January 3, 2026

Indian Army Signs ₹293 Crore Deal for Advanced Suryastra Rocket Launcher System

The Indian Army has signed a ₹293 crore contract with NIBE Limited and Israel’s Elbit Systems for the new Suryastra rocket launcher. This system can strike targets up to 300 km away, boosting India’s artillery reach and precision. Deliveries start soon under emergency procurement powers.

January 3, 2026

IIIT-B Creates Affordable Webcam Eye-Tracker to Spot Survey Fatigue

IIIT Bangalore is building a low-cost eye-tracking system using regular webcams to detect distraction and fatigue during surveys, aiming to improve public health and social survey data quality.

January 3, 2026

Karnataka Plans 65-Acre Tree Park and Innovation Hub at Former NGEF Site

Karnataka is turning the old NGEF factory land in Bengaluru into a 65-acre Tree Park with green spaces, tech incubation, and cultural centres. The first phase opens in March, offering a new premium park larger than Cubbon Park and Lalbagh.

January 3, 2026

First Test Flight To Land at Bhogapuram Airport on January 4, 2026

Bhogapuram International Airport is set for its first test flight landing on January 4, 2026. Union Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu will arrive to mark this milestone. The airport aims to start full commercial flights by June 2026, easing pressure on Visakhapatnam's current airport.

January 3, 2026

Karnataka Automates 99.4% FPSs with Biometric ePoS Devices for PDS Transparency

Karnataka has automated 20,741 of its 20,862 Fair Price Shops with electronic Point of Sale devices. This move uses Aadhaar-based biometric verification to reduce fraud and ensure rightful delivery of foodgrains through the Public Distribution System.