Namya Joshi, a 16-year-old tech prodigy from Ludhiana, India, has been selected to deliver a keynote address at the Bett edtech conference in London next January. Joshi will lead sessions on using game-based learning for social-emotional development and creating engaging game lessons. Credited as India's "Top Tech Savvy Student" at just 16, Joshi became passionate about using games like Minecraft as educational tools. She looks forward to connecting with the global edtech community and sharing ideas on how video games can help kids learn.

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy said he would fire 75% of the federal workforce if elected president. Ramaswamy wants to eliminate five federal agencies including the FBI and Department of Education. He laid out the proposal while speaking at the America First Policy Institute in Washington. Ramaswamy joins other conservative candidates targeting the federal government and law enforcement amid anger over investigations into former president Trump. His proposal is among the most sweeping in the Republican field to reduce the size of the federal bureaucracy.

Tharman Shanmugaratnam, an Indian-origin economist, was sworn in as the new president of Singapore on Thursday. The 66-year-old succeeded President Halimah Yacob after serving as senior minister from 2019-2023. Shanmugaratnam, who was born in Singapore, won over 70% of the vote in the recent election against two rivals. He has a long history of public service in Singapore, including as deputy prime minister and head of the central bank. Shanmugaratnam said the election was a vote of confidence in Singapore's future. He is the city-state's third president of Indian origin.

A UK Coroner has warned about the dangers of high protein drinks after the death of 16-year-old Rohan Godhania. Godhania died from brain damage in 2020 after consuming a high protein drink. He had undiagnosed conditions that prevented him from breaking down ammonia, which were triggered by the drink. The coroner has urged better labeling to warn of risks, especially for those with urea disorders. He also called for more consistent NHS guidance on treating 16-18 year olds, and on testing for ammonia in emergency departments.

A 17-year-old Sikh student was assaulted in Kelowna, British Columbia after an altercation on a public transit bus. The student was kicked, punched and pepper-sprayed by another teenage male after exiting the bus. An investigation by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is underway. The World Sikh Organization of Canada has called the attack shocking and unacceptable. The student was confronted and threatened on the bus before the physical assault outside the bus.

Shah Rukh Khan's iconic "Bete ko hath lagane se pehle... Baap se baat kar" dialogue in 'Jawan' was not originally scripted, reveals writer Sumit Arora. The line that fans linked to SRK's son Aryan's arrest was incorporated on shoot day for an impactful scene. Arora stated he suggested the dialogue spontaneously when asked for a line in that situation. Director Atlee and SRK felt it perfectly fit the moment and went with it. Though they knew it was a powerful scene, the team didn't expect the dialogue to resonate so strongly with audiences.

The BJP faced sharp criticism from opposition parties including Congress for hosting extravagant celebrations after the G20 summit on a tragic day when security personnel were killed in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Congress termed PM Modi and BJP as insensitive for disregarding the gravity of the situation. Pawan Khera juxtaposed images of grieving families and PM's grand reception, remarking he can't postpone accolades. Supriya Shrinate condemned continued festivities despite being aware of the attack since morning unlike after Pulwama. Shiv Sena's Priyanka Chaturvedi expressed disappointment that celebrations couldn't be postponed on a day forces fought valiantly. RJD's Manoj Jha highlighted the stark contrast between soldiers' sacrifice and BJP's jubilation.

On January 23, 23-year-old Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula was killed in Seattle after being hit by a speeding police car driven by Officer Kevin Dave while crossing the road legally at a crosswalk. She was taken to Harborview Medical Center but succumbed to her injuries. Preliminary investigations found Dave was driving at about 119 km/hr when he hit the brakes just 1 second before impact, slamming into Kandula at 101 km/hr and throwing her over 100 feet. The posted speed limit was only 40 km/hr. Police concluded the vehicle's excessive speed was the main factor in the collision, not providing enough time for Dave or Kandula to avoid the hazard. The tragic incident raised concerns over road safety and police driving protocols.

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has announced the Supreme Court will soon join the National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG) platform. The NJDG provides tracking of pendency of court cases across India. Justice Chandrachud said the Supreme Court's inclusion in the NJDG will bring more transparency and accountability to the judiciary. The data grid currently covers district and taluk courts and some High Courts. Integrating the Supreme Court marks a major step toward establishing an open judicial system.

Prime Minister Modi accused the INDIA opposition alliance of plotting to "finish" Sanatana Dharma and push India back into slavery. His remarks at an event in Madhya Pradesh were in response to controversial comments by DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin equating Sanatana Dharma to diseases. Modi said the alliance wants to erase India's culture and faith that inspired heroes like Rani Lakshmibai. He urged all Sanatanis to stay vigilant against such forces trying to end Sanatana traditions.