UMEX–SimTEX 2026 Opens in Abu Dhabi

The Unmanned Systems Exhibition (UMEX) and the Simulation and Training Exhibition (SimTEX) opened on January 20 at the ADNEC Centre, bringing together global leaders in unmanned systems, robotics, simulation and training technologies. Running until January 22, the twin exhibitions underline Abu Dhabi’s expanding role as a hub for autonomous and intelligent systems.

Bharat Steel 2026: Global Platform on Steel’s Future

India will host Bharat Steel 2026, a two-day international conference-cum-exhibition, on April 16–17 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Organised by the Ministry of Steel, the summit is designed to bring together policymakers, global steelmakers, technology providers and investors to deliberate on the future of steelmaking amid sustainability imperatives, supply-chain realignments and rapid technological change.

CGPB Meeting to Shape India’s Geoscience Priorities

The Geological Survey of India will convene the 65th meeting of the Central Geological Programming Board on January 21 in New Delhi. Organised under the Ministry of Mines, the meeting serves as a pivotal platform for aligning India’s geoscience research and mineral exploration programmes with national development and strategic priorities.

One Station One Product: Railways Driving Grassroots Entrepreneurship

The One Station One Product (OSOP) initiative of Indian Railways has evolved into a nationwide platform that connects local producers directly with consumers. By turning railway stations into vibrant marketplaces for indigenous goods, the scheme promotes traditional crafts, strengthens rural livelihoods, and enhances the cultural experience of millions of passengers every day.

China has revealed its most advanced ballistic missile submarine, the Type 096 Tang-Class, marking a major leap in its undersea nuclear deterrence capability. Unveiled on January 14, the platform signals a decisive shift in China’s maritime strategy, as it seeks to narrow the long-standing gap with established naval powers in sea-based nuclear deterrence.