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Delhi CM Inaugurates 47th National Junior Boys Handball Championship in New Delhi

January 12, 2026

Delhi CM Inaugurates 47th National Junior Boys Handball Championship in Capital

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the 47th National Junior Boys Handball Championship at a government school in Pitampura, New Delhi, marking a significant boost to youth-centric sports development in the capital. The national tournament has drawn participation from young handball players representing multiple states, highlighting the expanding footprint of school and junior-level sports in India.

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Demand to Rename Salem Railway Junction or Airport After Veteran Leader T M Kaliyannan

January 12, 2026

Demand Raised to Rename Salem Rail Junction or Airport After Veteran Leader T M Kaliyannan

Political leaders, Congress representatives, and members of Kongu-based organisations have urged the Union government to rename either the Salem Railway Junction or the Salem airport in honour of T M Kaliyannan. The appeal was made during the commemoration of his 105th birth anniversary in Namakkal, with speakers highlighting his principled public life and enduring contributions to India’s democratic institutions.

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

January 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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US Launches Operation Hawkeye Strike Against ISIS Targets Across Syria

January 11, 2026

US-Led Coalition Launches Operation Hawkeye Strike Against ISIS in Syria

The United States, in coordination with allied forces, has carried out extensive airstrikes across Syria under Operation Hawkeye Strike, intensifying counter-terrorism efforts against the Islamic State. The strikes, confirmed by US Central Command, were executed around midday local time and represent a major escalation following a deadly attack on American personnel late last year.

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Indian-Origin Mathematician Nalini Joshi Named NSW Scientist of the Year

January 11, 2026

Nalini Joshi Named New South Wales Scientist of the Year, Making History for Mathematics

Indian-origin mathematician Nalini Joshi has been honoured as New South Wales Scientist of the Year, becoming the first mathematician to receive the state’s most prestigious science award. The recognition highlights the critical role of mathematical sciences in addressing complex technological, environmental, and security challenges, while also marking a milestone for diversity and representation in Australian science.

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