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US Invites India to Join Proposed ‘Board of Peace’ for Post-War Gaza Governance

January 19, 2026

US Invites India to Join Proposed ‘Board of Peace’ for Post-War Governance in Gaza

US President Donald Trump has reportedly invited India to join a proposed international “Board of Peace” aimed at overseeing post-war governance, reconstruction, and long-term stabilisation of Gaza. The proposal forms part of Trump’s broader ceasefire initiative and a 20-point Comprehensive Plan designed to manage Gaza’s transition from conflict to structured governance.

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Indian-Origin Attorney Keshav Poddar Appointed Deputy Mayor of Jersey City

January 19, 2026

Indian-Origin Attorney Keshav Poddar Sworn in as Deputy Mayor of Jersey City

Indian-origin attorney Keshav Poddar has been sworn in as Deputy Mayor of Jersey City, assuming charge of housing and economic development in the city’s new administration. Poddar took his oath on the Bhagwat Gita, symbolically affirming his Indian heritage while stepping into one of the city’s most influential executive roles.

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IIM Rohtak Director Prof. Dheeraj Sharma Wins Exemplary Governance Leadership Award

January 18, 2026

IIM Rohtak Director Prof. Dheeraj Sharma Honoured with Exemplary Governance Leadership Award

Prof. Dheeraj Sharma, Director of Indian Institute of Management Rohtak, has been conferred the Exemplary Governance Leadership Award at the World Management Congress held in New Delhi. The recognition highlights sustained institutional progress driven by structured governance reforms, academic innovation, and financial discipline, placing IIM Rohtak among India’s steadily advancing management institutions.

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Vijender Singh Joins Asian Boxing Council, Marking New Chapter in Indian Boxing

January 18, 2026

Vijender Singh Appointed to Asian Boxing Council, Strengthening India’s Role in Boxing Governance

Indian boxing icon Vijender Singh has been appointed as a member of the Asian Boxing Council, marking a significant transition from elite athlete to continental sports administrator. The appointment reflects India’s growing influence in international boxing governance and recognises Vijender Singh’s enduring contribution to the sport at both amateur and professional levels.

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Odisha Launches ‘Aame Padhiba Aama Bhasare’ and 100-Day Drive Against Child Marriage

January 18, 2026

Odisha Launches Mother-Tongue Education Scheme and Campaigns Against Child Marriage

The Odisha government on Tuesday launched a five-year education initiative titled ‘Aame Padhiba Aama Bhasare’, along with a 100-day campaign to prevent child marriage and a pilot project to address teenage pregnancy and support teenage mothers. The initiatives underline the state’s emphasis on women empowerment, child welfare, and inclusive development.

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