Switzerland, widely recognized for its neutrality and political stability, operates without a traditional head of state. Instead, governance is carried out by a seven-member Federal Council, a model that has functioned effectively for more than 170 years. Collective Leadership and Rotating Presidency The Swiss Federal Council consists of seven members,…
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NHRC Probes Ahmedabad Hoarding Collapse; 2 Workers Dead
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report about a tragic accident in Ahmedabad in which two workers died and another was critically injured after an advertising hoarding collapsed from the roof of a seven-storey residential building in Bopal. The incident…
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PMJVK Centres to Promote Heritage, Classical Languages
The Ministry of Minority Affairs has announced the establishment of Centres of Excellence across Indian universities to promote and preserve heritage and classical languages. These centres are being set up under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK), aimed at safeguarding India’s rich linguistic and philosophical traditions. DAVV Indore launches…
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Govt Launches EEC 2025 to Expand Social Security for Workers
New Delhi, October 13: The Ministry of Labour and Employment has launched the Employees’ Enrolment Campaign 2025 (EEC 2025) — a nationwide initiative aimed at bringing lakhs of unregistered workers into India’s organized social security network through the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). The campaign, operational from November 1, 2025,…
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India and Canada Reset Ties After Diplomatic Strain
India and Canada have taken decisive steps to restore their bilateral relationship after tensions escalated over the 2023 assassination of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil. Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand visited Delhi for high-level talks with her Indian counterpart S. Jaishankar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi,…
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CPR Awareness Week 2025 Launches Nationwide to Save Lives
New Delhi, October 13: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched CPR Awareness Week 2025 (13–17 October) to raise nationwide awareness about Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) — a vital emergency procedure that can save lives during cardiac arrest. The campaign was inaugurated by Union Health Secretary Smt. Punya Salila…
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West Indies Extend Delhi Test to Day 5; India 58 Runs Away
The fourth day of the Delhi Test between India and West Indies ended with the match stretched to Day 5, as India closed at 63/1 in pursuit of 121 runs for a 2-0 series sweep. West Indies’ resilience, led by centuries from John Campbell and Shai Hope, made India toil…
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PM Modi Appreciates Ram Charan for Promoting Archery
New Delhi, 13 October 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met popular actor Ram Charan, his wife Upasana Konidela, and philanthropist Anil Kamineni today, praising their efforts to popularise archery in India. The meeting highlighted the collective work behind the world’s first Archery Premier League, an initiative aimed at inspiring young…
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Robotics for Good Youth Challenge India 2025 Concludes at IMC
New Delhi, 13 October 2025: The Robotics for Good Youth Challenge India 2025 concluded at Yashobhoomi, India International Convention Centre, during the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025. Hosted by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the event celebrated youth innovation in AI and robotics, with a…
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Three Landmark Initiatives for PwDs Unveiled at Purple Fest
Goa, 13 October 2025: On the second day of the International Purple Fest, three transformative initiatives were launched to enhance accessibility in learning, reading, and communication for persons with disabilities (PwDs). Shri Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Government of India, inaugurated the initiatives at…