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Chandigarh’s Vision for a World-Class Tourist Destination
The Administrator of Chandigarh participated in the Tourism Ministers’ conference for States and Union Territories held in Udaipur. Udaipur, Rajasthan, October 15, 2025 — A two-day conference for State and Union Territories Tourism Ministers is being held in Udaipur on October 14-15. The focus of the conference is on developing tourist destinations that meet global…
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IMF Raises India’s GDP Growth Forecast to 6.6% for 2025-2026
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its Global Financial Stability Report The IMF has raised its forecast for India’s GDP growth to 6.6% for the fiscal year 2025-2026. Washington, DC, October 14, 2025 — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised India’s GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal year to 6.6 percent, up…
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RBI Governor to Feature at IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings 2025
Governor of the Reserve Bank of India to Speak at “Governor Talks” During the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings. On October 15, 2025, the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India will prominently feature in the prestigious “Governor Talks” session during the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank…
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Key Insights from Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026
Times Higher Education announces World University Rankings for 2026. London, October 9, 2025 — Times Higher Education has released its World University Rankings 2026. Trusted globally by students, academics, governments, and industry experts, this list includes 2,191 institutions from 115 countries and territories. University Rankings 2026: Highlights Oxford has maintained the top spot for the…
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Ferrari 849 Testarossa Spider: Performance and Luxury Redefined
Ferrari has introduced its newest sports car, the 849 Testarossa Spider. ENLARGE THE AVOVE PHOTO ENLARGE THE AVOVE PHOTO ENLARGE THE AVOVE PHOTO ENLARGE THE AVOVE PHOTO Milan, Italy, October 09, 2025 – Ferrari has revealed its latest sports car, the 849 Testarossa Spider, to international press and clients. This model replaces the SF90 Spider…
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Oxford: World’s Best University for 10 Years Running
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026: Oxford has been named the best university in the world for an unprecedented tenth consecutive year. London, October 9, 2025 — Oxford University has maintained its position as the world’s top university in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings since 2017. It marks the most extended period…
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India’s Role in Global Growth Highlighted at 2025 IMF Meetings
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Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the IMF, delivered the opening speech for the 2025 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings on October 8, 2025. ENLARGE THE ABOVE PHOTO Kristalina Georgieva delivered her opening speech at the 2025 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings, focusing on global economic resilience, debt sustainability, and the urgent need for multilateral cooperation to…
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Public Self Disclosure: UGC’s Transparency Directive for Indian Universities
“Public Self Disclosure” by Universities in India New Delhi, India, October 7, 2025 — The University Grants Commission (UGC) in India has released a PUBLIC NOTICE informing the public that it has instructed all universities in the country to display all relevant information as a single document on their websites. This document is to be…
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MONDIACULT 2025: UNESCO’s World Conference on Culture
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Cultural Ministers and delegations from around the world gathered in Barcelona for MONDIACULT, UNESCO’s largest World Conference on Cultural Policies. ENLARGE THE ABOVE PHOTO Barcelona, Spain, October 3, 2025 — Amidst a period of heightened geopolitical tensions and numerous crises, over 160 countries convened in Barcelona for MONDIACULT, UNESCO’s largest World Conference on Cultural Policies,…
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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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Improving Governance: Kataria Meets Modi on Higher Education in Chandigarh
Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria met with Prime Minister Modi and emphasized the need for all universities and colleges in the region to receive accreditation from NAAC. New Delhi, India, September 23, 2025 — Gulab Chand Kataria, the Governor of Punjab and Administrator of UT Chandigarh, met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
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India’s Rise in the Global Innovation Index 2025
The World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025 report, titled “Innovation at a Crossroads,” emphasizes a period of reassessment for global innovation. Key Insights and Highlights from the Report Global Rankings – Top 5 Innovators: For the 15th consecutive year, Switzerland ranks first, followed by Sweden in second, the United States in…
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Chandigarh University Launches Campus Tank for Startups
The Science and Technology Minister of India has officially launched the Chandigarh University Campus Tank. New Delhi, India, September 6, 2025 — Dr. Jitendra Singh, India’s Union Minister of State for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, highlighted that the country’s future growth will rely increasingly on establishing a “startup-linked economy” through robust partnerships within…
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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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e VITARA: India’s Step Towards Global Electric Vehicle Market
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and flagged off the “e VITARA,” Suzuki’s first Made-in-India global strategic Battery Electric Vehicle. “Make in India, Make for the World. Starting today, electric vehicles manufactured in India will be exported to 100 countries. Additionally, hybrid battery electrode manufacturing is also commencing today. The world will drive electric vehicles that…
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Election Commission of India Notification: Vice-Presidential Election Schedule
The Election Commission of India has issued a Notification on the Schedule for the Vice-Presidential Election in 2025. – Voting will take place on September 9, 2025, if needed. – The deadline for nominations is August 21, 2025. New Delhi, India, August 7, 2025 — Today, the Election Commission published a notification in the Gazette…
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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
Election for the Office of the Vice President of India, 2025 (17th Vice Presidential Election) 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…
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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…
