, bank card offers, exchange benefits, and no-cost EMI options for shoppers.