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Nepal’s Urmila Chaudhary Wins Global Anti-Racism Award

October 25, 2024

Urmila Chaudhary from Nepal received the Global Anti-Racism Championship Award. This prestigious award was presented by Antony J. Blinken, the Secretary of State. It recognizes six leaders for their bravery and commitment to racial equity and human rights. Urmila stands ..

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Justice Sanjiv Khanna Appointed Chief Justice of India

October 25, 2024

Justice Sanjiv Khanna was appointed as the 51st Chief Justice of India (CJI). He is set to take the oath of office on November 11, 2024. This appointment follows the retirement of the current Chief Justice, D Y Chandrachud, who ..

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India Celebrates Sardar Patel’s 150th Birth Anniversary

October 24, 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced an important initiative. The Government of India will commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. This celebration will span two years, from 2024 to 2026. It aims to honour Patel’s crucial contributions ..

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Luong Cuong, New President of Vietnam

October 23, 2024

Vietnam elected Luong Cuong as its new president. This marks the fourth president in 18 months. Cuong, a 67-year-old military general, replaces To Lam, who was appointed as the general secretary of the Communist Party in August. The general secretary ..

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5th National Water Awards 2023 Ceremony Announced

October 22, 2024

On October 22, 2024, the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, will present the 5th National Water Awards 2023. This event will take place at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. The awards recognize contributions to water management and conservation across ..

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PM Modi Launches Development Projects Worth Rs 6,100 Crore at Varanasi

October 20, 2024

On October 20, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched development initiatives in Varanasi, amounting to over ₹6,100 crore. This visit included the inauguration of key projects such as airport upgrades and the RJ Sankara Eye Hospital. The initiatives aim to ..

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Abhyuday Jindal, President of Indian Chamber of Commerce

October 19, 2024

Abhyuday Jindal has been named the new President of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), taking over from Ameya Prabhu. This change in leadership is important for the ICC, as it reflects the ongoing transformation of business leadership in India. ..

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Nayab Singh Saini Takes Oath as Haryana CM

October 18, 2024

Nayab Singh Saini has been sworn in as the Chief Minister of Haryana for the second time. This confirms that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will continue to lead the state for a third straight term. The ceremony took place ..

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