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UGC (India) Mandates Timely Exams and Degree Awards

Dec 7, 2025

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UGC Directs Universities to Conduct Exams and Award Degrees Without Delay New Delhi, India, December 6, 2025 – The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a directive to all universities and higher education institutions across India, urging them to conduct examinations and award degrees on time. The move comes in response to growing concerns that…
IMF Report: India’s Resilient Economy in 2025

Nov 28, 2025

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IMF Praises India’s “Strong, Resilient” Economy By CitiTimes Editorial Desk Washington, DC, November 28, 2025 The IMF’s latest review, published on November 26, 2025, highlights India’s robust growth, progress on labour reforms, and the global risks ahead — a simple breakdown of what it means for policymakers, investors, and citizens. What is an IMF Article…
UNESCO’s 43rd General Conference: A New Era in Samarkand

Nov 17, 2025

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UNESCO’s Samarkand Moment: A Global Conference at the Crossroads of Civilizations By CitiTimes Editorial Desk When UNESCO chose Samarkand, Uzbekistan, as the venue for its 43rd General Conference (October 30 – November 13, 2025), it wasn’t just a logistical decision—it was a symbolic one. For the first time in over four decades, the General Conference…
ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal 2025: Celebrating Peace Through Cinema

Nov 12, 2025

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Celebrating Cinema for Peace: The ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal at IFFI 2025 Each year, as the spotlight turns to the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, one special honor stands out for its moral resonance and universal appeal—the ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal. More than just a cinematic accolade, it celebrates storytelling that transcends borders and…
UGC Directs Vice-Chancellors to Observe Vigilance Awareness Week 2025

Nov 9, 2025

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Universities Must Stay Vigilant: UGC The University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed all universities in India to observe Vigilance Awareness Week 2025 from October 27 to November 2, 2025. In its communication to Vice Chancellors, the UGC emphasized that this observance should not be limited to university campuses but should also encompass all affiliated colleges…
Celebrating 100 Years of the WIPO Hague System

Nov 8, 2025

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100 Years of Design Excellence: A Look at the WIPO Hague System The World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs is celebrating its 100th anniversary, marking a century of streamlining global design protection. Established by treaty in The Hague in 1925, the system has evolved from a small…
Vice President Praises India’s Performance in QS Rankings

Nov 7, 2025

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Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan attended the 3rd Convocation Ceremony of SRM University Delhi-NCR in Sonepat, Haryana. New Delhi, India, November 7, 2025 — Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan attended the 3rd Convocation Ceremony of SRM University Delhi-NCR in Sonepat, Haryana, as the Chief Guest today. In his address to the gathering, the Vice-President praised the…
New York City Elects Zohran Mamdani: A New Era of Leadership

Nov 5, 2025

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Zohran Mamdani Elected Mayor of New York City: A Historic Milestone New York City has ushered in a new era of leadership with the election of Zohran Mamdani as its mayor, marking a historic moment in the city’s political landscape. Mamdani’s victory is notable not only for its generational significance but also for the cultural…
QS Asia University Rankings 2026: Key Insights

Nov 5, 2025

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QS World University Rankings: Asia 2026 QS Quacquarelli Symonds has released the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2026, revealing a region that is expanding in scale, diversifying in quality, and accelerating in research and international engagement. The University of Hong Kong has risen to first place, overtaking Peking University, which now holds second place. Nanyang…
Global Leaders Join UNESCO as Goodwill Ambassadors

Nov 3, 2025

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UNESCO Welcomes Four New Goodwill Ambassadors On October 28, 2025, UNESCO announced that Audrey Azoulay appointed four distinguished international personalities as new Goodwill Ambassadors, tasked with advancing UNESCO’s mission in education, culture, heritage, and innovation. Meet the Appointees Why This Matters In Azoulay’s words: “These individuals embody the diversity of talents and backgrounds that enrich…
Beware of Unrecognized Degrees: UGC Alert

Oct 25, 2025

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The University Grants Commission has issued a warning about a Fake University. New Delhi, India, October 25, 2025 — The University Grants Commission (UGC) of India has released a Public Notice concerning an institution that is offering unrecognized degrees. According to the UGC announcement, the institution is offering various degree programs that violate the rules,…
IMF Raises India’s GDP Growth Forecast to 6.6% for 2025-2026

Oct 14, 2025

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its Global Financial Stability Report The IMF has raised its forecast for India’s GDP growth to 6.6% for the fiscal year 2025-2026. Washington, DC, October 14, 2025 — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised India’s GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal year to 6.6 percent, up…
2025 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences: Winners and Innovations

Oct 13, 2025

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The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel for the year 2025. October 13, 2025 The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel for 2025 to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt. They are recognized “for explaining innovation-driven…
Key Insights from Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026

Oct 10, 2025

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Times Higher Education announces World University Rankings for 2026. London, October 9, 2025 — Times Higher Education has released its World University Rankings 2026. Trusted globally by students, academics, governments, and industry experts, this list includes 2,191 institutions from 115 countries and territories. University Rankings 2026: Highlights World University Rankings 2026: Top 10 India’s performance…
Oxford: World’s Best University for 10 Years Running

Oct 10, 2025

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Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026: Oxford has been named the best university in the world for an unprecedented tenth consecutive year. London, October 9, 2025 — Oxford University has maintained its position as the world’s top university in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings since 2017. It marks the most extended period…
László Krasznahorkai Wins Nobel Prize in Literature 2025

Oct 9, 2025

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The Nobel Prize in Literature 2025 October 9, 2025 The Swedish Academy in Stockholm, Sweden, has announced that The Nobel Prize in Literature for 2025 is awarded to the Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai “for his compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art”. The Swedish Academy cited…
India’s Role in Global Growth Highlighted at 2025 IMF Meetings

Oct 9, 2025

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Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the IMF, delivered the opening speech for the 2025 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings on October 8, 2025. ENLARGE THE ABOVE PHOTO Kristalina Georgieva delivered her opening speech at the 2025 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings, focusing on global economic resilience, debt sustainability, and the urgent need for multilateral cooperation to…
Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 Winners Announced

Oct 8, 2025

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The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 October 8, 2025 The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has announced that the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 will be awarded to: This award is conferred “for the development of metal-organic frameworks.” Their molecular architecture contains room for chemistry. The Nobel Prize laureates in chemistry 2025 have created molecular…
2025 Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded for Quantum Tunneling Breakthrough

Oct 7, 2025

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The Nobel Prize in Physics 2025 October 7, 2025 The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has announced that the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics will be awarded to: This award recognizes their discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunneling and energy quantization in electrical circuits. Their experiments on a chip revealed the workings of quantum physics.…
Public Self Disclosure: UGC’s Transparency Directive for Indian Universities

Oct 7, 2025

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“Public Self Disclosure” by Universities in India New Delhi, India, October 7, 2025 — The University Grants Commission (UGC) in India has released a PUBLIC NOTICE informing the public that it has instructed all universities in the country to display all relevant information as a single document on their websites. This document is to be…

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