Category: Countries
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Experience the Vibrancy of Holi: A Festival of Colors
Holi: When India Turns Into a Canvas of Color, Music, and Joy By CitiTimes Editorial Desk There are festivals — and then there is Holi. For a few dazzling days each spring, India sheds its everyday rhythm and bursts into color. Streets echo with laughter, music spills from rooftops, and strangers become friends under clouds…
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UGC Updates: Daksha University in Ranchi Identified as Fake
UGC Flags Daksha University in Ranchi as Fake The University Grants Commission (UGC), India, has once again updated its list of unrecognized institutions, and this time, Daksha University (Vocational and Life Skill Education), located in Ranchi, Jharkhand, has been officially declared a fake university as of February 2026. Key Details Bigger Picture The UGC’s updated…
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Chandigarh’s First International Marathon: A Historic Event
Chandigarh Gears Up for Its First International Marathon 🏃♂️🌍 On 1st March, 2026, Chandigarh will make history as it hosts the first-ever Chandigarh International Marathon, a landmark event that promises to transform the city’s sporting calendar. Organised by the Sports Department of the Chandigarh Administration, this Marathon is set to be the largest sporting spectacle…
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Alia Bhatt Shines at BAFTA 2026 with a Heartfelt ‘Namaskar’
Alia Bhatt Brings a Touch of Hindi and Heart to the BAFTAs At BAFTA 2026, Alia Bhatt celebrates her Indian roots with a graceful “Namaskar” — turning a global moment into something uniquely hers. A Proud Indian Moment on the Global Stage When Alia Bhatt said “Namaskar” on the BAFTA stage, the world smiled. Making…
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Global AI Leaders Unite at India Summit 2026
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India AI Impact Summit 2026: A Defining Moment for the AI Age The global AI conversation has officially arrived in India — and in spectacular fashion. On February 19, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, declaring Artificial Intelligence a civilizational turning point—one that could redefine humanity’s…
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The India We Imagine: Highlights from Harvard’s 2026 Conference
India Conference at Harvard 2026: A Global Forum on “The India We Imagine” The India Conference at Harvard 2026, held on February 14–15, 2026, marked the 23rd annual edition of one of the most influential student-led global forums in the United States. Organized by students across Harvard’s schools—including the Kennedy School and Business School—the event…
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Ishan Kishan’s Heroics Lead India to Victory Against Pakistan
India Crushes Pakistan with Record-Breaking Win in T20 World Cup 2026 The R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo witnessed yet another chapter in India’s dominance over Pakistan in T20 World Cup history. In a high-voltage Group A clash, India stormed to a 61-run victory—their largest margin of triumph against Pakistan in T20Is—cementing an 8-1 head-to-head record…
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Foreign Universities Are Coming! UFV Canada Is Already Inside Chandigarh.
Chandigarh’s Canadian Invasion: How UFV Quietly Built Its Own Campus in Sector 32 A public university from British Columbia is quietly but steadily deepening its presence in North India — not through satellite offices or short-term exchanges, but by embedding itself into the academic fabric of Chandigarh. But this milestone is no sudden leap. UFV’s…
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Join IBM’s Global AI Push: Opportunities for India’s Educational Institutions
IBM Invites Indian Institutions to Join Global AI Push to Transform Education and Jobs By CitiTimes Editorial Desk | February 8, 2026 | New York Global technology major IBM has issued a worldwide Request for Proposals (RFP) for the next cohort of its IBM Impact Accelerator, with a strong focus on AI-driven solutions to reshape education,…
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USA Puts India on Edge: T20 World Cup Recap
When the Newcomer Scared the Champion: India’s Nervy Start to T20 World Cup 2026 By CitiTimes Editorial Desk Mumbai | February 7, 2026 The Wankhede Stadium witnessed a fascinating subplot in world cricket on February 7, 2026 — not just another India win, but a glimpse of how quickly the global game is evolving. In…
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India U-19 Cricket Team: Champions Again with 100-Run Victory
India’s U-19 Champions Reign Supreme Again: Sixth World Title Sealed in Style Indian cricket witnessed another golden chapter as the India Under-19 Men’s team powered its way to glory in the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026, delivering a commanding performance in the final against England. With a dominant 100-run victory, India not only…
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Revamping Thums Up: Bold Anthem and New Identity
When Thunder Meets Culture: Thums Up Turns Up the Volume with Hanumankind & Vishal Dadlani If you thought brand anthems were just jingles, Thums Up has just proved otherwise. On February 5, 2026, India’s iconic billion-dollar cola brand unleashed its latest cultural statement — “Taste the Thunder”, a high-energy anthem created in collaboration with rapper…
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U.S. Tariff Reductions Give India a Competitive Edge
Tariff Tsunami: India’s U.S. Trade Win Redefines the Playing Field From 50% to 18%—India’s exports just got a turbo boost. In a dramatic move, U.S. President Donald Trump has slashed tariffs on Indian goods, cutting rates from a punishing 50 percent down to just 18 percent. The deal lifts the additional penalty on India’s Russian…
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Republic Day 2026: Melodies of Valor at Vijay Chowk
Republic Day 2026: Indian Melodies Echo Through Vijay Chowk at Beating Retreat The historic Vijay Chowk in New Delhi resonated with soul-stirring Indian tunes on January 29, 2026, as the Beating Retreat ceremony marked the formal conclusion of the 77th Republic Day celebrations. Steeped in military tradition and musical grandeur, the evening unfolded as a…
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Experience the Grandeur of India’s Republic Day 2026
Glimpses of the Republic Day Parade 2026 in New Delhi 🇮🇳 India marked its 77th Republic Day with grandeur and precision as the annual Republic Day Parade unfolded along Kartavya Path in the heart of New Delhi. Against a backdrop of manicured lawns, flowing canals, and stately rows of trees, the parade brought together history,…
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India’s AI Strategy: A Focus on Deployment and Trust — Ashwini Vaishnaw at WEF
India’s AI Playbook: Diffusion, Economics, and Trust at the Core Davos, Switzerland, January 21, 2026. At the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, India laid out a clear, pragmatic vision for Artificial Intelligence—one that prioritises economic value, wide-scale adoption, and responsible governance over a narrow race for ever-larger models. Speaking at the panel…
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Chandigarh Capitol Complex: UNESCO Compliance is Essential
Chandigarh Development Plan Must Follow UNESCO Norms to Protect the Capitol Complex By CitiTimes Editorial Desk Chandigarh | January 21, 2026 The future of the Chandigarh Capitol Complex—a globally celebrated symbol of modern architecture—has once again come into sharp focus. At the 26th meeting of the Chandigarh Heritage Conservation Committee (CHCC), held under the chairmanship…
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IMF Projects India as Fastest-Growing Economy
India Emerges as Global Growth Engine: IMF’s 2026 Outlook A World Economy Resilient, Yet Uneasy The IMF’s January 2026 World Economic Outlook paints a picture of resilience amid turbulence. Global growth is projected at 3.3%, unchanged from 2025 but stronger than feared just months ago. The driver? A surge in investment in artificial intelligence and digital…
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Lohri Bonfire: A Celebration of Punjab’s Rural Roots
Discover Lohri: A Cultural Tapestry of Rural Punjab By CitiTimes Editorial Desk Lohri is one of Punjab’s most cherished festivals—a radiant celebration that arrives in the heart of winter, filling fields and courtyards with light, laughter, and song. Observed on January 13 each year, it marks not just the end of the cold season but…
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The Legacy of Dakar Rally: Heroes and Machines
Dakar Rally 2026: Into the Sands of Destiny ENLARGE The desert wakes before dawn. Engines growl against the silence, headlights pierce the mist, and competitors steel themselves for another day in the Dakar Rally 2026—a race that is less about winning and more about surviving. For nearly half a century, Dakar has been the crucible…
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