January 29, 2026

Bengaluru’s Namma 112 Gets Big Tech Boost, 77,000 More Calls Last Year

Bengaluru’s emergency helpline, Namma 112, handled over 5.2 lakh calls last year with tech upgrades like body cameras, SMS tracking and Ola integration improving safety and response times.

January 29, 2026

Flamingo Aerospace to Assemble IL-114-300 Aircraft in India by 2028

Flamingo Aerospace will assemble six IL-114-300 regional turboprop aircraft in India, starting deliveries by 2028. The programme aims to build local manufacturing and support regional connectivity under the UDAN scheme.

January 29, 2026

Sine-Wave Speech Sounds Like Noise Until Your Brain Hears Words, Not Secret Messages

A strange electronic whistling clip baffled listeners until they knew the sentence hidden inside. This is a known auditory illusion called sine-wave speech, showing how the brain flips noise into clear words once primed.

January 29, 2026

easyJet Warns of Fare Rises and Delays Over EU Free Cabin Bag Proposal

easyJet CEO calls EU plan for free extra cabin bags 'crazy' and warns of flight delays, fare hikes. Talks WiFi plans and reports rising losses despite more passengers.

January 29, 2026

Japan Tests Compact Home Water Systems to Beat Aging Pipes and Rising Costs

Rural Japan is adopting compact water systems like WOTA BOX that recycle greywater at home. This smart solution cuts reliance on public water networks as population falls and maintenance costs rise.