Category: Countries
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Sachin Tendulkar Meets India’s President: A Motivational Encounter
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar meets with the President of India. New Delhi, India, February 6, 2025 — Cricket legend Shri Sachin Tendulkar and his family visited the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan today, February 6, 2025. The President and Shri Tendulkar also toured Amrit Udyan. During an interactive session organized under…
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Chandigarh: Not a UNESCO World Heritage City
New Delhi, India, February 3, 2025 — Mr. Manish Tewari, the Member of Parliament for Chandigarh, formally asked the Minister of Culture about the city’s status as a UNESCO World Heritage city. In response, the Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mr. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, provided the following reply: UNESCO has not designated Chandigarh as a…
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Strategies for Combating Substance Abuse in Chandigarh Colleges
Chandigarh, India, February 2, 2025—In alignment with the visionary goals of the Honorable Governor of Punjab and Administrator of UT Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria, a significant Joint Committee Meeting took place at the Postgraduate Government College for Girls located in Sector 42, Chandigarh. This meeting was convened in preparation for the much-anticipated gala event for…
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University of Southampton’s Upcoming Delhi Campus: A Boost for Higher Education in India
India’s Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, met with the University of Southampton delegation. New Delhi, India, January 31, 2025 — Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan convened a meeting today in New Delhi with a delegation from the University of Southampton and representatives from the British Council in India. The meeting included the participation of Vineet…
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Beating Retreat: A Grand Finale to India’s Republic Day
New Delhi, January 30, 2025 — The majestic backdrop of the setting sun over the Raisina Hills provided a stunning scene as the iconic Vijay Chowk came alive with the sounds of Indian music during the Beating Retreat ceremony. This event marked the conclusion of the 76th Republic Day celebrations on January 29, 2025. The…
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India’s Grand Republic Day Parade 2025
New Delhi, January 26, 2025 — India celebrated Republic Day with a grand and colorful parade in New Delhi, where vibrant displays of cultural heritage intertwined with impressive demonstrations of military strength. The streets came alive with the sounds of music and the sight of traditional dancers in beautiful attire while soldiers marched in perfect…
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Davos 2025: Leaders Discuss Future Visions
Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, January 23, 2025 – During a live video address to approximately 3,000 global leaders at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, U.S. President Donald J. Trump presented his strategy to strengthen the U.S. economy and encourage investment. In his speech, the newly inaugurated president promised “the largest tax cut in American…
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Complete List of 2025 Academy Awards Nominations
The Academy announces the nominations for the 97th Oscars. The Oscars will air live on March 2 at 7 p.m. ET and 4 p.m. PT on ABC and Hulu. LOS ANGELES, CA, January 23, 2025 —Actors, writers, and comedians Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang announced the nominations for the 97th Oscars today, January 23. The…
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UNESCO New Delhi Office and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Collaborate on AI Governance in India
New Delhi, India, January 21, 2025 —The UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia in New Delhi, in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) of the Government of India and Ikigai Law as the implementing partner, organized a two-day stakeholder consultation on AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) in India. The event occurred…
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Apply Now for WIPO Global Awards 2025: Showcase Your Innovation
Geneva, Switzerland, January 19, 2025 — The WIPO Global Awards 2025 competition has opened applications for startups, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and university spinouts that utilize intellectual property (IP) to stimulate economic growth and enhance societal well-being. Launched in 2022, the Global Awards recognize enterprises that utilize intellectual property (IP) for business success and…
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Chandigarh University Delivers Stunning Defeat to Panjab University
Chandigarh University clinches the MAKA Trophy 2024 for sports after delivering a resounding defeat to Panjab University and outperforming Lovely Professional University and GND University. — UPDATED — January 17, 2025 — New Delhi, India, January 4, 2025 — Chandigarh University has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first private university in India to…
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UNESCO Can Revoke Chandigarh Capitol Complex’s World Heritage Status
UNESCO can revoke the Chandigarh Capitol Complex’s World Heritage status if the Chandigarh Administration makes significant unauthorized changes to its structure without obtaining UNESCO’s approval. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) can consider revoking the Chandigarh Capitol Complex’s World Heritage status if the local Chandigarh Administration makes significant unauthorized modifications affecting its…
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Hyundai IONIQ 5 Sets Guinness World Record for Altitude Change
Hyundai IONIQ 5 sets a GUINNESS WORLD RECORD for the greatest altitude change by an electric car. The Hyundai IONIQ 5, driven by the Evo India team, achieved a record-breaking total elevation change of 5,802 meters over its journey of more than 4,900 kilometers across India. This extraordinary route began in Umling La in Ladakh…
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Coke Studio India: Celebrating Cultural Diversity in Music
Coke Studio India, Season 2, concludes with memorable musical achievements. It is a season characterized by exceptional performances, creative partnerships, and a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation. NEW DELHI, December 26, 2024 — Coke Studio Bharat, Season 2, presented by The Coca-Cola Company, concludes after an extraordinary journey filled with soul-stirring music, dynamic collaborations,…
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UNESCO New Delhi Office Launches State of the Education Report for India 2024
UNESCO has launched the “2024 State of the Education Report for India,” focusing on Culture and Arts Education. New Delhi, December 24, 2024—The UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia at New Delhi has launched the sixth edition of its annual flagship report, “Rhythms of Learning.” This “2024 State of the Education Report for India” focuses…
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UNESCO: The Absolute Authority on World Heritage Sites
UNESCO is the final authority that examines, evaluates, inscribes, and designates properties as World Heritage Sites. New Delhi, December 14, 2024 — In response to an inquiry presented in the Rajya Sabha, which is the upper house of the Parliament of India, Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Mr. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, provided pertinent information…
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A Critical Blunder by Ding Lets Gukesh Take the Chess Crown
Gukesh, demonstrating remarkable determination, has achieved his lifelong aspiration by becoming the youngest world chess champion. SINGAPORE, December 12, 2024 — On Thursday, Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh achieved a remarkable milestone by clinching the title of world chess champion. In a thrilling final match against the reigning champion, Ding Liren, Gukesh demonstrated extraordinary skill and…
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Modi Unveils Three New Criminal Laws for India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the successful implementation of three new criminal laws to the nation. New Delhi, December 03, 2024 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi proudly dedicated to the nation the successful rollout of three groundbreaking new criminal laws: the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, during…
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Chandigarh Hosts Premier Event for New Criminal Laws
Prime Minister Modi of India will dedicate the successful implementation of three new criminal laws to the nation in Chandigarh. The program’s theme is “A Secure Society for a Developed India—Transitioning from Punishment to Justice.” New Delhi, December 02, 2024 — The Prime Minister’s Office has announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will officially dedicate…
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Discover Eligible International Films for the 97th Academy Awards
The Academy has announced the Animated, Documentary, and International Feature Films eligible for the 97th Oscars. Photo: The 96th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Image provided by & copyright © Trae Patton / A.M.P.A.S. (File Photo) LOS ANGELES, CA, November 22, 2024 — The Academy of Motion…
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