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| Jan 01, 1970 | Daily Report |
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241. MATTER launches India's first AI-defined vehicle platform; outlines a multi-segment roadmap
- On January 22, 2026, Ahmedabad-based electric mobility firm MATTER unveiled country's first AI-Defined Vehicles (AIDV) platform at its Technology Day 3.0, marking what the company called a structural shift in how electric two-wheelers are designed, engineered and evolved.
- With the launch, MATTER is positioning intelligence as the core layer of next-generation two-wheelers, signalling an ambition to lead the industry’s transition beyond software-defined vehicles toward intelligence-driven mobility.
- The AIDV platform lays out a scalable technology and product roadmap for the next 36–48 months, spanning multiple two-wheeler segments. The company noted that its journey toward AIDVs began with AERA, its electric motorcycle platform, which it describes as SDV 1.0.
242. Intech Additive launches India’s first 8-laser metal AM system
- On January 22, 2026, Intech Additive Solutions Pvt. Ltd has launched the Infinity 450 Series, India’s first eight-laser metal additive manufacturing system, designed to make serial production economically viable.
- Unveiled at IMTEX Forming 2026 in Bengaluru, the platform addresses the high costs and inefficiencies traditionally associated with full-scale metal additive manufacturing by integrating hardware, process, and software into one system. Its innovative design enables a cost reduction of up to 70 per cent per part and increases annual throughput by up to six times.
- Intech Additive’s Infinity 450 Series targets industries like aerospace, defence, automotive, energy, and tooling, emphasising scalability, repeatability, and ROI.
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243. Fresh Bus introduces long-haul electric buses with 15-minute rapid charging
- On 21 January 2026, Fresh Bus and Exponent Energy launched India’s first all-sleeper electric bus fleet with 15-minute rapid charging technology for long-haul intercity routes across India.
- Fresh Bus signed an MoU with Exponent Energy to deploy 250 electric sleeper buses supported by Exponent’s 1.5 MW rapid charging infrastructure at pitstops, enabling quick en-route charging.
- The rapid-charging model eliminates oversized batteries, enables ~1,000 km daily operations, begins on Hyderabad–Bengaluru, and aims for scalable national rollout with reduced costs and higher fleet utilization.
244. Aksigen IVF Introduces India's First Immersive Knowledge Centre Redefining Patient Education in Fertility Care
- On 21 January 2026 in Mumbai’s Andheri East, Aksigen IVF opened the Bharat Daftary Knowledge Centre, India’s first immersive IVF patient education facility to enhance understanding of fertility and treatment options.
- Aksigen IVF, guided by expert clinicians and immersive digital tools, delivers interactive science-based education through multi-zone experiences including digital content, kiosks, and guided walkthroughs.
- Features include a Brand & Legacy Zone, an Interactive Education Zone with storytelling elements, and a Personalised Science Zone offering 360° virtual reality IVF walkthroughs to demystify procedures and reduce anxiety
245. ISRO Opens India’s First Space Station Project to Private Space Tech Firms
- On 21 January 2026, ISRO issued an Expression of Interest inviting domestic private firms to contribute to Bharatiya Antariksh Station construction, India’s first space station project in low Earth orbit.
- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), through its Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, is engaging Indian private aerospace companies to design and fabricate critical structural modules via a competitive industrial EoI process.
- The EoI seeks the BAS-01 module structure development, covering manufacturing, dimensions, materials, and assembly support; only domestic firms can bid, with specific eligibility rules for entities from neighbouring countries.
246. Nitish visits Lalu’s home district, launches ₹316-cr projects
- On 20 January 2026, the Chief Minister of Bihar launched and inaugurated development projects worth ₹316 crore in Gopalganj district, Bihar, to improve road connectivity and local infrastructure during his Samriddhi Yatra.
- Bihar Chief Minister led the project rollout, inaugurating roads and laying foundation stones through official ceremonies and inspections to enhance regional connectivity and infrastructure.
- Works include a major road on the Saran embankment, improved links to NH-27, bypasses, and several infrastructure schemes, along with inspections of agriculture exhibitions and distribution of benefits.
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247. SECI and PTC India Sign MoU to Strengthen Renewable Energy Integration, Power Markets and Battery Storage Deployment
- On 19 January 2026, an MoU was signed in India to strengthen renewable energy integration, power market operations, and battery energy storage deployment, as part of efforts to support large-scale clean energy growth.
- The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and PTC India Limited will collaborate through institutional coordination, joint project development, and market-based mechanisms to integrate renewables efficiently into the power grid.
- The MoU focuses on grid flexibility, battery energy storage systems, innovative power products, and market solutions to improve renewable absorption, system reliability, and long-term sustainability of India’s power sector.
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248. India, UAE to elevate ties with strategic defence partnership
- On January 19, 2026, during a short official visit to New Delhi, India, and the UAE agreed to elevate bilateral ties by signing a Letter of Intent for a strategic defence partnership.
- Prime Minister of India and the President of UAE led talks, concluding the defence LoI along with agreements on LNG supply, space collaboration, and expanded trade targets through formal diplomatic discussions.
- he engagement also covered defence industry collaboration, LNG supply, space cooperation, and a target to double bilateral trade to $200 billion by 2032, strengthening long-term strategic and economic ties.
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249. India exports Pinaka rockets to Armenia: Check the guided missile system’s capabilities that even France is interested in
- On January 20, 2026, the first batch of guided Pinaka rocket systems meant for Armenia has been flagged off by Defence Minister from a facility in Nagpur, Armenia is the first confirmed international buyer of the Pinaka system, though several other countries in Southeast Asia and Europe, including France, have shown interest.
- The development marks the start of deliveries under a roughly Rs 2,000 crore deal signed between India and Armenia for four Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher batteries along with anti-tank rockets, ammunition and other equipment.
- India had earlier delivered the unguided variant of the Pinaka rockets, with supplies beginning in July 2023 and concluding in November 2024.
- The Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher system is known for its accuracy and extended range. While earlier variants had a range of around 37.5 km, upgrades over time have increased its strike capability to 75 km, with the latest trial version achieving a range of up to 120 km.
250. AKTU, BRD Med College join hands for healthcare
- On January 20, 2026, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) and BRD Medical College in Gorakhpur signed an MoU to collaborate on healthcare research and innovation projects.
- Senior officials from AKTU and BRD Medical College agreed the partnership will use AI, bio-printing, medical device engineering, and clinical research to address public health challenges through joint R&D.
- A 90-day action plan includes developing mental health tools, stem-cell products, rapid device validation, a PhD programme in pharmacotherapeutics, hackathons, internships, and student exchanges.