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Dharmendra Pradhan Launches Southampton University’s Gurugram Campus
Dharmendra Pradhan and Nayab Saini inaugurated the University of Southampton’s India campus in Gurugram. Enlarge this Photo New Delhi, India, July 16, 2025 — Dharmendra Pradhan, the Union Minister of Education, inaugurated the India campus of the University of Southampton today in Gurugram, Haryana. Nayab Singh Saini, the Chief Minister of Haryana, joined him. The…
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AP, LA Times, WSJ, Reuters, and TIME Shine at the National Press Club Awards 2025.
The Associated Press, Bloomberg News, LA Times, Reuters, TIME, and the Wall Street Journal won the National Press Club Journalism Awards 2025. WASHINGTON, July 13, 2025 — National Press Club President Mike Balsamo announced the 2025 winners of the prestigious National Press Club Journalism Awards. This year’s honorees represent a diverse range of news outlets…
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Punjab Mandates Entrepreneurship Mindset Curriculum in All Universities
Chandigarh, India, July 11, 2025 — A mandatory “Entrepreneurship Mindset” curriculum will be implemented in all universities across Punjab, starting from the upcoming academic year 2025-26. This initiative aims to cultivate entrepreneurial qualities and skills among students, focusing on aspects beyond just business. The curriculum will include various entrepreneurial stories, case studies, and mindfulness activities.…
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UNESCO Inscribes Maratha Military Landscapes as India’s 44th Heritage Site
Maratha Military Landscapes of India have been inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List as India’s 44th entry. New Delhi, India, July 11, 2025 — In a significant decision made during the 47th Session of the World Heritage Committee, India’s official nomination for the 2024-25 cycle, titled ‘Maratha Military Landscapes of India,’ has been inscribed…
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Modi Advocates for Global Governance Reform at BRICS 2025
Prime Minister Modi attended the 17th BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. New Delhi, India, July 7, 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 17th BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 6-7, 2025. During the Summit, the leaders engaged in productive discussions on various topics on the…
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India Celebrates Astronaut Shubhanshu’s Historic Space Mission
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on the International Space Station. New Delhi, India, June 28, 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the Indian astronaut who became the first Indian to visit the International Space Station, via video conference today. The Prime Minister remarked that…
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Academy of Motion Picture Arts Announces 2025-2026 Board Members
The Academy has elected the Board of Governors for the 2025-2026 term. LOS ANGELES, CA, June 28, 2025 – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced its newly elected Board of Governors for 2025-2026. The governors will officially take office at the first scheduled board meeting of the new term. Marlee Matlin,…
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India-China Defence Talks: Peace at the Indo-China Border
India’s Defence Minister met with his Chinese counterpart during the SCO Defence Ministers’ meeting in Qingdao. Rajnath Singh emphasizes the importance of maintaining peace and tranquility along the Indo-China border, advocating for issue resolution through a structured roadmap of permanent engagement and de-escalation. New Delhi, India, June 27, 2025 — Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held…
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President of India Inspires Future Cost Accountants
The President of India graces the National Students’ Convocation at the Institute of Cost Accountants of India. New Delhi, India, June 23, 2025 — The President of India, Draupadi Murmu, graced the National Students’ Convocation of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India in New Delhi today (June 23, 2025). In her speech, she highlighted…
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Modi Addresses Energy Security at G7 Summit 2025
Prime Minister Modi of India speaks at the G7 Outreach Session. New Delhi, India, June 18, 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Outreach Session of the G7 Summit held in Kananaskis today. He addressed a session titled “Energy Security: Diversification, Technology, and Infrastructure to Ensure Access and Affordability in a Changing World.”…
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Mumbai: A New Hub for International Higher Education
Click Here to Enlarge the Invitation Mumbai, India, June 17, 2025 — The Ministry of Education of India has taken a remarkable step forward in its pursuit of internationalizing education, as envisioned in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. During a vibrant and impactful ceremony titled ‘Mumbai Rising: Creating an International Education City,’ held in…
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USPS Celebrates Launch of American Flag Stamp
The U.S. Postal Service has released its latest stamp featuring the U.S. flag. THREE OAKS, Mich., June 9, 2025 — The U.S. Postal Service held a ceremony to dedicate a new U.S. Flag stamp at the Vickers Theater in Three Oaks. “The flag of the United States is a lasting symbol of freedom, national unity,…
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Indian Lawmakers Discuss Diplomacy at National Press Club
Indian lawmakers spoke at the National Press Club during a Newsmakers event. WASHINGTON, DC, June 6, 2025 — On Wednesday, June 4, at 3:00 p.m., the National Press Club welcomed four distinguished members of an all-party delegation from India for an insightful Newsmakers event. The discussion delved into critical topics, such as Operation Sindoor, a…
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Modi Congratulates Gukesh on Defeating Carlsen in Norway Chess 2025
Prime Minister Modi congratulates Gukesh on his first win against Magnus Carlsen at the Norway Chess 2025 tournament. New Delhi, India, June 3, 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to Gukesh for achieving his inaugural victory against Magnus Carlsen in Round 6 of the Norway Chess 2025 tournament. He remarked, “Congratulations to…
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Miss World 2025: Grand Final in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Telangana, India, is hosting the 72nd Miss World, which will be broadcast to audiences worldwide. The global spotlight is on Telangana as the 72nd Miss World Festival approaches its highly anticipated Grand Final on May 31 at 1:00 PM GMT (6:30 PM IST) at the HITEX Exhibition Centre. Hyderabad, Telangana, India, May 31, 2025…
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University of Liverpool Opens Campus in India: A New Era for Education
New Delhi, India, May 26, 2025 — Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, presided over the handover ceremony for the Letter of Intent (LoI) to the University of Liverpool today in New Delhi. It marks the second foreign university to receive a LoI under the UGC (Setting Up and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Higher…
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IMF Says India is 4th Largest Economy: What It Means for Chandigarh
Enlarge this Photo. Chandigarh, India, May 26, 2025 — Mr. Gulab Chand Kataria, the Governor of Punjab and Administrator of the Union Territory of Chandigarh participated in the 10th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a meeting with Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors…
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U.S. News & World Report Expands Reach in India
U.S. News & World Report Enhances India Engagement with Strategic Investment in White Bridge Education. This partnership will utilize U.S. News’ insights on global higher education to help colleges and universities looking to establish a presence in India. WASHINGTON, May 21, 2025 — U.S. News & World Report, a leading authority on education rankings and…
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US and India Collaborate on Aircraft Carrier Technology Innovations
The India-U.S. Joint Working Group on Aircraft Carrier Technology Cooperation held a meeting. New Delhi, India, May 21, 2025 — The 8th meeting of the India-US Joint Working Group on Aircraft Carrier Technology Cooperation (JWGACTC) was held in India from May 13 to May 16, 2025, under the India–US Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI).…
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Chandigarh Prepares for Monsoon
The Chandigarh Engineering Department held a meeting to review its preparedness for the upcoming monsoon season. Chandigarh, India, May 20, 2025 — The Engineering Department of the Chandigarh Administration convened a meeting yesterday, presided over by Ms. Prerna Puri, IAS, the Secretary of Engineering for U.T. Chandigarh. During this critical session, the team thoroughly evaluated…
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