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PM Modi receives Bhutan’s ‘Order of the Druk Gyalpo’

March 23, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a 2-day state visit to Bhutan on Friday, amidst efforts by Bhutan and China to resolve their border dispute and Beijing’s attempts to establish diplomatic links with the Himalayan nation. The visit saw the ..

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Sahitya Akademi Translation Prize 2023

March 14, 2024

The Executive Board of the Sahitya Akademi, chaired by President Sri Madhav Kaushik, convened at Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, and approved the selection of 24 books for the Sahitya Akademi Translation Prize 2023. The books were chosen based on recommendations ..

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Author Amitav Ghosh wins Erasmus Prize 2024

March 13, 2024

Indian author Amitav Ghosh has been awarded the prestigious Erasmus Prize 2024 by the Netherlands-based Praemium Erasmianum Foundation for his significant contributions to the theme “imagining the unthinkable” through his writings on the climate crisis and human interactions with nature. ..

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96th Academy Awards: Oscars 2024 Winners

March 12, 2024

The 96th Academy Awards, held at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, celebrated the best in cinema for the year 2024. “Oppenheimer” emerged as the night’s biggest winner, taking home seven Oscars, including the coveted Best Picture award. Christopher Nolan’s ..

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India Receives Prestigious Measles and Rubella Champion Award

March 11, 2024

India has been honored with the esteemed Measles and Rubella Champion Award for its exceptional efforts in combating these infectious diseases. The award was presented by The Measles and Rubella Partnership at the American Red Cross Headquarters in Washington D.C., ..

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Sudha Murty Nominated to Rajya Sabha

March 9, 2024

On March 8, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that Indian educator, author, and philanthropist Sudha Murty has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu. The nomination, which coincides with International Women’s Day, underscores the importance of ..

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National Creators Award

March 9, 2024

On Friday, March 8, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented the inaugural National Creators Award at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The awards were given to recognize young talent across 20 categories, including storytelling, social change advocacy, environmental sustainability, education, ..

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Sunil Bharti Mittal Receives Honorary Knighthood from Britain King

February 29, 2024

On February 27th 2024, Bharti Enterprises founder and chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal was awarded an Honorary Knighthood by King Charles III.  He has become the first Indian citizen to receive an Honorary Knighthood from United Kingdom’s King Charles III. The ..

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Who are ‘2023 Jnanpith Award’ recipients?

February 20, 2024

On February 18th 2024, the Jnanpith Selection Board named famous Indian poet, lyricist and filmmaker Gulzar along with eminent Sanskrit scholar and educator Jagadguru Rambhadracharya as joint recipients of the prestigious Jnanpith Award for the year 2023. About Jnanpith Award ..

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India Wins Prestigious GovTech Prize 2024 for iRASTE Project

February 14, 2024

In February 2024, India was awarded the eminent GovTech Prize instituted by the government of UAE at the World Government Summit. India won in the “AI-Powered Government Services” category for its innovative iRASTE project that utilizes artificial intelligence to transform ..

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