Category: Organizations
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Vice President of India to Visit Mohali Tomorrow
The Vice President of India will visit Mohali (Punjab) tomorrow (October 18, 2024). New Delhi, October 17, 2024 — The Vice President of India is scheduled to visit Mohali, Punjab, tomorrow, October 18, 2024. During this visit, he will inaugurate the Indian School of Business (ISB) Leadership Summit, which will focus on the theme “Leadership…
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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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2024 Nobel Prize in Literature Goes to Han Kang
The Swedish Academy has awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature 2024 to the South Korean author Han Kang. THE NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE 2024 Stockholm October 10, 2024 THE SWEDISH ACADEMY
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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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2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry: Breakthroughs in Protein Engineering
Stockholm, October 09, 2024 — The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024. One-half of the prize goes to David Bake from the University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA, for his work in computational protein design. The other half is jointly awarded to Demis Hassabis and John…
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2024 Nobel Prize in Physics: Hopfield and Hinton’s AI Breakthroughs
Stockholm, October 08, 2024 — The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the Nobel Prize in Physics for 2024 to John J. Hopfield of Princeton University, NJ, USA, and Geoffrey E. Hinton of the University of Toronto, Canada. The prize recognizes their groundbreaking discoveries and inventions that have paved the way for…
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Join the U.S. Vice Presidential Debate Viewing Party
Watch the U.S. Vice Presidential debate at the National Press Club on October 1, Tuesday. Washington, DC, September 30, 2024 — The National Press Club will host a viewing party for the debate between Democratic candidate Tim Walz and Republican candidate JD Vance on Tuesday, October 1, starting at 9 p.m. Club members and guests…
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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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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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2024 Student Academy Awards: Winners Announced
LOS ANGELES, CA, September 18, 2024 — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the 15 winners of the 51st Student Academy Awards competition. This year, the competition received 2,683 entries from 738 colleges and universities worldwide. The 2024 winners now join the esteemed company of past Student Academy Award® winners such…
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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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WorldSkills Lyon 2024: Global Competition Showcasing 1,400 Participants from 70+ Countries
LYON, France, Sept. 13, 2024 — The WorldSkills Lyon 2024 competition, a truly global event, began on Sept. 10 in Lyon, France, and will continue until Sept. 15. Around 1,400 participants from nearly 70 countries and regions are showcasing their skills in 59 different categories, including construction technology, fashion, personal services, engineering, and more. The…
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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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Indian Army and Air Force MoU with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya for Logistics Skills Enhancement
New Delhi, India, September 9, 2024 — To enhance the skills and capabilities of their personnel, the Indian Army and Indian Air Force entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya in Vadodara. The MoU was signed in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Minister of Railways Shri Ashwini…
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Supreme Court 75th Anniversary Commemorative Stamp Unveiled by PM Modi
New Delhi, India, August 31, 2024 — Today, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi unveiled a commemorative postage stamp to celebrate 75 years of the Supreme Court of India. The stamp was released during the inaugural session of the District Judges Conference held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Supreme Court Chief Justice Dr. D. Y.…
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Rahul Gandhi to Speak at National Press Club Headliners Newsmaker Event in Washington, D.C.
Washington, DC, August 28, 2024 — Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi will speak at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, September 10, at 2 p.m., for the Headliners Newsmaker event. He will focus on Indian democracy, freedom of speech, and sustainable and inclusive economic growth. This Headliners event is open to Credentialed…
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NAAC Accreditation: Important Announcement for All Higher Education Institutions in India
The Ministry of Education, Government of India, has approved the recommendations of the Dr. Radhakrishnan Committee for extensive reforms in Accreditation. Following these recommendations, the NAAC Executive Committee has developed an implementation plan that comprises two phases: Binary Accreditation and Maturity-based Graded Levels. The Committee has proposed that measures be taken during the transitional period…
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IOC President Thomas Bach Expresses Gratitude to France and Paris 2024
Paris, August 13, 2024 — The International Olympic Committee (IOC) extended its gratitude to all those in France who played an essential role in delivering the spectacular Olympic Games in Paris 2024. At an emotional event held at the headquarters of the Organising Committee the morning after the Closing Ceremony, IOC President Thomas Bach, IOC…
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Titan ‘Find Your Joy’ Campaign: Celebrate Your Style with Titan Watches
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, August 12, 2024 — Titan, India’s leading watchmaker, has announced the launch of “Find Your Joy,” a vibrant new campaign that merges the realms of fashion and self-expression to celebrate “You” in style. In a world where the pursuit of conforming to trends often overshadows individual personality, this campaign aims to help…
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