January 4, 2026

Greece Grounded: Flight Chaos as Radio Frequencies Fail Suddenly

Thousands stuck as Greece's flights halt due to sudden loss of radio frequency. Airport gear called 'obsolete' as delays hit 75+ flights. Overflights limited for safety.

January 4, 2026

Rajnath Singh to Commission Indian Coast Guard’s Pollution Control Ship Samudra Pratap

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will commission 'Samudra Pratap', India’s first pollution control vessel, equipped with advanced oil spill detection and firefighting systems, in Goa on January 5, 2025.

January 4, 2026

DoT Orders WhatsApp, Telegram Use With Active SIMs After Terrorists Used Ghost SIMs in Red Fort Blast

After uncovering doctors using ghost SIMs and encrypted apps to plan the Red Fort blast, India’s DoT orders messaging apps to stay linked to active SIM cards. The move targets terror modules exploiting telecom flaws to evade detection.

January 4, 2026

IIT Gorakhpur Wins Global ICPC Coding Contest at Amritapuri Campus

IIT Gorakhpur took first place at the International Collegiate Programming Contest hosted by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. IIT Roorkee came second, IIT Delhi third in this tough two-day coding event.

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.