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India's PSLV-C62 to Test Key Space Tech: On-Orbit Refuelling via Ayulsat

January 13, 2026

OrbitAid's Ayulsat Aims to Validate In-Space Refuelling, a Global Milestone

India is poised to achieve a significant breakthrough in space technology with an upcoming private satellite mission designed to demonstrate in-orbit fuel transfer. A successful validation under real space conditions would position India as only the second nation in the world to accomplish on-orbit satellite refuelling, marking a leap in advanced space servicing capabilities.

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Delhi Gripped by Season's First Cold Wave: Key Stations Record Near-Freezing Temperatures

January 13, 2026

IMD Issues Yellow Alert as Delhi Temperatures Plummet, Air Quality Worsens

Delhi was shivering under the grip of its first intense cold wave of the winter season, leading the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a yellow alert. The severe drop in temperatures, bringing minimums to near-freezing levels at several stations, disrupted daily life and compounded existing concerns over public health and deteriorating air quality in the national capital.

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Kerala Establishes First Butterfly Sanctuary: Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary Renamed

January 13, 2026

Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary: A Haven for Over 260 Species in Kannur

In a landmark move for species-specific conservation, the Kerala government has officially redesignated the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary as the Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary. This establishes it as the state's first sanctuary dedicated to butterflies, acknowledging the area's critical role as a premier habitat for Lepidopteran diversity and its unique ecological value.

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Indian Army Conducts Exercise Sanjha Shakti to Strengthen Civil–Military Coordination

January 13, 2026

Indian Army Conducts Exercise ‘Sanjha Shakti’ to Boost Civil–Military Coordination

The Indian Army conducted Exercise Sanjha Shakti, a large-scale Military–Civil Fusion drill, at the Dighi Hills Range to strengthen coordination between the armed forces and civilian agencies. The exercise was organised under the aegis of the Southern Command, covering the Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Goa Area, with a focus on enhancing preparedness for complex security and emergency scenarios in rear areas.

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UP AI Impact Conference 2026: Bridging Regional Innovation with National AI Mission

January 13, 2026

Lucknow AI Conference: Focus on Healthcare, DPI & Responsible Adoption

Lucknow is poised to become a focal point for artificial intelligence discourse as IndiaAI, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), jointly with the Uttar Pradesh government, prepares to convene the Uttar Pradesh Regional AI Impact Conference 2026. Scheduled for January 12–13, 2026, the event is designed to highlight transformative AI applications in public governance and align state-level strategies with the national IndiaAI Mission's vision for societal transformation.

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