Category: Organizations
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IMF Spring Meetings 2025: Global Financial Stability at Stake
The International Monetary and Finance Committee (IMFC) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) met in Washington, DC. Washington, DC, April 28, 2025 — The International Monetary and Finance Committee (IMFC) of the IMF acknowledged significant uncertainty in trade and finance. However, they commended the co-operation among member countries on various agenda items during the Spring…
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UGC Regulations 2025: Impact on University Evaluations
The University Grants Commission (UGC) of India has strengthened its supervision of university examinations and evaluation processes through the “UGC (Minimum Standards of Instruction for the Grant of Undergraduate Degree and Postgraduate Degree) Regulations 2025.” New Delhi, India, April 25, 2025 — The National Education Policy 2020 has introduced several undergraduate and postgraduate program reforms.…
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IMF April 2025 Report: Global Financial Stability at Risk
The IMF has released its April 2025 Global Financial Stability Report. Washington, DC, April 22, 2025 — According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), global banking and financial markets are currently experiencing low volatility as central banks have begun to ease interest rates after successfully aligning inflation levels with their targeted objectives. However, the IMF…
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UNESCO Adds Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra to Memory of the World
The Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra manuscripts have been inscribed on UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register. NEW DELHI, India, April 18, 2025 — UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register has added 74 new documentary heritage collections, including Bhagavad Gita and Bharat Muni’s Natyashastra manuscripts. According to UNESCO, entries from 72 countries and four international organizations…
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Press Freedom Center at National Press Club Announces 2025 Advisory Board
The Press Freedom Center at the National Press Club has announced its Advisory Board for 2025. WASHINGTON, April 13, 2025 — In a pivotal moment for global press freedom, the Press Freedom Center at the National Press Club has announced the establishment of its Advisory Board. This esteemed group, composed of journalists, legal professionals, and…
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Aligning India’s AI Competency Framework with UNESCO Standards
India has implemented an AI Competency Framework to improve its public service sector, aligning it with the UNESCO Framework on Artificial Intelligence to meet global standards. India, home to over 3.1 million civil servants, is advancing AI-driven governance with a framework to boost AI skills in the public sector. Building on UNESCO’s guidelines, this initiative…
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National Press Club Applauds Key Press Freedom Ruling
The National Press Club commends the federal ruling that reaffirms the rights of the press to access vital information. WASHINGTON, April 9, 2025 — The National Press Club has expressed strong praise for the recent federal court ruling, which asserts that discrimination against journalists based on their viewpoints is unconstitutional. They described this decision as…
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IMF’s Kristalina Georgieva Warns on US Tariffs Impact
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has issued a statement addressing the recent announcement of tariffs by the United States. Washington, DC, April 7, 2025 — The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has released the following statement in response to the recent announcement of tariffs by…
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Connecting the Next Billion: The Future of Internet Access
Internet Access: UNESCO and ICANN Collaborate to Enhance Linguistic Diversity Online PARIS and LOS ANGELES, March 17, 2025 — UNESCO and the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) have announced a new agreement to enhance linguistic diversity in the digital realm. This initiative will make the Internet more accessible to millions of users.…
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Record Job Placements for Chandigarh University Hospitality Students
Chandigarh University’s Tourism and Hospitality Management students secured a record-breaking 834 jobs in the 2023-2024 academic year. Chandigarh University Achieves Record-Breaking 327 Placements in Five-Star Hotels, 205 in Airlines, and 73 in Travel Companies. CHANDIGARH, India, February 21, 2025 — Over 834 students from the Travel, Tourism, and Hotel Management program at Chandigarh University secured…
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Mike Balsamo Takes Office as 118th President of National Press Club
The National Press Club inaugurates Mike Balsamo as its 118th President. Washington, DC, February 13, 2025—According to Mike Balsamo, the 118th Club president, the National Press Club is enhancing its commitment to defending a free and independent press amidst rising physical, legal, and digital threats. Balsamo, the Associated Press’s U.S. law enforcement editor, stated on…
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UNESCO’s 2025 Focus: AI’s Role in Education
UNESCO dedicates the International Day of Education 2025 to focus on Artificial Intelligence. Paris, France, January 28, 2025 — The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, has declared that UNESCO has dedicated the International Education Day 2025 (Friday, January 24) to exploring the opportunities and challenges associated with artificial intelligence. She has called upon the Member…
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Apply Now for WIPO Global Awards 2025: Showcase Your Innovation
Applications are now open for the WIPO Global Awards 2025 competition, inviting submissions from small businesses, startups, and university spin-offs. The Awards are open to applicants worldwide and across all business activities. They aim to recognize the effective use of intellectual property for business growth and social impact. This year, special mentions will be given…
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IMF Forecast: Global Growth at 3.3% Amid Inflation Decline
Global growth remains steady but below historical averages, according to the IMF’s latest forecast, released on Friday, January 17, in Washington, DC. Washington, DC, January 17, 2025 — Inflation is gradually aligning with the targets set by central banks, while economic growth remains stable at 3.3%. Nonetheless, the International Monetary Fund has indicated that risks…
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India Global Forum Launches in the USA Before Trump Inauguration
India Global Forum launches in the USA with a high-profile delegation visit and policy discussions ahead of the Trump inauguration. A delegation of Indian business leaders met with key stakeholders in the United States during closed-door sessions at the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, January 17, 2025—The India Global Forum (IGF) officially…
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Miss America 2025: Abbie Stockard Crowned in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla., January 7, 2025 — Abbie Stockard, a vibrant representative from Alabama, has earned the prestigious title of Miss America 2025. Currently a dedicated nursing student and a former cheerleader at Auburn University, Stockard’s journey to this remarkable achievement began when she was crowned Miss Alabama. Her tireless preparation and commitment propelled her to…
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Countdown to 2025: Live Performances in Times Square
New Year’s Eve organizers in Times Square, New York City, have revealed the official event lineup. Rita Ora, Carrie Underwood, the Jonas Brothers, Megan Moroney, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, TLC, Greeicy, De La Ghetto, and Kapo will perform live in Times Square for the 2025 New Year’s Eve celebration. NEW YORK, December 30, 2024 – The Times…
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UNESCO Chair Appointed in India at Pondicherry University
UNESCO has appointed a new Chair in India. A new UNESCO Chair has been appointed at Pondicherry University in India, adding to the network of 20 other Chairs across South Asia. Founded in 1992, the UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs Programme is a collaborative network of higher education institutions that aims to tackle complex, interconnected development challenges. The…
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UNESCO Appoints Pharrell Williams as Goodwill Ambassador for Arts Education
UNESCO has appointed Pharrell Williams as its Goodwill Ambassador for Arts Education and Entrepreneurship. Paris, December 19, 2024 — On Tuesday, Audrey Azoulay, the Director-General of UNESCO, appointed Pharrell Williams as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Arts Education and Entrepreneurship during a ceremony at the Organization’s headquarters in Paris. Renowned as an Academy Award-nominated musician…
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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…
