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India–UAE Joint Military Exercise DESERT CYCLONE–II Concludes in Abu Dhabi

January 03, 2026

Successful Conclusion of DESERT CYCLONE–II

The second edition of the India–UAE Joint Military Exercise DESERT CYCLONE–II concluded with a formal closing ceremony at Al-Hamra Training City in Abu Dhabi. Conducted from December 18 to 30, the exercise brought together contingents of the Indian Army and the UAE Land Forces, reinforcing the deepening defence partnership between India and the United Arab Emirates.

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BSNL Launches Nationwide VoWiFi Service Across India

January 03, 2026

BSNL Rolls Out VoWiFi Nationwide

On New Year’s Day, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited announced the nationwide rollout of Voice over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi), also known as Wi-Fi Calling. The service has been activated across all telecom circles, marking a major step in BSNL’s efforts to strengthen voice connectivity in both urban and hard-to-reach regions of India.

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Winter Storm Ezra Triggers Bomb Cyclone, Disrupts US Travel

January 03, 2026

Bomb Cyclone Batters the United States

A rapidly intensifying winter storm evolved into a powerful bomb cyclone across large parts of the United States on Monday, unleashing blizzard conditions, damaging winds and widespread power outages just days before the New Year holiday. Named Winter Storm Ezra, the system caused major disruptions across the Midwest, Great Lakes and East Coast during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.

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Amazonian Stingless Bees Become World’s First Insects With Legal Rights

January 03, 2026

Historic Legal Recognition in Peru

In a landmark step for biodiversity protection, Amazonian stingless bees have become the first insects in the world to be granted legal rights. The recognition follows ordinances adopted by the municipalities of Satipo and Nauta in Peru. The move aims to safeguard these vital pollinators amid escalating threats from deforestation, climate change and forest fires across the Amazon rainforest.

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2026 to Mark New Era in Human Spaceflight with Gaganyaan and Artemis-II

January 02, 2026

2026: A Pivotal Year for Human Spaceflight

The year 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark moment for global human space exploration, with India and the United States preparing two transformative missions. India’s Gaganyaan G1 and NASA’s Artemis-II reflect rising technological ambition and a shift towards a more multipolar space order.

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