Category: Governments
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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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46th UNESCO World Heritage Committee Session Concludes in New Delhi, India
New Delhi, India, July 31, 2024 — The 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee concluded successfully, marking a significant milestone in global heritage preservation. This event, hosted for the first time in India, brought together leaders and experts from all over the world. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay, and various other…
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India’s Education Minister Oversees Atal Innovation Mission and WIPO Agreement
New Delhi, July 22, 2024 — Dharmendra Pradhan, the Education Minister of India, oversaw the signing of a Letter of Intent between the Atal Innovation Mission and the World Intellectual Property Organization. The objective is to advance India towards Viksit Bharat 2047, envisioned as an innovation-driven knowledge economy. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Inaugurates 46th World Heritage Committee Session at Bharat Mandapam
New Delhi, India, July 21, 2024 — Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi proudly inaugurated the 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The World Heritage Committee convenes annually to oversee all matters related to World Heritage sites and make critical decisions about which sites should be inscribed on the…
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Prime Minister Modi to Inaugurate 46th UNESCO World Heritage Committee Session in New Delhi
New Delhi, India, July 20, 2024 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi will open the 46th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee at 7 PM on July 21, 2024, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Mr. Modi will address the gathering. The Session will take place from July 21 to July 31, 2024, at Bharat…
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IMF World Economic Outlook: July 2024 Update
The IMF has released its update on the World Economic Outlook for July 2024. WASHINGTON DC, July 16, 2024 — According to the IMF, global growth is expected to match the forecast from April 2024, at 3.2 percent in 2024 and 3.3 percent in 2025. However, different momentum in economic activity at the start of…
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IMF Agrees to $7 Billion Loan for Pakistan’s Economic Reforms
The IMF and Pakistan have agreed on a 37-month Extended Fund Facility. The International Monetary Fund has agreed to loan Pakistan $7 billion to support its struggling economy, with Islamabad promising that this would be the last time it sought assistance from the Washington-based lender. It marks the 24th time Pakistan has received funds from…
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NASA Celebrates 55th Anniversary of Apollo 11 Moon Landing
NASA to Commemorate 55th Anniversary of Apollo 11 Moon Landing. WASHINGTON, July 12, 2024 — The upcoming July 20, 2024, marks the 55th anniversary of the momentous Apollo 11 moon landing. From July 15 to July 25, 2024, NASA will host in-person and virtual events to honor this historic achievement. These events will pay tribute…
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India to Host 46th UNESCO World Heritage Committee Session in New Delhi
India, a country with a rich cultural and political heritage, will proudly host the New Delhi UNESCO World Heritage Committee session from July 21 to 31. The 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee will take place at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The event expects over 2,500 delegates from 195 countries, including…
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