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Following discussions at the World Economic Forum 2026, the United Arab Emirates and Telangana have agreed to partner in the construction of India's first net-zero smart city, 'Bharat Future City'.
India and UAE have recently signed agreements on strategic defense partnership and energy cooperation. UAE's capital is Abu Dhabi, currency is UAE Dirham and the President is Mohd. Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Amelia Valverde of Costa Rica has been appointed as the head coach of the Indian senior women's football team by the All India Football Federation (AIFF).
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami virtually inaugurated the National Paralympic Powerlifting Championship to be held in Roorkee in January 2026.
In the direction of empowering higher education and research, the Government of Assam has announced a new financial assistance scheme for research scholars. The objective of this initiative is to reduce financial pressure, encourage innovation, and create an empowering academic ecosystem, thereby establishing Assam as an emerging center for knowledge and research-based development.
The announcement to celebrate Parakram Diwas was made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in January 2021. At that time, the first Parakram Diwas was celebrated on Netaji's 124th birth anniversary on January 23. This day is a symbol of Netaji's tireless efforts in the freedom movement.
Kaizad Bharucha has recently been appointed as the Whole-Time Director of HDFC Bank. His appointment reflects HDFC Bank's commitment to strong leadership and strategic vision.
A golden era for Indian badminton has come to an end. Saina Nehwal, one of the country's most decorated players, has officially confirmed her retirement from competitive badminton. After battling a severe knee problem for almost two years, Olympic medalist Saina has decided to step away from the game. This marks the end of a career that gave Indian badminton a new identity on the global stage.
The fifth round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) meeting between India and Namibia was held on January 19-20, 2026. In this, agreement was reached to deepen cooperation in several areas including defense and critical minerals.
The Numbeo Safety Index 2026 ranking was released in January 2026. In this, Qingdao (China) was declared the safest city in the world and Mangaluru (India) was declared the safest city in India, which is based on the safety perception score.
BCCI has recently signed a sponsorship deal of ₹270 crore with the AI platform Gemini. This partnership aims to leverage AI technology for various cricket-related initiatives and fan engagement.
India's first Deep Breeding Knowledge Center has recently been opened in Mumbai. This center is expected to play a crucial role in advancing research and development in the field of animal breeding and genetics.