Tag: politics
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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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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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Mark Schoeff Jr. Becomes 119th President of National Press Club
Mark Schoeff Jr. Elected 119th President of National Press Club in Washington, DC. Financial Reporter Takes Helm of Prestigious Washington Institution Washington, DC, December 11, 2025 Members of the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., have elected Mark Schoeff Jr., a seasoned financial services correspondent at CQ Roll Call, as the Club’s 119th president. His…
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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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Reuters Wins National Press Club Visual Storytelling Award
Celebrating Visual Mastery: Reuters Journalists Win Inaugural National Press Club Pamela Tobey Award Washington, DC, December 02, 2025 In the heart of Washington, D.C., where the corridors of power echo with the stories that shape our world, the National Press Club stands as a beacon for journalistic excellence. On November 13, 2025, the Club’s Journalism…
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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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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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Panjab University Governance Crisis: Protests Persist Despite Rollback
Why Protests Continue at Panjab University — Even After the Government Reversed Its Governance Reforms “The rollback may have calmed the storm, but the clouds of mistrust and unresolved questions still hang over Panjab University.” A Reversal That Didn’t End the Unrest In a surprising move, the Government of India recently withdrew its controversial order…
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National Press Club Honors Associated Press for Integrity
The Associated Press has been honored with the John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award from the National Press Club. In a strong affirmation of journalistic independence and integrity, the National Press Club (NPC) in Washington, D.C., has announced that it will honor The Associated Press (AP) with its John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award—the Club’s highest distinction…
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New York City Elects Zohran Mamdani: A New Era of Leadership
Zohran Mamdani Elected Mayor of New York City: A Historic Milestone New York City has ushered in a new era of leadership with the election of Zohran Mamdani as its mayor, marking a historic moment in the city’s political landscape. Mamdani’s victory is notable not only for its generational significance but also for the cultural…
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QS Asia University Rankings 2026: Key Insights
QS World University Rankings: Asia 2026 QS Quacquarelli Symonds has released the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2026, revealing a region that is expanding in scale, diversifying in quality, and accelerating in research and international engagement. The University of Hong Kong has risen to first place, overtaking Peking University, which now holds second place. Nanyang…
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New Governance Structure at Panjab University: What You Need to Know
Centre Overhauls Panjab University Governance: Senate and Syndicate Reconstituted In a significant policy shift, the Government of India has restructured the governance framework of Panjab University in Chandigarh. This change involves modifying the composition of the Senate and Syndicate, which are the university’s two highest decision-making bodies. A notification issued by the Ministry of Education…
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Ethical Commitment: Integrity Pledge by the Registrar at Panjab University
Panjab University Launches Vigilance Awareness Week 2025 with Integrity Pledge by the Registrar Chandigarh, India, October 30, 2025 — Panjab University, Chandigarh, has officially commenced Vigilance Awareness Week (VAW) 2025 with a strong message of ethical commitment. The week-long observance began with the Registrar taking the integrity pledge and administering it to the university’s non-teaching…
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Beware of Unrecognized Degrees: UGC Alert
The University Grants Commission has issued a warning about a Fake University. New Delhi, India, October 25, 2025 — The University Grants Commission (UGC) of India has released a Public Notice concerning an institution that is offering unrecognized degrees. According to the UGC announcement, the institution is offering various degree programs that violate the rules,…
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UNCTAD 16: Future of Global Trade and Sustainable Development
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UNCTAD 16: Shaping the Future of Global Trade and Development Geneva, Switzerland, October 23, 2025 — The 16th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) commenced in Geneva with the theme “Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive, and sustainable development.” The four-day conference, scheduled from October 20 to 23, brought together…
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IMF Strategies for a Changing World
Building Resilience in an Uncertain World: IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva at the 2025 IMF & World Bank Annual Meetings Washington, DC, October 21, 2025 — On October 17, 2025, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva delivered her speech at the Annual Meetings Plenary. In an era increasingly characterized by unpredictable fluctuations, the leading official of…
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Modi Celebrates Diwali on INS Vikrant: A Symbol of Strength
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali on board the INS Vikrant. New Delhi, India, October 20, 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed armed forces personnel during the Diwali celebration aboard the INS Vikrant today. He described the occasion as a remarkable day, moment, and sight, noting that on one side lies the vast ocean…
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