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Lt. Gen. Asim Malik Appointed New Pakistan’s ISI Chief

October 3, 2024

Lt. Gen. Muhammad Asim Malik has been appointed as the new Director General of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), taking over from Lt. Gen. Nadeem Anjum. This change comes at a time when Pakistan is facing growing security risks and political ..

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AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS)

October 1, 2024

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh has officially become the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) of the Indian Air Force (IAF). This important event took place at the Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan). With his new role, he will guide the ..

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Mithun Chakraborty Receives Prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award

October 1, 2024

Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty has been honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, which is the highest recognition in Indian cinema. This prestigious award celebrates a person’s lifetime contribution to the film industry. The announcement was made by Union Minister Ashwini ..

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Shigeru Ishiba, Prime Minister of Japan

September 30, 2024

Shigeru Ishiba has been chosen as the new leader of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), replacing Fumio Kishida, who resigned due to corruption scandals and economic problems. The election was unusual, with nine candidates competing. Ishiba won in a close ..

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CAG of India, Murmu Elected as ASOSAI 2024-2027 Chairman

September 26, 2024

Girish Chandra Murmu, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, has been appointed as the chair of the Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI) for the 2024-2027 term. This is important because it places India in a key ..

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Who is Harini Amarasuriya, the new Sri Lankan Prime Minister?

September 26, 2024

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumar Dissanayake appointed Dr. Harini Amarasuriya as the country’s Prime Minister, making her the first woman in 24 years to hold this position since Sirimavo Bandaranaike in 2000. She is only the third woman to ever ..

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ICMR Wins 2024 UN Inter-Agency Task Force Award

September 24, 2024

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has won the 2024 UN Inter-Agency Task Force Award for its important work in fighting non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and improving mental health. This award recognizes how ICMR’s efforts support the Sustainable Development Goals ..

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Anura Kumara Dissanayake Elected Sri Lanka’s New President

September 23, 2024

Anura Kumara Dissanayake recently became the President of Sri Lanka, securing 42.31% of the votes in the election. His victory marks a break from the traditional political leadership in the country, reflecting the frustration many Sri Lankans feel towards the ..

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