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Abu Dhabi Tops Global Safety Index for 10th Consecutive Year in 2026

January 21, 2026

Abu Dhabi Clinches Title of World’s Safest City for a Decade

For an unprecedented tenth consecutive year, Abu Dhabi has been ranked as the world’s safest city, according to the latest Numbeo Global Safety Index 2026. This recognition solidifies the UAE capital's global reputation for exceptional public security, low crime rates, and a high quality of urban life, setting a benchmark for cities worldwide.

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Responsible Nations Index 2026: Singapore Ranks First, India Secures 16th Spot

January 21, 2026

Singapore Tops Responsible Nations’ Index; India Ranks 16th in Global Responsibility Assessment

Singapore has been ranked the world’s most responsible nation in the inaugural Responsible Nations’ Index (RNI), while India secured the 16th position among 154 countries. The index, launched in New Delhi by former President Ram Nath Kovind, introduces a new global framework that evaluates nations not by power or wealth, but by the ethical and responsible exercise of authority.

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86th All India Presiding Officers Conference Inaugurated in Lucknow

January 20, 2026

Presiding Officers Convene in Lucknow to Deliberate on Legislative Strengthening

The 86th All India Presiding Officers Conference (AIPOC) commenced today at the Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha in Lucknow, assembling presiding officers and senior legislative officials from across the nation. This premier national forum serves as a critical platform for deliberations aimed at reinforcing parliamentary democracy and enhancing the efficacy of legislative functioning in India.

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Scientists Uncover Novel Meiofauna Species in Kavaratti Lagoon, Highlighting Marine Biodiversity

January 20, 2026

Novel Microscopic Crustacean Discovered in Lakshadweep’s Lagoon Ecosystem

Scientists have identified a minute crustacean from the Kavaratti lagoon in Lakshadweep as a completely new genus and species, highlighting the immense yet poorly documented marine biodiversity within India's critical island ecosystems. This microscopic organism, belonging to the copepod family Laophontidae, requires high-powered microscopic examination for study due to its sub-millimeter size.

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South Africa Oldest Hindu Temple Faces Service Cut Over Unpaid Bills

January 20, 2026

Financial Crisis Threatens Operations at South Africa’s Oldest Hindu Temple

A severe financial crisis has put South Africa’s oldest Hindu temple, the Umbilo Shree Ambalavaanar Alayam in Durban, at risk of having its essential municipal services disconnected. The nationally protected monument, founded in 1873, has accrued unpaid utility bills exceeding half a million rands, prompting temple authorities to issue a public alert. The situation has sparked deep concern within the Indian-origin community, accompanied by allegations of financial mismanagement at the historic site.

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