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Chandigarh: A City Without a Voice in Its Own Future
Chandigarh and the Absence of Civic Will By CitiTimes Editorial Desk Chandigarh today stands in a curious political and psychological space. Administered directly by the Union government, the city is simultaneously claimed—politically, emotionally, and symbolically—by Punjab. The Chief Minister of Punjab, the Member of Parliament from Chandigarh, and nearly every major political party in Punjab…
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AI Impact Summit 2026: India Leads Global AI Governance
From Action to Impact – A Curtain Raiser to the AI Impact Summit 2026 United Nations, New York, December 19, 2025 On December 16, 2025, the United Nations Headquarters in New York hosted a high-level event titled “From Action to Impact,” jointly organized by India and France. The event served as the official curtain raiser…
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Impact of Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill on Indian Universities
Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025: A Milestone in India’s Higher Education Reform India’s higher education landscape is on the cusp of a historic transformation. On December 15, 2025, the Education Minister introduced the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha, aiming to unify and modernize the regulatory framework for universities and…
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India Wins Historic Squash World Cup 2025
India Makes History, Wins First-Ever Squash World Cup Title at SDAT World Cup 2025 CHENNAI, India — December 15, 2025 — In a watershed moment for Indian sport, the India national squash team clinched its first-ever World Cup title at the SDAT Squash World Cup 2025, dominating top-seeded Hong Kong, China, 3–0 in the final…
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UBS Alumni Meet: A Silence That Speaks Volumes
Celebration and Silence: What UBS’s Alumni Meet Reveals About Panjab University’s Uneasy Relationship with Its Own Legacy By CitiTimes Editorial Desk Chandigarh, India, December 15, 2025 On Sunday, December 14, 2025, the University Business School (UBS) at Panjab University, Chandigarh, marked a significant milestone: 50 years of teaching, leadership, and alumni success. The alumni meet…
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UNESCO’s Watchful Eye on Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex
Why UNESCO Is Watching Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex Closely In 2016, UNESCO added a remarkable set of 17 buildings designed by the legendary architect Le Corbusier to its World Heritage List. These sites, spread across seven countries, represent milestones in modern architecture. Among them is the Capitol Complex in Chandigarh, India, a striking symbol of post-independence…
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Is Panjab University a Women’s University in Spirit?
Nearly a Women’s University? How Panjab University’s 73rd Convocation Made a Statement By CitiTimes Editorial Desk Chandigarh, India, December 14, 2025 Panjab University: Women Take the Lead 75% Graduates Are Women At its 73rd Convocation on December 13, Panjab University, Chandigarh, revealed a striking statistic: three out of four graduates were women. Of 716 degrees…
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Chandigarh University Sets Record in Khelo India University Games
Chandigarh University Dominates the Khelo India University Games Chandigarh, India, December 13, 2025 Chandigarh University has written a new chapter in Indian university sports history by becoming the first university in India to win the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) title for two consecutive years — a remarkable feat that underscores its growing sporting excellence…
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Akal Takht Declares Punishment for Ex-Panjab University Registrar
Akal Takht Declares Former Panjab University Registrar “Tankhaiya” Chandigarh, India, December 12, 2025 — Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of Sikhism, has declared former Registrar of Panjab University, Chandigarh, Dr. Karamjeet Singh, as tankhaiya (guilty of religious misconduct). Dr. Singh is currently the Vice Chancellor of Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amritsar. The pronouncement…
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Deepavali: UNESCO Recognizes India’s Festival of Lights
Deepavali Shines on the World Stage: UNESCO Honours India’s Festival of Lights By CitiTimes Editorial Desk New Delhi, India, December 10, 2025 At Delhi’s historic Red Fort, where centuries of India’s story are etched into stone, a new chapter was written. The 20th Session of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee inscribed Deepavali, India’s magnificent Festival of Lights,…
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IMF Recognizes UPI as Top Global Payment System
By CitiTimes Editorial Desk New Delhi, India, December 9, 2025 — The Ministry of Finance, Government of India, has informed the Lok Sabha that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has officially recognised India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) as the world’s largest real-time retail payment system by transaction volume, marking a watershed moment for India’s digital…
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India Hosts UNESCO’s 20th ICH Committee: A Cultural Milestone
India Hosts the 20th Session of UNESCO’s ICH Committee: Inaugural Ceremony Sets the Stage in New Delhi India marked a significant cultural milestone today as it hosted the inaugural ceremony of the 20th Session of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) in New Delhi. The week-long Session brings together global…
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UGC (India) Mandates Timely Exams and Degree Awards
UGC Directs Universities to Conduct Exams and Award Degrees Without Delay New Delhi, India, December 6, 2025 – The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a directive to all universities and higher education institutions across India, urging them to conduct examinations and award degrees on time. The move comes in response to growing concerns that…
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How the VP’s Snub Affects Panjab University’s Reputation
What the Vice President’s Snub Reveals About Panjab University’s Reputation and Governance After the Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, who also serves as the ex officio Chancellor, declined the invitation to attend the Panjab University Convocation, the institution has now invited Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, the Governor of Punjab and Administrator of…
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Punjabi Students Celebrate Victory at Panjab University
“Mithi dhun rabab di, Panjab University Punjab di”: Punjabi Students Celebrate Landmark Victory at Panjab University Chandigarh, India, November 29, 2025 The streets around Panjab University, Chandigarh, came alive with dhol beats, bhangra, and slogans of “Inquilab Zindabad” as student protesters from Punjab celebrated a hard-won victory. After weeks of intense mobilisation, sit-ins and solidarity…
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Highlights from the 56th International Film Festival of India
The 56th International Film Festival of India: A Celebration of Global Cinema in Goa By CitiTimes Editorial Desk The curtains have drawn on the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), held in Panaji, Goa, from November 20–28, 2025. Over eight days, the festival reaffirmed its stature as one of Asia’s premier cinematic gatherings, bringing…
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IFFI 56: “Safe House” Captures ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal
Norwegian Film Safe House Wins the ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal at IFFI 56 The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), held in Goa, has announced its prestigious ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal winner for 2025: the Norwegian feature film Safe House. The award, presented annually in collaboration with UNESCO’s International Council for Film, Television and Audiovisual Communication…
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IMF Report: India’s Resilient Economy in 2025
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IMF Praises India’s “Strong, Resilient” Economy By CitiTimes Editorial Desk Washington, DC, November 28, 2025 The IMF’s latest review, published on November 26, 2025, highlights India’s robust growth, progress on labour reforms, and the global risks ahead — a simple breakdown of what it means for policymakers, investors, and citizens. What is an IMF Article…
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Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan’s Address on Constitution Day 2025
Vice President of India addresses the Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas) commemoration function at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan. New Delhi, India, November 28, 2025 The Vice-President of India and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, delivered a discourse at the Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas) commemoration event held at the Central Hall…
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Chancellor’s Absence: Impact on Panjab University’s Convocation
The Symbolic Significance of Absence: Panjab University’s Convocation Without Its Chancellor By CitiTimes Editorial Desk As Panjab University prepares for its convocation scheduled for December 2025, the anticipated absence of its Chancellor—the Vice President of India—significantly diminishes the occasion’s prominence. Convocations are not solely ceremonial events; they exemplify continuity, tradition, and the collective pursuit of…
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