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Justice Revati Mohite Dere Sworn In as First Woman Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court

Jan 12, 2026

Justice Revati Mohite Dere Becomes First Woman Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court

Justice Revati Mohite Dere was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court, creating history as the first woman to hold the post in the state. The development marks a significant milestone for India’s higher judiciary and carries special resonance for Meghalaya, a matrilineal society that had not previously seen a woman lead its constitutional court.

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Nobel Committee Says Peace Prize Cannot Be Transferred After Machado’s Dedication to Trump

Jan 12, 2026

Nobel Committee Rules Out Transfer of Peace Prize After Machado’s Comments

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has clarified that the Nobel Peace Prize cannot be shared, transferred, or revoked once awarded, following remarks by Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado that she wished to dedicate her 2025 Peace Prize to former US President Donald Trump. This statement has put to rest speculation about the legal status of the award and reaffirmed the permanence of the Nobel Committee’s decisions.

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2026 BAFTA Longlist: “One Battle After Another” Leads with 16 Mentions

Jan 11, 2026

“One Battle After Another” Dominates 2026 BAFTA Longlist

The longlist for the 2026 British Academy Film Awards has thrown up a clear early favourite, with One Battle After Another leading the field through a remarkable 16 appearances across key categories. Fronted by Leonardo DiCaprio, the politically infused thriller has emerged as the most visible contender at the longlist stage, signalling strong momentum ahead of final nominations.

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Justice M.S. Sonak Sworn In as Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court in Ranchi

Jan 11, 2026

Justice Mahesh Sharadchandra Sonak Assumes Role as Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court

Ranchi, February 2: In a significant development for the state’s judiciary, Justice Mahesh Sharadchandra Sonak was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court on Friday. The oath ceremony, held at the Birsa Munda Mandap in Lok Bhavan, was conducted by Jharkhand Governor Shri Santosh Gangwar, marking a formal transition in the court's leadership.

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AI Regulation Tightens: Indonesia Blocks Elon Musk–Linked Grok Chatbot

Jan 11, 2026

Indonesia Blocks Grok AI Over Deepfake Risks, Setting Global Precedent

Indonesia has become the first country in the world to block access to Grok, an artificial intelligence chatbot associated with Elon Musk, citing serious concerns over the creation of explicit and non-consensual sexual deepfakes. The move reflects intensifying global anxiety over the misuse of generative AI tools and their implications for digital safety, human rights, and online governance.

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