Karnataka Swaps Laptops for ₹50,000 Cash Prizes for SSLC Toppers from 2024-25

January 24, 2026

Karnataka Swaps Laptops for ₹50,000 Cash Prizes for SSLC Toppers from 2024-25

Karnataka government will give ₹50,000 cash prizes instead of laptops to government school SSLC toppers from 2024-25. The change aims to help students with college fees and books but faces opposition over usefulness and fund misuse fears.

China Accused of Exploiting US Birthright Citizenship to Create ‘Manchurian Generation’

January 24, 2026

China Accused of Exploiting US Birthright Citizenship to Create ‘Manchurian Generation’

A new report claims China sends mothers to the US for birthright citizenship and later raises these children in China. They return as adults with full US rights, raising security concerns.

All 11 KLE Directors Elected Unopposed; Mahantesh Koujalagi Stays President, Prabhakar Kore Steps Back

January 24, 2026

All 11 KLE Directors Elected Unopposed; Mahantesh Koujalagi Stays President, Prabhakar Kore Steps Back

All 11 directors of Karnataka Lingayat Education Society were elected unopposed after Prabhakar Kore withdrew his nomination. Mahantesh Koujalagi continues as president. Kore steps down after 40 years, opening doors for youth leadership.

Andhra Pradesh Students to Attend Republic Day for Top Innovations in Atal Innovation Mission

January 24, 2026

Andhra Pradesh Students to Attend Republic Day for Top Innovations in Atal Innovation Mission

Two bright students from Andhra Pradesh are invited as special guests to the 77th Republic Day in Delhi. They impressed the nation with solar and AI-based cancer detection innovations in the Atal Innovation Mission contest.

Syria's Government, Kurdish Forces Extend Ceasefire to Avoid War Amid IS Prisoner Transfer

January 24, 2026

Syria's Government, Kurdish Forces Extend Ceasefire to Avoid War Amid IS Prisoner Transfer

Syria's government and Kurdish forces have extended a ceasefire by up to one month. This pause helps transfer suspected Islamic State prisoners from Syria to Iraq and delays a looming war in northeast Syria.