Category: Governments
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NYU Faculty Meets Vice President of India
Faculty members from New York University met with the Vice President of India. Click here to view the larger version of the photo. New Delhi, India, January 16, 2025 — A group of faculty members from New York University met with the Vice President of India at the Vice President’s Enclave in New Delhi. Below…
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Harvard Business School Students Meet Vice President of India
Click here to see the larger version of the photo. New Delhi, India, January 13, 2025 — A group of students from the prestigious Harvard Business School met at the Vice President’s Enclave for an exclusive meeting with the Vice President of India. The students appreciated the opportunity to hear the Vice President’s insights on…
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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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NAAC Final Notice for AQAR Submission 2023-24
Bangalore, India, January 9, 2025 — The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has issued a notification to all higher education institutions (HEIs) in India concerning the final extension for submitting the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) for the academic year 2023-24. In light of HEI requests regarding the submission timeline, NAAC will activate the…
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UGC Regulations 2025: Transforming Higher Education in India
India’s Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, has released the draft UGC Regulations, 2025, which outline the minimum qualifications for appointment and promotion of teachers and academic staff in universities and colleges and measures for maintaining standards in higher education. The regulations specify administrative commitments and the code of professional ethics in universities and colleges, aiming to…
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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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Government Response on Panjab University Senate Election Delay
Question in India Parliament (Lok Sabha) Regarding the Delay in Senate Elections at Panjab University Chandigarh New Delhi, India, December 10, 2024 — On December 9, 2024, the Government of India, through the Ministry of Education and the Department of Higher Education, formally responded to an inquiry posed by Shri Manish Tiwari, the India Parliament…
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NASA’s Electra Aircraft Flight: A Step Towards Sustainable Aviation
NASA Invites Media to Attend Administrator’s Flight on Electra Hybrid-Electric Aircraft WASHINGTON, December 5, 2024 — NASA Administrator Bill Nelson will be flying in Electra’s EL2 Goldfinch experimental prototype aircraft on Sunday, December 8. NASA has invited members of the Media to meet with Nelson and Electra leaders just before the flight at 11:45 a.m.…
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UNESCO Report on Addressing Gender Violence in Universities
UPDATED: December 07, 2024 Paris, France, November 26, 2024 — UNESCO is preparing to publish an extensive report that will critically examine the prevalence of gender-based violence within higher education institutions. This analysis aims to provide valuable insights and contribute to the ongoing efforts to address this critical issue. The International Day for Eliminating Violence…
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Important Update: Academic Credit Upload Deadline for Indian Universities
— UPDATE — India’s University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a Public Notice mandating that all multidisciplinary universities and colleges upload their Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) data to the ABC portal by December 31, 2024. After this deadline, institutions can no longer submit credits to the ABC system. Institutions must immediately upload their credit…
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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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Transforming Cities: United Nations University and City College of New York partner for Innovative Urban Solutions
The United Nations University has launched its first Hub in the U.S. at The City College of New York. NEW YORK, November 23, 2024 — A new hub for the United Nations University (UNU) focused on Remote Sensing and Sustainable Innovations for Resilient Urban Systems (R-SIRUS) has been established at The City College of New…
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UNESCO New Delhi Office launches Anti-Bullying Campaign in India
New Delhi, India, November 18, 2024 — UNESCO, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education of the Government of India and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), took a proactive approach to marking the International Day Against School Violence and Bullying. The event revolved around the theme “Protect, Educate, Empower: Learners Call for Safe…
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India-China Defence Meeting: A Path to Global Peace
India’s Defence Minister met with China’s Defence Minister during the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus held in Vientiane, Lao PDR. Positive India-China relations can enhance global peace and prosperity; we must prioritize cooperation over conflict, stated Mr. Rajnath Singh. New Delhi, India, November 20, 2024 — Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with China’s Defence Minister,…
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Dharmendra Pradhan Discusses Johns Hopkins University Campus in India
India’s Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, met with a delegation from Johns Hopkins University. Dharmendra Pradhan discussed opportunities for academic and research collaboration with Johns Hopkins University. Discussions are underway regarding establishing an offshore Johns Hopkins University campus in India. New Delhi, India, November 17, 2024 — Union Minister for Education, Mr. Dharmendra Pradhan, met today…
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Students Unjustly Denied Degrees: Panjab University Faces Legal Action
Chandigarh, November 7, 2024 — Hundreds of students are experiencing significant career disruptions as Panjab University has indefinitely withheld the issuance of their degrees and certificates. This unfortunate situation has arisen due to the University’s inability to collect the necessary examination fees from the affiliated colleges, which are required to remit these fees to the…
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Join the Exciting Election Watch Party at NPC
Washington, DC, November 5, 2024 — For 116 years, the National Press Club has been a popular venue for watching election returns, especially during presidential election years. This year will be no different. Join an exciting Election Watch Party at the Reliable Source restaurant, located within the Club, on Tuesday, November 5, starting at 6…
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Celebrate Nature with the New USPS Flower Stamps
Elegant Flower Stamps from the U.S. Postal Service BERKELEY, California —The U.S. Postal Service recently released a set of Flowers stamps. This collection features five stamps, each showcasing charming floral designs. These beautifully illustrated stamps celebrate the timeless elegance of nature, with each stamp depicting a different flower: a purple fringed tulip, poppies and coneflowers,…
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