Category: leadership
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Guterres Calls for United Nations Reform in 80th Assembly Opening
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General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly United Nations, New York, September 28, 2025 — In his opening remarks for the general debate of the eightieth session of the General Assembly, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized that the establishment of the Organization was a deliberate choice for cooperation instead…
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World Tourism Day 2025: UN Calls for Sustainable Actions
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United Nations, New York, September 21, 2025 — UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ Message for World Tourism Day — Observed on September 27: “Tourism is a powerful driver of transformation. “It creates jobs, fuels local economies, supports infrastructure, and contributes to development beyond just gross domestic product (GDP). “Tourism strengthens connections between people and places. It…
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UNESCO’s Digital Learning Week 2025: Rethinking AI in Education
Paris, France, September 15, 2025 — UNESCO’s Digital Learning Week 2025, which took place last week in Paris, examined the impact of artificial intelligence on education and its implications for learners, educators, and education systems around the globe. It raises important questions: Do we still need classrooms, teachers, administrators, and textbooks? The event challenged the…
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C. P. Radhakrishnan Sworn In as India’s New Vice President
PRESIDENT OF INDIA ADMINISTERS THE OATH OF OFFICE TO SHRI C. P. RADHAKRISHNAN AS VICE PRESIDENT OF INDIA. New Delhi, India, September 12, 2025 — The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, administered the Oath of Office of Vice President of India to Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan at a Swearing-in-Ceremony held at Ganatantra Mandap, Rashtrapati…
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C.P. Radhakrishnan Elected Vice President of India
C.P. Radhakrishnan has been elected as the Vice President of India. New Delhi, September 9, 2025 — Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan was elected as the 15th Vice President of India on Tuesday, making him the third leader from Tamil Nadu to hold this esteemed position. Radhakrishnan succeeds Jagdeep Dhankhar, who resigned as Vice President on July…
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SCO Summit 2025: Modi’s Stance on Security and Development
Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India participated in the 25th SCO Summit held in Tianjin, China. Tianjin, China, September 1, 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India participated in the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), which took place in Tianjin, China, from August 31…
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Modi and Xi Strengthen India-China Relations at SCO Summit
Prime Minister Modi met with Chinese President Xi Jinping. New Delhi, India, August 31, 2025 — Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India met with Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) leaders’ summit in Tianjin. Both leaders expressed their satisfaction with the positive momentum and steady…
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Meet the Contesting Candidates for India’s 2025 Vice-Presidential Polls
New Delhi, August 27, 2025 — The Secretariat of the Vice President of India has issued the following press communique: Vice President’s Secretariat PRESS COMMUNIQUE August 27, 2025 Contesting Candidates for the Vice-Presidential Election, 2025. After the last date for withdrawal of candidature on August 25, 2025, the following two are the contesting candidates for…
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National Press Club Honors Robert Costa with Fourth Estate Award
Robert Costa of CBS News will receive the National Press Club’s Highest Honor. WASHINGTON, DC, August 24, 2025 — Robert Costa, a national correspondent for “CBS Sunday Morning” and the chief Washington analyst for CBS News, will receive the National Press Club’s Fourth Estate Award at a gala held in his honor in Washington, D.C.…
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President of India’s Greetings for Janmashtami 2025
New Delhi, August 16, 2025 — The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu conveyed her message on Janmashtami as follows: “On the occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami, a festival characterized by joy and enthusiasm, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to all Indians, both within the country and abroad. The life and teachings…
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Modi’s Independence Day Speech 2025: Path to Self-Reliance
New Delhi, India, August 15, 2025 — On the 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Modi addressed the nation, delivering an inspiring message that celebrated India’s remarkable journey toward self-reliance and transformation. He reflected on the significant strides the country has made over the past decade, during which India has undergone a comprehensive process of reform,…
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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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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 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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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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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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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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