Tag: politics
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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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World Lion Day 2025: Celebrating Asiatic Lions in Gujarat
World Lion Day is an annual international event celebrated on August 10. World Lion Day 2025 will be celebrated in Gujarat, India. New Delhi, India, August 9, 2025 — The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, in collaboration with the Forest and Environment Department of the Government of Gujarat, will celebrate World Lion Day…
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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…
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Women CEOs in Fortune Global 500: A Record 33
FORTUNE has announced the 2025 FORTUNE GLOBAL 500 list. – Walmart has retained its position as the number one retailer for the twelfth consecutive year. – The United States continues to lead over Greater China in terms of the number of companies represented. – A record 33 women are serving as CEOs of Fortune Global…
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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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India-UK Sign CETA: Boosting Economic Ties
India and the UK have signed a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). London, July 24, 2025 — India and the United Kingdom have made a significant advancement in strengthening their economic partnership by signing the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) today. The agreement was signed by Commerce and Industry Minister Mr. Piyush Goyal…
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UNESCO Responds to US Withdrawal: Audrey Azoulay’s Statement
Audrey Azoulay, the Director-General of UNESCO, released a statement regarding the United States’ withdrawal from UNESCO. 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…
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Dharmendra Pradhan Launches Southampton University’s Gurugram Campus
Dharmendra Pradhan and Nayab Saini inaugurated the University of Southampton’s India campus in Gurugram. Enlarge this Photo New Delhi, India, July 16, 2025 — Dharmendra Pradhan, the Union Minister of Education, inaugurated the India campus of the University of Southampton today in Gurugram, Haryana. Nayab Singh Saini, the Chief Minister of Haryana, joined him. The…
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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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Modi Advocates for Global Governance Reform at BRICS 2025
Prime Minister Modi attended the 17th BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. New Delhi, India, July 7, 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 17th BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 6-7, 2025. During the Summit, the leaders engaged in productive discussions on various topics on the…
