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Renowned Filmmaker Shyam Benegal Passes Away

December 23, 2024

Renowned Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal has passed away at the age of 90. He was receiving treatment for chronic kidney disease. Throughout his illustrious career, Benegal directed numerous acclaimed films, including “Ankur,” “Nishant,” “Manthan,” and “Bhumika.” His contributions earned him ..

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69th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar Ceremony

December 23, 2024

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently honored outstanding railway officials and zones at the 69th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar ceremony in New Delhi. The event recognized the dedication of 101 railway officials and awarded 22 shields to top-performing zones. Significant ..

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Modi Receives Kuwait’s Highest Honour

December 23, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently been awarded the Order of Mubarak Al-Kabeer, Kuwait’s highest national honour. This recognition was presented by Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of Kuwait, which signifies strong friendship and goodwill between nations. Significance ..

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Easterine Kire’s ‘Spirit Nights’ Wins the 2024 Sahitya Akademi Award in English Language

December 20, 2024

Easterine Kire, a prominent writer from Nagaland, has been honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award for 2024 and announced its annual awards in 21 languages recently. Kire received the award for her novel Spirit Nights, published by Simon and Schuster ..

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Goa Celebrates 63rd Liberation Day

December 20, 2024

Goa recently commemorated its 63rd Liberation Day, on December 19, 2024, marking the end of Portuguese colonial rule in 1961, followed by 451 years of foreign domination. President Droupadi Murmu acknowledged the contributions of freedom fighters and the armed forces, ..

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Indian Educator Arun Kapur Honoured by Bhutan’s King

December 20, 2024

Arun Kapur, an esteemed Indian educationist, received a prestigious honour from Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel, which occurred during Bhutan’s 117th National Day celebrations in Thimphu on December 17, 2024. Mr. Kapur was awarded the ‘Bura Marp’ (red scarf) and ..

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Tom Cruise Receives US Navy’s Top Civilian Honour

December 19, 2024

Tom Cruise has recently been honored with the US Navy’s Distinguished Public Service Award, marking his contributions to the military through his cinematic work. The award was presented to him at Longcross Film Studios in Chertsey, Surrey. Impact of Top ..

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Mikheil Kavelashvili Elected President of Georgia

December 16, 2024

Georgia has recently witnessed a political shift with the election of Mikheil Kavelashvili as the new president. His election comes amidst rising discontent regarding the government’s decision to postpone the country’s European Union accession until 2028. Kavelashvili, a former footballer ..

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Geological Survey of India (GSI) Geoscience Museum

December 16, 2024

The Vice President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, recently inaugurated the Geological Survey of India (GSI) Geoscience Museum in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. The ceremony featured a ribbon-cutting and plaque unveiling, showcasing a blend of tradition and modern innovation. Numerous dignitaries ..

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One Nation, One Election Bill Approved

December 14, 2024

The Union Cabinet, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has recently approved the “One Nation, One Election” Bill, which aims to synchronize elections for the Lok Sabha, state assemblies, and local bodies in a single year. The proposal has been objective ..

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