Category: Organizations
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Chandigarh Cannot Directly Deal with UNESCO
Chandigarh does not have the authority to engage directly with UNESCO. Chandigarh, India, September 28, 2025 — Recently, some local newspapers in Chandigarh incorrectly reported that officials from the Chandigarh Administration had met with representatives from UNESCO in Geneva to submit a proposal for consideration. The information given was not entirely accurate. The Times of…
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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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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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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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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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Times of India Joins Content Authenticity Initiative
The Times of India (TOI) has joined the Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI). San Jose, CA, July 28, 2025 — The Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI) welcomes the Times of India (TOI) as its newest member. This initiative brings together a diverse and expansive community of over 4,500 influential media organizations, innovative technology companies, creative professionals, and…
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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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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 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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NASA’s Fourth Private Astronaut Mission Launches to ISS
NASA is set to welcome its fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. WASHINGTON, June 25, 2025 — In a bid to enhance access to space, four private astronauts are currently in orbit after the successful launch of the fourth entirely private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft…
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Modi Addresses Energy Security at G7 Summit 2025
Prime Minister Modi of India speaks at the G7 Outreach Session. New Delhi, India, June 18, 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Outreach Session of the G7 Summit held in Kananaskis today. He addressed a session titled “Energy Security: Diversification, Technology, and Infrastructure to Ensure Access and Affordability in a Changing World.”…
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Indian Lawmakers Discuss Diplomacy at National Press Club
Indian lawmakers spoke at the National Press Club during a Newsmakers event. WASHINGTON, DC, June 6, 2025 — On Wednesday, June 4, at 3:00 p.m., the National Press Club welcomed four distinguished members of an all-party delegation from India for an insightful Newsmakers event. The discussion delved into critical topics, such as Operation Sindoor, a…
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IMF Says India is 4th Largest Economy: What It Means for Chandigarh
Enlarge this Photo. Chandigarh, India, May 26, 2025 — Mr. Gulab Chand Kataria, the Governor of Punjab and Administrator of the Union Territory of Chandigarh participated in the 10th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a meeting with Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors…
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U.S. News & World Report Expands Reach in India
U.S. News & World Report Enhances India Engagement with Strategic Investment in White Bridge Education. This partnership will utilize U.S. News’ insights on global higher education to help colleges and universities looking to establish a presence in India. WASHINGTON, May 21, 2025 — U.S. News & World Report, a leading authority on education rankings and…
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