Image

Republic Day 2026: New Criminal Laws and Tech-Driven Justice Take Centre Stage

January 25, 2026

Republic Day Tableau Highlights India’s Shift to a Modern Criminal Justice System

At the 77th Republic Day Parade, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs will use its tableau to highlight a landmark transformation in India’s criminal justice architecture. The display will focus on the nationwide implementation of three new criminal laws and the growing role of technology-enabled governance, presenting a justice system that is faster, more transparent, and citizen-oriented.

Month: 

Category: 

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

January 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.

Month: 

Category: 

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

January 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.

Month: 

Category: 

Centre Launches ₹80 Crore Agarwood Value Chain Scheme to Boost Northeast Economy

January 25, 2026

₹80 Crore Agarwood Value Chain Scheme Launched in Tripura

Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) and Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia laid the foundation stone of the ₹80 crore Agarwood Value Chain Development Scheme at North Fulkabari in Tripura, signalling a major policy push to strengthen the traditional agarwood economy of the Northeast. The initiative aims to enhance farmer incomes, expand exports, and position Tripura as a global centre for agarwood-based products.

Month: 

Category: 

ICC Replaces Bangladesh with Scotland in Men T20 World Cup 2026 Amid Scheduling Dispute

January 25, 2026

Scotland Replaces Bangladesh in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that Scotland will replace Bangladesh in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) declined to participate under the tournament’s published match schedule. The decision follows weeks of consultations and has introduced fresh uncertainty, with attention now turning to Pakistan’s final stance on participation.

Month: 

Category: