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Indian chess star Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu has been confirmed for Norway Chess 2026 in Oslo. The world number four, who qualified for the Candidates Tournament, will return after his 2024 victory over Magnus Carlsen, continuing his rise in elite chess

Beijing Olympics bronze medallist Vijender Singh has been appointed to the Asian Boxing Athletes Commission, while Rajendran Ravindran will chair the Referees and Judges Commission. India now has multiple representatives across Asian Boxing commissions, strengthening its role in continental governance

Artificial intelligence will shape India’s next phase of digital growth, DoT Secretary Amit Agrawal said, reaffirming India’s commitment to responsible AI and ASEAN digital cooperation while highlighting rapid telecom expansion, digital public infrastructure and capacity-building initiatives.

Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s first official India visit emphasized trade, technology, and security ties. Key outcomes include progress on the India–EU FTA, defence-industrial cooperation, joint submarine projects, green energy, digital partnerships, visa facilitation, and initiatives in education, skills, and youth exchanges 

India brought in seam-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy for the second ODI against New Zealand after the visitors opted to bowl at the Niranjan Shah Stadium. India lead the three-match series 1-0, while New Zealand handed a debut to left-arm spinner Jayden Lennox.

Rahul Gandhi’s remarks on India’s industrial growth and reliance on Chinese imports sparked a political clash, with BJP leaders accusing him of undermining national interests, while Congress defenders say he emphasized strengthening domestic manufacturing to boost economic progress 

  Al Qaeda is increasingly using AI and deepfake technology to radicalize and recruit in India, hosting servers across multiple countries. The outfit’s low-profile, calculated approach exploits Osama Bin Laden’s image, creating significant challenges for Indian intelligence agencies 

On Armed Forces Veterans Day, CDS General Anil Chauhan and Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi paid tribute to veterans and their families, honouring their selfless service, leadership, and contributions to India’s defence, inspiring future generations in national security and development

JioStar launched a campaign for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, featuring Women’s World Cup champions Rodrigues, Sharma, and Verma rallying the men’s team. India aims to defend its title, starting with matches against USA, Namibia, Pakistan, and Netherlands

India aims to expand its homegrown UPI digital payment system to more countries, especially in East Asia, Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju said. UPI already operates in eight nations, facilitating digital transactions and supporting Indian tourists abroad

Virat Kohli scored 93 and Shubman Gill hit 56 as India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the opening ODI at Vadodara. Kohli became the quickest to 28,000 international runs, while Kyle Jamieson’s four wickets kept the visitors in the contest

India won the toss and chose to bowl against New Zealand in the first ODI at Kotambi Stadium. Shubman Gill said the decision was aimed at testing combinations in Indian conditions, as the hosts suffered a setback with Rishabh Pant ruled out of the series.

Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok has restricted image generation and editing after global backlash over sexualised deepfakes. Governments and regulators in several countries have raised concerns, while Britain warned of action against X over the issue

Five-time champions India have been drawn alongside Bangladesh, New Zealand and USA in Group B of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup. The tournament promises high-intensity clashes, starting with India’s opening match against Bangladesh on January 17.

Ten-year-old Indo-American golfer Aaryash Singh Bhadoria is emerging as a promising junior talent, earning accolades across the US and abroad. Currently training and competing in India, his journey blends global exposure, discipline and sporting ambition.

A Bay Capital report said a potential reversal of the global AI investment boom could redirect foreign capital towards India, whose limited exposure to AI infrastructure and strong macro fundamentals may offer asymmetric upside when markets refocus on fundamentals.

Venezuela holds major critical mineral reserves, offering India long-term supply potential, but sanctions, US policy uncertainty and weak trade limit investment, despite legacy Indian oil assets and strategic diversification efforts

Women-focused helmet brand Tvarra announced Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues as an investor partner. She will help shape the brand’s vision, advocate responsible riding, and promote women’s safety. Tvarra plans offline retail expansion in 2026, beyond its current 600-city online presence

India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India is concerned over Venezuela after the US capture of President Nicolas Maduro, urging dialogue, peace and protection of Venezuelan people, reaffirming long-standing bilateral ties while monitoring developments and assisting the Indian community

In Dhaka, Sharif Osman Hadi’s party staged a day-long “March for Justice,” demanding the trial of his killers and repatriation of alleged culprits reportedly in India. Bangladesh’s claims of Indian involvement were denied by New Delhi, while local investigations found no evidence of border crossings by the suspects