January 10, 2026

Bangalore Metro Starts Rolling Stock Type Tests on Pink Line From Jan 11

Bangalore Metro's Pink Line will undergo rolling stock type tests from January 11 on the 7.5 km stretch between Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere. Tests will run till mid-April to check train performance and system integration for safety approvals.

January 10, 2026

IndiaOneAir Flight Makes Safe Forced Landing Near Rourkela After Technical Issue

A flight from Bhubaneswar to Rourkela made a safe forced landing after a technical issue. All six on board are safe. Probe underway.

January 10, 2026

Iran's Massive Internet Shutdown Hits 90%, May Last Long Amid Protests

Iran cut off 90% of its internet for 36 hours to control protests. Experts call it the most severe shutdown yet, even blocking Elon Musk’s Starlink service. The government keeps some access to spread propaganda and may maintain this limited network for a long time.

January 10, 2026

Hyderabad Researchers Use AI to Decode 12 Unique Biryani Styles in India

Researchers at IIIT Hyderabad used AI to study videos of 12 biryani types. They found clear differences and common steps in cooking. This study could aid Geographical Indication tagging for biryani varieties.

January 10, 2026

Indonesia Blocks Elon Musk’s Grok Chatbot Over Risk of AI Pornographic Content

Indonesia has temporarily blocked Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot citing worries about AI-generated sexual content. The move follows global criticism and measures to control exploitative imagery created by the tool.