Tag: news
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2025 Fortune 500 List: Walmart and Amazon Lead Again
Fortune announces the 2025 Fortune 500 USA Companies List. Walmart, Amazon, and UnitedHealth Group are the top three companies on the 71st annual Fortune 500 list. Women now lead 11% of Fortune 500 companies, with a record high of 55 female CEOs. NEW YORK, June 3, 2025 — Today, Fortune announced the release of the…
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UGC’s Game-Changing Regulations impact Panjab University as Chandigarh Administrator endorses College Autonomy
The Chandigarh Administrator’s endorsement of the UGC’s initiative to promote college autonomy holds significant implications for Panjab University, heralding a transformative era for academic freedom and institutional empowerment of local colleges. New Delhi / Chandigarh, India, May 29, 2025 — The University Grants Commission (UGC) has dispatched a fresh letter to the Vice-Chancellors of all…
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University of Liverpool Opens Campus in India: A New Era for Education
India’s Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, presided over the ceremony to hand over the Letter of Intent to the University of Liverpool. The University of Liverpool has become the second university in the UK to establish a campus in India. Fifteen foreign universities will establish campuses in India, according to Dharmendra Pradhan. New Delhi, India, May…
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IMF Says India is 4th Largest Economy: What It Means for Chandigarh
Punjab’s Governor and Administrator of UT Chandigarh emphasized the city’s commitment to sustainable growth, skill development, and good governance during the 10th NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting. 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…
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U.S. News & World Report Expands Reach in India
U.S. News & World Report Enhances India Engagement with Strategic Investment in White Bridge Education. This partnership will utilize U.S. News’ insights on global higher education to help colleges and universities looking to establish a presence in India. WASHINGTON, May 21, 2025 — U.S. News & World Report, a leading authority on education rankings and…
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Chandigarh’s Push for Quality Standards and ISO Certifications
The Chief Secretary of Chandigarh Union Territory has directed the adoption of quality standards throughout the city. Chandigarh, India, May 16, 2025— The State Level Committee on Standardization meeting was held under the chairmanship of Mr. Rajeev Verma, Chief Secretary of UT Chandigarh. The Committee’s objective is to promote the use of Indian Standards to…
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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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UGC Advisory on Security Clearance Process for Universities
India’s University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a Public Notice instructing universities not to directly approach the Ministry of Home Affairs for security clearance. New Delhi, May 6, 2025 — According to the UGC, the Ministry of Home Affairs has advised that Higher Education Institutions submit their requests for security clearance through the Ministry of…
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UNESCO Designates Chicago for Jazz Day 2026
UNESCO designates Chicago as the Host City for International Jazz Day 2026. Paris, France, May 1, 2025 — UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock have announced that Chicago, USA, will be the host city for the 2026 International Jazz Day World Concert. This event will celebrate its 15th anniversary and coincide…
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UN Security Council Condemns Jammu and Kashmir Terror Attack
The United Nations Security Council has issued a Press Statement regarding a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir. United Nations, New York, April 30, 2025 — The following UN Security Council press statement was issued by Council President Jérôme Bonnafont (France): The members of the Security Council strongly condemned the terrorist attack that occurred in…
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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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Chandigarh Gears Up for NEET-UG 2025
Chandigarh is preparing to serve as one of the centers for the National Testing Agency (NTA) in conducting the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test. Deputy Commissioner Conducts Meeting to Finalize NEET-UG Preparations for May 4, 2025 Chandigarh, India, April 22, 2025 — A District-Level Coordination Committee meeting was held, chaired by Mr. Nishant Kumar Yadav,…
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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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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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National Press Club Responds to AP Reporter Blockade
National Press Club Statement on AP Reporter Blocked From The Oval Office Washington, DC, February 14, 2025 — National Press Club President Mike Balsamo today issued the following statement after the White House blocked an Associated Press reporter from attending an executive order signing in the Oval Office: “Today’s action by the White House is…
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U.S.-India COMPACT: New Era of Military and Technological Cooperation
India and the USA launched a new initiative called “U.S.-India COMPACT” during the Prime Minister of India’s visit to the United States. Washington, DC, February 14, 2025 — The President of the United States of America, The Honorable Donald J. Trump hosted the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi for an Official Working Visit…
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Building Global Partnerships: Modi’s Diplomatic Visits to France and the USA
Prime Minister Modi’s statement ahead of his visits to France and the USA. New Delhi, India, February 10, 2025 — Prime Minister Modi’s statement before he visits France and the USA: “I will visit France from February 10 to February 12 at President Macron’s invitation. While in Paris, I look forward to co-chairing the AI…
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Raj Bhavan Conclave: The Universities of Punjab and Chandigarh Unite to Combat Drug Addiction on Campuses.
Punjab Raj Bhavan organizes a conclave on stress management and drug addiction for universities and colleges in Punjab and Chandigarh. Chandigarh, February 9, 2024 — The Administrator of Chandigarh and Governor of Punjab, Gulab Chand Kataria, today inaugurated a conclave on Stress Management and Drug Addiction in Universities and Colleges of Punjab and Chandigarh at…
