Category: leadership
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László Krasznahorkai Wins Nobel Prize in Literature 2025
The Nobel Prize in Literature 2025 October 9, 2025 The Swedish Academy in Stockholm, Sweden, has announced that The Nobel Prize in Literature for 2025 is awarded to the Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai “for his compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art”. The Swedish Academy cited…
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India’s Role in Global Growth Highlighted at 2025 IMF Meetings
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Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the IMF, delivered the opening speech for the 2025 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings on October 8, 2025. ENLARGE THE ABOVE PHOTO Kristalina Georgieva delivered her opening speech at the 2025 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings, focusing on global economic resilience, debt sustainability, and the urgent need for multilateral cooperation to…
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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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On World Tourism Day, the UN Secretary-General emphasizes the need for bold, urgent, and sustainable actions to protect both people and the planet. 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,…
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UNESCO’s Digital Learning Week 2025: Rethinking AI in Education
UNESCO brings together global leaders at Digital Learning Week 2025 to design inclusive, human-centered futures for 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…
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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
Greetings from the President of India on Janmashtami. 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…
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Modi’s Independence Day Speech 2025: Path to Self-Reliance
Prime Minister Modi’s Independence Day Address: A Vision for Reform, Self-Reliance, and Empowering Every Indian. 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…
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Future-Ready Regulations: World Economic Forum Launches GRIP Initiative
The World Economic Forum has launched a new global platform to reimagine regulation in the era of disruptive technology. – 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…
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Election Commission of India Notification: Vice-Presidential Election Schedule
The Election Commission of India has issued a Notification on the Schedule for the Vice-Presidential Election in 2025. – 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…
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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
Election of the Vice President of India, 2025 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. The Election Commission of India, under Article 324, is mandated to conduct the election to the…
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UNESCO Responds to US Withdrawal: Audrey Azoulay’s Statement
Audrey Azoulay, the Director-General of UNESCO, released a statement regarding the United States’ withdrawal from UNESCO. 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…
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IMF’s Gita Gopinath Returns to Harvard as Economics Professor
Gita Gopinath, the First Deputy Managing Director, will leave the IMF to return to the Harvard Faculty of Economics. 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…
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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,…
