Tag: history
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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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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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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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Discover the World’s Top Student Cities: Chandigarh (India) Not Eligible
QS has announced the Best Student Cities Ranking for 2026. LONDON, July 15, 2025 — Seoul has been named the world’s best study destination, according to the QS Best Student Cities Ranking, ending London’s six-year reign at the top. Seoul has moved up two spots, reflecting its strong international appeal and an outstanding selection of…
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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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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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UGC’s Game-Changing Regulations impact Panjab University as Chandigarh Administrator endorses College Autonomy
New Delhi / Chandigarh, India, May 29, 2025 — The University Grants Commission (UGC) has dispatched a fresh letter to the Vice-Chancellors of all universities, urging them to implement the University Grants Commission (Conferment of Autonomous Status upon Colleges and Measures for Maintenance of Standards in Autonomous Colleges) Regulations, 2023. These comprehensive regulations underscore the…
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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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USPS Honors 250 Years of Military with Commemorative Stamps
The U.S. Postal Service has unveiled commemorative stamps celebrating the 250th anniversaries of the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps. WASHINGTON, May 16, 2025 — The U.S. Postal Service is celebrating the release of three individual commemorative stamps that honor the 250th anniversaries of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps. Each stamp pays…
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Become a Civil Defence Volunteer with MY Bharat Today!
MY Bharat invites Youth to enroll as Civil Defence Volunteers. Chandigarh, India, May 13, 2025 — MY Bharat, an initiative led by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, vigorously mobilizes youth nationwide to join as MY Bharat Civil Defence Volunteers. This comprehensive nationwide campaign aims to empower youth to step into…
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U.S. News Expands Educational Services in India
U.S. News & World Report Expands Its Services in India. WASHINGTON, May 12, 2025 — U.S. News & World Report, a global leader in education rankings and data-driven insights, has announced a strategic investment in The Red Pen, India’s leading education consultancy with an international presence. U.S. News is widely recognized for its commitment to…
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BrahMos Facility: Boosting India’s Defense Innovation
According to the Raksha Mantri (Defence Minister of India), Operation Sindoor is a military action symbolizing India’s political, social, and strategic willpower. New Delhi, India, May 11, 2025 — “Operation Sindoor was more than a military action; it symbolized India’s political and strategic resolve,” stated Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh during his virtual address at…
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USPS Unveils Battlefields Stamps for America’s 250th Anniversary
New Stamps Honor the Battlefields of the American Revolution. CONCORD, Mass., April 20, 2025 — In collaboration with the U.S. National Park Service, the U.S. Postal Service held a ceremony at Minute Man National Historical Park to unveil its new Battlefields of the American Revolution stamps. The pane of 15 stamps commemorates the struggle for…
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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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Metrea Secures Air-to-Air Refueling Contract with Indian Air Force
The Indian Air Force has awarded a contract for air-to-air refueling to Metrea. WASHINGTON, April 2, 2025 — Metrea, a leading commercial air-to-air refueling (AAR) provider, announced today that it has secured a contract with the Indian Air Force (IAF) to improve AAR training capabilities. As part of this contract, Metrea will deliver Flight Refueler…
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Chandigarh: Not a UNESCO World Heritage City
New Delhi, India, February 3, 2025 — Mr. Manish Tewari, the Member of Parliament for Chandigarh, formally asked the Minister of Culture about the city’s status as a UNESCO World Heritage city. In response, the Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mr. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, provided the following reply: UNESCO has not designated Chandigarh as a…
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Beating Retreat: A Grand Finale to India’s Republic Day
New Delhi, January 30, 2025 — The majestic backdrop of the setting sun over the Raisina Hills provided a stunning scene as the iconic Vijay Chowk came alive with the sounds of Indian music during the Beating Retreat ceremony. This event marked the conclusion of the 76th Republic Day celebrations on January 29, 2025. The…
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UNESCO Can Revoke Chandigarh Capitol Complex’s World Heritage Status
UNESCO can revoke the Chandigarh Capitol Complex’s World Heritage status if the Chandigarh Administration makes significant unauthorized changes to its structure without obtaining UNESCO’s approval. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) can consider revoking the Chandigarh Capitol Complex’s World Heritage status if the local Chandigarh Administration makes significant unauthorized modifications affecting its…
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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…
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