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Chile Declares Emergency as Southern Wildfires Kill 15, Evacuate 50,000

January 19, 2026

Chile Declares State of Emergency as Deadly Wildfires Ravage Southern Regions

Chile has declared a state of emergency after intense wildfires tore through its southern regions, killing at least 15 people and forcing the evacuation of over 50,000 residents. Fanned by strong winds and extreme summer heat, the fires rank among the country’s deadliest in recent years, stretching emergency response systems and exposing climate-linked vulnerabilities.

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India Conducts First Safety Assessment of Hydrogen Compressor System Under National Hydrogen Mission

January 19, 2026

India Conducts First Comprehensive Safety Assessment of Hydrogen Compressor-Dispenser System

India has achieved a major milestone in clean energy safety with the country’s first comprehensive safety assessment of a hydrogen compressor–dispenser system, strengthening preparedness for large-scale hydrogen infrastructure. The assessment was conducted by CSIR–Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CSIR-CIMFR), reinforcing India’s technical readiness under the National Hydrogen Mission.

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Tamil Nadu Launches ₹5 Lakh 'Semmozhi Illakiya Virudhu' for Major Indian Languages

January 19, 2026

Tamil Nadu Institutes ‘Semmozhi Illakiya Virudhu’, A National Literary Award for Non-Hindi Languages

In a significant move to promote literary diversity, the Tamil Nadu government, led by Chief Minister M K Stalin, has announced the establishment of an annual state-sponsored literary honour. The award, named ‘Semmozhi Illakiya Virudhu’ (Classical Language Literary Award), was unveiled at the closing ceremony of the Chennai International Book Fair, positioning the state as a new patron of pan-Indian literature.

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UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed to Visit India, Boosting Strategic Partnership

January 19, 2026

UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed to Visit India, Reinforcing Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

At the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, will undertake an official visit to India on January 19. The visit highlights the sustained momentum in bilateral engagement and reflects the deepening Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

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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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