Category: Governments
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YUDH ABHYAS-2024: Joint India-USA Military Exercise 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 ABHYAS has been conducted annually since 2004, alternately in India and the…
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Indian Army and Air Force MoU with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya for Logistics Skills Enhancement
New Delhi, India, September 9, 2024 — To enhance the skills and capabilities of their personnel, the Indian Army and Indian Air Force entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya in Vadodara. The MoU was signed in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Minister of Railways Shri Ashwini…
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Exclusive Membership Event: US Presidential Debate Viewing in DC
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 colleagues to witness the live exchange of ideas and policies. Indulge in a…
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UGC Compendium of Regulations (1957-2023): Centralized Resource for Higher Education Institutions
The Education Minister of India releases the UGC Compendium of Regulations (1957-2023). New Delhi, India, September 4, 2024 — The Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, unveiled the UGC Compendium of Regulations (1957-2023) as a unified and dependable reference for all UGC rules. The presence of the Secretary of the Department of Higher Education,…
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Supreme Court 75th Anniversary Commemorative Stamp Unveiled by PM Modi
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 Judges Conference held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Supreme Court Chief Justice Dr. D. Y.…
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Rahul Gandhi to Speak at National Press Club Headliners Newsmaker Event in Washington, D.C.
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, freedom of speech, and sustainable and inclusive economic growth. This Headliners event is open to Credentialed…
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NAAC Accreditation: Important Announcement for All Higher Education Institutions in India
The Ministry of Education, Government of India, has approved the recommendations of the Dr. Radhakrishnan Committee for extensive reforms in Accreditation. Following these recommendations, the NAAC Executive Committee has developed an implementation plan that comprises two phases: Binary Accreditation and Maturity-based Graded Levels. The Committee has proposed that measures be taken during the transitional period…
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India’s Defence Minister Holds Strategic Talks 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, D.C. They discussed the developing geopolitical situation and important regional security issues. Additionally, they talked about the ongoing defense industrial collaboration projects between India…
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NAAC Notice: Retention of Accreditation by Newly Transformed Universities in India
NAAC-accredited affiliated/Constituent/Autonomous Colleges/Institutes that have evolved into State Public Universities/State Private Universities/Deemed-to-Be Universities (both public and private) must retain the validity of their “NAAC Grade” and “NAAC CGPA” until their Accreditation expires. After their validation expires, these newly transformed universities can immediately apply for fresh Accreditation without waiting for two batches of students to graduate…
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India’s Defense Minister Visits USA for Strategic Partnership Talks
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 major agreements: the Security of Supplies Arrangement (SOSA) and the Memorandum of Agreement regarding the Assignment…
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UGC India Introduces New Enrollment Procedure for ODL and Online Programs 2024-25
New Delhi, India, August 19, 2024 — The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced a new enrollment procedure for students intending to enroll in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) or online programs starting in the academic year 2024-25. The aim is to ensure that students are only admitted to approved higher education institutions (HEIs) and…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Delivers 78th Independence Day Speech from Red Fort
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 Source: Prime Minister’s Office
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Education Ministry Releases NIRF India Rankings 2024: Top Institutions and Minister’s Insights
New Delhi, India, August 12, 2024 — Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, released the 2024 India Rankings based on the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). Secretary of Higher Education, Shri K. Sanjay Murthy; UGC’s Prof. M Jagadesh Kumar; Chairman of AICTE, Prof. T.G. Sitharam; Chairman of NETF, Prof. Anil Sahasrabuddhe; Member Secretary of…
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Obligation Failure: Defaulting Universities Named by UGC India
New Delhi, August 10, 2024 — UGC India has announced the “Updated List” of “Defaulting Universities” that have failed to appoint Ombudsperson(s) as mandated by the University Grants Commission (Redressal of Grievances of Students) Regulations, 2023. While Panjab University Chandigarh has complied, Punjab Engineering College, Sector 12, Chandigarh, and National Institute of Technical Teachers Training…
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Chandigarh Heritage Conservation Committee (CHCC) 23rd Meeting Highlights
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 Commissioner-cum-Estate Officer, Shri Ajay Chagti, Secretary Local Government, Smt. Hargunjit…
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UGC Deadline: Upload Credit Data to ABC Portal by December 31, 2024
New Delhi, India, August 8, 2024 — The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a directive to higher education institutions (HEIs) mandating the submission of credit data on the ABC portal by December 31, 2024. After this Deadline, HEIs will be precluded from registering credits within the ABC ecosystem. The NEP (National Education Policy) 2020…
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah Introduces Modern Criminal Justice System in Chandigarh
Chandigarh, India, August 4, 2024 — The Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, launched the e-Sakshya, Nyaya Setu, Nyaya Shruti, and e-Summon apps for the three new criminal laws in Chandigarh today. The Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria, and the Union Home Secretary were among the…
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NEET Paper Leak Case: CBI Files Fresh Chargesheet with Advanced Forensic Evidence
New Delhi, India, August 2, 2024 — The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a fresh chargesheet in the NEET Paper Leak Case. The chargesheet covers Sections 120-B, 201, 409, 380, 411, and 420 of the Indian Penal Code and related offenses against 13 accused individuals. The CBI said it uses advanced forensic techniques,…
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United Nations University and University of Tokyo Co-host 2024 ACUNS Meeting
Tokyo/New York, August 2, 2024 — Two esteemed institutions, the United Nations University and the University of Tokyo, co-hosted the Academic Council on the United Nations System (ACUNS) Annual Meeting 2024. The 2024 ACUNS Annual Meeting provided a crucial platform for practitioners and scholars worldwide to explore the urgent theme of ‘Global Governance and Sustainable…
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Bar Council of India’s Directive: Inclusion of New Legal Subjects in University Curriculum
New Delhi, August 2, 2024 — The Bar Council of India has issued a circular to all Universities and Centres of Legal Education, requesting the inclusion of new subjects such as blockchains, electronic discovery, cybersecurity, robotics, artificial intelligence, and bioethics in their curricula. The Bar Council of India (BCI) is mandated to advance and establish…
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