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Singapore Commits Over S$1 Billion to Public AI Research Through 2030

Jan 25, 2026

Singapore Unveils S$1 Billion Push for Advanced Artificial Intelligence Research

Singapore has announced a major public investment exceeding S$1 billion in artificial intelligence research to be deployed through 2030, reinforcing its ambition to remain a leading global technology hub. The move reflects the city-state’s long-term strategy of leveraging innovation, talent, and research excellence to overcome structural constraints such as limited land, resources, and workforce size.

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Russia–Ukraine–US Trilateral Peace Talks in Abu Dhabi End Without Breakthrough

Jan 25, 2026

Abu Dhabi Trilateral Talks Yield No Immediate Progress on Ukraine Conflict

Trilateral peace negotiations involving Russia, Ukraine, and the United States concluded in Abu Dhabi without a concrete breakthrough, as sharp disagreements persisted over territorial control in eastern Ukraine. While all three sides agreed to continue dialogue, the unresolved status of the Donbas region remains the principal barrier to a comprehensive peace settlement.

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Mozambican Activist Graca Machel Conferred with Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2025

Jan 24, 2026

Global Humanitarian Graca Machel Conferred with Indira Gandhi Peace Prize

Graca Machel, the esteemed Mozambican human rights advocate, has been awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2025. The announcement was made by the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust, honouring her exceptional lifetime dedication to education, child welfare, women’s empowerment, humanitarian action, and the pursuit of social justice on a global scale.

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Punjab Launches Mukhya Mantri Sehat Yojana for Universal Cashless Healthcare

Jan 24, 2026

Punjab Introduces Universal Cashless Health Cover

The Punjab government has rolled out Mukhya Mantri Sehat Yojana, a landmark healthcare initiative that promises free and cashless medical treatment up to ₹10 lakh per family. The scheme is designed to ensure that every resident of Punjab can access quality healthcare without the burden of hospital expenses, marking a decisive shift towards universal health coverage in the state.

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Uttarakhand Launches ‘Swasth Seema Abhiyan’ with ITBP to Strengthen Border Healthcare

Jan 24, 2026

Uttarakhand–ITBP Partnership for Border Healthcare

The Uttarakhand government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) to roll out the Healthy Border Campaign, also known as Swasth Seema Abhiyan. The initiative aims to improve access to primary healthcare services for residents of remote and strategically sensitive border villages, where terrain and weather often limit regular medical outreach.

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