Category: Governments
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Future-Ready Regulations: World Economic Forum Launches GRIP Initiative
– The initiative will unite global industry experts to create adaptive strategies for rapidly evolving sectors such as AI, healthcare, and digital finance. – This platform will test innovative solutions and provide practical tools to help governments craft forward-thinking regulations suited for a fast-changing world. Geneva, Switzerland, August 10, 2025 – The World Economic Forum…
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World Lion Day 2025: Celebrating Asiatic Lions in Gujarat
New Delhi, India, August 9, 2025 — The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, in collaboration with the Forest and Environment Department of the Government of Gujarat, will celebrate World Lion Day 2025 on August 10, 2025, at Barda Wildlife Sanctuary in the Devbhumi Dwarka district of Gujarat state. The celebration will be attended…
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Election Commission of India Notification: Vice-Presidential Election Schedule
– Voting will take place on September 9, 2025, if needed. – The deadline for nominations is August 21, 2025. New Delhi, India, August 7, 2025 — Today, the Election Commission published a notification in the Gazette of India Extraordinary announcing the schedule for the Vice-Presidential Election, 2025. (a) The deadline for submitting nominations is…
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IMF Forecast: India to Achieve 6.4% Growth Rate in Upcoming Years
The IMF projects that India will achieve a robust growth rate of 6.4% in both 2025 and 2026, driven by strong economic reforms that ensure stability. WASHINGTON, DC, August 5, 2025 — India is set to achieve a robust growth rate of 6.4 percent in the fiscal years 2025 and 2026. This impressive trajectory is…
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Election Schedule for Vice President of India 2025: What You Need to Know
New Delhi, India, August 01, 2025 — The Election Commission of India has made the following announcement: The Office of the Vice-President of India has fallen vacant in view of the Notification No. S.O. 3354(E), dated 22.07.2025, of the Ministry of Home Affairs. As per the provisions of sub-section (1) and sub-section (4) of Section…
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Tariffs, Trade, and Growth: Insights from IMF’s Latest Forecast
The IMF has released its World Economic Outlook Update for July 2025. Washington, DC, July 29, 2025 — Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, Economic Counsellor and Director of the Research Department at the IMF, made the following remarks on the July 2025 IMF World Economic Outlook Update. According to the IMF, the global economy is facing a tenuous…
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International Tiger Day 2025: India’s Commitment to Wildlife Conservation
Happy International Tiger Day! Celebrations for Global Tiger Day 2025 are taking place today in New Delhi, India. New Delhi, India, July 29, 205 — Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, presided over the celebrations of Global Tiger Day 2025, which were held today at the National Zoological Park in New…
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WIPO Announces 2025 Global Awards Winners: Driving Change and Impact
Geneva, Switzerland, July 24, 2025 — This year, ten small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), startups, and university spinoffs have won the WIPO Global Awards. Their innovative products include antibody therapeutics, sign-to-speech gloves, next-generation memory chips, and sustainable protein fermentation. These breakthroughs demonstrate the transformative power of intellectual property (IP) in enhancing lives, advancing technology, and…
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Election Commission Appoints Returning Officer for 2025 Vice President Election
New Delhi, India, July 25, 2025 — The Election Commission of India has appointed a Returning Officer and Assistant Returning Officers for the Election of the Vice President of India, 2025. Source: Election Commission of India
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India-UK Sign CETA: Boosting Economic Ties
London, July 24, 2025 — India and the United Kingdom have made a significant advancement in strengthening their economic partnership by signing the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) today. The agreement was signed by Commerce and Industry Minister Mr. Piyush Goyal and Secretary of State for Business and Trade Mr. Jonathan Reynolds, with both…
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UNESCO Responds to US Withdrawal: Audrey Azoulay’s Statement
Paris, July 22, 2025 — Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, has issued the following statement regarding the withdrawal of the United States from UNESCO: “I deeply regret President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from UNESCO once again—a decision that will take effect at the end of December 2026. “This choice contradicts the…
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IMF’s Gita Gopinath Returns to Harvard as Economics Professor
Washington, DC, July 22, 2025 — Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), announced today that Gita Gopinath, First Deputy Managing Director, will leave the Fund at the end of August to return to Harvard University. There, she will assume the role of inaugural Gregory and Ania Coffey Professor of Economics in…
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Swachh Survekshan Awards: India’s Cleanliness Initiative
The President of India presents the Swachh Survekshan (Cleanliness Survey) Awards. New Delhi, India, July 17, 2025 — The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, presented the Swachh Survekshan (Cleanliness Survey) awards at a function organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in New Delhi on July 17, 2025. The President noted that Swachh…
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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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Central Universities Conference: Shaping India’s Educational Future
The Central Universities Vice-Chancellors’ Conference was held in Kevadia, Gujarat. The conference focused on the role of central universities in driving educational transformation and contributing to India’s vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. New Delhi, India, July 11, 2025 — The Ministry of Education organized a two-day Vice Chancellors Conference for Central Universities in Kevadia, Gujarat,…
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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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Join Chandigarh’s Van Mahotsav 2025: Plant Trees, Shape the Future
Chandigarh Administration will launch Van Mahotsav 2025 on July 5. The Hon’ble Governor of Punjab and Administrator of UT Chandigarh will inaugurate and lead the greening drive. Chandigarh, India, July 4, 2025 — The Chandigarh Administration is preparing to celebrate Van Mahotsav 2025 with a large-scale plantation initiative on July 5, demonstrating its commitment to…
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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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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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Non-Compliance with UGC Regulations: Consequences for Universities
New Delhi, India, June 14, 2025 — The University Grants Commission (UGC) in India has issued Show-Cause Notices to Vice-Chancellors and Registrars of several universities for non-compliance with the UGC Anti-Ragging Regulations of 2009. Enlarge this Document The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued this notification to all non-compliant universities, highlighting its observation of their…
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