January 14, 2026

800 Students Showcase Engineering Innovations at KLE Tech Exhibitions

Around 800 students from KLE Technological University displayed creative projects at the Prayog Hemanth 2026 and Avinya Hemanth 2026 exhibitions. Held in Hubballi, 292 teams showed working prototypes and ideas to solve real problems.

January 14, 2026

Geoeconomic Confrontation Tops Global Risks in 2026, Cybersecurity Leads in India

The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2026 highlights geoeconomic confrontation as the biggest global risk. In India, cybersecurity and income inequality are major concerns. Technological threats like AI and misinformation rise in the rankings.

January 14, 2026

Switzerland's Massive Tunnel Network Runs Thousands of Kilometres Under Mountains

Switzerland boasts one of the world's largest tunnel systems with 1,852 tunnels spanning 2,544 km. The Gotthard Base Tunnel, at 57 km, is the longest worldwide. Tunnels help move traffic, power, and water through its mountainous terrain efficiently, with major projects ongoing under cities and regions.

January 14, 2026

Saudi Arabia Expands Riyadh Metro Red Line by 8.4 km with 5 New Stations

Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for Riyadh City has awarded a contract to extend the Red Line of Riyadh Metro by 8.4 km. The expansion adds five stations, linking key city areas with the cultural Diriyah Gate. This move aims to boost public transport, cut travel times, and support Vision 2030’s urban plans.

January 14, 2026

Indian Govt Denies Asking Smartphone Makers to Share Source Code

The Indian government is reportedly in talks to require smartphone makers to share source code and notify updates. The government denies demanding source code. Digital rights groups call for transparency.