Category: Countries
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2024 Student Academy Awards: Winners Announced
LOS ANGELES, CA, September 18, 2024 — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the 15 winners of the 51st Student Academy Awards competition. This year, the competition received 2,683 entries from 738 colleges and universities worldwide. The 2024 winners now join the esteemed company of past Student Academy Award® winners such…
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INDUS-X Summit 2024: Advancing India-USA Defense Innovation
New Delhi, September 13, 2024 — The INDUS-X Summit, organized by the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) and Stanford University in the USA, was a groundbreaking event focused on bolstering a collaborative defense innovation ecosystem between India and the USA. The recently concluded third edition of the Summit, held on 9-10 September 2024, showcased a…
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WorldSkills Lyon 2024: Global Competition Showcasing 1,400 Participants from 70+ Countries
LYON, France, Sept. 13, 2024 — The WorldSkills Lyon 2024 competition, a truly global event, began on Sept. 10 in Lyon, France, and will continue until Sept. 15. Around 1,400 participants from nearly 70 countries and regions are showcasing their skills in 59 different categories, including construction technology, fashion, personal services, engineering, and more. The…
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Rahul Gandhi Addresses Indian Democracy and Foreign Policy at National Press Club in Washington DC
Washington, D.C., September 11, 2024 — Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the “Lok Sabha,” the lower house of the Indian parliament, delivered a keynote address at the Headliners Newsmaker forum in Washington, D.C., on September 10 and engaged with the press at the distinguished National Press Club. Rahul Gandhi leads the Indian…
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2024 Best Countries rankings by U.S. News & World Report: Switzerland Tops
WASHINGTON, September 10, 2024 — According to the Best Countries rankings and analysis project by U.S. News & World Report and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Switzerland has been ranked as the best country in the world for the third year in a row. The 2024 Best Countries analysis evaluates 89 nations…
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YUDH ABHYAS-2024: Joint India-USA Military Exercise in Rajasthan
New Delhi, India, September 9, 2024 — The 20th edition of the India-USA Joint Military Exercise YUDH ABHYAS-2024 started today at the Foreign Training Node in Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan. The exercise will take place from September 9 to 22, 2024. YUDH ABHYAS has been conducted annually since 2004, alternately in India and the…
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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Leads UNESCO Literacy Day 2024 in New Delhi
New Delhi, September 9, 2024 — The Vice President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, called upon everyone to commit to helping at least one person become literate. According to him, when we empower someone with literacy, we free them, help them discover their potential, instill a sense of dignity, reduce dependence, and foster independence and…
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Exclusive Membership Event: US Presidential Debate Viewing in DC
Washington, DC, September 06, 2024 — The National Press Club will tune in to the highly anticipated presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris on Tuesday, September 10, starting at 8 p.m. in the Fourth Estate Room. Attend alongside your journalism colleagues to witness the live exchange of ideas and policies. Indulge in a…
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Global Brand Awards 2024: Call for Nominations – Submit Now!
London, September 2, 2024 – Global Brands Magazine (GBM), a premier brand publication and research company based in London, has announced that submissions are now open for the prestigious Global Brand Awards 2024. These awards celebrate the remarkable achievements of companies and leaders across various industries, including real estate, banking, education, hospitality, automotive, lifestyle, and…
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Supreme Court 75th Anniversary Commemorative Stamp Unveiled by PM Modi
New Delhi, India, August 31, 2024 — Today, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi unveiled a commemorative postage stamp to celebrate 75 years of the Supreme Court of India. The stamp was released during the inaugural session of the District Judges Conference held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Supreme Court Chief Justice Dr. D. Y.…
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University of Southampton Delhi: Opening New Horizons in Indian Higher Education
New Delhi, India, August 29, 2024—The Ministry of Education has taken a significant step towards realizing the internationalization goals envisioned in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. A Letter of Intent (LoI) has been issued to the University of Southampton (UoS), UK, allowing it to establish its first-ever campus in India. The University of Southampton…
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Rahul Gandhi to Speak at National Press Club Headliners Newsmaker Event in Washington, D.C.
Washington, DC, August 28, 2024 — Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi will speak at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, September 10, at 2 p.m., for the Headliners Newsmaker event. He will focus on Indian democracy, freedom of speech, and sustainable and inclusive economic growth. This Headliners event is open to Credentialed…
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India’s Defence Minister Holds Strategic Talks in Washington, D.C.
Washington, DC, August 24, 2024 — On August 23, 2024, India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with the U.S. National Security Advisor, Mr. Jake Sullivan, at the White House in Washington, D.C. They discussed the developing geopolitical situation and important regional security issues. Additionally, they talked about the ongoing defense industrial collaboration projects between India…
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India’s Defense Minister Visits USA for Strategic Partnership Talks
New Delhi / Washington, August 23, 2024: India’s Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, arrived in Washington on August 22, 2024, for a four-day visit to the US. Coinciding with Rajnath Singh’s arrival, senior defense officials from both sides signed two major agreements: the Security of Supplies Arrangement (SOSA) and the Memorandum of Agreement regarding the Assignment…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Delivers 78th Independence Day Speech from Red Fort
New Delhi, August 15, 2024 — Today, India celebrates its 78th Independence Day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort in New Delhi. Highlights of His Speech Source: Prime Minister’s Office
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United States Dominates 2024 Paris Olympics with 40 Gold Medals
Paris, August 14, 2024 — A country’s ranking within the medal table is determined exclusively by the number of gold medals it has attained. The United States emerged as the leader in the Paris Olympic medal count, achieving 126 medals, 40 of which were gold. The competition for obtaining the highest number of gold medals…
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IOC President Thomas Bach Expresses Gratitude to France and Paris 2024
Paris, August 13, 2024 — The International Olympic Committee (IOC) extended its gratitude to all those in France who played an essential role in delivering the spectacular Olympic Games in Paris 2024. At an emotional event held at the headquarters of the Organising Committee the morning after the Closing Ceremony, IOC President Thomas Bach, IOC…
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Panjab University Confirms Compliance with UGC Regulations for Internal Complaints Committee
New Delhi / Chandigarh, August 12, 2024 — The University Grants Commission (UGC) India has directed all universities to constitute an Internal Complaints Committee and submit a compliance report via the UGC’s University Activity Monitoring Portal. The universities are required to form a committee following the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace…
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Chandigarh Heritage Conservation Committee (CHCC) 23rd Meeting Highlights
Chandigarh, India, August 8, 2024 — Shri Rajeev Verma, Adviser to the Administrator, UT (Union Territory) Chandigarh, presided over the 23rd meeting of the Chandigarh Heritage Conservation Committee (CHCC). Notable attendees included Smt. Anindita Mitra, Secretary Urban Planning-cum-Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Shri Vinay Partap Singh, Deputy Commissioner-cum-Estate Officer, Shri Ajay Chagti, Secretary Local Government, Smt. Hargunjit…
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Paris 2024 Olympians Elect Four New Members to IOC Athletes’ Commission
Paris, August 8, 2024 — The Paris 2024 Olympians have elected four new members to the IOC Athletes’ Commission: Kim Bui from Germany, Marcus Daniell from New Zealand, Allyson Felix from the USA, and Jessica Fox from Australia. These athletes will serve an eight-year term, ending at the Olympic Games in Brisbane in 2032. The…
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