January 30, 2026

IIT Hyderabad and Mahindra University Partner for Research on Critical Minerals and Sustainable Mining

IIT Hyderabad and Mahindra University signed a MoU to collaborate on research and innovation in critical minerals, sustainable mining, AI in mining, and advanced industrial processes.

January 30, 2026

Suspicious UAV Lands Near Bengaluru House, Police Launch Investigation

A white UAV with a 360-degree camera landed near a house in Palanjogihalli, Bengaluru Rural on January 29. Police seized it and sent it for forensic tests after no one claimed it. Intelligence agencies are involved as the probe continues.

January 30, 2026

COMEDK-Uni-GAUGE 2026 Entrance Exam on May 9 for 22,000 Engineering Seats

The COMEDK and Uni-GAUGE 2026 computer-based exam will be held on May 9 for over 22,000 BE/BTech seats across India. Over 1.4 lakh students expected. Applications open Feb 3 to Mar 16 online.

January 30, 2026

UIDAI Launches Aadhaar App for Easy and Secure Age Verification Under DPDP Act

UIDAI has introduced a new Aadhaar app that allows age verification digitally without sharing extra data. It helps private firms comply with DPDP Act and improves service delivery via secure authentication.

January 30, 2026

UAE’s AI Chatbots Revolutionize Work, Life, and Shopping for Residents

In the UAE, AI chatbots are now daily aides for shopping, work, and public services. Nearly two-thirds of adults use AI tools like ChatGPT regularly, making UAE a global leader in AI adoption.