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Rajouri Simran Bala to Command All-Male CRPF Contingent at Republic Day 2026

January 26, 2026

Borderland Officer Creates a Republic Day Milestone

A small village close to the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district is set to enter the national spotlight. On January 26, 2026, Simran Bala, a 26-year-old Assistant Commandant in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), will command an all-male CRPF marching contingent at the 77th Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path. Her achievement marks an unprecedented first for Rajouri and reflects the evolving leadership dynamics within India’s security forces.

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Trump Warns Canada Over China Ties, Threatens 100 percent Tariff on Canadian Goods

January 26, 2026

Trump’s Warning Signals Fresh Strain in US–Canada Relations

US President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Canada over its expanding economic engagement with China, threatening punitive trade measures and accusing Ottawa of risking economic dependence on Beijing. The remarks mark a new escalation in North American trade tensions and reflect Washington’s increasingly hardline stance on allies deepening ties with China.

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68,000-Year-Old Hand Stencil in Indonesia Rewrites the Origins of Human Art

January 26, 2026

Indonesia Discovery Pushes Back the Origins of Human Art and Symbolism

A prehistoric hand stencil discovered in Indonesia has been confirmed as the oldest known cave artwork in the world, dating back nearly 68,000 years. The finding fundamentally reshapes scientific understanding of when and where symbolic thinking and artistic expression first emerged in human history, challenging long-standing assumptions that such creativity originated in Ice Age Europe.

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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.

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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.

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