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Chandrayaan-3 Mission Recognized with Leif Erikson Lunar Prize

December 21, 2023

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has been honored with the prestigious Leif Erikson Lunar Prize in recognition of its groundbreaking Chandrayaan-3 mission. The award, presented by the Exploration Museum in Húsavík, Iceland, acknowledges ISRO’s exceptional contributions to lunar exploration ..

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Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah

December 18, 2023

Kuwait is in mourning as Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah has passed away at the age of 86. The announcement, made by Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah al-Sabah, the minister of the emiri court, was aired on state television. Official Mourning ..

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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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