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National Awards for e-Governance 2024 Web Portal Launch

December 11, 2023

The Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG) organized the formal launch of the National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2024 web portal on 8th December, 2023. The ceremony, held in hybrid mode, was attended by Central Ministries/Departments, Principal Secretaries ..

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First Woman Director General of ICFRE

December 2, 2023

In a significant milestone, Kanchan Devi, a 1991-batch Indian Forest Service Officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of the Indian Council of Forestry Research Education (ICFRE). This marks a historic moment as ..

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Justice Sandra Day O’Connor Passes Away

December 2, 2023

Sandra Day O’Connor, the trailblazing first female Supreme Court Justice and a pivotal swing voter in landmark cases, has passed away at the age of 93 in Phoenix. The court confirmed that her death resulted from complications associated with advanced ..

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Remembering IK Gujral: Architect of the Gujral Doctrine

December 1, 2023

November 30 marks the 11th death anniversary of IK Gujral, the 12th Prime Minister of India. Despite his brief tenure of less than a year, Gujral left an enduring legacy, particularly through his unique foreign policy approach known as the ..

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Who is Sam Manekshaw, the Legendary War General?

December 1, 2023

Sam Manekshaw, India’s first Field Marshal, was not just a military genius but also a linguist. Born in Amritsar, he spent his initial years in the city, becoming naturally fluent in Punjabi. His proficiency in the language was not only ..

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Irish Author Paul Lynch Clinches 2023 Booker Prize for ‘Prophet Song’

November 28, 2023

Irish author Paul Lynch secured this year’s prestigious Booker Prize for his fifth novel, ‘Prophet Song,’ in a glamorous ceremony held at Old Billingsgate on Sunday. The dystopian narrative unfolds in Ireland, depicting the challenges faced by protagonist Eilish Stack ..

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Geert Wilders: The “Dutch Donald Trump”

November 24, 2023

Geert Wilders, often likened to the “Dutch Donald Trump,” is poised to become the next Prime Minister of the Netherlands, defying expectations with his Party for Freedom (PVV) securing 37 seats in the 150-seat Dutch parliament. This unexpected victory has ..

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Justice Fathima Beevi Passes Away

November 24, 2023

India bid farewell to its pioneering legal luminary, Justice Fathima Beevi, the country’s first female Supreme Court judge, who peacefully passed away at the age of 96. A Storied Legacy After her illustrious tenure on the Supreme Court, Justice Beevi ..

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Girish Chandra Murmu Takes Key Role in UN Panel of External Auditors

November 23, 2023

Girish Chandra Murmu, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, has achieved a significant position by being elected as the Vice-Chair of the UN Panel of External Auditors. The election took place during the sixty-third session of the Panel, held ..

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Vir Das Makes History with International Emmy Win

November 23, 2023

Indian comedian Vir Das has achieved a milestone by winning an International Emmy Award for his Netflix show, “Vir Das: Landing on Monday.” This accomplishment makes him the first Indian to secure a victory in the comedy category. Das shares ..

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