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Ahead of the Republic Day parade, defence expert Dr Rajiv Narang says India has moved from arms importer to designer, with strengths in missiles, rockets, drones and AI-enabled systems. Indigenous projects like BrahMos, Pinaka and LCA show progress, though true self-reliance still needs engines, sensors, testing infrastructure and faster R&D to match global leaders.
➢World Leprosy Day, ➢National Tourism Day, ➢National Voters’ Day, ➢National Irish Coffee Day, ➢2026: Ratha Saptami festival, ➢1918: Birth of the famous Telugu poet Kondaveeti Venkatakavi, ➢1950: The post of Governor General of India was officially abolished, and ➢1971: Himachal Pradesh became the 18th state.
Realme is launching the Realme P4 Power in India on January 29. It features a 10,001mAh battery, delivering up to 1.5 days of use and 12 hours from a 5-minute charge. The phone offers Android 16, long software support, fast charging, strong cameras, and IP68/IP69 protection. The device offers reliable power for gaming, streaming, and […]
A survey reveals nearly 6 in 10 Indians face obesity-related health issues, yet awareness of medical treatments is low. GLP-1 receptor agonists, like Ozempic and Wegovy, help manage obesity by reducing appetite, regulating blood sugar, and promoting weight loss. Combined with diet and exercise, they can improve metabolic, cardiovascular, and overall health.
Flipkart’s Republic Day Sale drops Motorola Edge 50 Fusion from Rs 25,999 to Rs 18,999. EMI starts at Rs 668/month, with trade-in offers up to Rs 15,350. The phone features a 6.7-inch curved OLED display, Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chip, up to 12GB RAM, 512GB storage, 50MP camera, and water-dust resistance.
Meta is temporarily restricting teens from accessing AI characters on Instagram and WhatsApp, citing updates to the experience. The ban affects verified minors and suspected teen accounts. Teens can still use Meta’s AI assistant. The move follows rising child safety concerns and precedes Meta, TikTok, and YouTube’s trial over alleged harms to children.
Experts warn users not to share sensitive data with AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok. Reports say millions seek health advice weekly, often uploading diagnoses, medications, and test results. Despite privacy assurances, policies may change, risking misuse of medical data. Sharing personal health details with chatbots could prove dangerous for users.
YouTube plans to launch AI-powered video tools in 2026 that let creators appear in videos without recording. AI will generate Shorts using creators’ faces from text prompts. The platform will also add AI tools for games, music, and photos, plus new monetisation features to help creators earn more and reach audiences faster.
Sunita Williams, retired NASA astronaut, does not get a direct pension from NASA. She qualifies for a pension under the Federal Employees Retirement System, based on her highest average salary over three years of her 27-year service. Reports say her annual pension is around ₹36 lakh, providing her a secure post-retirement income.
Oppo A6 5G, Poco M8 5G, and OnePlus Nord CE 5 5G compete in India with differing specs. Oppo offers MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 7,000mAh battery; Poco has Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, 5,520mAh battery; OnePlus features Dimensity 8350, 7,100mAh battery, 80W fast charge. Displays, cameras, and OS vary, catering to diverse user needs and budgets.
To stop unknown people from adding you to WhatsApp groups, open WhatsApp, click the three dots on the top right, and go to Settings. Select Privacy, then Groups. You’ll see options: Everyone, My Contacts, or My Contacts Except. Choose either “My Contacts” or “My Contacts Except” to prevent unwanted additions.
A report by Norway Peoples Aid states that nuclear tests conducted worldwide between 1945 and 2017 caused 4 million early deaths from cancer and other diseases. Women and girls are most affected by radiation-linked cancers. Professor Stakovsky of South Carolina University added that every living person carries radioactive isotopes in their bones.
Researchers from IIT Bombay and IIT Mandi used tiny nano-robots to study how bacteria move together in water, changing direction simultaneously. The experiment aims to better understand basic movements of living organisms. In the future, such nano-robots could be sent into human blood vessels to deliver medicines directly to diseased areas.
A study published in PLOS One found that horses can recognize human emotions, particularly fear and anxiety. Researchers carefully observed that horses respond strongly to the scent of sweat from frightened people. When exposed to this odor, their heart rates significantly increased, indicating heightened stress and sensitivity to human emotional states.
OpenAI is launching OpenAI for Countries to help governments build more data centers and promote AI use in education, health, and disaster preparedness. The initiative aims to expand access to OpenAI’s products worldwide. It seeks to bridge the gap between nations with advanced AI infrastructure and those still developing their capabilities.