January 5, 2026

Bengaluru Minimum Temperature Falls 3-4°C Amid Clear Skies This Week

Bengaluru’s minimum temperature dropped by 3-4 degrees Celsius over the past days due to clear skies, says IMD. The lowest reading was 13.8°C at Kempegowda Airport.

January 5, 2026

Parliament Clears SHANTI Bill to Open India's Nuclear Energy to Private Players with Govt Oversight

India’s Parliament approved the SHANTI Bill, allowing private and foreign firms to own and operate nuclear plants under government control. The Bill boosts energy security with ₹20,000 crore for new tech, sets clear safety rules, but sparks opposition over liability and transparency concerns.

January 5, 2026

Kerala CEE Opens 2026 Admissions for Engineering, Medical and More; Apply by Jan 31

Kerala's CEE has started the 2026 admission process for engineering, medical, pharmacy, and architecture courses. Apply online by January 31 with required documents. NEET and NATA are essential for medical and architecture aspirants.

January 5, 2026

SpaceX Starts 2026 with Italian COSMO SkyMed Satellite Launch from California

On January 2, 2026, SpaceX launched Italy’s COSMO SkyMed Second Generation satellite from California. The radar satellite supports military and civilian uses by observing Earth day and night. This mission marked SpaceX’s first flight of the year, signaling steady service with familiar Falcon 9 rockets.

January 5, 2026

Why Astronauts' Tears Don't Fall in Space: The Strange Science of Crying in Zero Gravity

Astronauts cry in space, but their tears don’t fall as on Earth. Without gravity, tears stay on the eye, creating a strange, wet feeling. Researchers study this to learn about eye health during space missions.