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Rajesh Kumar Singh Appointed Defence Secretary

Rajesh Kumar Singh has recently taken on the role of Defence Secretary in the South Block, New Delhi. His appointment to this high-ranking position marks an important step...

November 2, 2024

Talukdar Receives Harry Messel Award for Conservation

Bibhab Kumar Talukdar received ‘The Harry Messel Award’ for his conservation leadership. This honor was bestowed by the Species Survival Commission (SSC) of the International Union for Conservation...

October 29, 2024

Deepak Agarwal Appointed Regular MD of NAFED

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) appointed Deepak Agarwal as the regular Managing Director (MD) of the National Agriculture Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd (NAFED). This...

October 28, 2024

Nepal’s Urmila Chaudhary Wins Global Anti-Racism Award

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...

October 25, 2024

Justice Sanjiv Khanna Appointed Chief Justice of India

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...

October 25, 2024

India Celebrates Sardar Patel’s 150th Birth Anniversary

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...

October 24, 2024

Luong Cuong, New President of Vietnam

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...

October 23, 2024

5th National Water Awards 2023 Ceremony Announced

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...

October 22, 2024

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

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...

October 20, 2024

Abhyuday Jindal, President of Indian Chamber of Commerce

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...

October 19, 2024

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