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Scotland has stepped in to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games after Australia’s Victoria state withdrew its plans due to escalating costs. Glasgow, which successfully hosted the event in 2014, will take on the responsibility again, although some sports will be dropped to reduce costs and make the event more sustainable.

Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney, confirmed on X that while the games will be scaled back compared to 2014, it will remain a “celebration of sporting achievement.” Health Secretary Neil Gray assured that Scotland’s hosting will not require additional government funding, with the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) providing £20 million for the event, including £5 million for Glasgow’s capital upgrades. If necessary, the U.K. government has also pledged £2.3 million in contingency funding.

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Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, recently met with Commonwealth Secretary-General Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland KC during the 79th United Nations General Assembly to discuss Nigeria’s involvement in the Commonwealth AI Initiative.

The high-level meeting focused on launching the Commonwealth AI Academy, powered by Intel, to train millions of Nigerians, particularly youth and women, in industry-ready AI skills. This initiative aims to equip Nigerians with specialised knowledge, such as AI for the public sector and AI for youth, fostering innovation and building a future-ready workforce capable of tackling global challenges.

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On this day, India pays tribute to the “Father of the Nation,” whose steadfast commitment to truth, non-violence, and civil disobedience played a pivotal role in the country’s struggle for independence.

Across the nation, schools, colleges, and government offices organise essay competitions, debates, and cultural programmes to honour Gandhi’s life and teachings. One of the most notable events on Gandhi Jayanti is the “Shanti Path” or “Peace March,” where individuals from all walks of life unite to walk in solidarity, promoting the values of peace, harmony, and non-violence that Gandhi championed throughout his lifetime.

Gandhi’s philosophy of simple living and self-sufficiency is also celebrated through exhibitions and demonstrations of traditional Indian crafts, such as khadi (hand-spun and hand-woven cloth), which he advocated as a means of economic self-reliance. Beyond India’s borders, Gandhi Jayanti is observed by people across the globe who have been inspired by his teachings and unwavering commitment to non-violent resistance against injustice and oppression. It serves as a powerful reminder of the influence of peaceful protest and the enduring legacy of one man’s vision for a better world.