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Panjab University Community Radio honoured at PRCI Conclave

Chandigarh | Panjab University Vice Chancellor Prof Renu Vig congratulated Prof Archana R Singh School of Communication Studies  for being conferred with Chanakya Award for Community Radio Broadcating during the recently concluded 18th Global Conclave of Public Relations Council of India at Mangalore. #subhead1 The VC  appreciated the National recognition of  The Community Radio  of PU Jyotirgamaya 91.2 MHz by an apex Professional body of PR professionals and Communicators, PRCI. Prof Archana has been volunteering  for the promoting developmental programming for community outreach and social welfare for the last 13 years. Many programmes conceptualized by her are still running. PRCI…
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India, China meet on sidelines of G20, reviewed progress & discuss next steps in ties

Rio de Janeiro | External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in a meeting with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janerio. Jaishankar and Wang Yi meet on sidelines of G20, Discuss Border Situation External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi reviewed progress in the disengagement of troops in Demchok and Depsang in eastern Ladakh in a meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit. It was the first high-level engagement between the two sides after completion of the disengagement process in the two friction points along the Line…
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45 sentenced in prison up to 10 years in Hong Kong national security case

Hong Kong | Dozens of prominent activists were sentenced to up to 10 years in prison on Tuesday in Hong Kong’s biggest national security case under a sweeping law imposed by Beijing that crushed a once-thriving pro-democracy movement. The defendants were prosecuted in 2021 for their roles in an unofficial primary election under the 2020 national security law. They were accused of attempting to paralyse Hong Kong’s government and force the city’s leader to resign by aiming to win a legislative majority and using it to block government budgets indiscriminately. The 45 convicted received prison terms ranging from four years…
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India pushes UK for faster extradition of Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi at G20

Brazil | Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a meeting with his UK counterpart, the newly elected Keir Starmer, took up the issue of the Indian economic offenders whose extradition is awaited from the UK. This was among the five separate bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders Summit in Brazil. Though the PM or the Ministry of External Affairs did not name them, India is seeking extradition of Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi. Both have pending cases in India. The UK has to extradite the duo. The MEA in a statement on Tuesday said, Prime Minister noted the…
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US State Department refuses comment on Anmol Bishnoi's deportation amid extradition efforts

Washington |  The US State Department declined to comment on the potential deportation of Lawrence Bishnoi's brother, Anmol Bishnoi, who is wanted in connection with a firing incident outside actor Salman Khan's residence. The State Department stated that the matter falls under the jurisdiction of the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This development follows Anmol Bishnoi's detention in California by the US Immigration Department last week. Reports have suggested that FBI officials and Indian security agencies have discussed the possibility of deporting him. US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said, It would be appropriate, if…
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Canada : Transport to increase screening for travellers to India

Canada | Federal Transport Minister Anita Anand says that, out of an abundance of caution, her ministry will be increasing security measures for people travelling to India. Transport Canada has implemented temporary additional security screening measures, for travellers to India, Anand said in a news statement. Passengers may experience some screening delays while these measures are in place. A government official tells Private News the additional measures will be conducted by the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority, the agency responsible for screening passengers and their baggage before entering the restricted areas of airports in Canada.  The official spoke on background because they weren't authorized…
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Matter of immense joy to meet my friend Macron : PM Modi

Rio de Janeiro | Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Brazil. Both leaders embraced as PM Modi referred to Macron as his friend and congratulated him on the successful hosting of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics earlier this year. PM Modi stated that their discussions focused on strengthening ties in key areas such as space, energy, artificial intelligence , and other future-oriented sectors. It is always a matter of immense joy to meet my friend, President Emmanuel Macron. Complimented him on the successful hosting of the…
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PM Modi and other world leaders pose for a family photo at 19th G20 summit

Rio de Janeiro |  Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, China's President Xi Jinping, and other leaders posed for a family photo at the 19th G20 Leaders' Summit. The photo was taken following the launch of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty. The official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, described it as a photo for posterity. A photo for posterity! The #G20 leaders together for 'Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet', Jaiswal posted on X. Earlier in the day, PM Modi welcomed Brazil's initiative to establish the Global…
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Knowledge is the greatest power for nation-building: Governor Bandaru Dattatraya

Chandigarh | Haryana Governor, Bandaru Dattatraya participated as the Chief Guest on the 10th Convocation of Central University of Haryana (CUH), Mahendragarh on Monday, on this occasion,  Vice-Chancellor, Central University of Punjab, Prof. Raghvendra P. Tiwari was present as Guest of Honour.Haryana Governor, Bandaru Dattatraya extended his best wishes to all the students receiving their degrees. He said, You are the present and the future of our nation,. Further he said that in today's era it is not money but knowledge that is the greatest power for nation-building. He also urged the youth to become job providers rather than job…
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Process of making votes of people belonging to the Sikh community for elections continues

Chandigarh | Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini while giving assurance in the Haryana Legislative Assembly that elections for the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee will be conducted soon. Currently, the process of voter registration is underway in preparation for these elections. The Chief Minister made this statement while addressing the House during the discussion on the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024. During the discussion on the bill, Nayab Singh Saini said that under the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Act, there is a provision for the formation of Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Judicial Commission. Earlier, there was a provision…
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