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V Narayanan Appointed New ISRO Chairman

January 9, 2025

On January 7, 2025, the Government of India announced the appointment of V Narayanan as the new Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Secretary of the Department of Space. He will officially take office on January 14, ..

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Biden Awards Presidential Medal of Freedom 2025

January 6, 2025

On January 5, 2025, President Joe Biden honoured 19 distinguished individuals during a ceremony at the White House. This event recognised contributions across various fields, including politics, entertainment, and sports. The honourees included prominent figures such as Hillary Clinton, philanthropist ..

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Celebrating the Life of Dr. K.S. Manilal

January 2, 2025

Dr. K.S. Manilal, a revered botanist, passed away on January 1, 2025, in Thrissur, Kerala. He was 86 years old and had been unwell for some time. His remarkable contributions to botany, particularly his work on the ancient manuscript Hortus ..

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Trinidad and Tobago Declares State of Emergency

January 1, 2025

The government of Trinidad and Tobago has declared a state of emergency due to increase in violence. The country has experienced a surge in murders, with December alone witnessing at least 67 fatalities. This has raised the annual death toll ..

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Vitul Kumar Appointed as New Director General of CRPF

December 31, 2024

The Ministry of Home Affairs has appointed Vitul Kumar as the acting Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). This decision follows the retirement of Anish Dayal Singh. Kumar, a senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, will serve ..

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Jimmy Carter, Former US President and Nobel Laureate, Passes Away at 100

December 30, 2024

Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, served from January 1977 to January 1981. He faced challenges during his presidency, including a struggling economy and the Iran hostage crisis. Despite these obstacles, he is remembered for his dedication ..

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Dr. Manmohan Singh Passes Away at 92

December 27, 2024

Dr. Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India, passed away in New Delhi at the age of 92. He died at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences after being admitted in critical condition. Singh had been unwell for several ..

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Who is Aisake Valu Eke,Tonga’s New Prime Minister?

December 26, 2024

Aisake Valu Eke has recently been appointed as the Prime Minister of Tonga, replacing Hu’akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni, who resigned on December 9. Eke will officially assume office in February 2024 and has a notable political background, having first entered parliament ..

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Jaishankar Honoured with Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi National Eminence Award

December 26, 2024

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar recently received the Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi National Eminence Award for Public Leadership, presented by the South Indian Education Society (SIES), one of India’s oldest educational institutions. Jaishankar expressed his gratitude for the recognition and brought ..

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Former SC Judge V. Ramasubramanian Appointed NHRC Chairperson

December 24, 2024

Retired Supreme Court judge V. Ramasubramanian has been appointed as the new chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), announced by President Droupadi Murmu. The NHRC has also welcomed Priyank Kanoongo and Dr. Justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi (Retd.) as ..

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