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Dr. Manmohan Singh Passes Away at 92

December 27, 2024

Dr. Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India, passed away in New Delhi at the age of 92. He died at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences after being admitted in critical condition. Singh had been unwell for several ..

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Who is Aisake Valu Eke,Tonga’s New Prime Minister?

December 26, 2024

Aisake Valu Eke has recently been appointed as the Prime Minister of Tonga, replacing Hu’akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni, who resigned on December 9. Eke will officially assume office in February 2024 and has a notable political background, having first entered parliament ..

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Jaishankar Honoured with Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi National Eminence Award

December 26, 2024

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar recently received the Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi National Eminence Award for Public Leadership, presented by the South Indian Education Society (SIES), one of India’s oldest educational institutions. Jaishankar expressed his gratitude for the recognition and brought ..

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Former SC Judge V. Ramasubramanian Appointed NHRC Chairperson

December 24, 2024

Retired Supreme Court judge V. Ramasubramanian has been appointed as the new chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), announced by President Droupadi Murmu. The NHRC has also welcomed Priyank Kanoongo and Dr. Justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi (Retd.) as ..

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Renowned Filmmaker Shyam Benegal Passes Away

December 23, 2024

Renowned Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal has passed away at the age of 90. He was receiving treatment for chronic kidney disease. Throughout his illustrious career, Benegal directed numerous acclaimed films, including “Ankur,” “Nishant,” “Manthan,” and “Bhumika.” His contributions earned him ..

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69th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar Ceremony

December 23, 2024

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently honored outstanding railway officials and zones at the 69th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar ceremony in New Delhi. The event recognized the dedication of 101 railway officials and awarded 22 shields to top-performing zones. Significant ..

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Modi Receives Kuwait’s Highest Honour

December 23, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently been awarded the Order of Mubarak Al-Kabeer, Kuwait’s highest national honour. This recognition was presented by Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of Kuwait, which signifies strong friendship and goodwill between nations. Significance ..

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Easterine Kire’s ‘Spirit Nights’ Wins the 2024 Sahitya Akademi Award in English Language

December 20, 2024

Easterine Kire, a prominent writer from Nagaland, has been honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award for 2024 and announced its annual awards in 21 languages recently. Kire received the award for her novel Spirit Nights, published by Simon and Schuster ..

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