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Nitish Kumar Back as Bihar CM for Record 9th Term

January 29, 2024

Janata Dal (United) president Nitish Kumar was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the record ninth time on August 10, 2022. He returns to power just 18 months after leaving the BJP-led NDA, in his fifth such ..

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Over 1100 Personnel Receive Gallantry, Service Medals

January 26, 2024

The Ministry of Home Affairs announced Gallantry and Service medals for 1132 personnel across police, fire, civil defense and correctional services ahead of India’s 75th Republic Day celebrations. The awards recognize brave and distinguished service to the nation. Categories of ..

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2024 Padma Awards

January 26, 2024

The Padma Awards are India’s highest civilian honors conferred in three categories – Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri – recognizing exceptional contributions across diverse fields. They are announced annually ahead of Republic Day. A total of 132 Padma ..

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Bharat Ratna Announced for Karpoori Thakur

January 24, 2024

The central government has announced Bharat Ratna for late Bihar leader Karpoori Thakur in his birth centenary year. Known as ‘Jannayak’ or people’s leader, Thakur was CM twice and pioneered social justice policies despite hailing from a marginalized caste himself. ..

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Assam Baibhav Award for Ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi

January 17, 2024

The Assam government has announced that it will confer the Assam Baibhav award, the state’s highest civilian honor, to Member of Parliament and former Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi. He has been credited for playing a part in ..

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National Startup Awards 2023

January 17, 2024

On India’s lively National Startup Day, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) revealed the winners of the prestigious National Startup Awards 2023. From 84 outstanding finalists spanning industries like agritech to insurtech, 20 groundbreaking startups took ..

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Gabriel Attal: France’s New Prime Minister

January 10, 2024

French President Emmanuel Macron sparked a cabinet shakeup this week by naming popular Minister of Education Gabriel Attal as the country’s newest Prime Minister after incumbent PM Elisabeth Borne resigned amid growing political challenges. At just 43 years old, the ..

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Footballing Colossus Mario Zagallo Passes Away

January 8, 2024

Mario Zagallo, the first ever footballer to win the FIFA World Cup trophy as both player and coach, passed away aged 92 in Brazil – the country whose fortunes in the beautiful game he transformed through genius and grit spanning ..

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