Category: Countries
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WorldSkills Lyon 2024: Celebrating Global Talent and Success
WorldSkills Lyon 2024: Talented Winners, Long-lasting Legacy LYON, France, Sept. 19, 2024 — The 47th WorldSkills Competition has officially ended after a week of intense competition. The event marked the conclusion of an exciting journey for 1,400 young professionals worldwide. Over four days, participants from nearly 70 countries and regions competed in 59 different skill…
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2024 Student Academy Awards: Winners Announced
Academy reveals the Winners of the 2024 Student Academy Awards. The International Student Film Awards ceremony will be held in London. All winning films are now eligible for the 97th Oscars. Featured Photo: Oscar nominee Nazrin Choudhury arrives on the red carpet of the 96th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday,…
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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
According to U.S. News & World Report and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Switzerland ranks first in the world. Japan holds second, while the United States achieves its highest ranking ever, and Denmark enters the top 10. WASHINGTON, September 10, 2024 — According to the Best Countries rankings and analysis project by…
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YUDH ABHYAS-2024: Joint India-USA Military Exercise in Rajasthan
The 2024 India-USA joint military exercise, Yudh Abhyas, has commenced 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…
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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Leads UNESCO Literacy Day 2024 in New Delhi
India’s Vice President presided over the UNESCO-coordinated International Literacy Day 2024 Celebration 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…
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Exclusive Membership Event: US Presidential Debate Viewing in DC
Watch the US Presidential Debate at the National Press Club on September 10. 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…
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Global Brand Awards 2024: Call for Nominations – Submit Now!
Global Brand Awards 2024: Call for Nominations 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…
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Supreme Court 75th Anniversary Commemorative Stamp Unveiled by PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi releases a commemorative postage stamp on 75 years of the Supreme Court. 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…
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University of Southampton Delhi: Opening New Horizons in Indian Higher Education
India issued a Letter of Intent to the University of Southampton, UK, to establish a campus in India; Dr. S Jaishankar graced the occasion. 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…
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Rahul Gandhi to Speak at National Press Club Headliners Newsmaker Event in Washington, D.C.
Rahul Gandhi will speak at the National Press Club Headliners Newsmaker Event on September 10, 2024. 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,…
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India’s Defence Minister Holds Strategic Talks in Washington, D.C.
The Defence Minister of India met with the U.S. National Security Advisor and engaged with leaders of the U.S. defense industry 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,…
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India’s Defense Minister Visits USA for Strategic Partnership Talks
The Defense Minister of India has arrived in Washington on a four-day visit to the USA. 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…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Delivers 78th Independence Day Speech from Red Fort
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a speech from the Red Fort on India’s 78th Independence Day. 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 We have only one resolve…
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United States Dominates 2024 Paris Olympics with 40 Gold Medals
2024 PARIS OLYMPICS MEDAL TALLY 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…
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IOC President Thomas Bach Expresses Gratitude to France and Paris 2024
IOC expresses gratitude to France and Paris 2024 for the Olympic Games of a New Era. 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…
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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
The Chandigarh Heritage Conservation Committee (CHCC) holds its 23rd Meeting. 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…
