Factbox-India's proposed phone security rules that are worrying tech firms
By Munsif Vengattil and Aditya Kalra NEW DELHI, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Below are key security requirements India is proposing for smartphone makers like Apple....
Exclusive-India proposes forcing smartphone makers to give source code in security overhaul
NEW DELHI, Jan 11 (Reuters) - India proposes requiring smartphone makers to share source code with the government and make several software changes as part....
Fiction by Sadia Shepard, the author of “The Girl from Foreign: A Memoir”: She didn’t much care for him or his video camera. But then, she’s never much cared for anthropologists..
Watch India launch advanced military satellite on rocket's 1st flight since May 2025 failure
You can watch India launch 16 payloads, including an advanced military satellite, to space tonight (Jan. 11). It will be the first liftoff of a PSLV rocket since a May 2025 failure..
El mapa mundial de los centros de datos deja claro algo: no existe un internet realmente descentralizado
Un centro de datos es un lugar físico en el que se almacena la infraestructura necesaria para que funcionen los sistemas de TI, como servidores, discos duros y equipos de red. Internet depende de ellos y ya existen 10.444 ‘data centers’ a lo largo y ancho del….
Grok pone el “candado” a la edición de imágenes con IA: por qué el pago no resuelve el problema de los desnudos falsos
La herramienta Grok, el chatbot impulsado por Elon Musk dentro de X (la red social antes conocida como Twitter), ha restringido la generación y edición de imágenes con IA a usuarios que paguen una suscripción. El ajuste llega después de una oleada de críticas….
We managed to snag a quick hands-on with the new Reno15 series during Oppo's special global launch event. This is a quick look at the Indian Reno15 Pro, which will retail as the Reno15 Pro Max in some other regions.
To avoid confusion, the Indian Reno15 Pro ….
India vs New Zealand 1st ODI Playing 11: Will Nitish Reddy get a look in against the Kiwis at Vadodara?
India vs New Zealand 1st ODI Today Match Playing 11, Squad, Players List: The Indian Express predicts the playing XIs for IND vs NZ 1st ODI match set to take place in Vadodara..
India-Pak-Bangladesh: Once upon a time, friends on the pitch
Having climbed high, India has their heads in the clouds. They have forgotten those on whose shoulders they stand, the neighbours who helped and their commitment to the sport that has made them prosperous..
UPSC Key: Somnath Temple, Romeo-Juliet clause, and ‘Shadow fleet’ tankers
How is knowing about the Somnath Temple relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like GST, the 'Romeo-Juliet clause', and the Shadow fleet have for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC….
‘Reality of Europe’: Indian vlogger blasts ‘littered streets’ and crime after spending Rs 10 lakh
Indian travel vlogger Prateek Singh has sparked a social media debate, arguing that the Western world is "losing its status" compared to Asian giants like Japan and Singapore..
Fire breaks out at Odisha theatre after Prabhas fans burst crackers during The Raja Saab show. Watch
A fire broke out at a theatre in Odisha during a screening of Prabhas’ The Raja Saab. The actor’s fans reportedly burst crackers inside the hall, causing confetti to catch fire..
‘Mujhe sabne bola tha duniya se alag ho jao; Now, after 5 years…’: Aspirant opens up about experience of preparing for competitive exams; experts weigh in
When success is linked only to exam results, repeated failures or delays can make individuals feel inadequate or unworthy..
India vs New Zealand 2026 cricket series live streams: How to watch 1st ODI from anywhere
All the ways to watch the India vs New Zealand ODI series from anywhere in the world as the world's top two men's 50-over side clash in the sub-continent..
What is the release date for The Boyfriend season 2 episodes 1-6 on Netflix?
It's been a whole year since Netflix's surprise dating show hit first aired, and now it's back. But when do the first batch of The Boyfriend season 2 episodes drop?.
Carney wants to 'recalibrate' Canada-China relations with visit: PM's parliamentary aide
As the prime minister gears up to visit China next week, his parliamentary secretary, MP Kody Blois, says Mark Carney would like to "recalibrate" Canada's once-frosty relationship with the Chinese government and look at economic opportunities for the two nati….
US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths
By Andrea ShalalWASHINGTON, Jan 11 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will urge Group of Seven nations and others to step up their efforts to reduce relian… Leggi.
Major Indian oil refiner eyes Venezuelan crude to replace Russian stocks
Reliance Industries Ltd., led by Mukesh Ambani, signals readiness to resume Venezuelan oil purchases if U.S. sanctions permit non-American buyers, highlighting India’s strategy of securing discounted, heavy crude for refinery efficiency. Reliance halted Venez….
For Germany and India, forging closer relations is not easy
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is heading to India. In the face of US tariffs, Russian threats and an uncertain China, Germany is courting the Asian giant as a trading and geopolitical partner. But it's not so easy..
Welcome to sabbath for goyische cats: Sunday, January 11, 2026, and National Hot Toddy Day. Here’s one, followed by some informative text from Wikipedia: Some etymology: The word toddy comes from the toddy drink in India, produced by fermenting the sap of pal….
Heinz Wuth, cocinero, sobre la mejor manera de calmarse tras comer picante: «Algunas bebidas dan alivio momentáneo pero el picor sigue ahí»
La comida picante no deja indiferente a nadie. A algunos les produce un gran dolor o incomodidad pero las mismas reacciones acaban dando a otros una sensación placentera. Además hay muchos factores culturales y biológicos , ya que no todo el mundo tolera de l….
El nuevo mapa geoestratégico global que Trump quiere dibujar con el control de Groenlandia
Una de las figuras más poderosas de la mitología inuit es Sedna, que gobierna a los animales marinos. Su estado emocional determina si los cazadores tendrán éxito o no en el combate con focas, morsas y ballenas. Cuando los humanos rompen tabúes, Sedna se enfu….
Apple iPhone exports from India reach US$50 billion in 2025
Apple exported approximately US$50 billion worth of iPhones from India through December 2025, a milestone that underscores the company's accelerating shift of manufacturing away from China and highlights India's push to expand electronics production through f….
India advances local chip design ecosystem under incentive scheme, early outputs emerge
India has made measurable progress in nurturing a domestic semiconductor chip design ecosystem, with early outcomes emerging from government-backed programmes aimed at reducing dependence on imported intellectual property and strengthening participation in hi….
Why Germany, India face obstacles to closer strategic ties
In the face of US tariffs, Russian threats and China's ambitions, Germany is courting the Asian giant as a trading and geopolitical partner. But it's not so easy..
Germany news: Dobrindt vows to fight left-wing extremism
The interior minister says he will "hit back" at left-wing extremists, believed to have caused the Berlin blackout. Chancellor Friedrich Merz is heading for India. DW has more..
Dismantlement of South Africa’s Ferrochrome Industry
South African leaders must pivot to an energy agenda that accepts the present reality: Coal and natural gas are indispensable for industrial competitiveness – at least until affordable, reliable, on-demand alternatives can match their performance and cost..
Cyclone Senyar: Why hazards continue to turn into disasters in Aceh
Like many other regions in the Global South, Aceh’s vulnerability can be traced back to colonialism. Post-colonial development continues to reinforce it..
Jan 11 : India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the three-match one-day international (ODI) series against New Zealand after suffering an abdominal injury during a training session, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) said on Sunday ahead of the f….
Research on the coupling mechanism between green space morphology and the urban heat island effect based on machine learning: a case study of Dali City, China
Green space configurations represent a critical pathway for mitigating the urban heat island (UHI) effect. However, the underlying mechanistic link between green space morphology and UHI dynamics remains underexplored. This study investigates the relationship….
Decoding heavy metals (Cd2⁺ and Cr⁶⁺) / metalloid (As3⁺) toxicity: unmasking physiological, biochemical and genotoxic consequences in green chili
Heavy metal (HM) and metalloid exposure induces oxidative stress in plants resulting in growth inhibition and cellular damage. This study investigated the phytotoxic and genotoxic effects of cadmium (Cd2⁺), chromium (Cr⁶⁺), and arsenic (As3⁺) on Capsicum annu….
„Profeția” cu care Patapievici șoca în 2018: „România trebuie să se înarmeze puternic și inteligent ca Israelul”
„Ce are de făcut România?” este întrebarea la care a răspuns scriitorul Horia-Roman Patapievici la un eveniment care a avut loc în urmă cu aproape un deceniu. Unul dintre răspunsurile sale care a șocat atunci se dovedește acum profetic: „România trebuie să se….
‘Equipo Avalancha’ une a esquiadores olímpicos de países sin tradición en este deporte
Por KEN MAGUIRE La esquiadora india Bhavani Thekkada tenía en mal estado la parte inferior de la pierna durante un fin de semana de competiciones en Finlandia, con ampollas y sangre. Recurrió a un grupo en WhatsApp, llamado “Equipo Avalancha”, en busca de ung….
As geopolitics turns turbulent, India may need new ways to protect its strategy autonomy
As global alliances fray and trade, security and diplomacy pull in different directions, India is entering a year that will test its strategic reflexes. New Delhi may need to think beyond the obvious, exercise pragmatism and learn from unexpected examples..
As Europe’s re-armament grows likely, a window of opportunity may be opening for India
Europe once assumed America would always guarantee its security. As that assumption crumbles, with Greenland merely the latest friction point within Nato, European defence budgets will have to rise—and India could gain in the bargain..
Springboard 2026: Why India's 100GW nuclear dream hinges on small modular reactors.
Nuclear power can serve as a reliable base load capacity, and also has one of the lowest lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions among all electricity generation technologies.
Rare earth choke: After staring back the US, China may have overestimated the leverage it has over Japan
China’s latest rare-earth export curbs aimed at Japan may prove counterproductive. Tokyo has had a decade-long headstart in reducing its reliance on Chinese supplies and Beijing’s may find others are ready to follow Tokyo’s lead on breaking free of its grip..
Mega shift: Prepare for a global economic transformation driven by local allocation of resources
As globalization shudders and climate, employment and inequality challenges mount, old economic playbooks are failing. State action, led by local governments and backed by flexible industrial policy, may emerge as the key force shaping how resources are alloc….
Tecno has also officially announced that the Tecno Spark Go 3 will be launching in India on January 16, 2026,...
The post Tecno Spark Go 3 launch set for January 16 appeared first on YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews..
Cyclone Senyar: Why hazards continue to turn into disasters in Indonesia
Like many other regions in the Global South, Aceh’s vulnerability can be traced back to colonialism. Post-colonial development continues to reinforce it..
South Africa holds naval drills with China, Russia and Iran
South Africa on Jan. 10 began naval drills with Russia, Iran and China, describing the maneuvers off its coast as not merely a show of force but a vital response to rising maritime tensions..
Compirà 24 anni a maggio, Edoardo Bove.
Li festeggerà al Watford (presieduto da Elton John), che milita da 4 anni in Championship, la serie B inglese: il club giallonero lo accoglierà per consentir.
Aatmanirbharta in defence is a national imperative & necessity for long-term strategic autonomy, says Defence Secretary at Defence Skilling Conclave
"India is at a decisive moment in its defence and industrial journey, where self-reliance has emerged as a national imperative," said Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh at the inauguration of Defence Skilling Conclave on Defence, Aerospace and Strategi….
Turkey seeks to join Saudi-Pakistan military pact mirroring NATO: Report
Turkey is seeking to join Saudi Arabia and Pakistan in a NATO-style military alliance, potentially creating a new security alignment that could affect regional balances, Turkish media reported..
Germany's Merz heads to India to bolster trade, security ties
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz left for India on Sunday for a visit to bolster economic and security ties between the top EU economy and the Asian population giant..
Articles On: Scientists, European Academic Research, Uyghur Songs, Temple, Genocide, Protestant Churches
This section documents the myriad abuses that the Chinese Communist Party commits against its own people in violation of its commitments under the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights..
В АТОР предрекли рост въездного туризма в РФ от возможного безвиза с Индией
Безвизовый режим между РФ и Республикой Индией окажет существенное влияние на весь въездной туризм в Россию, которая в настоящее время является популярным направлением для отдыха у туристов из арабских и азиатских стран. Об этом в воскресенье, 11 января, сооб….
Indian envoy to Bangladesh meets new BNP chief Tarique
India News: DHAKA: Indian high commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma on Saturday paid a courtesy call on newly elected BNP chairman Tarique Rahman and discussed..
Shadow minister Priti Patel calls for UK intervention to protect Hindus in Bangladesh
India News: LONDON: UK shadow foreign secretary Priti Patel has called on the British government to intervene in the \"increase in violence\" in Bangladesh that has..
When disasters strike, preparation saves lives — is India ready when crisis hits?
India faces escalating disaster risks due to geography, climate change, and development patterns, as starkly illustrated in 2025 by devastating floods and heatwaves. While response capacity has improved, a persistent imbalance favors reactive relief over proa….
'Chinki, momo, Chinese': How everyday racism shadows Indians from the Northeast
Northeastern Indians face persistent racial slurs and discrimination across India, from casual prejudice to fatal violence. Incidents like Anjel Chakma's death highlight how stereotypes about appearance and food habits lead to abuse and exclusion, even in sup….
Pant out as India wins toss and opts to field in 1st ODI against New Zealand
India captain Shubman Gill won the coin toss and opted to field first against New Zealand in the first one-day international cricket match on Sunday. The....
PM Modi leads Shaurya Yatra with 108 horses in Gujarat’s Somnath | Watch
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in the Shaurya Yatra at the historic Shree Somnath Mandir in Gujarat as part of the Somnath Swabhiman Parv celebrations, paying tribute to warriors who defended the temple through the centuries..
DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 10th January 2026
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UPSC Quiz – 2025 : IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs Quiz 10th January 2026
For Previous Daily Quiz (ARCHIVES) – CLICK HERE The Current Affairs questions are based on sources like ‘The Hindu’, ‘Indian Express’ and ‘PIB’, which are very important sources for UPSC Prelims Exam. The questions are focused on both the concepts and facts. ….
Ukraine invites India to Reconstruction and Recovery conference in Poland
Addressing the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Rajkot on Sunday, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine Dr Oleksandr Polishchuk highlighted opportunities for Indian firms.
Committed to all-electric future, GST 2.0 made mild-hybrid SUVs more compelling: Volvo Car India MD
The implementation of GST 2.0 has been a significant catalyst, and it has streamlined the luxury segment by rationalising the tax structure, Volvo Car India Managing Director Jyoti Malhotra.
IPL 2026 ad rates for TV and digital estimated to go up 10-20%
This year, JioStar’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which precedes IPL, reportedly faced pushback from advertisers for its aggressive pricing with talks of potential 10-15 per cent correction.
Indian investments in physically backed gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tripled in 2025, even as they increased by 25% globally. The Indian cashew industry is facing a crisis in view of the rupee depreciation against the US dollar. Indonesia lifted the susp….
Indian IT leaders focus on agentic AI for growth, majority of them find AI augmenting talent: Survey
The report said, 48% of Indian leaders identify agentic AI, autonomous systems capable of acting, reasoning, and adapting independently as their primary AI priority.
Rajasthan renewable curtailment persists despite new transmission line; over 4 GW capacity at risk
Curtailments have intensified since the Khetri-Narela line was operationalised on December 12, contrary to expectations that the line would ease congestion.
ISRO to kick off 2026 with launch of Earth Observation Satellite
The mission will carry satellites from Indian start-ups like Dhruva Aerospace and OrbitAID Aerospace’s AayulSAT, an experimental payload to demonstrate in-orbit satellite refueling technology.
Nexus Select Trust: Yielding more on urban consumption
Rising footfalls in key urban consumption centres, high lease occupancies, healthy increases in rentals and relatively-long weighted average lease expiry are all positives for Nexus Select Trust.
Fertilizer 3.0: The case for digitisation, decriminalisation and deregulation
Explore the urgent need for digitisation, decriminalisation, and deregulation to transform India's fertilizer sector and enhance agricultural resilience..
Though there could be a significant rise in the headline number, it will still be lower than the median rate of the targeted inflation range, which is 4% and even lower than the lower band of range, which is 2%.
The power of ‘No’: Social connections are important but some obligations can drain your battery quicker than a 5-km sprint
Writer Anuja Chauhan, non-fiction author Rashmi Bansal, and entrepreneur Mamta Sharma emphasise the importance of being socially selective to protect productivity and mental well-being. Chauhan prioritises genuine interactions over performative social obligat….
Union Budget 2026: Govt should refrain from hiking income tax surcharge on super-rich, experts say
India Budget 2026: Tax experts advise the government against increasing income tax surcharges on the super-rich or reintroducing wealth tax in the upcoming budget. Such measures could prompt high-income earners to relocate to low-tax jurisdictions, potentiall….
