Category: Governments
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National Press Club Calls for Respect to the Press During US Presidential Elections
The National Press Club in Washington has issued a statement concerning the safety of journalists covering the U.S. Elections. The 2024 United States presidential election is designated as the 60th presidential election and is scheduled for Tuesday, November 5, 2024. WASHINGTON, DC, October 28, 2024 — The following is a statement from Emily Wilkins, the…
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Diwali Celebration at the White House 2024
Diwali celebration at the White House. Photos: Diwali celebration at the White House. Images Credit: The White House. Photo: Indian-American youth activist Shrusti Amula introduced President Joe Biden at a Diwali reception on Monday, October 28, 2024, in the East Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz). Photo: President Joe…
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Importance of Integrity: Messages from President, Vice-President, and Prime Minister
New Delhi, India, October 28, 2024 — The President, Vice President, and Prime Minister of India have released messages in observance of Vigilance Awareness Week 2024, from October 28 to November 3, 2024. This year’s theme, “Culture of Integrity for the Nation’s Prosperity,” underscores the importance of ethical conduct in governance. Vigilance Awareness Week is…
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India’s Finance Minister Visits NY and DC for IMF Meetings
India’s Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, is in Washington, D.C., to attend the 2024 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund. On her way to Washington, she visited New York and Pennsylvania. Photo: IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva poses for a photo with several notable leaders at the IMFC Breakfast during…
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IMF Warns of Low Growth Amid High Debt Risks
The global economy may face a cycle of low growth and high debt, warns the IMF Managing Director. Photo: Debate on the Global Economy. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva; CNBC’s Sara Eisen; President of the Deutsche Bundesbank Joachim Nagel; Minister of Economy and Finance of Morocco Nadia Fettahand; Prime Minister of Poland, Mateusz Morawiecki; and…
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Modi and Jinping Discuss India-China Relations at BRICS
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China. Kazan Russia, October 23, 2024 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India met with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan on October 23, 2024.…
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UN Day 2024: Guterres Advocates for Action and Hope
In Today’s Troubled World, Hope Requires Determined Action and Multilateral Solutions for Peace — UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ Message on the United Nations Day October 24, 2024. Photo: United Nations Secretariat Building. A view of the Secretariat building and flags at United Nations Headquarters. September 29, 2022. New York. United States of America. UN Photo/Rick Bajornas.…
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IMF October 2024 Economic Outlook: Key Highlights
IMF October 2024 World Economic Outlook Highlights. Washington, DC, October 22, 2024 —The outlook for global economic growth has shown improvement; however, medium-term challenges persist. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reported this assessment in its latest forecast, published on Tuesday, October 22, in Washington, DC. Photo: Flags representing the 191 member countries line the stairs…
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President Murmu and PM Modi Attend Dussehra at Red Fort
New Delhi, India, October 12, 2024 — The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) celebrations at Red Fort in Delhi on October 12, 2024. Photos: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) celebrations at Red Fort in…
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Nihon Hidankyo Wins Nobel Peace Prize 2024
THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE 2024 ANNOUNCEMENT The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2024 to the Japanese organisation Nihon Hidankyo. This grassroots movement of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, also known as Hibakusha, is receiving the Peace Prize for its efforts to achieve a world free of…
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NAAC AQAR Submission: What HEIs Need to Know
Bangalore, India, October 9, 2024 — Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) should note that the deadline for submission of pending Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQARs) has been extended to cover Data Collection Years 2016-17 to 2022-23. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) must adhere to the specified dates and time slots allocated for their respective regions when submitting…
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Armed Forces Medical Services Welcomes Its First Woman Leader
Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin has become the first woman to take over as the Armed Forces Medical Services DG. New Delhi, India, October 1, 2024 — On October 1, 2024, Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin made history by becoming the first woman officer to assume the Director General, Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) role.…
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India’s Rise: 39th in Global Innovation Index 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrates India’s rise to 39th position in the WIPO’s Global Innovation Index 2024. New Delhi / Geneva, September 28, 2024 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised India for reaching the 39th position among 133 global economies in the Global Innovation Index 2024, as announced by WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization).…
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Chandigarh University: Revolutionizing Education in Uttar Pradesh
LUCKNOW, India, Sept. 21, 2024 — The Uttar Pradesh government has approved Chandigarh University’s proposal to establish a new campus in Unnao, which is part of the State Capital Region (SCR) comprising Lucknow and five adjoining districts. Higher Education Minister Yogendra Upadhyay handed the authorization letter for the University’s establishment to Director Jai Inder Singh…
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Prime Minister Modi Addresses UN ‘Summit of the Future’
Prime Minister Modi of India addressed the ‘Summit of the Future’ at the United Nations. New York, September 23, 2924 — Prime Minister Modi spoke at the ‘Summit of the Future’ at the United Nations in New York today. The Summit’s theme is ‘Multilateral Solutions for a Better Tomorrow,’ and many world leaders are participating.…
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Modi Addresses Indian Community in New York
Prime Minister Modi addressed the Indian community in New York. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke at a large gathering of the Indian community in Long Island, New York, with over 15,000 people in attendance. New York, September 23, 2024 — The Indian community welcomed the Prime Minister with exceptional warmth and enthusiasm. In his address,…
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Modi-Biden Meeting: Strengthening India-US Ties
Statement from the Prime Minister of India’s Office on the Prime Minister’s Meeting with the President of USA in Wilmington, Delaware. Prime Minister’s Office Prime Minister meets with President of USA in Wilmington, Delaware. SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met with the President of the United States of America, H.E. Mr. Joseph…
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Prime Minister of India’s Departure Statement ahead of his Visit to the United States of America
Prime Minister Modi of India is en route to the USA, where he will attend various programs, including the Quad Summit, a community program, the Summit of the Future at the United Nations, and other bilateral meetings. Prime Minister’s Office Prime Minister’s Departure Statement ahead of his Visit to the United States of America SEPTEMBER…
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INDUS-X Summit 2024: Advancing India-USA Defense Innovation
New Delhi, September 13, 2024 — The INDUS-X Summit, organized by the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) and Stanford University in the USA, was a groundbreaking event focused on bolstering a collaborative defense innovation ecosystem between India and the USA. The recently concluded third edition of the Summit, held on 9-10 September 2024, showcased a…
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Rahul Gandhi Addresses Indian Democracy and Foreign Policy at National Press Club in Washington DC
Washington, D.C., September 11, 2024 — Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the “Lok Sabha,” the lower house of the Indian parliament, delivered a keynote address at the Headliners Newsmaker forum in Washington, D.C., on September 10 and engaged with the press at the distinguished National Press Club. Rahul Gandhi leads the Indian…
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